If we checked our heart's mirror what would we see?


Sanctimoneous Folks

Sanctimoneous folks never recognize themselves
they are too busy pointing out the short comings of others.
They like to judge without full knowledge,
Relying on the wisdom they believe they have.
Nevermind the facts. They have intuition.
They just know because, you see,
They are holier than me.

Sanctimoneous folks know the rules and will recite them
In case you missed one along the way
Or didn't read them all today.
Don't look for compassion. Don't look for mercy.
They don't have time or the capacity.
They are too full of comparisons, between us and them.
And grace? Why that's just in case Jesus' death was a waste.

Sanctimoneous folks don't like tenderness
It's weak and they are strong. Until they do something wrong.
Oh No! Not them, it was just a little error.
Nothing to speak of, so they won't, unless of course its you or me
And then we have hell to pay. They'll tell us that all day.
Humble? Them? Ha! They won't shed a tear when they hear
"Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so."

Sanctimoneous folks. Will they see on that day, finally?
That it wasn't meant to be, the way they saw God
Looking at the outward and not at the heart?
Will they understand God is working on us all
refining us in the fire, working with us day by day
But loving us all along the way?
I hope and I pray, for all the santimoneous folks.






Poetry by Phyllis J. Rhodes
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Written on 2006-11-26 at 03:41

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F.i.in.e Moods The PoetBay support member heart!
so out of place to adopt a holier than thou attitude in any situation, whether it be from a religious standpoint or not... when i witness or am subjected to this type of attitude, i can't help my mind shutting off to what's being shot my way... so very difficult to take seriously, anyway... this is well expressed, and thought-provoking... thanks for sharing :f xx
2006-11-26


lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
Phyllis this is a very strong text and so true who are we to judge
if we are hurt thuogh we have a right to be annoyed rgds mike
personnally i tend to fight fire with fire nowadays
2006-11-26


Saga
They even keep their sunglasses on at night, all night!!!
2006-11-26


Kathy Lockhart
Sounds like the Pharasees to me. Are they still alive? I guess a haughty spirit can live on and on and on.
2006-11-26