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Will You Be the One To Cast the First Stone?

Everyone says no 
It is not to be so
Down that road you are not to go
For it will only be paved with pain and woe

Everyone seeming to know what's best
Rantings and ravings leaving no time for rest
Patience and respect being put to the test
Indifference and lack of trust lead to a life with no zest

A life once ruled by arrogance and pride
In him is now hope and does the saviour abide
A rumor falsely started can make you want to hide
And lead you to think twice about in whom you can confide

No life is not writtled with regrets from the past
And yet the first stone people are all to willing to cast
A sinless life can no human make last
Like a ship in a storm with a broken mast

If Jesus is Lord and in your heart does he live
Why do people find it so hard to forgive
For the Son of God came to earth and did live
And for ALL of mankind his life he was willing to give

If to him you have given all of your heart
And your old life you are willing to depart
He will lift you up and set you apart
And give unto you a new start


I wrote this for a friend of mine that i grew up with. He moved away for a few years, and 
lived a rather trouble filled life in that time. Recently, he has come back and has asked Jesus 
to be his Saviour and Lord of his life. He is a changed man, however people still refuse to see 
him for the man he is now rather than the person he was before.  I understand that sin not 
only leaves you with scares but also on those around you, and sometimes it is hard to 
forgive and forget; However, that is what we as christians should do. We are to not hold 
somebodys past above their head and begrudge a person the forgiveness that they so 
desperately wish for. We need to leave judgement in the hands of the True Judge.

Copyright © Heather Stanton | Year Posted 2010

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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 1/16/2010 2:02:00 PM Heather, I enjoyed your poem and I understand your sentiments. I hold the following scripture very near to me when I am thinking about forgiveness. It's the Lord's Prayer. In particular the part that says, "...Forgive us AS WE FORGIVE those who trespass against us..." That is why I do my best to forgive and refrain from judgment. But FEAR of the unknown... the depth of change your friend has made, for example, can be a stumbling block for forgivers. No one is perfect. Lovingly, Dane Ann Login to Reply

Caryl Muzzey Date: 1/15/2010 10:00:00 AM Very nice read. Yes, it is a shame that people can not bring themselves to forgive. It would be a much better place to live. This rhyming poem is a good tribute to your friend he should be proud to have you as his friend. Caryl Login to Reply

Ken O Leary Date: 1/15/2010 5:54:00 AM great writing,this poem rhymes lovely,just my type of poetry,well done to you,keep that mind active,welcome to poetrysoup,best wishes ken Login to Reply

Diane Christian Date: 1/14/2010 6:34:00 AM Amen my friend the Lord says let he who is with out sin cast the first stone, we all have sin so no one has the right to judge as we all fall short of God's Glory, verry well written a powerful message. God bless you from diane Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 1/14/2010 3:50:00 AM I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Heather. I also wish you the best in your writing endeavors. If you have questions please feel free to ask anyone here. We are all willing to help and if we don't know the answer we will find someone who does. Love, Carol Login to Reply