Divine Aspirations

All people should aspire,

to aims which are higher,

than creating wealth alone,

 

We have always striven,

without misgivings,

for titles, ranks and grades,

 

What of love, morality and friends?

I shun the vacuous trends,

which bind my fellow men,

 

Like an arrow in flight,

I know that I'm right,

and prepared to fight!

 

For the righteous faith,

of the Christian crowd,

our thoughts and beliefs are sound,

 

Save status for the hounds!

Author's Note

Answers In Genesis: www.answersingenesis.org

Reviews

[Lizanne]

I appauld you for the stand you take and adamently agree with you on every word. To have titles, money, fake friends and costly estates will in the end get you no farther than a cold damp grace or mausoleum. But to gain in virtues and friends through simply being yourself will see you to the grave, but carry the soul
beyond. If you cannot take a stand for good and the religious ways that one chooses to persue, then what use is it to stand for anything? The trendy ways are mere fodder for the cattle they have become. To choose to abide in the love of the christian fellowship is the path to glory. As we know you will not take the material things with you and those that follow these trends will not have a soul to succeed them. A poetic work not long on words but tremendously packed with meaning. Your poetic pen did you great service with this work.

[Magdelena]

Bravo on your write, your meaning and most of all, you truth. It only goes to show what is written from the heart and soul are more than mere words put forth for others to see. Great piece.

Mags xx

[Norma M Sutton]

Very nice. None of that other stuff is going with us into the next life anyhow.

[Jenny Nelson]

"All people should aspire, to aims which are higher, than creating wealth alone"

That says a whole lot right there, since so much damage is done on that type of quest. Clearly gets across the point that what's the accepted norm isn't so acceptable, and what is right, is worth fighting for. Very strong emotion comes across. Loved the last line.

[Pakino]

Though I aint Christian, but Muslim, I know exactly were you are getting at and what your trying to portray. But it is tough to live a simple and modest life with all the temptations and things in the world and materialize life.

[Inner Rain]

Very nice... I love your words! :D And yes. its hard to find people who could care less about thier reputation and/or social standing.

[nora]

this is another very well written poem :) its a bit short, but you get your point across, so it doesnt need to be any longer.
the rythm felt off at a few points throughout, but it didnt really matter :)
the idea itself is great, about standing for what you beleive and stuff :)
anyway, this is a really good poem, julian :D

[Leah Elisabeth]

This is really well written. it is quite short, but you don;t need many words to convey a lot of meaning. This is a good message about success and where it lies and the foolishness of the world's wisdom. Very well done.

[Stacey Watts]

Very well written piece. One must stand for their beliefs during times of trouble. Very nicely expressed. Well written.

[Hannah Monttkomepy]

I agree completely. This was a strong, empowering (I guess) poem. Great Job.

[An owl on the moon]

Powerfully spoken and uplifting! Your words encourage us to stand together and stand strong for what's right. Thank you so much for this lifting encouragement!