Soul

People lie and people use
In the pride of life
Goodness they devalue
They run away from real issues hiding behind
A feigned mask of vanity, lies and excuses
All just to make a name for themselves
Concealing who they are while forsaking those who care
Selfishness they present as their heart grows cold
Never once acknowledging the treasure that they hold
Viewing others as tangible prospects
As if they’re disposable, unworthy subjects
Looking down upon others and uplifting themselves
Forgetting where they come from and who is really there
Blaming others and situations for them not getting it right
Deciding to give up too soon without a fight
In the midst they ignore and push away
What they don’t understand (or haven’t tried to anyway)
But those in this life who still have a heart
Reaching out to love in a world that is dark
Taking chances to defy the odds
Staying true to what’s real, in honor to God
Will in the end reap the best of what is sown
Those selfsame hearts glitter more than
The most immeasurable piece of diamond or gold
Yes, the ones who share real love are bold
For truth in goodness they will always behold
The best in life that can never be traded, bartered or sold
Yes, they’ve got real heart...
Yes, they’ve got real SOUL!!!


Written February 24, 2011
Originally Published on Facebook
Copyright © 2011 by Christina Elise