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A Matter of Life and Death - An Epigram

. No matter what our differences may be, In the end, we all come to the same conclusion. ~~~~~~ Written: May 8, 2011 Author: Elaine- Cecelia George, of Canada For: Brian Strand's contest - What you Will Awarded: 2nd place

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/25/2013 12:25:00 AM

remembering this outstanding epigram.

Lee Ramage

Date: 7/25/2011 10:33:00 PM

Sorry having problems with this website now. In case you did not get my first message, this poem brings goosebumps everytime I read it. Beautiful poem. Lee

Joe Maverick

Date: 7/2/2011 12:32:00 PM

I must congratulate you Laine,(mind you) this had winner all over it..!

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 7/1/2011 12:02:00 PM

So true and simply put. Congratulations on your win!

Date: 6/25/2011 5:56:00 PM

Words of wisdom imparted here. Fitting title. Congratulations on your contest win! Well done my friend. Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Karen

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/20/2011 10:22:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian's "What You Will"contest Lainie. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/13/2011 4:29:00 AM

Utterly excellent Lainie .. truly a matter of life and death when circumstances take over our core values ..good luck in the contest.. u have wirtten a masterpiece.. and a new fav for me..luv..

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/12/2011 2:39:00 AM

this is so inspiring and radiant, lainie.. my big cheers to you for the grreat win! got more poetry?? :) hugggs!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/11/2011 8:35:00 PM

I remember loving this the first time I saw it. Congrats, Elaine. One of my faves in this contest.

Matt Hunt

Date: 5/11/2011 2:46:00 PM

Congrats on your win. This is beautiful:) R.M.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/11/2011 1:00:00 PM

Congrats Lainie on your fabulous win in Brian's contest with this superior write my friend..so honored to be sharing this winners list with u luv..

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 5/11/2011 12:32:00 PM

succinctly put Elaine! Wonderful Epigram and so deserving of your big win

Kash Poet

Date: 5/11/2011 9:58:00 AM

Excellent!Congrats on your 2nd place win.......kash

Cory Long

Date: 5/9/2011 2:29:00 PM

couldn't have said it better, this is a great write..cory

Diane Locksley

Date: 5/9/2011 12:30:00 PM

Incredibly profound statement Elaine. What a great epigram you wrote! Best to you, Diane

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/9/2011 8:12:00 AM

Yes, we cannot escape death in the physical sense, but faith in everlasting life keeps me going, Lainie. A powerful epigram! If this is an entry for Brian's contest, it will surely do well. Hope you had a wonderful Mothers Day! Love and best wishes for success, Carolyn

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/9/2011 7:13:00 AM

Wise words, Elaine! (Good one to find in a fortune cookie!) :)

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/9/2011 6:03:00 AM

Nice positive thought, good luck if for the contest of Brian

Zzzzz Zzzzz

Date: 5/9/2011 5:03:00 AM

So true, and so well put! We are born equal and we die equal!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/9/2011 1:23:00 AM

wow, this rings true in my heart, lainie... splendid thoughts!! :) huggs, nette

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/8/2011 9:43:00 PM

Elaine, what a great way to say it in this epigram style! Nice seeing you here tonight. LUv, Andrea

Sarah Seraphin

Date: 5/8/2011 8:30:00 PM

* Yesss * “Eternity” * i really like this short somewhat witty verses * perspective lens towards life and deaths ponderings * “Beautiful Elaine” * a wonderful way to begin my moments here at * “Poetry Soup” * this wonderful and glorious day amid the here and nows * “Breath of Light” * hugs and kisses * kisses and hugs * sarah

Rick Parise

Date: 5/8/2011 8:08:00 PM

I love it....profound indeed~Thanks Elaine//God bless you. ^Rick