The lord of the land dines at a table, laden with silver and gold ruby wines and soft white bread are his daily fare safe within stone walls warmed by oak fires no care crosses his door...
The serf in his hovel sits on his wooden stool shaking with ague by a skimpy peat fire his feast... rough brown bread with a bowl of peas porridge were all that he was granted by his lord...
Somewhere in Proverbs it says something to the effect, better vegetables and bread with peace than a fatted calf with turmoil. . . hold on a minute, I'm gonna look it up. . . .
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. . . . Okay! here is is:
Proverbs 17:1
"Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife."
Oh well, I may not quote the Bible like a scholar but I try to apply its teaching to my life and writing, and you did a great job with this one MizzSistahLadyLady!
blessin's
c.
Reviewed by Fletcher Bailey (Reader)
Reviewed on August 24, 2004
Mizzlady, very interesting poetry...well written poet.
Exploring the impact of literary icon Flannery O'Connor's noted legacy on the cultural realities of modern-day America, the world, and a certain author.
Exploring the impact of literary icon Flannery O'Connor's noted legacy on the cultural realities of modern-day America, the world, and a certain author.
Safi
Reg
I really enjoyed this
peace
Unique - loved the symbolism in this exceptional piece ...
Robert
Love Tinka
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. . . . Okay! here is is:
Proverbs 17:1
"Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife."
Oh well, I may not quote the Bible like a scholar but I try to apply its teaching to my life and writing, and you did a great job with this one MizzSistahLadyLady!
blessin's
c.