Believer

At least once, do tell a Lie

And see it twist the world around you.

Note how deceit is short-lived

So you’ll learn the Truth has value.

Then ignore all you need to do

And do all else that does not matter

Squander away those precious hours.

So you'll learn your Time has value.

Did someone make you punch a wall?

Punch their faces, spat your anger!

Allow bitter regret to leave you hollow,

So you'll learn Kindness has value.

There are terrors all around you.

Quiver in fear in your burrow,

Let the others save the day

So you’ll learn Valor has value.

While most lessons are forgotten,

The sins you pay for with tears and sorrow,

They will leave you marked forever.

They’re the lessons for tomorrow.

Because

Not until you've walked a mile

In a sinner’s shoes of lead,

Will you believe the truth and power

Of a saint’s holy creed.

I believe there are no sinners;

Only people who need to learn.