Keep your world, World.
Keep your lying tongue and your dying eyes.
Keep your empty promises.
Keep your pride and rebellion.
Keep your success.
Keep your vanity.
Keep your education.
Keep your idols.
Keep your cutting wounds.
Keep your religion.
Keep your money.
Keep your power and the kingdoms you have built.
Keep your own throne.
Keep your tolerance.
Keep your death.
Keep your world, World.
And Give Us Jesus,
Bernadette
Oh, yes! Such truth! I need to feel this in the very depths of my soul, but far too often I'm tempted rather than appalled. Thank you for this beautiful poem! So important to remember!
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