"Remove from me vanity and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me." Prov. 30:8 By Simonne Liberty.

If mankind could be satisfied with a simple life

void of the lust for materialism and self-indulgence

security could be had for everyone

not just the wealthy

the love of neighbors opens doors for sharing

instead of the desire for greed by jealousy

the Lord commanded, that we “love one another”

simple as that

we came into the world owning nothing

what we acquire while here can not go with us

vanity and lies only feeds the devil with success

in destroying those who get caught

in his web of evilness

with food and shelter convenient for our needs

there is no reason to want more

those who posses abundantly would have to

sacrifice to share

the poor would have to shed the desire

to overpower those who oppress them

we would all have to “Love one another”

for it to work

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  • Mr Ghaz on Jun 26, 2009

    Well done!!..That was wonderful and lovely poem..well presented too..I LOV it..Thanx a lot for sharing

  • Deep Blue on Jun 26, 2009

    Beautifully written.

  • ken bultman on Jun 26, 2009

    Right on target. Good one.

  • California Dreamer on Jun 26, 2009

    Very good, and the last two lines are perfect fit to end it.

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