Notes About The Poem

What profit is there for one to gain the whole world lose or forfeit himself? St. Luke 9:25

When Enough Is Enough

It’s possible to accumulate so much of the world
That you lose your own self
We expend so much time
Effort
Psychic energy trying to fortify
Our lives with things of this world
Of course
Everyone has a right
Clothing
Shelter
Education
Rest and restful creation
Personal safety

It’s possible to get to a point
Where these things mother our deepest
Truest selves
Be careful of getting too much of a good thing
Pray for the wisdom to recognize when enough is enough
As long as there are people who don’t have anywhere near enough
Of course
There will always be opportunities to share
Because nobody deserves too much of a good thing
Lord, Father Christ, help me to see when enough is enough

4202014
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April 20, 2014 at 9:02 PM
This is very good. like it. Throughout the years I have accumulated so many things, that I one day said to myself - this is enough. Now I am trying to get rid of a lot of things. Sometimes I give them to people that really need them. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla
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