Forfeit

This is another fairly strong poem. I started writing it the same night as the other two poems...but was unable to get it finished. The topic in this poem is about living a genuine Christian life. It's what was supposed to be the topic for the previous poem...but when I tried to write it...it just didn't come out...until later... To those who read this, I pray you are challenged to live your life as a true, godly example in this world.

You say one thing, yet act another.

Are you really a sister or brother?

Make up your mind - stop living two lives.

Choose one or the other. Sharpen those knives.

Cut off the lies, the greed and contempt.

Get rid of your pride, and your ways that are bent.

You're under surveillance - people follow your lead.

Is the example you're setting what they really need?

Christ has no room for YOUR ways in HIS world.

So, I suggest you be quick, lest His anger's unfurled.

You've forfeit your life, but it's not quite the end.

You've still got a chance - your life, Christ can mend.

He can make you anew - just give Him your heart,

And determine to be different - to live right, from the start.

It's hard to live true, yet it's worth all the pain.

The cost will be high, but great treasures you'll gain.

Eternal life with the Father is beyond all compare.

Change - be genuine, and I'll see you there.

By the "Mo".