A good Samaritan
plunges pity for the wounds of a troubled soul
rather than
leaping forward
without compassions heart-whole
Unguard!
Thereof
agapë's role—
Love
A good Samaritan
plunges pity for the wounds of a troubled soul
Love
.
ya wanna tell me 'bout it
you're write'n
in thuh sand
"uh-uh"
let me pat your
fundament off
there'z sand powder
on'ya luvah
"'kaaay"
Rights’ rollercoaster seats these three:
1 ~ What's yours is mine. If necessary
I'll take it by force and quickly flee.
Such a ruinous view lacks maturity.
2 ~ What's mine is yours, so you may see
when need unfolds or there’s calamity,
no holding back, you can count on me.
3 ~ What's mine is mine, my philosophy.
I keep my safe locked and hide the key.
Wealth yields a status hierarchy.
A biblical parable illustrates all three.
What’s mine is yours that you may see
some men sow, so OTHERS can reap.
When thieves took yours, they wounded thee.
What’s mine is yours that you may see -
the priest and Levite were not free.
Assets were theirs and theirs to keep.
What’s mine is yours that you may see
some men sow, so OTHERS can reap.
Greatest joy and love
To all humans who save lives
God will bless you more.
A man to Jericho making his way
was attacked by robbers as if him to slay;
then stealing his gold
and leaving him cold –
half-dead by the road, a scene of dismay.
A Priest was passing. Would he intervene?
Likewise a Levite surveying the scene.
While heaving a sigh
both then passed on by –
to bind up his wounds would make them unclean.
A Samaritan who was struggling along,
showed pity for the man who'd suffered such wrong.
So doing his best
the wounds he did dress,
then took him to an inn, his beast thereon.
“Now which of these proved to be a neighbour
to the one who suffered such a disfavour?”
“He who showed mercy
but none of the clergy.”
“So where there's such need, could you be a saviour?”
Luke 10.25-37
Good Samaritan
There once was time
Visitors would stream,
When a person’s health
Was like milk with cream.
Now, that milk is soured cream
No knock-on door no visitors stream.
There were many to wine and dine
Any place at any time,
Now, they’ve vanished into thin air
Only calls to say they are there.
Sometimes a good Samaritan
Will come by with true concern,
With a prayer he’d join the infirm
Leaving, but I’m not now alone.
The mailman frowned at the black snarling cat
He picked up his sack and smacked the air with a bat
But my baby is in there! The mama cat said.
The next time he swatted, he almost hit her head.
A good Samaritan dog had seen what was what.
He ran out and helped the mother, his name was McFutt.
You are such a good guy! She said. I am Mrs. McNally.,
Then she told all the other cats to leave him alone in the alley.
An expert in the law met Jesus, though
his question, "Who's my neighbor?" was to try
to test, and maybe trick him. Christ's reply -
to tell a parable to help him grow.
"A man walked down the road to Jericho.
Thieves beat and stripped him, leaving him to die.
The man looked up with hope - a priest comes nigh,
but passing him, no mercy does he show.
A Levite, too. Then, a Samaritan
whose clan were enemies unto his race.
It was this one who saved the dying man -
the man least likely to reach out his hand.
HE was the neighbor, filled with love and grace.
Go forth and be that neighbor in the land."
Written 25 Oct 2020
GOOD SAMARITAN
I'm a certain man, innocently I journeyed
Stripped and wounded; did no wrong
They had chances to help out yet they neglected
Everyone you meet daily is a neighbour
Not because they reside next to you
but because they are next to you
and you owe them a duty of care each
Hypocrites! They claim to be religious
Spiritually, they seem upright
They stand professing what they hypocritically uphold
The innocent congregation in awe sublime
Here comes my saviour
No connection yet there was affection
Change of plans, change of direction
He had compassion, treated me with care
I was a stranger but became his friend
He may not know the gravity of what he did to me
But I cherish it cos he taught me
how to help even without expecting any in return
I was his neighbour, he is my good Samaritan
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You all came in from the cold shivering
all dressed in red which is bewildering
you'd stay and hover
cause some clutter
but at least you all stopped quivering
Again found you at my kitchen sink
I thought perhaps you all wanted a drink
so I ran the tap water
not thinking it was slaughter
oh ladybugs the way you died just stinks!
