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The old man sat drinking his morning brew. Wondering what in the world he was going to do. His savings were gone due to paying doctors and such. He didn’t want to bother his kids, that would be asking too much. Life had really turned sour, it had taken on such a hellish theme. It seems that when he closed his tired old eyes, it was only bad things he’d see in those dreams. As he sipped on his coffee he closed his hands, He said Lord what has happened I once was a man. Lord please forgive me if I murmur a lot, You see I’m tired Sir, I’ve done all that I can. The old man wasn’t foolish, nor overly proud, age was taking it’s toll and she wasn’t abundantly kind. The decisions he knew he must make, he knew he should do while he still was strong of mind. He said Lord please I need Your guidance for these things I must do. He said I’ve always counted on You Lord You’ve always pulled me through. Then he heard it the faint knock upon the door. He said come on in it’s open, then he heard the footsteps on the floor. The voice he heard was so sweet as it beckoned him to his feet. He said I’ve come to take you home, there is someone you should meet. And standing there behind the voice stood our Savior in his door. You’ve done your job, you’ve done it well, but now I need you more. Thank You Father, the old man said as he placed his old hat upon his head. As he turned and looked there stood Jesus reading from His book, twas the old mans name which Jesus read. He said you have been a good and faithful servant friend, so please enter in. The other part of the story was not the end, it’s just how this story begins. Glory To The Lord

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Date: 5/9/2009 6:44:00 AM
Dear Ronald,Congratulations on YOUR POEM being Featured this week Extremely Beautiful YOU spread the Faith very well Always...HG
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Date: 5/9/2009 1:51:00 AM
Ronald, congrats on your feature of the week...Raul
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Date: 5/7/2009 12:23:00 PM
Strong faith in this write Ronald, well deserved to be featured, James
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Date: 5/5/2009 9:25:00 PM
Congratulations on being featured this week. Beautiful and deserving write. Smiles from Lolita
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Date: 5/4/2009 8:30:00 AM
Ronald, Congratulations on having your poem, "homecoming" featured this week. Love, Dane
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Date: 5/4/2009 8:13:00 AM
Congratulations Ron on being featured this week on Poetry Soup. Hopefully we can all look forward to our "Homecoming." Beautiful spiritual write. Vince
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Date: 5/4/2009 7:12:00 AM
Warmest congrats Ron on your most beautiful featured write. Love, Shar
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Date: 5/4/2009 3:59:00 AM
Wonderful writing, Congratulations on being featured, kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.
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Date: 5/4/2009 3:30:00 AM
wonderful work Ron, congrats on your poem being featured you a blessing to us all, God bless you from diane
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Date: 5/3/2009 11:17:00 PM
Good morning my friend, congratulations on your featured poetry this week. Mine is also features. Ernilando
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Date: 5/3/2009 7:04:00 PM
Thank you for sharing this inspirational poem with us. Congratulations on having it featured. I wish you continued success with your writing. Blessings to you. Karen
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Date: 5/3/2009 6:22:00 PM
Such an inspiration, and well deserving to be among the featured works this week. Lovely! ~ Carrie
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