Samantha

“If in a town all the people are wise,
that town can be called “The Town of the Wise.”
But if the people are half fools, half wise,
the wise will stoop, making town not-so wise.

There it is—“Water seeks its own level”—
the good and the bad in constant battle.
More good than bad, it’s a livable world;
more bad than good, it’s a dangerous world.”
― Rodolfo Martin Vitangcol

“Why when we feel good, the world seems so bright;
but when we feel bad, nothing round seems right.
It’s as if for the world to deem alright,
the way is to adjust ourselves aright.”
― Rodolfo Martin Vitangcol

“An eye for an eye” is for the unwise:
Due to it, many a war did arise.
“Turn the other cheek” is for the clever:
Due to it, many a peace didn’t shatter.”
― Rodolfo Martin Vitangcol

“Instead of praying “There be peace on earth,”
vow that we be peaceful creatures on earth.
Instead of praying “There be love on earth,”
vow that we be loving people on earth.

Stop all lies and empty hopes when we pray,
we know how things in the world do well play:
“No love and peace could ever come to spread,
if there in our souls, love and peace lie dead!”
― Rodolfo Martin Vitangcol, The Pink Poetry