Do not hip-hop into hardheartedness

A sense of courage is needed. A sense of humor is required. Simplicity is needed. Love is required.

Poetic license did inspire and encourage this poetic reflection on a homily given at the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle.

Do not hip-hop into that harsh hardheartedness,
Truth shall burn and smoke and pry open thoughts moral
Pray, pray for the advance of gentle goodheartedness.

Wisdom’s shadows can create lightheartedness
With words hallowed, silence hesitant yet choral
Do not hip-hop into that harsh hardheartedness.

Find words good, find words wise, find your kindheartedness.
Against another’s little deeds neither complain nor quarrel.
Pray, pray for the advance of gentle goodheartedness.

Those who seek the moon and forget greatheartedness
And live in selfish warm seas, stony reefs coral
Do not hip-hop into that harsh hardheartedness.

Death approaches, fear encroaches. And with wholeheartedness
in thought and speech marshmallow white be aural,
Pray, pray for the advance of gentle goodheartedness.

And melodious, mathematical softheartedness
Bless, motivate each heart, mind, soul with hope’s laurel.
Do not hip-hop into that harsh hardheartedness.
Pray, pray for the advance of gentle goodheartedness.