The Better Being

The intrusive neighbor badgered him constantly with his dull talk, 
He wanted to yell at him and give him a piece of mind. 
But God told him to calm his vexation, 
And leave his foolish idea behind. 
"The unkind soul doth attract only it's kind."  

The dearest of his friends backstabbed him by exposing his secrets,  
Like cooperative fire, his rage tempted him to do worse in return,   
But God told him to ease his temper, 
"The vengeful soul only burns to get burned."  

The children and spouse made racket all day and asked for too much, 
He wanted to kick them out of the home to get some rest. 
But God told him to not be self-centered, 
"The inconsiderate soul holds the heaviest burdens in it's chest." 

One day, his whole village transformed into ashes by the storm, 
He became angered at God and yelled the ill thoughts of his detest, 
God striked down a lightening bolt at his head, 
And left him to rot with the rest.