be good, or burn in hell;
god’s eye is on you, sparrow,
lest you draw his terrible wrath.
pray for forgiveness, deliverance from evil,
be sore afraid.
but what of those made of goodness without caveat, instinctive as breathing?
well i know my kin, and without pride;
reflexive kindness a garden with no gatekeeper,
reseeding gratitude.