Desires Bent in Two
separateness of self
depends
on sought-after desires
one inspires
the other sinks into fires
clothe yourself with Good desires
Righteousness and Virtue
Truth, Fear of the Lord†
Faith and Meekness
these will arm you
become your sire
wage wars against evil
with heavy pliers
seek them fully
‒they will never tire
against Wicked desires‒
wild and tamed in difficulty
‒the consuming conspires
daughters of satan
the ultimate liar
mounting upon mounting
Wickedness for hire
leave another's Love alone
refrain from Extravagance
useless delicacies and drinks
foolish luxuries
‒all luxury….don't be the buyer
hence, read the flier
these leave you
the crier
clenched only
in evil desires
become the master
over these briers
live to God† with Faith
that doesn't expire
be armed with the Fear of God†
expelling all evil desires
for all Good desires
saving yourself from the eternity
of fires
(March 28, 2024)—The twelfth commandment given to Hermas.
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