You Reap What You Sow

If you sow seeds of kindness,
Then kindness is what you'll reap.
If you sow seeds of forgiveness,
You'll reap untroubled sleep.

If you sow seeds of anger,
of hatred or discontent,
You'll reap a crop of violence,
Discord and evil intent.

If you sow seeds of brotherly love,
Then love you will receive,
But if wickedness is what you sow,
Then wicked you will be.

The lesson here is pretty clear:
You reap just what you sow.
Therefore, strive to sow only good seeds,
And spread them wherever you go.

2/13/13
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Cassell Avatar
July 8, 2023 at 6:21 AM
So very true you reap what you sow.
Merryman Avatar
July 11, 2023 at 8:41 PM
Thank you, Catherine!
Carber Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 12:31 PM
Ah yes, I learned a long time ago the power of karma--congrats on your win, Kim!
Merryman Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 2:59 PM
Thank you for commenting, L.J.!
Alex Avatar
May 17, 2021 at 5:20 AM
Congratulations!
Merryman Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 2:59 PM
Thank you, Christuraj!
Peck Avatar
May 8, 2021 at 8:28 AM
I love this poem, Kim! It's so true, especially in today's troubled world. If you sow seeds of forgiveness, you'll reap untroubled sleep. A perfect sentiment.
Merryman Avatar
May 8, 2021 at 1:19 PM
Thank you, Ann!
Foster Avatar
August 2, 2019 at 9:13 PM
Oh my, oh my... I must commit this to memory. What a lovely penned piece of art. Prayers that you win. It would be well deserved. sunflowers and tiny baby's breath... Ann
Merryman Avatar
August 3, 2019 at 2:40 PM
Thank you, Ann! I'm glad you liked it!
Pekrul Avatar
April 2, 2017 at 12:06 PM
Good rhyme and flow; and truth.
Williams Avatar
March 3, 2017 at 11:12 PM
This is what Life is all about. Thank you for reminding me in this wonderful poem of yours
Merryman Avatar
March 12, 2017 at 4:40 PM
Thank you for stopping by to read!
Kadwad Avatar
March 1, 2016 at 2:05 AM
Good flow of thoughts. Our deeds will indeed decide the life we lead.
Mckeithan Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 6:28 AM
Hello Kim, Your poem hits home. I have reaped a lot from what Ive sown. Oliver
Tice Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 8:16 AM
I loved it very touching to ones and very truthful
White Avatar
February 25, 2016 at 3:07 PM
Yes we do. Well done
Lofquist Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 4:58 AM
A prophetic poem. Great metaphors. Very well done. I enjoyed reading it - twice so far, and I am sure I will again.
Canama Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 2:58 AM
True enough, the good seeds you've sown in this life will bear much fruits in the harvest time. A wonderful poem for inspiration! Well, done Kim!
Saxena Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 9:39 PM
Well written beautiful poem
Johnson Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 6:40 PM
A wonderfully written and meaning poem Kim.
Pennestri Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 4:38 PM
Wow I must say this is a very powerful poem. No truer words can be spoken. Well done my congradulations on such a GREAT poem. Thanks so very much for sharing your work~ God Bless ~
Mccallum Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 4:36 PM
Loved it, it is a well rendered poem. I'm glad to see that someone else can write lyrical verse too.
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 4:08 PM
Enjoyed reading those words of profound truth.
Johnson Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 4:01 PM
The lesson is an unfailing and eternal truth. The only amendment to such a truth is that, "The reaping usually brings forth MORE than was sown".
Devnath  Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 3:57 PM
It's not belief, it happens in reality. Very nice my lovely friend,bl
Wright Avatar
February 23, 2016 at 3:05 PM
Congrats Kim on becoming a lifetime member. first time i've read your work and i love the theme of the ones i've read. God bless and carry on. Tom
Buck Avatar
August 21, 2015 at 1:56 PM
Kim: What a wonderfully written message to us all. Thanks for sharing. oldbuck
Merryman Avatar
August 28, 2015 at 6:53 PM
Thank you for your comment, Old Buck!
Tate Avatar
August 2, 2015 at 7:54 AM
Way to go, Kim. Good job
Merryman Avatar
August 28, 2015 at 6:52 PM
Thank you for your comment, James!
Nunez Avatar
July 30, 2015 at 8:04 PM
I absolutely agree. What with the current negativity everywhere, one should be even more determined to choose positivity. The future will certainly show its appreciation for what you did. Thank you for this wise poem, Kim. hugs!
Merryman Avatar
August 1, 2015 at 6:22 PM
Kim, thank you for your encouraging comment!
Tate Avatar
July 21, 2015 at 7:49 AM
You've captured the biblical view of sowing and reaping. Great job, Kim.
Merryman Avatar
August 1, 2015 at 6:21 PM
Thank you, James!
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