The Evil In The Hearts Of Men
Greedy,Bigotry,Jealousy,Gluttony. Lying,Cheating,Stealing,Destroying. Spiteful,Lustful,Neglectful,Unfaithful. Laziness,Drunkenness,Lawlessness.Cowardliness. I’ve had enough,Of those old vices,To last me a lifetime! They’ve inflicted much painAnd left so many scars. They’ve dimmed my vision,And dulled my senses. I’ve learned my lesson,I’m ready to repent. Oh Lord Jesus,Please heal … Continue reading The Evil In The Hearts Of Men
The Ends Do Not Justify The Means
“It’s not moral, If you had to lie, To get it. It’s not ethical, If you had to cheat, To get it. It’s not legal, If you had to steal, To get it.” Spanish Translation “No es moral, Si tuviste … Continue reading The Ends Do Not Justify The Means
Perpetual Lottery
People say: I would be happy ifI was in good health and if… I had a better job.I had somebody new to love.I could move to another state. But how do you know,If you haven’t experiencedIt before? And how do … Continue reading Perpetual Lottery
Their Lives Mattered Too
It’s easier to find differences, If you’re looking for them. But it’s hard to find similarities, If your heart has contempt for them. So, let’s try harder to find— What unites us, Instead of what divides us. Let’s learn from … Continue reading Their Lives Mattered Too
Poser
It should be lovely to behold, It could even be a wonderful thing, But if that’s not— What’s inside your vile mind, You can call it: artistic expression, And mask your eyes, Behind the darkened tones Of your broad strokes. … Continue reading Poser
Dark Stories
You heard of me,And you were curious,Of the magical,Writing skills that I possess. It gave you pleasure to think,That you could be,Just like the swanky poets,Who are always following me. You let me seduce you,With my charming rhymes,And destroy your … Continue reading Dark Stories
Law And Order
Why is there hate in the world? If I have contempt for you—When I see the fear in your eyes—How can my mind withstand an assault,From two irrational beings? Can man’s law stop the anger in my heart,Can man’s law … Continue reading Law And Order
Fake News
Alternative facts—You have the right to express.For the Constitution defends,The Freedom Of The Press.But if you shoot the Messenger,My transparent Heart—Will definitely turn opaque! By: ElRoyPoet © 2020 Read Cognitive Ability and Vulnerability to Fake News Commentary: The news media … Continue reading Fake News
Liberty For All
I am free, you are free! Our creator made us, that way to be. But there are those, Who we’ve given power to govern, Who believe—they’re better than we. They will lie and cheat, To take that freedom away from … Continue reading Liberty For All
Success
He has achieved success;who has lived well,laughed often and loved much; who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent menand the love of little children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has … Continue reading Success
My Brother’s Keeper
There are stubborn men all over the world. Why would I assume— That my father; brother; or son Would do any better? Even with all his faults, I still must respect him. Yet, despite all my shortcomings, Jesus still loved … Continue reading My Brother’s Keeper
Alleluia
I hear the birds singing.I hear the bells ringing.I hear something beautiful. It’s not what I’ve seen.It’s not where I’ve been.It’s something new—And wonderful. It’s a new day dawning.It’s a new life beginning.It’s a love flowing—From You to me. Jesus … Continue reading Alleluia
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