Art Thou a Minstrel, or a Bard? Dost thou know one from the other?
Of whimsy songs and lyrics play, or tear the soul asunder?
For one will lightly spread his noise, to all who will permit him;
The other, quite unpopular, sings the songs that save him.
The first will harp quite merrily, and never ask the cost.
The last will sometimes mourn a dirge for those that he sees lost.
“Happiness and bliss” croons one, softly like a dove;
the other intones lasting peace, contentment from above
Will you tell tales of heart and valor? Let heav’nly mysteries trickle?
Or will you clatter inane matter and spew a flippant drivel?
As darkly through a glass we view and things are not that plain
They’ll be revealed to those He’s sealed, though patience may be strained
Prophetic words and Parables, riddles from the Lord
Come to those who serve the light, the sons unto him born.
Like salt upon the open wound, his words may sting to cleanse,
But they are balm unto the ones repentant of their sin.
Art thou a Squire or a Knave? Can you tell me proper?
Will suffering and trial yield a Knight, or just a pauper?
For nobility is bred in those redeemed by holy sword
And even those of lowly birth may call upon the Lord.
Behold the Bard! Behold the Knight! They love the Savior’s voice.
For when man heeds his maker’s plan the Angels do rejoice.
Man was made to walk with God by Faith and not by sight
For human strength is not enough for us for to win this fight.
Of heaven won, and heaven scorned, should our words impart.
For Sheol’s pit is not reserved for those of holy heart.
The ardent query—the decision grand—is as its always been
Thou alone art giv’n cause to choose right or sin
Will you righteousness uphold, A warrior-poet be?
Or settle in a lowly state for all eternity?
Minstrel or Bard or Knight or Knave thy path thou must align.
But care to choose it wisely, or I fear thou waste thy time
-May 2009
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