GOOD and EVIL

I shall speak of the good but not the evil within you.

For what is evil but good tortured by hunger and thirst?

In truth when good is hungry it seeks food in dark places,

And when thirsty truth drinks from dead water.

Goodness comes when you are one with yourself.

Yet when you are not at one with yourself you are not evil.

A house divided is not a den of thieves; it’s only a divided house.

You are good when you strive to give the best of yourself;

Yet you are not evil when you seek personal gain.

When you strive for gain you are like a root,

Seeking growth whilst clinging to the Earth.

You are good when you are fully awake in your speech.

Yet you are not evil when you sleep and babble without purpose.

You are good when you walk to your goal firmly with bold steps;

Yet you are not evil when you go forth limping,

For even while staggering and limping you move forward.

You are good in countless ways, yet are not evil when you are not good;

You are only lazy and loitering.

In your longing for “My Higher Self” lies your goodness.

This inherent and “God Given” longing is in everyone.

(Inspired by Kahlil Gibran)

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