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Live By the Sword, Die By the Sword

And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear. Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Matthew 26:51-52 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On the highway he went much too fast In a flash, his life ended in a fiery crash A gangster who lives by the gun Knows that a bullet he cannot outrun Living a life as a thug and a goon His life will end all too soon Whiskey was the comfort in her song She chased it with drugs, but it went wrong She lived by drugs and booze And so she died, paid her dues 12-7-19 If You Live By The Sword Then You Die By The Sword Contest Sponsor: Silent One

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Charles Messina

Date: 12/16/2019 5:07:00 PM

Too many die by this sword.. Good write, Joseph. Congratulations on your win

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/16/2019 1:37:00 PM

Hi Joseph, Good three lessons on the contest theme. Congratulations on your win. It was well deserved;-) Alexis

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 12/15/2019 11:23:00 PM

Congratulations, Joseph on your win. So very true.

Eve Roper

Date: 12/15/2019 7:18:00 PM

Joseph, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Na Na

Date: 12/15/2019 5:30:00 PM

Well done on getting a winning poem :)~ Joseph

Silent One

Date: 12/15/2019 4:44:00 PM

three important lessons... nice take on the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Joseph May
Date: 12/15/2019 4:48:00 PM

Thank you for my placement Silent

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/12/2019 7:45:00 PM

Hey there, thanks for your comment the other day. Hope to see some new poems of yours up soon.

Joseph May
Date: 12/15/2019 4:50:00 PM

Thank you Andrea

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/10/2019 9:41:00 PM

Your words hold so much truth. This is so beautifully written and presented. I especially like the scripture at the top. ~ Brandy

Joseph May
Date: 12/15/2019 4:50:00 PM

Thank you Brandy

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/9/2019 1:38:00 PM

And so it will continue - what a brilliant poem Joseph - well penned my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Joseph May
Date: 12/15/2019 4:48:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/8/2019 6:53:00 AM

Cool cautionary tales of woe tastefully done, Joseph. Print your ink in mint condition, which is always flava Truth delicious. Pure poetry per usual from your talented pen. Love and best wishes for the holidays. Romantic Warrior

Joseph May
Date: 12/8/2019 9:14:00 AM

Thank you Freddie, all the best for the Christmas season

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/7/2019 8:08:00 PM

you did this challenge very well, Joseph. I see it's filling fast. I have no clue where to go with this one.

Joseph May
Date: 12/8/2019 9:12:00 AM

Thank you Andrea..

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/7/2019 11:26:00 AM

Very apt for the theme--well written, Joseph.

Joseph May
Date: 12/8/2019 9:02:00 AM

Thank you Vijay