WHAT BELONGS TO ANOTHER

It’s when we’re young, the time for learning
His ways and His commands,
never take what belongs to another
respect his person and his land.

When you borrow anything from your neighbour
return it back into his hands,
in the condition it was when you got it
if broken, repair it the best that you can.

Teach our children when they go out to play
that they must have the utmost respect,
for the people who live all around us
it’s what we ourselves expect.

When it comes to all of creation
God gave dominion to man over all,
to use wisely His gifts given to us
so there will be plenty for all.

To use the talents we’re born with
contribute them for the good of all men,
they were given to you at no cost
so give freely also to them.

Always give to the poor lonely beggar
it’s what Jesus would have us do,
for he’s a child of Our Father in Heaven
what we have belongs to him too.

Margaret Rose Larrivee
Mar. 08, 2007