It happened many years ago, an average day at work <br />when I was employed as nothing more, just a simple clerk <br />Heaven sent me a lesson, they saw fit that I learn <br />sent through the smallest of creatures, knowing I would discern <br /> <br />My first instinct was simple, to one all could relate <br />a desire to crush this cockroach, I could not wait <br />As I raised my foot, making sure my aim was set <br />knowing that he'd be finished, with nothing to regret <br /> <br />I was overpowered by a thought, a simple thought to consider <br />why should this ugly creature, cause me to be bitter? <br />With great plan and purpose, was this cockroach surely made <br />but where was born this eagerness to kill, or for me to be afraid? <br /> <br />With great difficulty going against my nature, I did then dare <br />no more justifications were acceptable to me, for I was now aware <br />Although small and ugly was my limited perception, I could still care <br />with this cockroach, nothing would stop me, and would I now spare <br /> <br />Lessons throughout life, does our Creator continually teach <br />empowering us with free choice, and potential growth that we reach <br />Contemplating our thoughts, and their true meaning that we may find <br />a change of heart in our actions, and a true desire to be kind<br /><br />2bpositive 2bpositive<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-lesson-from-heaven-through-the-agency-of-a-cockroach/
