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Beware of men’s praise
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Beware of men’s praise


Within the ring of men’s praise
there is a valley,
the grave of an impostor,
the cemetery of a fool,
the gallows of the bigheaded.

Be not deceived, my friend,
be not deceived,
all the world wants
is a mortal god,

a god they can spit on,
a god they can smack on the cheek,
a god they can kick day and night
till his crown
falls on their feet.

George MacLean Akurunwa, 2008
  

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 Reviews of "Beware of men’s praise"
Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on March 24, 2013
George, this is such a well written piece. I'm glad God sent me to your page, my friend. I'll be reading all of your your writes, past and future. Stay well, take good care of our furry friends and God bless you and yours.

Reviewed by Janice Scott
Reviewed on May 22, 2011
You are a proper poet. Profound and true, penned with economy of words and great rhythm. Terrific - thank you.

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson
Reviewed on May 21, 2011
An ongoing lesson...a forever warning by George,
must adhere to Faith of only The Holy Trinity.

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by Joy Hale
Reviewed on May 5, 2011
George,

A thought provoking poem that tells it like it is! Good for you! Thanks for sharing what we should all look out for and doing it in a precise, intent and exacting style. A new fan. Joy L. Hale

Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on January 24, 2008
False praise and pedestals... in the end jealousy often wins out.
Cryssa

Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed
Reviewed on January 16, 2008
This is good! Sharing it with a friend of mine who does an Atlanta internet radio program, "Men Let's Talk" every Monday evening (6:30 pm) at www.love860.com . It's a Christian network designed to help uplift spiritual leadership among men as the anchors of families and community leadership. This poem rings very true of what all of us should avoid, for we are nothing but servants of the Most High God and servants and encouragers of one another in need.
Take care, glad to get back to your site again,
cynth'ya

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on January 16, 2008
Well said, beware the buyer....

Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed on January 16, 2008

I like this composition... "Beware of men’s praise". The subject dealt strikes ontological thoughts, and awareness on human's relation. A very inspiring poem... A treasure to add value to Poetry.

In admiration,

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Rafika Anderson (Reader)
Reviewed on January 16, 2008
So true. I liked the composition of this piece. You write in a very open narrative style easily accessible to the reader. The topic is an important one with which we can all relate. Good effort, George.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on January 15, 2008
perhaps mankind still has to realize, he is a co-creator in god's image and will begin to respect his own origin ...

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on January 15, 2008
You hit the 'nail on the head.' Conformity is a word that I abhore, especially when the intent is to diminish my integrity. It always bugs me when others try to brow-beat and only then are they truly happy.

God bless you. Kathy

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on January 15, 2008
Great writing,enjoyed thank you sweet man...stay safe and well...Hugssssss

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on January 15, 2008
Yes some men do want a tangible god that they can mold to their liking.

Reviewed on January 15, 2008
George,

Thought provoking excellence.

Last stanza: did you mean "cheek"? :) Think so... still, well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.


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