Money, power, wealth and status:
we crown the wrong things King.
Simple laughter, human kindness
past considering.
Gas-guzzling cars, communities
gated, to shut out love:
we crown the wrong things king, we say,
‘Ordained by God above.’
The things we do best, with our hearts;
our art, our joy, our song
devalued, shunned, not set apart:
we crown the wrong things King.
So, on this coronation day,
should you be listening
beyond the pageantry, I say,
“We crown the wrong things, King.”
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Sadly, so true!
Indeed!
So true, Ingrid.
Thank you, Merril!
You’re welcome, Ingrid.
Well put and very true Ingrid.
Thanks Kim 🙏
I couldn’t agree more, Ingrid.
Thank you Liz.
You’re welcome, Ingrid.
Very well penned and true Ingrid! 💕
Thanks Cindy 💖
You’re welcome! 🥰
An excellent message, Ingrid, with global appeal! 👏🏻
Thank you, Michele 😊
These values are what is bringing division, violence, and the destruction of the environment. I do think King Charles III brings a lot of admirable values to his position. Hope it works out well!
Let’s hope so, Cheryl – thank you!
Well said Ingrid. Think what good the money spent on the coronation could have done for those in need. (K)
And how about all the money spent on wars, and all the money made from destroying the environment?
That almost goes without saying, but yes, since so many seem not to understand it.
AMEN❣️
🙏
With such conviction!
Yes!
So true. The things that come from the heart are devalued, like love, kindness, gentleness, goodness, patience but need to be crowned/celebrated. Great post.
Thank you 🙏
Very elegantly expressed a fine piece of writing
Thank you 🙏