09-08-2016, 12:26 AM
(Quartet)
Pride Justified
I
Which is better, taking pride
in complying with the law
or feeling guilty after
you transgress it?
Pride’s a sin, but still the better
course because the other means
no matter how you feel,
the law’s transgressed.
II
Which is the best, feeling pride to obey
the law, or shame after failing?
Pride’s a great sin, but the price some must pay
to live their lives without jailing.
III
Any fool can break
the law. It takes a great one
to obey with pride.
IV
Sage conforms - secret smile.
Lots of challenging observations in comments there. (It would be more challenging to make the four share plot as well as theme.)
@rayheinrich - almost.
Pride Justified
I
Which is better, taking pride
in complying with the law
or feeling guilty after
you transgress it?
Pride’s a sin, but still the better
course because the other means
no matter how you feel,
the law’s transgressed.
II
Which is the best, feeling pride to obey
the law, or shame after failing?
Pride’s a great sin, but the price some must pay
to live their lives without jailing.
III
Any fool can break
the law. It takes a great one
to obey with pride.
IV
Sage conforms - secret smile.
Lots of challenging observations in comments there. (It would be more challenging to make the four share plot as well as theme.)
@rayheinrich - almost.
Non-practicing atheist