Favour-itism (poem)

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Isaac loved Esau, Rebekah loved Jacob

This is where everything of the rest started. 

Jacob was not fine with his mother's love alone

Hence he wanted the love of his father too. 

To be blessed by him, To be loved by him. 

He tries to be like his brother, whom his father loves

To grab things for himself, what is not rightfully his. 

Because his mother loves him more, she asks him to flee

She wanted to protect the son she loves

From the brother whose wives even disgusted her. 

To the place she thought he would be safe, her home

Which would ultimately make him toil for love

Favour is good, but not favouritism, especially to kids. 

They are all yours, gifted from your Father. 

One might be like you, that's not a reason to push the other

They are all yours, gifted from the Father

God doesn't show favouritism, He loves us all

Favouritism from the parents is the source

Of all jealousy, pride, envy and all malice. 

It kills the love between brothers

It tends to compare yourself with the other. 

And tries to prove your worth to the parents

It creates that insecurity of his identity

The tender flower is squashed and hardened. 

Beware of your words and your actions. 

Your approach to the children God gave you. 

Do not train them to become malicious and envious. 

But let them be sure of your love, through your favour.