KINDNESS POEMS: VANITY

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Monday, August 7, 2017

HELP ME AVOID CONCEIT!

“When I believe I'm wise, I really stink! Oh, please don't pride yourself on what ya think! Intelligence gets compromised by lies; the prudent 's careful what the prudent buys!!”

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

“Lord, teach me not ta be a crazy fool, who thinks he's wise and rarely tries ta pray, who's often vain enough ta think he's cool, whose habits help him fritter time away! No, make of me a conscientious guy, and help me live a life that honors You. Please, help me get myself and others high, by showing love with everything I do! Please and thank you!”

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

TOWARD FEELING GLAD

(sermon to myself)

“When negativity comes creepin' in, it's time that you took better care o' You. To Love yourself is certainly no sin; self-care is something All of us should Do. Beware of vanity and praise-and-blame, a high ambition may precede a fall. And if ya Blow it, call on Jesus' name, request his aid; he'll help ya Through it all! With Jesus near, what need is there ta fear? The Lord will help ya overcome the bad! His kindly love will make a pathway clear, and soon you'll get ta where you're feelin' Glad!”

Saturday, May 6, 2017

YOUR EGO DEFENSES ALIENATE YOUR FRIENDS

“The treasure which you guard so zealously, now, that's a pile of sundry odds an' ends. When you put others down from jealousy, you elevate your ego, losing friends. So, pilgrim, please, do not exalt yourself; why put your neighbors' creeds and habits down? 'Cause Someday you might need somebody else! And, sister, they just might not be aroun'!”

Sunday, April 30, 2017

THE FOOL AND THE LORD

“The fool believes himself ta be quite Smart, his heart beset by vanity and pride. But life may soon upset his apple cart, and he may cop ta truths he’s long denied! Like, 'Jesus Christ is Lord' and 'Jesus Saves', and 'love’s the very finest thing around'. There ain’t no point in being sorrow’s slaves! So, cop ta Jesus Christ, and You’ll Get Found!”

Monday, April 17, 2017

ARE YOU SPECIAL?

“Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.” – Margaret Mead

“You’re special – just like everybody else, though you’ve been blessed in certain special ways. But, please, don’t try ta magnify your Self, but offer up ta Christ your thanks and praise! Okay?”

Saturday, March 11, 2017

YOU NEED THE HOLY SPIRIT'S HELP

“Please, don’t waste Time in thinking You are cool; you’ll self-destruct, ya know that’s all too true! Let prayer and loving-kindness be your rule; ya need the Holy Spirit helping you!”

Saturday, April 18, 2015

DEAR BROTHER

Dear Brother

Dear brother in burnoose,

dear dad in business suit:

We ain’t gonna make much progress,

till someone gives a hoot.

You just can’t hide your monkey,

can’t hide your fearful eyes

by putting on a show of force

along with your disguise.

You can shave

and puff your chest out,

‘n wear a regimental tie

but you’re gonna be buck naked

when you meet the One on High.

You can posture, scream and holler,

pound your fist and bare your teeth.

But on top is skin and culture styles;

We're all alike here underneath.