Keys to a better life
Oghenekeno Odhegba 1986 (Lagos)
Keys to a better life
How great our need today to use correct judgement
To know the things that are true,
To know which things have greater importance,
To know which things we must do!
ToLove what is good;
To Hate what is bad.
To Make our creator's heart glad;
To Make our lives happy,
Oh, what rich blessings it brings when we learn,
When we discern,
And when we do the important things!
And what could be of greater importanceThan to be the very best version in ourselves
To be the best friend, neighbour, parent and person And to help make the world better
If we take care to do what’s important,Then true contentment we’ll find.
The peace surpassing all understanding Will guard our heart and our mind.
About this poem
This poem is inspired by a friend of mine who believes in living the simple life and being a good person
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Written on April 23, 2024
Submitted by oghenekenoodhegba on April 23, 2024
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| Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
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| Words | 143 |
| Stanzas | 1 |
| Stanza Lengths | 16 |
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