Richard Palmer Poet Didactic

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 April 21, 2014 at 5:59 AM Nice poem Rchard, stay on guard as the snake is always on the move. God Bless. D. Richard Palmer April 22, 2014 at 6:00 AM step on his head,,,thanks much Dave

Henry Victor March 18, 2014 at 10:12 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 April 22, 2014 at 5:59 AM may HE go with you too Henry,,,be bless and thanks

Lucilla Carrillo January 29, 2013 at 2:39 PM Richard; I love this little poem. It gives out a good message. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla Richard Palmer January 29, 2013 at 3:43 PM thanks for reading,positive messages in poetry,love it lol

Cheryl Glans June 1, 2012 at 10:19 PM Wow very powerful words love it!!!! Richard Palmer August 13, 2012 at 2:05 PM thanks much Cheryl

Ray Dillard June 1, 2012 at 8:38 AM Richard, Keep waving your flag (I Cry, I Cry, I Cry) and continue to profess your faith with charmers like this. Richard Palmer June 1, 2012 at 4:55 PM thanks Ray,I will

Carma Sanderson May 31, 2012 at 11:01 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 June 1, 2012 at 6:18 AM ok,lol

Carma Sanderson May 31, 2012 at 10:53 PM "So curagiouly put in so little words.. I needed that! Carma" Richard Palmer June 1, 2012 at 6:17 AM thanks Carma

Dan Kearley May 31, 2012 at 8:24 PM Very nice Richard,very simple and to the point!....Also thanks for stopping by my page. Greatly appreciated.. Richard Palmer June 1, 2012 at 6:16 AM ok Dan will always be checking out your page.

Theresa A.K.A. Reecie May 31, 2012 at 2:43 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 June 1, 2012 at 6:15 AM thanks Reecie

Dave Timperley May 31, 2012 at 1:21 PM Oh Yesssss! I love this Richard. God Bless. Dave. Richard Palmer May 31, 2012 at 1:51 PM God bless you toooo

Sara Kendrick May 31, 2012 at 10:18 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 May 31, 2012 at 11:02 AM thanks Sara,have a great day

Pace Ink-U-Script May 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM Brilliant write here Richard!!! Love it!!! Richard Palmer May 31, 2012 at 11:01 AM thanks,Super Ink

Harry Horsman May 30, 2012 at 10:35 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 May 30, 2012 at 7:37 PM ponder Harry,ponder,lol,thanks Harry

Joseph May May 29, 2012 at 3:42 PM nicely done Richard..blessings...Joseph Richard Palmer May 30, 2012 at 7:36 PM in Jamaica we say"bless up yuhself",thanks Joseph

Sean L Sanders May 29, 2012 at 2:26 PM I love the conversation you have, Nicely done! Excellent poetry poet. Richard Palmer May 31, 2012 at 1:51 PM thanks Sean

Cyprian Duruaku May 29, 2012 at 12:17 PM i dont need to be told that you do music ! Richard Palmer May 30, 2012 at 7:34 PM I write a little of everything,short stories,music,but poetry is my passion

Toquyen Harrell May 29, 2012 at 11:29 AM Ohh, I love it, Richard. Yes, let's all cheer for God - GO GOD!!! Toquyen Richard Palmer May 30, 2012 at 7:32 PM amen sister

Erich Goller May 29, 2012 at 8:25 AM After life, it is written, lovely expressd poem, nice rhyme, I enjoyed reading it,God bless you, Erich Richard Palmer May 29, 2012 at 9:33 AM God bless you too,Erich,thanks

Poet Destroyer A May 28, 2012 at 10:29 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 May 29, 2012 at 5:41 AM Linda the Destroyer,lol,thanks,happy I pleased

Mohammad Yamin May 28, 2012 at 3:46 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 May 28, 2012 at 8:11 PM hope we can keep up the great work,the message of the truth,thanks

Lisa Cooper May 28, 2012 at 2:55 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 May 28, 2012 at 3:11 PM thanks for the correction,try to be a little more careful,lol

Elizabeth Wesley May 28, 2012 at 1:05 PM A wonderful progession of words that bringsw the reader to the beautiful ending. Love those last two lines! Richard Palmer May 28, 2012 at 3:10 PM thanks alot Elizabeth

Diane Christian May 28, 2012 at 10:55 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 May 28, 2012 at 11:19 AM thank you,God bless you tooo

Joi Murphy May 28, 2012 at 10:43 AM I love it Richard! Richard Palmer May 28, 2012 at 11:17 AM thanks Joi