Righteousness

How can one be righteous

If he is often not right

One is a virtue to  emulate

the other is state of mind

One who sees with inner eye

Has right and noble mind

Right he does as a matter of habit

Righteousness in him glows bright

Some speak in two minds

Whatever suits is fine

They are far from right

In every common  eye

Accuse as many as you like

Sing your praise sky high

Many may be on your side

But that does not itself make you right

Follow not the person

But the goodness that shines

One who wavers for gain

He pays a heavy price

Those who claim righteousness on their side

How can they ever be right

Blind in eyes and lost in mind one is

Who thinks he can rein in righteousness to take his side!