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Stand Firm

 

When faith conflicts and passions rise

And your path they rubbish, with their lies

Do you take them on trade blow for blow

Let anger rule and hatred flow?

Will this prove your case and hone your rights

Or show your faith in its true light

Perhaps to better promote your cause

You should think; take time to pause

Though Christ’s advice you do not seek

Take this one bit and turn your cheek

With dignity stand firm and proud

Don’t let them win however loud

They shout whatever names they call

You must not to their level fall

Instead you can an example set

Show the crowd that such jibes are met,

With integrity and calmness too

Never once show their words as true.

Denounce their calls, but with measured calm

Emphasize that you work no harm,

That all are free to choose their path,

And that you seek no other's wrath.

Demonstrate this by your acts,

Always counter lies with facts.

The truth is ever your greatest shield

Though much abused in the field,

Stand firm and it will serve,

Shout it loud, keep your nerve.

Wars can be fought and victory won,

Without the need to fire a gun.

So use the tools of civilisation

To promote the truth throughout the nation.

Though some will seek to ignore, that’s true,

There are many who will see your view

Don't fret that change takes time to see

Remember the acorn and the oak tree.

Don't give up or turn on your friends

Can’t you see the message that sends?

Stand together with common voice speak,

Many are strong, where one would be weak

The world has changed since days of yore

We now live by a different law.

Where once honour was proven by the sword,

Such violence now you can't afford

Stand firm within society's frame,

Break the law and you lose the game

 

© Kev the Cosmic Fool 2004

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