2-18-18
Always thinking about everyone and giving your all
Never making time to pamper yourself
Or let anyone take care of you
Keeping so busy as to forget your daily pain
That is the way you choose to cope
Life is about balance but you have no time
Everyone wants a piece of you
There’s not enough of you to go around
You want to be the fairy godmother of everyone’s dreams
To keep up, you would need to regenerate your strength
How long can you expect to carry on feeling so drained
I believe you know your happiness awaits on the other side
Nothing but joyful bliss at the end of your time on earth
Up there you can watch over your loved ones
And for each of the lovely souls you were so fond of here
You can prepare a grandiose reception when their time comes
All that while wearing your fairy godmother outfit
The one designed to showcase your beautiful angel wings
AP: Honorable Mention 2020
Submitted for contest THE GOOD SAMARITAN sponsored by Craig Hawkins - November 14, 2017 - RANKED 3RD
I have been wounded
Robbed off my clothes
Some thieves attacked me
Eaten by moths
I'm lying there
right on your path
Eaten by anger
Eaten by wrath
The rage and fury
Choler and spleen
I'm full with blood
I'm not clean
I'm half dead
I'm helpless
There's no one
Who could care less
I have no shoes
Nothing to dress
I can not walk
I must confess
You walk by me
Leave me aside
And then from death
You can not hide
You walk by me
Salve - Patch me up
Transport - kind treat me
It is a wrap
A wrap which is
So full with life
With love you'll be
Husband and wife
You'll never die
You'll never cry
You'll never have
To ask more why
As love is pure
Love isn't shy
It's not afraid
Love always serves you
As your maid
A gentlewomen
Mary virgin
It's love my baby
It always spins
A certain beautiful little girl was standing
In a Midtown Manhattan CVS store
Where crowds had gathered to shop late in evening
She was of Oriental descent standing there;
I saw her, admired her sweetness and let her be
I just stood near her side such a small child she was;
And likewise there were other people on each side
The eyes fell on her with lack of concern or cause.
But a certain black lady who was on a journey
Came upon her, and when she saw her was alarmed,
“Where is her mother?” “Who is her mother?” she yelled;
The mother came up and took the child in her arms.
I ask, “Which of these three do you think proved to be
A neighbor to the child quietly lost in the store?”
The woman who knew New York City and dangers,
This woman showed concern and mercy toward her;
And our loving Jesus said, “Go and do the same.”
Scores of people pushed forward through the exit door.
I thanked the immaculate black lady who saw
The need that I, a mere stranger in town, ignored
Luke 10:30-37
Paraphrased
A man was beaten and robbed lying on the roadside
If not for someones help this man would of died
When a young deacon came traveling along
He veered away thinking something else could go wrong
Next a rabbi came upon his way
But he was far too busy to stop on that day
But then soon a Samaritan came into sight
A place known for wickedness and all that isn't right
Well this Samaritan knelt down by his side
And a healing oil he soon gently applied
In putting him up upon his own horse
For the nearest town he set the course
He got him shelter and some food to eat
Just a stranger who he would never again meet
He paid his debt and then continued on his journey
Setting the example that Jesus wanted us all to see
the lonely (good) samaritan
walking
through
life with
nothing
but
wrinkles
on the
face &
bags
under the
eyes
to show
for it, s/he
wanders
with a
helpful
eye & an
altruistic
heart, with
whom no
one else
gives a bit
of care or
love to---
but s/he
sees fit
to go on
offering
up his/her
abilities to
anyone in
need, for
the sake
of the
fellow
humans
around
him/her &
without
him/her
certainly
the world
would
still turn,
without
him/her,
the rain
would
still fall,
but i’d
hate to
live in
such a
world,
having
never
known
him/her
at all.
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