James 3:14-16 

14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth. 15 Such wisdom does not come from above but is earthly, natural, demonic. 16 For where there is jealousy and selfishness, there is disorder and every evil practice.

 

Questioned

 

Without deep connections … is it easier to observe?

Is the lack of personal feeling … then a blessing?

The path is seldom straight … with unexpected curves

as we speed along the places … made for resting.

 

Can observing be done … in complete silence?

Should one always keep … remarks to self?

Are we our brother’s keepers as we add up mileage

to show the lack of progress … as only we can tell?

 

Who understands constructive walking on sinking sand?

Who can keep his balance … when his legs give out?

Who understands compromise when it fills one’s hand

and thinks it to be a blessing if it brings lots of clout?

 

Who dreams of fame and fortune … despising the rich?

Who talks about helping others when their boat comes in?

Who walks around with blinders … greedily to pitch

their tents on other folk’s hearts to drain them from within?

 

Who gives confidence … while lost as a goose?

Who claims to know more in one’s own confusion?

Who tries to appear wise … with his heart on the loose

guided by his tongue … providing the illusion?

 

Jan Wienen