A vain quest for glory
Whilst in the heat of battle
He sacrificed all
His life plainly worth so little
Done not for the common good
No ideal did he defend
His last breath he wasted
Not even to save a friend
Woe! is he who craves adulation
The adoration of the masses
And praises from his peers!
His cairn, not stone but ashes
Men who forfeited their lives
Replete in the annals of history
But their heroism’s for the greater good
Resulting in society’s victory
But a sacrifice for glory’s sake
Deserves only pillory
God alone is worthy of adoration
To Him we give praise and glory!
09-08-2020
© Vic Evora
Nelson D Reyes
4yWe have faith in God We pray that He help us That we may help others We trust Him there in All things we do All things we care for Indeed Brod your last line says it all. Like.
Vic Evora
4yThanks for liking Brod. This poem is in line with my thinking that perhaps we shouldn’t seek glory. Instead we must profess the faith, be honorable and practice brotherhood.
Robert L. Martin
4yGlory, glory halleluyah
Vic Evora
4yAmen
Charlotte B. Williams
4ySo true. To God alone belongs all the Glory, and Praise.
Vic Evora
4yThank you Charlotte. Glad you like it.
Vic Evora
3y@J.M.B. Thanks for liking