Blessed are the poor in spirit: for they shall be beloved by their exploiters.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit nothing and yet be satisfied.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be renowned after they have been killed.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the wretched of the earth: for fine words shall be spoken on their behalf.
Blessed are they which cannot trust: for they shall not be betrayed.
Blessed are the followers: for they shall have the leaders they deserve.
Blessed are the paranoid: for they shall not be taken by surprise.
Blessed are ye which do not believe: for ye shall not live in hope.
For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.
Very dark and interesting, all of the power of scripture combined with the sceptic reality of this world.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
The cynicism and wisdom of the older generation - I can so relate to this. Well thought out write.