Jan 28 2009
It’s Hard to Be Vigilant
It’s hard to be vigilant
The distractions are many
It’s hard to remain alert
The dreaming comes so easy
The evils are hidden well
The horrors swept under view
The pleasures are obvious
The delights of brilliant hue
The work of the day is light
In light of when I compare
To the work of the needy
Those truly in need of care
The innocent suffer there
The voiceless die while unheard
But comfortable am I
The miseries become blurred
My concerns are so petty
But my mind is so consumed
My life is so hurried
I have no time for the doomed
Death is but a fairy tale
And of no interest to me
The here and now fill my thoughts
Just earthly treasure I see
It’s hard to be vigilant
The distractions are many
It’s hard to remain alert
The dreaming comes so easy
Wow! I haven’t been here for a week or so, and this was so shocking to read after just finishing my own post. Thank you.