Trip to Virtues' Hill
A trip I'm glad I took --- taught me so well indeed
To reach virtues' hill, bearing goodness' creed
Having no short cuts midst obedience-deed
Such is a must --- to learn lessons I need.
The trip let me appreciate heaven's rain
While refreshed despite vexing fatigue's blight
Making me see sign, "Contentment is great gain"
Trying to cheer up my complaining sight.
Driving with peace along calmness' terrain
My faith was propelled toward kindness-flight
Slowing down pride of arrogance-pushed might
To overcome self-glorying woes' pain.
Oh, this trip has taught me so well indeed
To reach virtues' hill bearing goodness' creed
Taking no short cuts midst obedience-deed
Such is a must --- to learn lessons I need.
I thank the Lord* for a trip with His light
Midst paths I trod on, whether rough or plain
Since He brought me to ministerial height
Against selfishness of stubbornness' stain.
The trip for virtues' exposure delight
Conquered my heart's fear of cowardice-strain.
Empowering me to do what is right
Prayerfully fulfilling blest role's reign.
Yes, I'm glad this trip taught me well indeed
To reach virtues' hill bearing goodness' creed
Having no short cuts midst obedience-deed
Such is a must --- to learn lessons I need.
*Psalms 84:11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
April 11, 2026; Edited on July 1, 2026
2nd place, "A trip I'm glad I took" Lyric Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Mark Springer; judged on 8/12/2026
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