An Examination Of Conscience 

If we will not struggle
even more than we grumble;
we might as well keep on failing. 

If we will not listen
even more than we assert;
we might as well keep on imposing. 

If we will not confide
even more than we compel;
we might as well keep on dreading. 

If we will not share
even more than we acquire;
we might as well keep on grabbing.

If we will not amend
even more than we dispute;
we might as well keep on forsaking. 

If we will not assuage
even more than we assail;
we might as well keep on warring.

If we will not intercede
even more than we pray;
we might as well keep on begging. 

If we will not create
even more than we dream;
we might as well keep on sleeping.

Richard A Cummings
An American In Thought

R.A. Cummings (2005-2014)
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