MEN WILL LUST

 

Awake! Awake! O taunted spirit!

   O words, where do I start,

And worst of all – we didn’t see it!

   We never understand the heart,

And yes, that is not very smart!

 

Onward we go! Onward we go!

   Deceived by those we trust,

And it’s so little the mind knows –

   “So be aware,” it’s a must,

But it’s for power that men will lust!

 

So here we are – the golden age,

   And there is no place to run!

Our world is now filled with rage,

   Anger worse than an evil tongue,

And it appears we have just begun!

 

Thomas Theophilus© January 18, 2026

 

GOOD SENSE

 

When I opened the door, the light was dim,

   But she was lying in the moonlight –

Where shadows reflected from her pretty hair,

   And I could see the peacefulness on her face!

   I just stood there for a while thinking:

“How blessed can one man be?”

Then I was overtaken with emotions!

 

O how the years have just faded away . . .

   All of life’s ups and downs –

And I must admit my priorities were wrong,

   It’s funny how life can get in the way!

   Only now can I face the truth about things:

“It’s called man’s worst paradox!”

Making a living took the place of good sense!

 

Thomas Theophilus© January 18, 2026