A Poem a Day: Forbidden
Temptation in various forms do come in life even more so probably when we are successful. What to do you do when you make a grave mistake? Turn to God for His loving grace. Let Him direct you to the right path. Learn from the experience and keep growing in character. That's what being a leader is truly about.
Forbidden
By: Renato Castro Pasion, Jr.
(Makati, Philippines – January 14, 2016)
You thought it will never happen to you
Thinking you are strong faithful, and true
But temptation happens just the same
Quite suddenly, no matter who you blame
Using a stranger, colleague, or friend
Does it really matter in the end?
How does a seemingly simple affection
Become a raging, fiendish obsession?
One day you’re a happily married guy
No problems you could tell, far or nigh
Arousing the enemy’s curious frown
Turning your world upside down
The temptress lurks and goes your way
For the first time or maybe every day
She maybe beautiful or maybe not
But she’ll take you, for everything you’ve got
You talk or go out for a quiet meal
Discussing simple things, no big ordeal
Her eyes enchanting, her laugh, so sweet
You can’t focus, think, eat, or sleep
You hug her for the very first time
Who would have thought life can be this fine?
You wonder as guilt comes in treasure trove
Is there such a thing as a wrong kind of love?
As your wife sleeps, soundly in bed
You are crippled by fear unsaid
Does she know anything? Does she care?
You weep bitter tears, your soul laid bare
You cry to God with all your heart
For your pain to go away and to depart
Wishing to wake up one morning and see
Your shackles broken, your heart set free
But like anything in life, nothing is that easy
You must live through the pain, slowly and patiently
Learning the lessons and what they cost
Realizing there are lines that should never be crossed
Yes, people will judge unfairly, you may feel insulted
But sinless people means they have never been tested
So just ask God’s forgiveness and enjoy His loving grace
Walk away from temptation and her deadly embrace.
This is part of the process, His plan in action
Making right decisions amidst the boil of emotions
To ask and receive forgiveness, strength from above
Is the only way we can be imbued with the Nature of God
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