"Her Temptation "

She came as a vision, in leaves adorned
And whispered of what would become of "We"
I listened as she lifted temptation
As a fruit from a forbidden tree
When my Heart of hearts spoke to me.....

The beginning of all evil temptation lies in an unsure mind
Just as a rudderless ship is buffeted between the vines
So the negligent and inconstant man, smitten by many temptations
Forgets that he can actually accomplish, through Holy contemplation
A spiritual progress which is put to the test, through trials and tribulations
But by resolutely bearing up under them, finds a Divine imagination
Like a lightning rod of Love, he can light up his soul
By allowing the truth in all things to be told
And when the beauty of a woman gives rise to temptation
He must follow his heart, to the innermost part of his soul
The place where GOD holds the light
And helps to shed light on what's right
And whispers there of FAITH
That help men create
LOVE, in Angel
Of temptation.......

Tony Taylor  (Chicago)