unless one
becomes like a child
he cannot enter heaven

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The upright won’t stumble
but is remembered
forever

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too many changes
cannot be expected
in too short a time

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early mornings
obese people brisk-walk
at snail’s pace

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God of all creations
expects respect
for life from man

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the right to live
belongs to all
and the unborn as well

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abortion is murder
within a womb
yet, not punishable!

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a god-fearless, immoral
unethical society
cannot prosper

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corruption
erases the progress made
by a good democracy

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a fast unto death
is attempted suicide
compassion is lost

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