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After Life

Ashes to ashes, Dust to dust, While you were alive, Who did you trust, Did you trust the One, That did so much, Or were you blinded, By vanity,the evil touch, The choice was yours, Who did you choose, God,you have won, The devil ,you loose......

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Dave Timperley

Date: 4/21/2014 5:59:00 AM

Nice poem Rchard, stay on guard as the snake is always on the move. God Bless. D.

Richard Palmer
Date: 4/22/2014 6:00:00 AM

step on his head,,,thanks much Dave

Henry Victor

Date: 3/18/2014 10:12:00 PM

Simple but powerful call to "Life" authentic. Well done Richard. Thank you for your poetic witness. May God go with you. Henry Victor

Richard Palmer
Date: 4/22/2014 5:59:00 AM

may HE go with you too Henry,,,be bless and thanks

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 1/29/2013 2:39:00 PM

Richard; I love this little poem. It gives out a good message. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Richard Palmer
Date: 1/29/2013 3:43:00 PM

thanks for reading,positive messages in poetry,love it lol

Cheryl Glans

Date: 6/1/2012 10:19:00 PM

Wow very powerful words love it!!!!

Richard Palmer
Date: 8/13/2012 2:05:00 PM

thanks much Cheryl

Ray Dillard

Date: 6/1/2012 8:38:00 AM

Richard, Keep waving your flag (I Cry, I Cry, I Cry) and continue to profess your faith with charmers like this.

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/1/2012 4:55:00 PM

thanks Ray,I will

Carma Sanderson

Date: 5/31/2012 11:01:00 PM

..And thank you for stopping by my page today and having A read. "No sorry it wasn't about you it was meant for someone special and dear to my heart. Maybe next time" love always

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/1/2012 6:18:00 AM

ok,lol

Carma Sanderson

Date: 5/31/2012 10:53:00 PM

"So curagiouly put in so little words.. I needed that! Carma"

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/1/2012 6:17:00 AM

thanks Carma

Dan Kearley

Date: 5/31/2012 8:24:00 PM

Very nice Richard,very simple and to the point!....Also thanks for stopping by my page. Greatly appreciated..

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/1/2012 6:16:00 AM

ok Dan will always be checking out your page.

Theresa A.K.A. Reecie

Date: 5/31/2012 2:43:00 PM

Wow, that was amazingly good. Like, wow. I'm at a total loss for words and that's an accomplishment on your part.

Richard Palmer
Date: 6/1/2012 6:15:00 AM

thanks Reecie

Dave Timperley

Date: 5/31/2012 1:21:00 PM

Oh Yesssss! I love this Richard. God Bless. Dave.

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/31/2012 1:51:00 PM

God bless you toooo

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/31/2012 10:18:00 AM

I like the twist of this one to match the twist of an old rhyme ....Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Hope that your day is treating you well..Thanks for your presence at my work..I enjoyed the comments..Sara

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/31/2012 11:02:00 AM

thanks Sara,have a great day

Pace Ink-U-Script

Date: 5/31/2012 8:20:00 AM

Brilliant write here Richard!!! Love it!!!

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/31/2012 11:01:00 AM

thanks,Super Ink

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/30/2012 10:35:00 AM

interesting aspect here Richard. we all hold the power of good over evil. like this, so much here to ponder on. harry

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/30/2012 7:37:00 PM

ponder Harry,ponder,lol,thanks Harry

Joseph May

Date: 5/29/2012 3:42:00 PM

nicely done Richard..blessings...Joseph

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/30/2012 7:36:00 PM

in Jamaica we say"bless up yuhself",thanks Joseph

Sean L Sanders

Date: 5/29/2012 2:26:00 PM

I love the conversation you have, Nicely done! Excellent poetry poet.

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/31/2012 1:51:00 PM

thanks Sean

Cyprian Duruaku

Date: 5/29/2012 12:17:00 PM

i dont need to be told that you do music !

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/30/2012 7:34:00 PM

I write a little of everything,short stories,music,but poetry is my passion

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 5/29/2012 11:29:00 AM

Ohh, I love it, Richard. Yes, let's all cheer for God - GO GOD!!! Toquyen

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/30/2012 7:32:00 PM

amen sister

Erich Goller

Date: 5/29/2012 8:25:00 AM

After life, it is written, lovely expressd poem, nice rhyme, I enjoyed reading it,God bless you, Erich

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/29/2012 9:33:00 AM

God bless you too,Erich,thanks

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/28/2012 10:29:00 PM

Richard, i love the flow in your poem.... strong message... I love the after life... no losers allowed.... .. thank you for sharing your awesome poem.. have yourself a good night, always :-) LINDA

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/29/2012 5:41:00 AM

Linda the Destroyer,lol,thanks,happy I pleased

Mohammad Yamin

Date: 5/28/2012 3:46:00 PM

What awonderful poem this one is. I admire your vision of life. Thanks also for your kind comments on my poem. The objective of both our poems is the same -giving the message of truth. -Mohammad

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/28/2012 8:11:00 PM

hope we can keep up the great work,the message of the truth,thanks

Lisa Cooper

Date: 5/28/2012 2:55:00 PM

wonderful poem I love the last lines as well, though not to be a stick in the mud loose is spelt LOSE. just a suggestion. some contest holders like correct spelling. :)

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/28/2012 3:11:00 PM

thanks for the correction,try to be a little more careful,lol

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 5/28/2012 1:05:00 PM

A wonderful progession of words that bringsw the reader to the beautiful ending. Love those last two lines!

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/28/2012 3:10:00 PM

thanks alot Elizabeth

Diane Christian

Date: 5/28/2012 10:55:00 AM

aww I like that poem, reminds me of the scripture choose this day whome you serve as for me and my family we will serve the Lord. God bles you. God always wins.

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/28/2012 11:19:00 AM

thank you,God bless you tooo

Joi Murphy

Date: 5/28/2012 10:43:00 AM

I love it Richard!

Richard Palmer
Date: 5/28/2012 11:17:00 AM

thanks Joi