Be Not Diminshed

Be not diminished by slander
From the gutter of a small mind
To scripture quoters who pander
Do not respond in kind.

Stand proudly though all alone
God knows the heart and soul
Let those who throw the stone
Crawl back into their hole.

The book of life contains
Truth beyond denial
Its judgement in heaven reigns
Overcoming all trials.

Terel Johnson

September 21, 2006