J33 The Parables 6 Poem by Simple Simon

(1) The Widow and the Judge

A judge in certain town,
Neither respected men,
Nor even feared God,
Thinking himself a Lord.

A widow in that town,
Came to the Judge often,
And for her rights pleaded,
But the judge never heeded.

One day the judge thought,
“For men, I’ve no respect,
Also God, I don’t fear
Yet, I’ll try to help her.”

“With her every visit
She’ll wear me out,
Her rights, if I don’t get,
So, no more I can wait.”

“Will not the Lord listen
And quickly favor His men.
Day and night, when
They cry and mourn? ”

“But then, it’s a question,
Will the Son of Man
Find any more faith
On Judges on earth? ”

(2) Pharisee and Tax Collector

A Pharisee prayed in temple
“I lead a life very simple.
I’m not greedy or dishonest.
Two days in a week, I fast.”

“I’m not an adulterer,
Or like that Tax Collector,
Who’s praying o’er there.
My income with you, I share.”

Behind him, the Tax Collector
Said like this in his prayer,
“God, have pity on me,
A sinner I’m, pardon me.”

Jesus told this parable,
To the crowd of people,
For them to find
This moral behind.

One, who feels great,
Will be humbled at last.
One, who feels humble,
He’ll be honorable.