The Pilgrim

I embark on a journey Looking for a country Where there is no bitterness or rancor Where family live in unity and love Where households are at peace Where there is no squabble for material things Where there are no trust issues And suspicions Countries are at war because of greed And self indulgence Selflessness is now scarce Power, lust and sex Has become the bane of a sane society If it can be expunged or tamed Will society be a better place? Families have been thorn apart Because of these things On my journey I have discovered That things fire can not consume are things I must pursue Pursuing Gods kingdom first The fruit thereof is peace and joy Acquisition and primitive accumulation is now like a plague Which can’t produce life only short term joy And also a snare to Satan’s enclave True and practical Godliness must be a panacea To all the troubles in the world Unfortunately we live in an imperfect world But we strive towards perfection Through the chastisement of sufferings and trials we encounter on our short stay on earth. Again as I journeyed I discovered with bitterness There is a day we all must die and must give account to God almighty Again all we have accumulated and acquired Remains here on earth For the realm of the spirits is intangible Different from the physical