Ignore the first commandment
And you’re lost
You shall love the Lord your God
With all your heart
With all your soul
With all your mind
And all your strength besides
Ignore this call
And you’ll be woe betide
This is the call to goodness
All your life
In every dot and detail
Even strife
Give your self to goodness
For goodness’ sake
Immerse yourself in kindness
Give and take
If you forget this purpose of your life
And turn aside to selfishness
It’s misery you’ll find
The law is what will save us
Its purpose always kind
Get up each day for goodness’ sake
Keep that goal in your mind
Brian Fahy
15 October 2021
Erris Poetry 