Say not a word, if it be not truth, in whole; <br />Have not a thought, should you you not this, extol: <br />That, above all, truth be of paramount importance, <br />And should never be subjugated to any indulgence <br />Of selfish endeavor, for even a time, brief- <br />As same shall surely cause another, grief; <br />Deceit begets more of same, as a spiral <br />And causes pain as any form of viral <br />Cancer may-and it is as real as they may be- <br />Though, the effects perhaps, only the afflicted may see! <br />Justice means truth, so deceit is akin to iniquity; <br />Truth is His Way, and fallacy is not-this simplicity <br />Is the only rule by which any need, live <br />A righteous life-the only gift He expects you to give! <br /> <br />-Maurice Harris,11 march 2012<br /><br />Maurice Harris<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-only-gift-2/
