Modesty

Does it not still catch one's eye?

Lifted up by others
appreciative

it does sparkle
under a glowing moon or shining sun.

As a star bright
it too can become

without personal
pomp and circumstance.

Modesty
has a beauty brilliant
by restraint
enhanced.

Patience it practices.

In time given
more than a thoughtful glance.

For in integrity
it takes a solid stance
even as rocky goes the road.

Does not push ahead
presumptuous
even though often
imperfectedly goaded.

Kindness is its crown
as king or queen

bestowing all
benevolence

in imitation of a heavenly Father
loving, thoughtful, caring, impartial
of every human being.

Modesty matters.

Especially to Him
it never gives cause for complaint.

If it exits a crowded room
darkness enters--jealousies, envies.

Anger ensues.

For left behind:
ugly arrogance, ungainly pride

to cause the weak to walk a personality plank

or cower;

gifts, abilities or accomplishments
squashed, demeaned
or hidden

so that belligerent ones
these can not deride.

But modesty blooms.

It petal's presence
one cannot hide.

Vibrant in colors.

Pleasingly perfumed 
its fragrance

even in oppressive gloom.

Modesty exhibits grace
always.

Controlled.

Regal.

Although male or female 
it's given face.

Admonished:

"He has told you, O man, what is good.
And what is Jehovah requiring of you?

Only to exercise justice,
to cherish loyalty,

And to walk in modesty with your God!" Micah 6:8.

As Paul to the Romans stated:

"For through the undeserved kindness given to me,

I tell everyone there among you not to think more of himself than it is necessary to think,

but to think so as to have a sound mind,

each one

as God has given to him a measure of faith." Romans 12:3.

Yes,

"To the extent that each one has received a gift,"

should we not "use it in ministering to one another as fine stewards of God’s undeserved kindness that is expressed in various ways"? 1 Pet. 4:10.

For only Jehovah is deserving of all the praise:

“You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power,

because you created all things,

and because of your will they came into existence and were created.” Rev. 4:11.

By recognition of this fact can we endlessly lengthen our days:

"This means everlasting life,

their coming to know you,
the only true God,

and the one whom you sent,
Jesus Christ." John 17:3.

In time knowing:

"You give me your shield of salvation,
Your right hand supports me,

And your humility makes me great." Ps. 18:35.

As we "modestly walk with God"
we will feel secure, at peace,

inwardly content

and as embers first blazing afire
we will enjoy the comfort of them
in eventuality... warm and glowing.