Past, Present, And What Future
Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
by Ron Evartt
Past, Present, And What Future
What happened to the days when families would sit and share
The times at the dinner table when both parents were there
When you talked about your day and the things you did
The days you'd laugh, joke, play games, and act like a kid
Times when you sat for hours with family and friends
Entertained by each other were the general trends
When you memorized scripture that you weren't afraid to say
When the sight of murder made you cringe and sick
When injustice happened you'd scream and kick
When we weren't afraid to fight for what was truly right
When a handshake meant everything, done in plain sight
When police had high standards and citizens showed respect
When a neighbor saw an intruder and helped to protect
When you'd drive and wave with all fingers in the air
When you'd pull over and stop for someone needing a repair
Now the dinner table is a place to decorate, or stack and store
One parent struggling, the other one left only to ignore
No interest to share about the day, but did you just get through
All the complaints and the worthless things we pursue
Now we waste hours in a day on TV, movies, and events
Entertained as a distraction, love and interaction it prevents
Now the mega church pastor has men to keep those at a distance
Try to find anyone who knows more than John 3:16 for instance
Violent murder and mutilation we laugh and are not phased
Instead of justice the violent criminals we let loose and praise
So many now fight for things that aren't morally right
Things that are an evil shame, never spoken in light
Now we agree with a handshake and a wink
You'd better get it on paper with permanent ink
Lowered standards for Law Enforcement and many are corrupt
Respect for authority has become almost extinct and abrupt
Now waving with a single finger as we drive down the street
Won't stop and help, to much traffic to beat
What will it all mean when your world comes to an end
When God asks why, what could you possibly say to defend
It's time to turn off the TV, no more movies and events
You've been hypnotized by the media, you're indentured servants
So many things to expand your knowledge, much isn't true
Filling your head with garbage, destroying the soul in you
Prioritize your life, get rid of all things that consume you
Football, TV, or the casino means what when this life is through
Want to watch something, then look at the big picture screen
It's how you finish this life, which remains to be seen
What real treasure have you stored up in the air
All the world you can gain, but to Him He doesn't care
Think it was a joke, Jesus said to the rich man, "go and sell all…"
The Word says you can't serve God and wealth, because you'll fall
The greatest command is to love God, family, and others
To share the eternal wealth, to make more mothers, sisters, and brothers
What is it you truly want, that which is temporary and possibly cut short
Or listen and make your life count, and the truth from Jesus, He'll exhort
By Ron Evartt
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)EXCELLENT! I laughed when I read this part:
"When you'd drive and wave with all fingers in the air
When you'd pull over and stop for someone needing a repair"
My elderly mother used to say...'they are giving you the Hawaiin Peace Sign!" And now you had better know it's God, when you stop to help someone, or you could end up missing. Some predators prey on the kindness of others, feigning a need for help is the type of deceptive tactic used by Psycopaths.
Enjoyed the poem and it's truth.
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