Saints are next to
Being Godly,
We might assume-
The ones already
On the right path,
Upright and without
A sin to besmirch
Their faultless ways
At odds seemingly
With life’s sinners-
Highlighted by
Misdemeanours
And habitual lapses
Barely there
In the pews at the rear-
Yet,
Both saint and sinner
Have much in common;
Falling from grace,
Falling off the wagon,
Sin is not exclusive;
One needs the other,
In order to understand
Human failings
And the subsequent
Means of recovery
With respect for
The individual fortunes,
Life attributes.
©Copyright Eileen T O’Neill 02/11/2017
"One needs the other,
ReplyDeleteIn order to understand
Human failings
And the subsequent
Means of recovery"
Humanness seems to belie perfection, but who holds the ruler finally? Your clear vision leaves this open.
So well expressed, Eileen....how we all fall from grace, then try to clamber back up again. Such is the human journey. So lovely to see you at Poets United, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteNice thoughts, Eileen. :) Good day!
ReplyDeleteI love the image of a saint falling off the wagon. I'll treasure that one!
ReplyDeleteI agree that one needs the other. It made me think of an interesting conversation that I put in someone else's comments. After I shared my story once I had a guy that said he was glad he was not such a sinner as I. To which I just laughed because that told me much.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right Eileen. One neds the other in order to understand human failings and the subsequent means of recovery.....this is powerful and beautifully spoken Eileen, and it is wonderful to see you! I have missed you!
ReplyDeleteAh, indeed saint and sinner have much in common. In today's world I believe there are many sinners among the saints and many saints are also sinners! Always nice to see you, Eileen!
ReplyDelete"Saints are next to / Being Godly,"...True.
ReplyDeleteYes, saints and sinners to us all.
ReplyDeleteEven saints snd saintlyness is not without the gene of original sin. Its about choice and striving really. Luv these especially
ReplyDelete"Both saint and sinner
Have much in common"
Thanks for dropping by my blog Eileen
Muchđź’–love
Indeed, Eileen, a sinner who has repented and has achieved holiness is the one who will understand the plight fo the sinners looking for salvation - more so than the faultless saint who has not sinned... Good write!
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