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Accomplishing of Merit

like the elm
haughty and strong
and the vine
nourishing and vibrant
to the Lord†
are the realm
of the symbolic God†
who gives from the heart
for the rich and the poor
each waging a part
in the Kingdom of the Lord†

if the rich man
uses his given cart
to aid the poor man
without doubting his mark

the gift of riches given
a gift in post mark
aiding those weak and scared

the poor and withered
the homeless and sick
the orphan and widows

with his given wealth
in return comes
a humbled art
prayers sought
but unheard
because of wealth's dart

but the poor man
‒a prayer in czar
never from God†
does he depart

in grateful thanksgiving
takes the rich man in concord
praying without alarm
‒upon the rich man's giving
passes his Godly charm
into the heavenly realm
without greed's harm

so in regard
a test is passed
bringing the rich man
closer to the Lord†

there is a curve
in which to regard

wealth given
in a wager's conform
‒will the giving be given
without resentment
or hostel warn

will the wealth be taken
in a Godliness of reborn
passing back to the giver
a healthy praying horn

all is misconstrued
if the giving is just a credit card
soaked up in greed and lard
or if the taking is just a discard
selfishness in retard

all will be lost
in a heavenly discharge

in surety
keep trust in heart
give without being harsh
take without a beggar's storm
then pray
for the wealth in escort
so that righteousness
plays his heavenly part
equally
absent of discharge

(April 1, 2024)—I’ve accomplished the rewriting of the twelve commandments given to Hermas. The list can be found with ‘Desires Bent in Two.’

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