4 Pork Chop Dinners

4 Pork Chop Dinners

A Poem by Chris Taylor
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A while back, my wife used to travel a lot for her job. One of the ways she used to make it easy for me while she was gone, was , making some meals for me ahead of time. She would cook a large batch

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 4 Pork Chop Dinners

by Chris T.


When a man is  given over to the twinkle in his eye

And desire burns with lust

Then focus is shifted to the next great buy

And his character begins to bust


If a person starts to scratch every itch

And he wanders from the shepherd’s flock

Then integrity’s boat starts to pitch

Dashing it upon gluttony’s rock


For it leads to destruction when we live by our gut

And we chase after every whim and want

Like a rusty blade that imparts a deep cut

Which leave painful memories that haunt


When that feeling starts to well up

And you think that you might explode

Turn to the Lord and drink from his cup

Setting your feet on his faithful road


For I once saw a dog that ate past his fill

Gobbling down four pork chop dinners

Giving over to the greed of his will

Following the wide path of  all sinners


It’s a beautiful thing when we begin to deny

The voice in our head that says: buy, buy,buy

And begin to let the Lord take his place

Allowing temperance and wisdom to be your new race

© 2011 Chris Taylor


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Very powerful writing, and the point at the end is something that more could reflect on. Too many paople try to fill the voind in their soul by spending more money, but never realizing that it is a spiritual hole and it cand be filled by consumer products. The ending to this was profound sir. Great writing

Posted 12 Years Ago


Very good analogy. Good form. Keep up the great work!

Posted 13 Years Ago


Unique. I liked it. Love the example of the dog's gluttony. Everything is okay in moderation - not letting it take over our will. You capture this sentiment well in your poem.

Posted 13 Years Ago


good one

Posted 13 Years Ago


Your words here are true. People buy buy buy things they don't need to
feel a painful emptiness in themselves. But things are only band aids that
never really heal that wound deep within the soul.

Posted 13 Years Ago


Wisdom come with time. You learn what is needed and necessary. Too many people want things they already have. I like the common sense wisdom in the poem. Thank you for your amazing poetry.
Coyote

Posted 13 Years Ago


It's called a deadly sin for a reason.

Posted 13 Years Ago


Words of wisdom, and beautifully written. Truly inspiring piece of work.


Great write!

Posted 13 Years Ago


This is a excellent piece full of wisdom and beautifully written. I like how you pen the subject falling to vanity and explain the other
sins that follow. I really enjoyed this thought provoking and filling write. Thanks for sharing.

Posted 13 Years Ago


love it !!!!!! amzing words to just say the truth of consuming of greed with a lot of example amazing !:)

Posted 13 Years Ago



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Added on August 31, 2011
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Chris Taylor
Chris Taylor

Sioux Falls, SD



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I am a writer, poet, musician of 30 years, husband, father and follower of the Most High God. I try to let my writing point the way back to a relationship with Jesus. When I am not writing I am probab.. more..

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