Destiny Of A Puritan Poem by shimon weinroth

most emotions, are of a social nature,
nurtured from childhood. I am no different-
but I often pause to wonder, if i could
rid myself of some pride, wonder
is it true, i can not do a deed without-

the praise of another, must i have comment
to value what i have done, can I in secret
perform an act, sincere and sympathetric
without reward or judgment, seeking no acclaim
or caling it pride in what I do

divest myself of this kind of ego
without prize of heaven or punishment of hell