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Are We All But a Number

In this world and in this life (Are we all just another number) A tax statistic or a corporation's itemized figure. There are of the pluses and negatives. The accounting of the additions and then the subtractions. These are the balance sheets of life. This is with "gains, and losses." Is that the higher plan for mortal man existence on this dusty earth? A salary, or no salary. A bank account, or no accounts. Zeros and Ones, 1, 0. Added together are they supposed to be fine gold? A man’s worth weighed on a numbered scale of more or less. Were we created to be only digital number notations? Numbers in hourglasses filled with very fine earthly sand. Grains of sand running then emptying, into the canvas of time. This of dusty dust: yet, not solely returning to the ground. For, we are very, very much, much more: than that ever seen. "Yes, not solely just numbers indeed!"

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Date: 2/18/2018 7:41:00 PM
We are certainly not meant to be numbers. I like how you ponder this dilemma that modern society has hoisted on us.
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Ronald A. Williams
Date: 4/13/2018 7:28:00 PM
Made just two adjustments. I believe that it is smoother and even more better at this time. Amen, blessings.
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Date: 2/18/2018 7:45:00 PM
Yes, Andrea, out of temporary pains there are gains, like food for thoughts. Take care, blessings.
Date: 1/13/2018 1:25:00 PM
A worthy contemplation. I believe a man's net worth is best determined by his relationship. Especially if they carry forward to the next world.
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Date: 4/13/2018 7:28:00 PM
Made just two adjustments. I believe that it is smoother and even more better at this time. Amen, blessings.
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Date: 1/13/2018 1:43:00 PM
Yes, Richard I agree relationships are very important. Especially with and concerning the Lord. Amen
Date: 1/4/2018 12:14:00 PM
You are correct in your assessment. Our entry and departure are governed by numbers. When we enter those pearly gates no numbers anymore... Enjoyed reading your poetry.
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Date: 4/13/2018 7:28:00 PM
Made just two adjustments. I believe that it is smoother and even more better at this time. Amen, blessings.
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Ronald A. Williams
Date: 1/4/2018 1:31:00 PM
Amen, Valerie Staton, Thanks for your comment. Also, when you have some time visit my website www.jesuschristvisitation.net Blessings.
Date: 12/1/2017 8:46:00 PM
Ronald, you gave me something to ponder. I also wonder if we are only a number. Enjoyed this poem. have a nice evening my friend. God Bless you.
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Date: 4/13/2018 7:27:00 PM
Made just two adjustments. I believe that it is smoother and even more better at this time. Amen, blessings.
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Date: 12/2/2017 5:47:00 AM
Amen, Darlene, as the Lord and the poem would have you ponder. Blessings
Date: 11/29/2017 11:41:00 AM
When reading this I feel the question linger and trickle into the time value of each grain. An excellent poem with statistical mortal mans coexistence involving payments. Economical poem that takes my thoughts about life places. Thanks!
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Date: 4/13/2018 7:27:00 PM
Made just two adjustments. I believe that it is smoother and even more better at this time. Amen, blessings.
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Date: 11/29/2017 12:06:00 PM
Thanks Kristina, God Bless. Also, when you you get a chance please also view my website and comment. Wwww.jesuschristvisitation.net
Date: 11/25/2017 10:17:00 AM
Enjoyed your poem. Interesting juggling of thoughts. Well done, Ronald.
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Date: 4/13/2018 7:26:00 PM
Made just two adjustments. I believe that it is smoother and even more better at this time. Amen, blessings.
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Date: 11/25/2017 10:21:00 AM
Thanks Line, I did try to express myself there. Amen, also when you get a chance visit www.jesuschristvisitation.net
Date: 11/24/2017 12:08:00 AM
I hope there is a higher plan...still trying to figure that out myself, but the prognosis is not looking so good. This write is awesome and chills to the core. Sadly is tax time and we all get to see our "net worth".
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Date: 4/13/2018 7:26:00 PM
Made just two adjustments. I believe that it is smoother and even more better at this time. Amen, blessings.
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Date: 11/24/2017 7:25:00 AM
Well put Rhoda. Thanks, for the comment. When you get some extra time visit www.jesuschristvisitation.net
