A Matter of Life and Death - An Epigram

.                                         No matter what our differences may be,
                                    In the end, we all come to the same conclusion.

                                                                 ~~~~~~

                                                     Written:  May 8, 2011
                                                    Author:  Elaine- Cecelia George, of Canada

                                                 For: Brian Strand's contest - What you Will
                                                 Awarded:  2nd place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 6/25/2013 12:25:00 AM
remembering this outstanding epigram.
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Date: 7/25/2011 10:33:00 PM
Sorry having problems with this website now. In case you did not get my first message, this poem brings goosebumps everytime I read it. Beautiful poem. Lee
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Date: 7/2/2011 12:32:00 PM
I must congratulate you Laine,(mind you) this had winner all over it..!
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Date: 7/1/2011 12:02:00 PM
So true and simply put. Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 6/25/2011 5:56:00 PM
Words of wisdom imparted here. Fitting title. Congratulations on your contest win! Well done my friend. Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Karen
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Date: 5/20/2011 10:22:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's "What You Will"contest Lainie. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/13/2011 4:29:00 AM
Utterly excellent Lainie .. truly a matter of life and death when circumstances take over our core values ..good luck in the contest.. u have wirtten a masterpiece.. and a new fav for me..luv..
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Date: 5/12/2011 2:39:00 AM
this is so inspiring and radiant, lainie.. my big cheers to you for the grreat win! got more poetry?? :) hugggs!
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Date: 5/11/2011 8:35:00 PM
I remember loving this the first time I saw it. Congrats, Elaine. One of my faves in this contest.
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Date: 5/11/2011 2:46:00 PM
Congrats on your win. This is beautiful:) R.M.
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Date: 5/11/2011 1:00:00 PM
Congrats Lainie on your fabulous win in Brian's contest with this superior write my friend..so honored to be sharing this winners list with u luv..
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Date: 5/11/2011 12:32:00 PM
succinctly put Elaine! Wonderful Epigram and so deserving of your big win
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Date: 5/11/2011 9:58:00 AM
Excellent!Congrats on your 2nd place win.......kash
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Date: 5/9/2011 2:29:00 PM
couldn't have said it better, this is a great write..cory
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Date: 5/9/2011 12:30:00 PM
Incredibly profound statement Elaine. What a great epigram you wrote! Best to you, Diane
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Date: 5/9/2011 8:12:00 AM
Yes, we cannot escape death in the physical sense, but faith in everlasting life keeps me going, Lainie. A powerful epigram! If this is an entry for Brian's contest, it will surely do well. Hope you had a wonderful Mothers Day! Love and best wishes for success, Carolyn
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Date: 5/9/2011 7:13:00 AM
Wise words, Elaine! (Good one to find in a fortune cookie!) :)
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Date: 5/9/2011 6:03:00 AM
Nice positive thought, good luck if for the contest of Brian
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Date: 5/9/2011 5:03:00 AM
So true, and so well put! We are born equal and we die equal!
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Date: 5/9/2011 1:23:00 AM
wow, this rings true in my heart, lainie... splendid thoughts!! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 5/8/2011 9:43:00 PM
Elaine, what a great way to say it in this epigram style! Nice seeing you here tonight. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 5/8/2011 8:30:00 PM
* Yesss * “Eternity” * i really like this short somewhat witty verses * perspective lens towards life and deaths ponderings * “Beautiful Elaine” * a wonderful way to begin my moments here at * “Poetry Soup” * this wonderful and glorious day amid the here and nows * “Breath of Light” * hugs and kisses * kisses and hugs * sarah
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