The talking heads will babble And weigh you down with trouble And fill you with dismay, But do not heed the pundits For trouble has its limits And Love can win the day.
For Love, dear friend, is stronger Than hatred, greed, or anger, And more to be revered Than wisdom, wealth, or courage— Than power, strength, or knowledge— And never to be feared.
It won’t be comprehended; It cannot be demanded, Yet it is free to all. It wears the oldest mantle, And though its mien is gentle, Its subjects are in thrall.
For Love is God’s own essence! To Love we owe obeisance, And how can we refuse? So be you saint or sinner, Take up Love’s splendid banner And go and spread the news.
Go forth and love your neighbors! Go fan the dormant embers! It has been said before: That Love, dear friend, is stronger Than prejudice or anger And Love must win the war.
Copyright 2018 Benjamin Daniel Lukey.
"The Greatest of These" was first published in issue 26 of Adelaide Literary Magazine.