Zzz - Our Demons/Our Psychoses - Part 8 - Apathy Vs. Care Poem by Daniel Partlow

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But affluence brings a subtler more conniving demon named Apathy.
Which cultivates a mild alienation into a stronger antipathy.

An attitude of ‘me’, whether for luxury or just for simple ‘needs’.
Off the path of empathy, care, and caution this diversion leads.

Perhaps you once really cared about the truth and relationship with Christ.
But there are parties to attend and your favorite e-bay item is about to be re-priced.

There are so many things to do and entertain and distract
But this is not how Jesus Christ taught us to act.

Loving our neighbor and helping out the poor.
Visiting the scripture and the church, instead of just the store.

Reaching out to our personal enemies, burying the hatchet.
Instead of tearing up a relationship, Jesus wants us to patch it.

Strive for something better for you spirit and your neighbors
Find a way to spend your spare time in truly fruitful labors.

For if we choose to ignore, we choose ignorance:
A callous and cavalier bliss in place of real benevolence.

Disempowerment is the final gift of this successful demon.
So know that shunning one’s cares does not make a freeman.

Weakness and timidity are not what the Holy Spirit bestows
A spirit of bountiful strength is the crop that this good spirit grows.