CROWN OF GLORY When I doubt people, I feel pain. When I judge people, it is unbearable. When I hate people, there is no value to my existence. Yet, if I believe, I am deceived. If I love, I am betrayed. Suffering and grieving tonight, my head in my hands, Am I wrong? Yes, I am wrong. Even though we are deceived, still believe. Though we are betrayed, still forgive. Love completely, even those who hate you. Wipe your tears away, and welcome with a smile- Those who know nothing but deceit, And those who betray without regret. O, Master, the pain of loving. Look at my hands. Place your hand on my chest. My heart is bursting, such agony. But when I love those who acted against me, I brought victory. If you have done the same things, I will give you the Crown of Glory. -Rev. Jun Myung Moon- ***Nakita ko itong tula na ito sa black notebook ko, hindi ko alam kung ba't ko ito sinulat gayong masyadong malalim na ang kahulugan nito para sa noo'y batang ako. Siguro, nagustuhan ko itong tula dahil sa mga linyang, "If I believe, I am deceived. If I love, I am betrayed." At sa linyang, "Even though we are deceived, still believe. Though we are betrayed, still forgive. Love completely, even those who hate you." Itong mga linyang ito kasi ay sapul sa karanasan ng batang ako, pati nga siguro ng ibang mga bata. Marami kasing pagkakataon noon na pauli't-ulit akong pinagsisinungalingan na aking magulang. Pero kahit pauli't-ulit man nila akong pagsinungalingan, hindi kailanman nawala ang pagtitiwala ko sa kanila. At, iyon siguro ang nais ipunto ng tula, ang huwag magtanim ng sama ng loob sa kahit kanino man, bagkus ay patuloy tayong magpatawad, magmahal at magtiwala. Magandang gabi po sa lahat! @Mariagioia00