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Nothing To Fear

We never know when death will come,
so I cast my worries aside.
When I first heard the news, my heart went numb,
and then the diagnosis I denied.
Finally acceptance came as I cried.

Sands are pouring through the hourglass,
but faith now saves me from fear.
The beauty of heaven waits and I have a pass.
At God’s plan, I will not sneer
as I prepare to approach a blessed frontier.



*Entry for the Great Poetry Release Extravaganza

Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2012

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Beata Agustin Date: 8/17/2021 2:42:00 AM Wow! Congrats! God bless you. Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 6/30/2012 3:20:00 PM Congrats on your winning work..Death is in everyone's life sooner or later unless Christ comes and calls the Christians to come on home before the tribulation..I know that you are ready but want to live to be a ripe old age with all the bucket list checked off and the list thrown away..Sara Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 6/29/2012 1:17:00 PM Congratulations on your 1st Place win in Cyndi's "Great Soup Release" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol Login to Reply

David Williams Date: 6/29/2012 11:21:00 AM Carolyn, congrats on your win..David Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 6/28/2012 6:46:00 PM congrats Carolyn on a grand first place win for this outstanding write ... spoke to Constance tonight..she send her prayers and luv to u also.. get well .. feel better.. we need your poetic hand here luvc.. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/28/2012 2:31:00 PM Beautiful one from the depths of your compassionate soul. Congratulations on the win.(your positive attitude astounds me) Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 6/14/2012 5:13:00 AM A belated congratulations on your win in Francine's "3 Forms, 3 Themes" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol Login to Reply

Tim Ryerson Date: 6/11/2012 7:09:00 AM This is a real beauty, Carolyn and many congratulations! Login to Reply

David Williams Date: 6/11/2012 2:25:00 AM Carolyn huge congrats on your win..David Login to Reply

Francine Roberts Date: 6/10/2012 10:24:00 PM congrats on your third place win in the Hopeful Heart section of the contest my brave, dear friend Login to Reply

Keith Bickerstaffe Date: 6/3/2012 7:21:00 PM An exceptional QUINTAIN! Carefully rendered rhymes and a lovely flow. Inspirational!! Best wishes, Keith Login to Reply

Kathryn Collins Date: 5/25/2012 10:30:00 AM Dear Carolyn, "My heart went numb" upon reading this. This is written in a spirit of strength and courage that is truly remarkable. I am fortunate to read it. I wish you hope and warm protection as you carry on. love, Kathy Login to Reply

Daver Austin Date: 5/24/2012 2:32:00 PM I like the idea of a "blessed frontier." It's not the end, but probably a glorious continuance. You be the best. Love, daver Login to Reply

Nathan D. Date: 5/24/2012 10:49:00 AM Good luck' Login to Reply

James Peranteau Date: 5/24/2012 4:20:00 AM You took a time in life when souls fold in disbelief, and heart ache, and reinforced it with an up-lifting of faith in this write Carolyn, even lifting burden from mine own shoulders dear poet. TY Have a wonderful week my dear friend....much love, james Login to Reply

Russell Sivey Date: 5/23/2012 5:05:00 PM Wow, what a beautiful, simply beautiful write my friend! This is a lovely and heavenly written poem Carolyn! I really respect the pain you endured when you found out your diagnosis, and the awesome positive attitude of the future! I just love your write totally! You will do stupendously in the contest! Great Work!! Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 5/23/2012 4:12:00 PM Great one about your faith and life..Enjoyed..Sara Login to Reply

Justin Debrosse Date: 5/23/2012 4:05:00 PM Meaningful and powerful, this is the attitude life should be lived by! Login to Reply