Arrogance, a sad word holding no purpose in this meaningless world, since we
Revolve upon the commands of some power against which we cannot dare
Rebel, for so subtle and impalpable it is, so divinely mighty, readily
Outpassing our will, denying us of our right to choose for ourselves,
Gorging us with torments, to have us submit to it while we become tragic
Actors and actresses, all dutifully playing out roles in our own
Nether, blindly believing ourselves to be the center of everything that exists, but, if we
Cared to adorn ourselves, with the spiritual commands of this same power, those which
Enunciate of how fickle and short life is, why, our passage on this Earth would be blissful!
31st July 2021
Y-ou say yes to the Lord,
E-xpressing it as you pray;
S-eptember twenty-first morn
H-as taken the night
A-way.
M-ay you say yes to the Lord,
A-nnounce no to the devil;
E-nunciate your firm faith in God Almighty's will.
N-ever say no to the Father,
A-llowing your life to follow;
V-ile weather shall disappear
A-s well as the pain and sorrow.
R-emain truly submissive,
R-eal compliant to God's word;
O-bey all of His commands, just say yes to the Lord.
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