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
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Dietrich Avatar
June 25, 2013 at 12:25 AM
remembering this outstanding epigram.
Ramage Avatar
July 25, 2011 at 10:33 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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July 2, 2011 at 12:32 PM
I must congratulate you Laine,(mind you) this had winner all over it..!
Susan Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 12:02 PM
So true and simply put. Congratulations on your win!
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June 25, 2011 at 5:56 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
Brown Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's "What You Will"contest Lainie. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
May 13, 2011 at 4:29 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..
Onclaud Avatar
May 12, 2011 at 2:39 AM
this is so inspiring and radiant, lainie.. my big cheers to you for the grreat win! got more poetry?? :) hugggs!
Dietrich Avatar
May 11, 2011 at 8:35 PM
I remember loving this the first time I saw it. Congrats, Elaine. One of my faves in this contest.
Hunt Avatar
May 11, 2011 at 2:46 PM
Congrats on your win. This is beautiful:) R.M.
Sweetheart Avatar
May 11, 2011 at 1:00 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..
Dufresne Avatar
May 11, 2011 at 12:32 PM
succinctly put Elaine! Wonderful Epigram and so deserving of your big win
Poet Avatar
May 11, 2011 at 9:58 AM
Excellent!Congrats on your 2nd place win.......kash
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May 9, 2011 at 2:29 PM
couldn't have said it better, this is a great write..cory
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May 9, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Incredibly profound statement Elaine. What a great epigram you wrote! Best to you, Diane
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May 9, 2011 at 8:12 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
Richards Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 7:13 AM
Wise words, Elaine! (Good one to find in a fortune cookie!) :)
Mehta Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 6:03 AM
Nice positive thought, good luck if for the contest of Brian
Zzzzz Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 5:03 AM
So true, and so well put! We are born equal and we die equal!
Onclaud Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 1:23 AM
wow, this rings true in my heart, lainie... splendid thoughts!! :) huggs, nette
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 9:43 PM
Elaine, what a great way to say it in this epigram style! Nice seeing you here tonight. LUv, Andrea
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May 8, 2011 at 8:30 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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