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maddogpoetry · 1 month
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Even More Humility
Humility is the simple truth… Talk the talk, walk the walk, “It takes courage to be humble. It is a virtue of truth and justice.”[1] Justice embraces compassion, and Humility asserts the truth… We are what we are, and we must do what we must do. Justice embodies mercy, and Humility affirms the truth… Our legacy is compassion, and not assets or worldly success. Justice yields…
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maddogpoetry · 1 month
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Still More Humility
Who among you is wise? Let him show his works by a good life in the humility that comes from wisdom.[1] I cannot blame the poor and deny what I am, disregard the marginalized and cover up what I do. What stops me from being a raving maniac a blithering idiot an unhinged lunatic? What shows me the kind and gentle way? What speaks to me about the meek and tender way? “Humility tells…
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maddogpoetry · 2 months
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More Humility (next day repost)
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and lie about you rejoice and be glad”[1] “No matter how something cuts, never show by an angry flash that you have been hurt.”[2] – trust the process Outcomes happen both planned and by chance, so, never resent anything go the way opens. With that said, something said contrary to the truth, demands a quiet resistance and a…
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maddogpoetry · 2 months
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More Humility
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and lie about you rejoice and be glad”[1] “No matter how something cuts, never show by an angry flash that you have been hurt.”[2] – trust the process Outcomes happen both planned and by chance, so, never resent anything go the way opens. With that said, something said contrary to the truth, demands a quiet resistance and a…
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maddogpoetry · 2 months
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Humility (next day repost)
“The peace of God guards my heart, For I know how to live in humility; of being well-fed and of going hungry, of living aplenty and of being in need.”[1] Humility safeguards our spiritual life Humility protects our soul’s integrity. “Humility is simply the truth. accepting our bond with God. Humility does not deny what we are but attributes what we are to Him.”[2] Humility fills…
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maddogpoetry · 2 months
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Humility
“The peace of God guards my heart, For I know how to live in humility; of being well-fed and of going hungry, of living aplenty and of being in need.”[1] Humility safeguards our spiritual life Humility protects our soul’s integrity. “Humility is simply the truth. accepting our bond with God. Humility does not deny what we are but attributes what we are to Him.”[2] Humility fills…
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maddogpoetry · 2 months
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Disorderliness (next day repost)
Full of chaotic conditions, the duplicitous world promotes perilous cruelty and urges bogus loyalty. Help me support truthful inclusions. Full of disordered enticements, the self-centered world causes a tug to betray and fosters total disarray. Help me embrace proper inducements. Full of tangled trespassing, the self-absorbed world disrupts assumed circumstances and disturbs real…
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maddogpoetry · 2 months
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Disorderliness
Full of chaotic conditions, the duplicitous world promotes perilous cruelty and urges bogus loyalty. Help me support truthful inclusions. Full of disordered enticements, the self-centered world causes a tug to betray and fosters total disarray. Help me embrace proper inducements. Full of tangled trespassing, the self-absorbed world disrupts assumed circumstances and disturbs real…
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maddogpoetry · 2 months
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Push - Pull (next day repost)
Lost The Express is non-stop The Local chooses change Push in Pull out Loss The Suppressed are abandoned Reparation gives redemption Push together Pull apart Losing The Oppressed are silenced Listening frees voices Push under Pull through Loosening The Dressed seek to  impress Don’t judge  by appearances Push on Pull off
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maddogpoetry · 2 months
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Push - Pull
Lost The Express is non-stop The Local chooses change Push in Pull out Loss The Suppressed are abandoned Reparation gives redemption Push together Pull apart Losing The Oppressed are silenced Listening frees voices Push under Pull through Loosening The Dressed seek to  impress Don’t judge  by appearances Push on Pull off
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maddogpoetry · 2 months
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Trusting God (next day repost)
“We have our fill of contempt. Our souls are more than sated with mockery from the insolent, with contempt from the arrogant.”[1] “There is one joy to be found in biting need. There is a consolation when under the darkest clouds.”[2] Faced with desolation, we have an opportunity to trust and confide in a good and loving God. Trust that all will be well. Confidence that all is…
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maddogpoetry · 2 months
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Trusting God
“We have our fill of contempt. Our souls are more than sated with mockery from the insolent, with contempt from the arrogant.”[1] “There is one joy to be found in biting need. There is a consolation when under the darkest clouds.”[2] Faced with desolation, we have an opportunity to trust and confide in a good and loving God. Trust that all will be well. Confidence that all is…
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maddogpoetry · 3 months
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VI The Lovers
(Pearls from Hermes) Realizing attraction, fulfilling romance, achieving harmony, Love takes optimism. “ She seizes him and kisses him, and with impudence she says, ‘I had to make sacrifices, today, I have made my vows.’ ” [1] The body cannot go without nutrition The mind cannot go without stimulation But, the spiritual effect of love restores all being – the soul absorbs…
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maddogpoetry · 3 months
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Eucharist (next day repost)
Corpus Christi – a day of the Blessed Sacrament, a day of the Holy Eucharist. a day of Love. a day of Reparation, a day of Faith “Jesus loves to be remembered and His love magnifies what is done for the love of Him.”[1] Yes, a loving act of faith Brings a quick response from Jesus Thank Him for such faith and show more service, more love, more sacrifice. “His Heart is…
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maddogpoetry · 3 months
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Eucharist
Corpus Christi – a day of the Blessed Sacrament, a day of the Holy Eucharist. a day of Love. a day of Reparation, a day of Faith “Jesus loves to be remembered and His love magnifies what is done for the love of Him.”[1] Yes, a loving act of faith Brings a quick response from Jesus Thank Him for such faith and show more service, more love, more sacrifice. “His Heart is…
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maddogpoetry · 3 months
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Emmaus (next day repost)
“Do not labor for the food that perishes, but for that which endure.”[1] He broke bread on the night He was betrayed and abandoned – the start of a shameful death “His love was without measure… Ingratitude did not cause Him to falter.”[2] The Cenacle is radiant but without Communion, all is darkness. Yes, with Eucharist a great treasure is shared all is light. A gift is…
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maddogpoetry · 3 months
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Emmaus
“Do not labor for the food that perishes, but for that which endure.”[1] He broke bread on the night He was betrayed and abandoned – the start of a shameful death “His love was without measure… Ingratitude did not cause Him to falter.”[2] The Cenacle is radiant but without Communion, all is darkness. Yes, with Eucharist a great treasure is shared all is light. A gift is…
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