Monday, September 2, 2024

A good name

 

Haiku of reputation and regard


Is a good name still

better than riches, in this

get-all-you-can world?


To have little wealth

but a good reputation;

I hope I’d choose that.


To have good regard;

better than silver or gold?

Not all would concur.


The rich and the poor

owe their existence to God.

Remind them of that!


Those who are unjust,

will reap the consequences

of their perfidy.


Generous people

will find blessing as they share

their bread with the poor.


God watches over

the poor; you who exploit them

will be made to pay.

……………………………………….


Reputations don’t

seem to matter much these days,

bad people still rule.


© Ken Rookes 2024

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