Convictions

By Kathy Armijo

Convictions are what float

Our boat.

No convictions,

we’ll not only sink,

but we’ll stink!

Convictions constitute our moral fiber.

It is the biggest factor

in determining whether

we censor

or defend peoples rights.

Consider this anagram –

C O N V I C T I O N S.

What do these letters mean to you?

            Compassion               or                     Coldness

Openness                   or                     Obliviousness

            Near-by                      or                     Nearly

            Visionary                    or                     Vague

            Integrity                     or                     Insipid

            Caring                        or                     Careless

            Trusting                     or                     Trapping

            Involvement               or                     Indifference

            Options                      or                     Opinionated

            Nonpartisan               or                     Narrow-minded

            Strength                     or                     Subjection

Two different meanings for the anagram:

C O N V I C T I O N S.

The final sound of the word

Shuns

Is not a pun

For some peoples’ actions.

Convictions hold them firm.

Never give-in.

Eternity awaits those who choose the positive anagram

For they have passed God’s exam.