Reason A. Poteet Poet Blank verse

Who Is My Neighbor

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A dreadful assault dulled their sense of sympathy
and love walked away two times;  selfish trumped humane.

That beast prejudice, clearly displayed in neglect
to one accustomed to it;  yet mercy moved him.

Bandages, ointment, a vital ride to the inn, 
full payment for care followed a night of concern.

Want eternal life? Ask not, who is my neighbor?
Be a merciful person show your love for God.



Mark 12:30-31 from the Holy Bible:  "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these."   from which Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37, Holy Bible.

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Carol Sunshine Brown January 5, 2012 at 12:03 PM Congratulations on your win in the "Faith Verses" contest Reason. Love, Carol

John Freeman December 29, 2011 at 3:35 PM Reason, Beautiful passage about brotherly love. Merry Seasons and Happy new Reasonings in the New Year... I am honored that your chose to enter my contest... My hope is that you find honor in your placement. Agape, Moses