When Herod heard John speak.
He was greatly perplexed.
Do we after the truth seek.
Not caring if others are vexed.

Do we speak truth to power.
Or prefer to remain silent.
Do we hide our views and cower.
Retreat to our own mind’s tent.

John spoke  his mind.
He paid the price.
To agree is not always to be kind.
Better honest than always  nice.

We won’t anyway lose our head.
And we just might stay ahead.

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When John came to speak
King Herod was just perplexed
But he spoke the truth

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See Mark 6 : 17-29