My first attempt at free form. Companion piece to "Sin" |
Companion piece to "Sin" Kindness A positive word, a generous shred It doesn't take much for kindness to spread Of all the ways to combat a vice Few are easier than just being nice Temperance It's sometimes a shock to see some restraint When excess and greed are a common complaint There's really no reason to feed your own greed No sense in taking more than you actually need Charity No sense in keeping all your wealth hid away Even if you're saving for that one rainy day It's not something you'll be able to count on After you're dead and when you're all gone Chastity Resist temptation, remain pure It can be tough but you must endure Consider how much your purity is worth And give seducers amply wide berth Humility Modesty and humility must be applied To avoid falling victim to your own pride Don't let the worst of sins have its druthers Think of yourself less often than others Diligence Be steadfast, and do what you can to endure Even when it's tough and quitting has an allure No one ever accomplished anything profound By giving up and letting their motivation run aground Patience As far as things that really grate Few are more difficult than a wait Especially when we're incensed to react Take a moment and add some tact ------------------------------ (35 lines, free form) |