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He Lived Till He Died

This is an obvious thing to say well of course this is always the case you are alive till the day you die so certain for all the human race Now let us ponder this for awhile behind these words lies a mystery because there's more than meets the eye looking back on all of their history For many live lives seem dead their actions amount to such nothings in their life never amounting to be little knots instead of something At one time show such promise expecting to hit such dizzy heights but disappointment was their cue as dimmed down because sad lights Trust in God and you really live resurrection life brings true reward live eternally in God's presence holding on for the Lord's heavenly cord (" He lived till he died" I came across this quote on a park bench seat on holiday recently in the English lakes and it made me think about this choice of words is so profound that I have written this piece bringing out my own thoughts about it. )

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Suzette Richards

Date: 6/1/2023 6:53:00 AM

Profound, yet a simple truth. Many only seem to go through the motions of living. Food for thought, Gordon.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 6/1/2023 1:03:00 PM

Thanks Suzette, Glad you liked this piece and pleased it gave you food for thought. Blessings,Gordon

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/30/2023 5:33:00 AM

Deep and meaningful thoughts, Gordon:)

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/30/2023 8:22:00 AM

Thanks Joanna, Glad you found it deep and meaningful. Have a lovely day,Gordon

Valsa George

Date: 5/29/2023 8:01:00 PM

Your poem gives much food for thought. 'Live till you are dead'.... ! We fail to see the real meaning of this phrase. We take it in the usual way. But live and live meaningfully requires special grace from God. Some live dead before death comes. Enjoyed this meaningful poem much, dear Gordon.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/30/2023 8:21:00 AM

Thanks Valsa, Glad you found this a meaningful piece, with much food for thought. Have a lovely day,Gordon

Bill Baker

Date: 5/28/2023 5:21:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on life and death through your poetry, Gordon. I agree. Until we are born again we have no hope of eternal life. It's just live and die. I enjoy your perspective on the subject and find it interesting that you found a bench with the raw message. Smiles ~ Blessings A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/29/2023 4:09:00 AM

Thanks Bill, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it appropriate to my subject, actually I saw the words on a bench last week on holiday at Grange over Sands in the English lake district. Have a blessed day,Gordon

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/28/2023 10:06:00 AM

- An interesting poem ... the title is excellent, Gordon - hugs

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/28/2023 12:12:00 PM

Thanks Anne-Lise, Glad you enjoyed this one and thought it an interesting piece. Blessings always,Gordon x

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/28/2023 7:46:00 AM

Your message resonates with me, Gordon. I can feel the profound vibes you speak of in this write. Much wisdom on how to live life.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/28/2023 7:53:00 AM

Thanks Vijay, Glad this piece resonated with you so much, trust life is good with you this day. Blessings, Gordon

Deb M

Date: 5/28/2023 7:34:00 AM

I like that Gordon “He Lived Till He Died” says it all really! Great poem…Debx

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/28/2023 7:40:00 AM

Thanks Deb, Glad you liked this one and thought it great. Blessings, Gordon x