Of Men and Religion:
The religious aspirations of all men
do not differ very much from one another.
No matter where he lives, or how, or when,
in his basic hopes each man is like his brother.
The favour of his God/s and of his sect;
protection from life’s dangers and afflictions;
community with fellows; self-respect
and courage in the face of hostile frictions.
Comfort in grief and hope of consolation;
guidance in all his day to day concerns;
release from pangs of conscience and frustration;
and hope that immortality he earns.
Do justly, love with mercy, live with grace,
walk humbly then, before your own god’s face.
Hugh Wyles, November 14th,2004.
Author notes
In spite of the dissensions caused by religious difference, the essential hopes of human beings, whatever their creed, are basically the same.
It has been a great pleasure to work with SusanL again on this poem.
Written November 18th, 2004
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Dear Margaret,
Ignorance and bigotry, combined with intolerance, have caused much of the strife in human history.
I must have missed your ghazal somehow and hasten to find it.
I'm pleased that you agree with the content of this sonnet. There are many who don't.
Love and hugs, XXX Hugh.
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Wonderful
Dear Hugh, I was irritated yesterday by someone who disagreed with my ghazal about a fervent Muslim, because he claimed Jesus. While I don't agree with everything in the Quran, I know that faithful Muslims are excellent people in every way, and the ignorance of that comment irked. This is all said in agreement with your lovely sonnet - people are more alike than different, and faithful people have even more in common. Your couplet sums up the truth, we have much to be humble for before God, yet he allows us to walk his path.
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insightful
Dear Hugh & Susan
I'm sorry my lack of comment has caused a fuss
I have been away again in my bus.
I do agree wholeheartedly with your sentiments. It always amazes me the conflict there is among religions, when it all boils down everybody's beliefs are much the same. Another great piece by you two. Keep them coming.
Love & hugs, XXX Anne
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This is stunning
Love it & like Angelica said
Our bodies are our temples
Kudos to you both
Stand up and claps
Hope your feeling lots better too
Hugs n love
Susan~~~
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Dear Wheezyanna,
Well, here is number twenty-six
And is it that the subject sticks?
Or did your interest take a dive
When you read number twenty-five?
We notice, whether false or true,
There are no comments yet from you.
So, till we your opinions leaven,
We won't post number twenty-seven.
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wonderfully written Hugh and Susan, I do so like coming here to read your lovely Sonnets. Please keep writing them~Love Sally
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All I can say is that I agree 100% with your words and that you two have done, again, a wonderful job together!
Kisses and love,
Mari
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brilliant as always
Dear Hugh and Susan, another magnificent Sonnet from both of you and wonderful words to remember, our bodies are the temple of God as God is within us. Brilliantly written and I am glad you're back Susan, Hugh has missed you and your museLove~Bea
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As I told you when I first read this I think this is a wonderful piece. Man gets so caught up in the doctrinal side of his beliefs and hoping that his neighbors think well of him.
Man forgets that it is not the neighbor who matters in the end.
As I said in my comment on Memento Mori II, God does not so much care what pew you sit in or temple you worship at. He cares about your heart and your faith.
That is the crux of it. This couplet says it all. Live a life that is an honor to God and you will have your reward.
Thank you for letting me be a part of this and it is good to be writing with you again!
Your Forever Gen
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