A Poem : Can You Really Trust People?

Good moments in life are plenty,

That’s when the smiles are many,

People joke, chat and laugh,

But can you really trust any?

Do you know what they’re thinking?

Are they really happy for you within?

When they shake your hands and wish you all the best,

Is the look in their eyes real?

Can you really trust people?



Times of trouble are no less,

You get worried when you see the mess,

People come and offer you help,

But are they genuine?

Do they have a motive secretly kept?

When they pat your back and tell you all is at rest,

Is this the solution that will make you stable?

Can you really trust people?



When you need a favour,

When you look for men in high places,

You see their position, money or power,

You think this is your answer,

But will they always assist?

What if there’s something that you miss?

Is there something they’ll want in return?

To pay the price, are you even able?

Can you really trust people?



What if they promise to deliver,

And then they back out in the final hour,

If their health deteriorates,

Or if they even die,

Can you hold their breath?

The future is already set,

Even if at the moment,

They seem fit and able,

One day they might let go,

Who will help you then?

Must you hold on to their hand?

Can you really trust people?



The Kings & men in the Book of old,

In the Bible they already told,

The lessons they learned,

The pains foretold,

In strategic wars,

Family and friendship,

You cannot even trust the closest kinship,

When everything is gone,

You can see it’s very simple.

The truth is plain and clear,

You cannot really trust people.



People may promise and walk away,

Brothers may cheat and prevail,

Friends may be there one day,

Then you realize it’s just a game people play,

But the Lord is different,

He's not like humans,

He will hold your hand,

God will never fail.



At the right moment, time and place,

When you feel you’ve lost your face,

When things appear impossible,

When all hope for the future totally disappears,

The Lord will send acquaintances or strangers,

Men and women from the least expected places,

They’ll help you with a heart that’s sincere,

To show you unprecedented favour,

Even if things take an unfortunate turn,

In an instant He can change the whole situation,

When you realize,

And keep the faith,

That you cannot really trust people,

But you can always trust Jesus.



-JJ-

Psalm 118: 8-9

8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in people.
9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in princes.