Shadow of a Man; and the irony
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The Shadow
A shadow of a man ’twas said
Is he that falls from grace
“One always fixes his own bed”
A daily retirement place
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A retreat to one’s burrow
In refuge drawn as such
Where oft’ a mans sorrow
Can not be found as much
A place to retrench
(A hallow retreat)
Where even a bench
Rests weary and weak
Then after night falls
And howls replace jeers
Solace soon calls
And the shadow disappears
It blends in the dark
Incognito at best
And waits for the hark
Of the solemn quest
By dawn again the shadow’s seen
Slowly with the light
Drawn darker with a focused beam
For a harder, easy fight
And even when there’s more than one
- Each beam will cast its own -
Perception's apt to always shun
Letting shadow left alone
But the shadow can of course endow
Ironically the score
What do we see when heads we bow
Towards our feet and floor?
© Copyright 2009 Timothy Alexander Donnelly
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Yes, to manifest our concern for those in need, we must be kind and give alms not just during the Christmas season, but regularly.
We may also look to scripture (http://scriptures.lds.org/en/matt/25/40,45#40) for motivation; recall now where Jesus says in Matt. 25:40,45 (40) “And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have DONE IT unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have DONE IT unto me. 45 “Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye DID IT NOT to one of the least of these, ye DID IT NOT to me.”
Sometimes we as individuals AND as churches are being tried and proven by the Saviour Himself. We must build up the storehouses of the Lord for all manner of contingency. For if ye are prepared ye shall not fear. Have a safe and bountiful Christmas.
Nice. Thanks for stopping by Micky Dee's place. I like your work and will be back! Keep up the good work. It seems that your philosophy and mine are not too far apart.
Thanks Micky Dee, You on Dude! Let me say that everyone has unique experiences (and perceptions). I can say with confidence by reading some of your hubs, that what you write about (and care to share) has had good receptions. You know man, it is difficult to be humble, and even more so to share your humility. On the creative writing side: even if we can't relate to everyone's pallet, I'm certain what we disseminate takes root in some. Therefore, let it be for good, even if sometimes difficult to examine. Regards.
INTERESTING POETRY, I ENJOYED IT, THANKS...
Thank you for your interest, Karen. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Been there 2 years ago
Too many of us I think scorn the needy, the afflicted, and the homeless. Let us give alms instead, so that they that need help may be directed to their church of preference for their rightful assistance as our fellow human beings. The providence of the Lord is sufficient to bless the unfortunate through the righteous churches out there. The government should not really have to step up to help out, in my opinion. Churches provide healthy living instruction so as to help those who need it, really. Be kind to your neighbours, even the homeless, the hungry, and the hurting.