Compassion!
When we see ourselves,
In the weaknesses of fellow man,
We unlock a floodgate of compassion,
Which aids our passion to reach out.
Many times the things we condemn,
Are the things we do,
So when we judge another,
We judge ourselves.
Arrrh but that core human instinct,
To be better than another,
Can be a dark cloud to common sense and reason,
Seek to be better than former self,
That can be as former as one second ago.
In order to feel like a saint,
We are quick to demonize,
It is alright to firmly but lovingly say its wrong,
Tough love if you will,
But neither judge nor condemn,
That's God's prerogative,
Only He knows enough to Judge.
© 2010 afeseh ngwa hilary
this is just a reflection of most human beings.from the begining of creation,man has always been shifting blames on others.i really like this.itz phylosophical.
ReplyDeleteExcellent post, true, when "When we see ourselves, In the weaknesses of fellow man,
ReplyDeleteWe unlock a floodgate of compassion..." Totally agree with you bro...I've always thought the world would be a much much better place if we took such words to heart.
@Vera - I recently wrote a poem called 'blame game' which highlights the shifting blame issue... might put it up sometime...
ReplyDelete@Etse - glad u liked it... your sentiments are shared here... it is my prayer it translates into a concrete reality in our lives...