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The Human Factor

"The Human Factor" by: Eric L. Boddie The greatest mystery of Life From beginning throughout until the end There are points along the line That we all submit to sin Just think about it.... We are supposed to Give Him The Glory, but have you ever bragged a little too much We are not supposed to lust, but have you ever longed for another's touch We are not supposed to hate, but how do you feel about people who hurt the kids We are not supposed to envy, but have you ever wanted to be like someone in showbiz We are not supposed to lie, but have you ever withheld the truth We are not supposed to judge, but have you ever found yourself looking for proof We are supposed to Love our neighbor, but have you ever rejected someone as a friend And Wrath Is Reserved For God, but have you ever taken some measure of revenge The Word Says we are not worthy That's the truth no man can deny It's the human factor that makes us imperfect But because of Jesus, we still must Try....

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Date: 8/5/2015 11:31:00 AM
Got to read a few of your poems before I came back to comment here. I say "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." The answer to your statement depends now on how each one would respond to His solution...You have a distinctive poetic voice. Be blessed...Kim
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Eric Boddie
Date: 8/5/2015 12:43:00 PM
thank you kim....I just have to tell the truth as it is known to me....;)
Date: 8/5/2015 10:48:00 AM
Eric, a deep and powerful write 7 and thanks for visiting my sunset poem, I was thrilled with the potd honor
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Eric Boddie
Date: 8/5/2015 10:56:00 AM
thank you so much and you are truly deserving of the honor....;)
Date: 8/5/2015 1:47:00 AM
Eric, all that there is came from Him and so He deserves all glory. honor, praise and thanks from us..... thought provoking poem!! I love the anaphora lines!!!~Olive ELoisa =')
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Eric Boddie
Date: 8/5/2015 9:38:00 AM
thank you olive....this poem was actually inspired by the movie se7en about the 7 deadly sins....;)
Date: 8/4/2015 6:24:00 PM
and don't forget thou shalt not steal. I don't know how many pens I have unintentionally run off with without even thinking!!
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Eric Boddie
Date: 8/4/2015 6:31:00 PM
When He Said Thou Shall Not Steal....I am sure pens and lighters were not in the deal....because I have caused many pens to be missed....and as a smoker, so many lighters are on that list....lol
Date: 8/4/2015 6:23:00 PM
Great reflective thoughts. It's all so HARD!!
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Date: 8/4/2015 4:19:00 PM
So beautifully thought out. And yes that is the human in all. He knows our sins, that how the story begins. Be faithful to him, and give him the glory!!!
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Eric Boddie
Date: 8/4/2015 4:24:00 PM
I could have not said it any better Yolanda....thank you so much....;)
Date: 8/4/2015 2:25:00 PM
A great penned, I love how you penned it, from the beginning to the end, it is so much truth.. Wise...............A.M.
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Eric Boddie
Date: 8/4/2015 2:27:00 PM
thank you afolabi.....you cant go wrong with truth....

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