Strong is weak by D r a z

A cliff face stands firm against the sea each day But what is sand but cliffs eroded away. Over time the action of soft and gentle water Offers the hardest of rocks absolutely no quarter. To build hard bodies its essential to breathe, So the chemistry of life can its magic weave. Though bone and soft tissue make the body we know It is the soul that makes the person inside grow. Though effort and work have values of their own, It's with understanding and love they become full-blown. And though will and emotions are needed in deed, It’s when there’s devotion you can see the man freed. Men with arrogance and anger seem to grow very fast But they are full of a substance that can’t possibly last. Because as they sow, so shall they reap And their actions will haunt them - watch how they weep. The meek in the meantime build their house slow, Adding brick after brick, taking care as they go. When the strong start to weaken, they become strong. It pays in this world to keep your view long. A formidable force - forms organised religion - Investments in buildings, organisation and men; But without wide acceptance of a simple creed All would be wasted - rubble indeed. Clever remarks and forceful persuasion Seem to win others on every occasion, But reasoned soft words spread over time Ensure success and stay in the mind. Whatever seems strong is in fact weak, And man seems intent the wrong side to seek. A strong arm is in fact no good at all Against a strong idea adopted by all. Love that is tender, love that is true Is not a weakness - it makes life new. And if this love can be encouraged to grow, We will surely enhance the worlds that we know.