God’s tabernacle is at the pinnacle: A poem 

It is easy not to struggle and to swim downstream 

For downstream is the fulfilment of material dreams 

Life, though, is about living a little and dying a little 

But in living must be certain that integrity is not whittled 

There is no harm in acquisitions, but happiness is in keeping 

the charm of innocence and selfish gain not seeking 

Trepidations should arise not from the failure to capitalise on opportunities 

But from the benumbing of goodness and spiritual dignities 

That in reaping temporal benefits and pursuing wealth 

We ought not to ignore the hard work it takes for eternal health 

For true wisdom is in judiciousness, not being reckless over greed 

When pragmatism is in withholding and in virtue taking heed 

The hazards of resisting evil are very difficult but only temporary 

To be caught in evil’s tides is sure drowning on the contrary 

For with all our might and resoluteness when we ascend the pinnacle  

Then it is for us to enjoy the feast of God’s bounteous tabernacle