Beata Agustin Poet Monorhyme

Triumphant While Staying Low

"A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit." Proverbs 29:23 of the King James Bible

Aspiring for achievement glow
That vanquishes painful defeat’s shadow
Arrogance stands at loftiness gate for a show
While selfishness glitters midst jewel of hypocrite’s woe…
Oh, proud human nature, needs heaven blow
To mutter need for divine blessing flow
And be triumphant, staying low.
 
March 21, 2025
2nd place, "Write Seven Beautiful Lines With A Twist" Poetry Writing Contest	Sponsored by Constance La France; judged on 3/23/2025

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Karen Jones March 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM Wonderful wise words!

Andrea Dietrich March 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM Very good use of the four given words, Beata. The quote went so well with it too

Sotto Poet March 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM That was expressed so effectively. Outstanding work on the poem, Beata. I completely concur with your perspective.

David Crandall March 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM I like it - be triumphant - staying low!

Manaswini Iswarya March 21, 2025 at 4:03 AM This is so motivating!