A Short Poem

They say that the pen
Is mightier than the sword,
so I write this in short
to tell you of Gods’ rewards.

They are oh so much greater
than the materials of
this earth,
so believe in His word
and take it for what it’s worth…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Mason Gibbs Avatar
August 7, 2015 at 12:45 PM
I love it Chris, you write really good poetry for the soul.
Witherspoon Avatar
August 7, 2015 at 12:53 PM
Thank you Gwen! I am glad you were inspired.
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April 5, 2015 at 4:35 PM
I got lost a few months ago, with issues that involve my children. I'm better now:) Chris, Thank you for the sweet reply to my comment. Have yourself a Happy Easter Love LINDA
Witherspoon Avatar
April 5, 2015 at 5:10 PM
I understand, and am glad you are better. You're welcome and Happy Easter to you too! And don't be a stranger, you know how to get in touch with me. xoxoxo ~Chris
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April 4, 2015 at 9:21 PM
I am looking for the soup mail, I did not get it. :(.......... Unless it was months ago..... LINDA
Witherspoon Avatar
April 4, 2015 at 10:32 PM
I sent it earlier today, I did it as a reply to your last soup mail to me. I did email you months ago though and you didn't respond. :(.... ~Chris
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March 21, 2015 at 5:54 PM
CHRIS:) Thank you so much for the reply. That was nice of you to comment my comment. ((Regarding the reply you left in my comment box)) Always ~LINDA~
Witherspoon Avatar
April 4, 2015 at 12:00 PM
You're very welcome Linda! I sent you soup mail too... xoxo ~ Chris
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September 12, 2014 at 11:36 AM
Yes, true words to live by, I try not to take them rewards for granted... Thank you for the reply
Witherspoon Avatar
September 12, 2014 at 12:13 PM
No... Thank you for the comment! xoxo ~Chris
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September 12, 2014 at 11:22 AM
Hi Chris, thank you for the uplifting words... LINDA
Witherspoon Avatar
September 12, 2014 at 11:34 AM
Hi Linda, you're very welcome. So glad these words were heard by you... ~Chris
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