Date: 11/22/2017 8:04:00 PM
Yes, in one sense we have all been reduced to numbers – even our DNA and guess who is responsible for that!? Of course God does not see us as mere numbers but as persons. Thanks for stopping by. / M
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Date: 4/13/2018 7:25:00 PM
Made just two adjustments. I believe that it is smoother and even more better at this time. Amen, blessings.
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Date: 11/22/2017 8:31:00 PM
Yes, God does works with numbers but with Him it is all good. Amen. Also, view my website www.jesuschristvisitation.net
Date: 11/22/2017 6:04:00 AM
You are so correct Ronald. A great insight into life on this planet in your poem. You so rightly infer that we are just stock and collateral from birth to be struck from the register at death - And yet human rights are constantly violated world wide.
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Date: 4/13/2018 7:25:00 PM
Made just two adjustments. I believe that it is smoother and even more better at this time. Amen, blessings.
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Date: 11/22/2017 8:01:00 AM
Yes, as you know that Jesus Christ is our perfect example.
Date: 11/20/2017 8:32:00 PM
Such wise musings, Ronald. You pose existential questions that causes a soul to ponder deep things in the earth. A GREAT ending, my dear friend. A powerful poem on all levels of comprehension. Stay blessed, less stressed. Love and peace always.
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Date: 4/13/2018 7:24:00 PM
Made just two adjustments. I believe that it is smoother and even more better at this time. Amen, blessings.
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Date: 11/20/2017 8:51:00 PM
Thanks Freddie, God Bless.
Date: 11/17/2017 8:22:00 AM
Was I created to be only as such, just to be a number. well said
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Date: 4/13/2018 7:24:00 PM
Made just two adjustments. I believe that it is smoother and even more better at this time. Amen, blessings.
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Date: 11/17/2017 2:10:00 PM
Thanks Maphatlalatse, www.jesuschristvisitation.net
Date: 11/16/2017 7:26:00 AM
I wish we could be more than just numbers but modern world has turned into just numbers..I enjoyed your write and I hope to be back again..excellent pen ! ~Cheers~
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Date: 4/13/2018 7:23:00 PM
Made just two adjustments. I believe that it is smoother and even more better at this time. Amen, blessings.
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Date: 11/16/2017 8:10:00 AM
I also, believe that this is a spiritual battle. As, noted in the book of Revelation, note: the number of the beast. The focus on numbers. www.jesuschristvisitation.net
Date: 11/7/2017 1:19:00 PM
Thank you for your comment on my poem The Beyond. That was a underlying message of belief that I did wish to reveal when read. This poem touches so much on the reality of prices and values upon life. With the use of mortal man's existence as such imagery to a short life full of temporary choices and it has inspired me to write. Have a great day!
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Date: 4/13/2018 7:23:00 PM
Made just two adjustments. I believe that it is smoother and even more better at this time. Amen, blessings.
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Date: 11/16/2017 8:07:00 AM
Hi Kristina, yes I wrote it because wanted to put it out there if no else would. Amen, www.jesuschristvisitation.net
Date: 11/7/2017 9:22:00 AM
You prick the conscious with this poem. Very thought provoking. Thanks for sharing..............peace!
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Date: 4/13/2018 7:23:00 PM
Made just two adjustments. I believe that it is smoother and even more better at this time. Amen, blessings.
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Date: 11/7/2017 11:46:00 AM
Yes, Richard, I will was certainly doing that, and I believe the Lord and the Spirit as well. Amen
Date: 11/3/2017 7:33:00 PM
Sadly Ronald we are all numbers, but to our loved ones special numbers, I enjoyed your write, regards, Kevin
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Date: 4/13/2018 7:23:00 PM
Made just two adjustments. I believe that it is smoother and even more better at this time. Amen, blessings.
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Date: 11/4/2017 3:03:00 PM
Recently touched up. Thanks
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Date: 11/3/2017 7:47:00 PM
Thanks Kevin, Yes to our love ones we certainly are more then numbers. Amen But sadly as you agree this world diminishes us, our things and can our relationships also. visit my website when you get a chance www.jesuschristvisitation.net

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