Within me

When we look at others

We must see ourselves 

For within them resides

Those traits within me

For all that is in the world

The lust of the flesh

The lust of the eye

The pride of life

Live within me

I am the drug addict

I am the alcoholic

I am the unfaithful spouse

I am the murderer

I am the liar

I am the thief and robber

I am the beggar

I am every person

You will encounter today

I am everyone

Upon which you looked

With eyes of condescension 

With eyes of judgment

With eyes of disdain

I am fallen man

I am Jesus Christ

As He came

In the fullness of flesh

With all its marvels and downfalls

Within me

Is every man

Within me

Is He

Within me

© Ron Simpson Jr.

October 27, 2020