Monday, February 10, 2020

But I say to you

Haiku for doing better

We need “shall-not” laws
to limit bad behaviour.
But that’s all they do.

You have heard it said.
All the shall-nots from the past
do not lead to love.

It is wrong to kill.
Ev’ryone knows that. We need
to deal with anger.

Violence has roots:
anger, abuse, injustice.
Act against these things.

Let love rule your hearts,
make your peace, be reconciled;
ev’rybody wins.

Try to be faithful,
and not just with your body;
with your mind as well.

Always speak the truth.
All should know your “yes” means “yes,”
and your “no” means “no.”

© Ken Rookes 2020.

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