I Praise Seven

alc on Nov 5, 2009

The seven holy virtues.

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I praise seven,

Not two nor eleven,

Only seven.

I stand true,

Never looking blue,

Always full of kindness.

I never put myself first,

Even over thirst,

I show no humility.

I embrace love,

Never push or shove,

Waiting with patience.

I watch and wait,

Tediously to date,

Full of diligence.

I’m even keeled,

Especially against my will,

Mindfulness is temperance.

I’m young and aware,

As long as you only stare,

I will remain abstinent.

I will top it off with lace,

By lighting up a child’s face,

Charity is the gift of grace.

I have sworn my life to this,

I will always stand true,

It was my grandmother’s wish.

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Comments (22)

Teves on Nov 5, 2009
God Bless!
diamondpoet on Nov 5, 2009
Beautiful wirte, thanks for sharing.
Themax on Nov 5, 2009
Gd bless you ,Thank you
Valerie Curtiss on Nov 5, 2009
Very nice and thoughtful
Tanya Wallace on Nov 5, 2009
Absolutely beautiful meaningful poem,heartfelt and touching! I loved the lines By lighting up a child’s face,Charity is the gift of grace. Wonderful work Alc!!
Petalm on Nov 5, 2009
I love this one, but to err is human, perhaps the person is too sure of thier virtues
Jane Benitez on Nov 5, 2009
Thanks for a very heart warming poem and enjoyed the read. Nice work!
Hansika on Nov 5, 2009
nice poem
Shekinah Shazaam on Nov 5, 2009
It warms my heart to see another writer passionate about their faith<3
cutedrishti8 on Nov 5, 2009
A great poem to read in the morning , A good start for me
T. S. GARP on Nov 6, 2009
I really like this. Great poem!
Jane Jane on Nov 6, 2009
such a good message in it.
Atanacio on Nov 6, 2009
This was an amazing little piece
Darla Cooke on Nov 6, 2009
Very nice poem!
Marie Antoinette on Nov 6, 2009
Beautifully written.
lillyrose on Nov 7, 2009
Nicely done alc the presentation and the wording.
Aiyanna on Nov 8, 2009
Beautiful write!!
STEVE666 on Nov 9, 2009
Great write, ALC!
Lady Sunshine on Nov 11, 2009
Touching peace! It warms the heart.
K Kristie on Nov 14, 2009
Very nice.
mkd1788 on Dec 9, 2009
nice post…
jaysonv on Dec 21, 2009
great post.. thanks!

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