Friend and Foe

I am my friend, I am my foe

Lightly I take any temptation

Allow it to live and grow

Slowly it gains power

And, I let it flow

Gripped by the force of Desire

All cautions I throw

Got to have it

Only thought that flow

Can’t get it

Anger arise and blow

Burning with rage

Ready to tear and torpedo

If I get, I want more

Greed, pride, fear and jealousy dance a tango

Had I paused and questioned the temptation

Are you going to make my heart glow?

Many temptations may quietly leave

And, those passing the test, I endow

Love, Compassion, Charity and Devotion

Flowering my life with gusto

I am my friend, I am my foe