Propensity
by Seah Greenhorn
(poem with copyright)
On the eastern slope
of the Mount of Olives,
“about two miles”
away from Jerusalem be,
lived Martha, Mary, and Lazarus,
beloved friends of Jesus.
Their home
in the lovely Bethany.
The site today marked by a small village
located 1.5 mi ESE of the Temple Mount
with an Arabic name meaning
“The Place of Lazarus.”
This fact verifying Lazarus' and Jesus'
actual historicity.
During one of Jesus' visits
to this vicinity
his words to Martha
by extension to me
brighten my eyes to see
just where I should place my values
and to what degree.
“Martha, Martha,
you are anxious and disturbed
about many things.
A few things, though, are needed,
or just one.
For her part, Mary chose
the good portion,
and it will not be taken away from her.”
These very words
my thoughts bubble astir.
Maybe as butter churned by Martha
whose hospitality we've come to admire and know.
A generosity of spirit
to set anyone's heart aglow.
What if Jesus were to visit me?
Just what would he observe as to my propensity?
If he spoke regularly
would I be inclined
to be distracted
or would I
like Mary
recline
discreetly at his feet
to feast on nourishment
of more spiritual value to eat?
Today,
technology
makes losing focus
easy.
Consuming our minds
with thoughts that
diminish a desire
for necessary
spirituality.
As an Olympic runner
dispenses
with many luxuries
for a time
to attain acknowledgement
from the world
so as to view
their individual
special capabilities
I should not lose focus on my love
for the Divine Creator
and his son
following their directions
to live
Eternally.
Sacrifices
of time
to enlighten the mind
was the lesson Jesus taught Martha
in a way gently kind.
So to heed this admonition
my personal goals to refine
is to value the example
of a little family in Bethany
escribed
for our thoughts
to be in harmony
with Christ
to align.
of the Mount of Olives,
“about two miles”
away from Jerusalem be,
lived Martha, Mary, and Lazarus,
beloved friends of Jesus.
Their home
in the lovely Bethany.
The site today marked by a small village
located 1.5 mi ESE of the Temple Mount
with an Arabic name meaning
“The Place of Lazarus.”
This fact verifying Lazarus' and Jesus'
actual historicity.
During one of Jesus' visits
to this vicinity
his words to Martha
by extension to me
brighten my eyes to see
just where I should place my values
and to what degree.
“Martha, Martha,
you are anxious and disturbed
about many things.
A few things, though, are needed,
or just one.
For her part, Mary chose
the good portion,
and it will not be taken away from her.”
These very words
my thoughts bubble astir.
Maybe as butter churned by Martha
whose hospitality we've come to admire and know.
A generosity of spirit
to set anyone's heart aglow.
What if Jesus were to visit me?
Just what would he observe as to my propensity?
If he spoke regularly
would I be inclined
to be distracted
or would I
like Mary
recline
discreetly at his feet
to feast on nourishment
of more spiritual value to eat?
Today,
technology
makes losing focus
easy.
Consuming our minds
with thoughts that
diminish a desire
for necessary
spirituality.
As an Olympic runner
dispenses
with many luxuries
for a time
to attain acknowledgement
from the world
so as to view
their individual
special capabilities
I should not lose focus on my love
for the Divine Creator
and his son
following their directions
to live
Eternally.
Sacrifices
of time
to enlighten the mind
was the lesson Jesus taught Martha
in a way gently kind.
So to heed this admonition
my personal goals to refine
is to value the example
of a little family in Bethany
escribed
for our thoughts
to be in harmony
with Christ
to align.
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Write a poem for contest Luke 10:38-42 - What might this Bible Quote Evoke within You?
Prompt: is the Bible Quote:
Luke 10:38-42
At the Home of Martha and Mary
38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one.[a]Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Poem in length and style of your choice
Rhyme or Free Verse
No Bashing of any kind, please
Write a poem for contest Luke 10:38-42 - What might this Bible Quote Evoke within You?
Prompt: is the Bible Quote:
Luke 10:38-42
At the Home of Martha and Mary
38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one.[a]Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Poem in length and style of your choice
Rhyme or Free Verse
No Bashing of any kind, please
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