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My Best Characteristic

~Born of kingship that shall never expire Of eternal kingdom I shall be heir Very characteristic Everlasting statistic With cosmic mind I do have an aspire ~ ~My positive trait with which I relate `Tis my I am love, I abstain from hate I am my brother’s keeper I’m cheater of grim reaper I love my-self, my eternal soul mate ~ ~Born to be king, of this self I rejoice Creature of love, I was given a choice Verily you too Pending you pursue Shall we all rise up unison in voice! Written by: John Moses Freeman For and in Honor of: Kristen Bruni And Contest: “Love Me Why?”

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Tahera Mannan

Date: 5/1/2011 8:27:00 PM

This is indeed a beautiful trait John. Your beautiful soul shines forth. Many warm congrats dear friend.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/1/2011 6:32:00 AM

Congratulations Moses on your win in Kristen's contest "Love Me Why"? Love, Carol

Gautami Phookan

Date: 5/1/2011 1:42:00 AM

Very creative, Very poetic how you did this. Gives an archaic touch and feel.My favourite..Congrats to you john on your well deserved win..gautami

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/30/2011 3:42:00 PM

So glad you got a high place, JOhn, Congratulations. I remember liking this poem the first time I saw it. LUv, Andrea

Rick Parise

Date: 4/30/2011 8:34:00 AM

Congrats John~as I said ~ "VERY GOOD"

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/30/2011 7:25:00 AM

So happy to see you ranking high, John! Congrats on second place. Love you, Carolyn

Ralph Taylor

Date: 4/30/2011 6:38:00 AM

Congrats, John. Well written and well deserved. Nice going. Have a great weekend. Ralph

Emma Buckeridge

Date: 4/30/2011 5:48:00 AM

Great write and a great win! Congrats to you

Wilma Neels

Date: 4/30/2011 5:48:00 AM

Hey there John, awesome characteristic to have.. Congratulations on your second place place with this gem ;) love Wilma

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/30/2011 5:33:00 AM

Congrats Moses my friend on your big win in Kristne's contest with this superb entry ..luv.. enjoy another brilliant win ..happy weekend.. hope u are OK from those terrible tornadoes..

Gwendolen Song

Date: 4/30/2011 5:12:00 AM

The opposite of the Grim Reaper, eh? I think this is uplifting and speaks of a confidence that you have in our maker. Last stanza-verily you too High Five-Congrats, poetry brother! Hope u received your mail. Gwendolen

Fabiyas M V

Date: 4/30/2011 2:20:00 AM

Funny presntation,john.Nicely rhyming words.A great entry for the contest.Thank you for all support.

Gerard Keogh Jr.

Date: 4/29/2011 8:15:00 PM

That is rousing and ferverent. You have the faith, truly and I do admire your boldness and certitude. I wish more had it. I wish more would be as proud as you are in proclaiming it! Best wishes to you, sir> Gerard

Diane Locksley

Date: 4/29/2011 2:56:00 PM

John you certainly practice what you preach. I have never seen you leave anything but loving comments for soup members. It's a quality I really admire in you. Best to you, Diane

Rick Parise

Date: 4/28/2011 12:13:00 PM

Very good ~ In his image we have been made. Take care John!~God bless~Rick

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/27/2011 3:49:00 PM

That is me below Jack...It went to login so it lost my name and the ability to click on the picture and go to my work...Sara

Jack Horne

Date: 4/27/2011 2:21:00 PM

LOL - I can't think of anything for this contest yet. Thanks, John, your contest was great fun : )

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/27/2011 9:45:00 AM

Just stopping by today to thank you for all your kinds comments Moses. Hopefully they will get the site back up and running correctly for everyone soon. Love, Carol

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/26/2011 6:22:00 PM

Very nice John. Kristen should like it too. Thank you for my win in your contest. You gave us such a beautiful inspiring picture to work from. It was fun. Love, Joyce

Anne Rutherford

Date: 4/26/2011 5:59:00 AM

Very good John , amazing with brilliant lines . Enjoyed it Anne

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/25/2011 8:47:00 PM

I think you captured your own essence quite well with this one, john. Cool way to do it, in limerick form. You make me want to get going on one about ME!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/25/2011 12:47:00 PM

Dear John, it is the love in your heart that has always drawn me to your work. You are one of the most loving and kind souls I've had the pleasure to know. Sending winning wishes for this excellent limerick in Kristen's contest. Love you, Carolyn

Diane Locksley

Date: 4/25/2011 12:09:00 PM

You certainly do seem to have a lot of love in your heart John. It shows in all your poetry. This is an uplifting poem by a talented poet. Best to you, Diane