You show me a cup of much-flavored wine, <br />That could inebriate senses divine, <br />You know that I never drink or I sip; <br />I ask Thee O God, ” Why tempt my poor lip? ” <br /> <br />You show me a diamond priceless I think, <br />When I cannot afford, crystals to wink; <br />The dazzling diamond does tempt me truly; <br />But how can it give me things heavenly? <br /> <br />You show me a damsel of great beauty; <br />Irresistible but I’ve my duty; <br />When I’m well-married, living with my wife, <br />Why show me ways to an adulterous life? <br /> <br />You show me a fountain spraying lovely; <br />A treat to gaze and drink from it surely; <br />The poor that I see can’t afford a drink; <br />They cannot bathe often and tend to stink. <br /> <br />You show me a tiger-cub to be pet; <br />What dangers lurk ahead, I can well bet; <br />A country dog’s enough to guard my house; <br />A Tiger-cub could make all matters worse. <br /> <br />You show me a palace I’ve never seen, <br />In a far-off country I’ve never been; <br />When I need only a plot in my town, <br />Why do you show me a castle to own? <br /> <br />You gave me talents many more than one; <br />You show me also the moon, stars and sun; <br />Help me to do my best in any field, <br />To temptations on earth, I’ll never yield. <br /> <br />Copyright by Dr John Celes 5-9-2000<br /><br />Dr John Celes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/my-dilemma/
