May 22, 2017
Dear Subscriber:
Each week we examine a theme from a variety of points of
view. The theme for this week is Ramadan, a holy month
for Muslims which begins on May 27.
Today’s poem is a Ramadan poem about the distinction between
righteousness and self-righteousness.
I welcome comments on my poems at
https://nicholasgordon.blogspot.com.
Yours,
Nick Gordon
Righteousness is not
self-righteousness,
As it requires a humble,
loving heart.
Maybe one is proud that
one is faithful
And slowly turns more
arrogant than grateful,
Delighting in oneself.
But faith is tearful,
Alight with longing and
joyful tenderness,
Never whole but as an indigent part.
© by Nicholas Gordon
Hear or watch me recite this poem and listen to the music I
chose for it at https://www.poemsforfree.com/right2.html.
For more Ramadan poems, go to https://www.poemsforfree.com/ramadanpoems.html
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This week’s theme: Ramadan
May 22: Righteousness Is Not Self-Righteousness
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