Notes About The Poem

The Sun Shines On the Righteous

The morality of justice 
     is the light of righteousness.
     Its virtue rises not 
     from concern or faith alone
     but is driven by the needs 
     and love for others
     and to act with compelling deeds.
     It is a God given attribute.  
     To do right is to be righteous.
     On that imperative,
     the sun will always rise 
     on that which is honorable
     to the heart of God.
     The righteous are bathed 
     in the brightness of its dawn
     and reside in the sanctity
     of that divine peace...


     The Sun Shines On The Righteous Contest
     By Serene Roberts  04/12/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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April 28, 2016 at 12:04 AM
Nice win Charlie, awesome sunshine theme... LINDA
Smith Avatar
April 28, 2016 at 6:11 AM
Thank you Linda...
Lindley Avatar
April 21, 2016 at 3:16 PM
Incredibly conceived and executed verse my friend. I see faith , truth and light in every well thought out word of this gem!!! A7 Adding to my fav list. Thanks
Smith Avatar
April 21, 2016 at 3:27 PM
You are very kind and thoughtful Robert Lindley, thank you very much...
A. Sharma Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 10:43 PM
Congrats on ur awesome win Charlie..
Smith Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 10:45 PM
Thank you DR. UPma you're so kind...
Mcclain Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 6:49 PM
Hi Charlie, Congats on your win. Very inspiring words. Cheers, Brian
Smith Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 7:08 PM
Thanks a bunch Brian, I appreciate your kind words...
Lane Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 4:57 PM
Well look at what you've accomplished. Congratulations on this one, Charlie!
Smith Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 5:16 PM
Thanks Lin, I guess a rookie can get lucky once and a while...
Roberts Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 4:30 PM
Congratulations Charlie and thank you for entering my contest..... Seren
Smith Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 5:14 PM
Thank you Seren for all your work, I appreciate your consideration and encouragement...
La France Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 4:32 PM
Charlie, radiant, and shining with faith, great for the contest, 7 ~
Smith Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 7:47 AM
Thank you Broken Wings and peace be with you...
Romaine Avatar
April 14, 2016 at 3:10 PM
Hey Charlie, This is an excellent poem from you showing such heartfelt understanding and deep insight into the rewards of a righteous heart before our Heavenly Father! So beautifully written and expressed. Best wishes in the contest too! Be Blessed, Neva
Smith Avatar
April 14, 2016 at 3:25 PM
Neva, you are too kind. My insight is much less than I should hope for, but thank you. I'm excited to read more from you. I'm way behind in the amount of time I usually spend reading for some reason. I'll check in again soon. Peace be with you Neva, Charlie
Young Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 8:52 PM
So deep and so thought provoking. Very nice!!
Smith Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 9:02 PM
Dana, I always treasure the thoughts of others whose work I truly appreciate. I'm so pleased that you took the time to visit, thank you...
Smith Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 8:57 PM
Onclaud Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 2:22 PM
ohh, this is remarkably done.. the subject is a difficult one but your work is strong and clear, charlie.. huggs
Smith Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 2:46 PM
Thank you for your generous response Nette, you are so kind and I am so appreciative...
Guzzi Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 10:22 PM
Thoughts to live by!Good luck in the contest. Thanks for stopping by my verses. Light & Love Debbie
Smith Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 10:33 PM
It was my great pleasure to read your work Debbie. I look forward to even more. Thanks for coming over to this side, I appreciate your visit and your encouragement. Best wishes, Charlie...
Dietrich Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 5:11 PM
this is lovely and I think Seren will be impressed.
Smith Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 8:04 PM
Thank you Andrea, I'm always glad to hear your take. I appreciate your visit...
Hamilton Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 5:07 PM
Doesn't sound preachy at all! is beautiful truth expressed in a profound way! Hope it does well.
Smith Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 8:01 PM
Thank you so much for the kind response John, I appreciate the feedback...
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