Back to Basics

Back to Basics

When all the rust takes over and our final structure falls
When that wood has finally rotted and the final trumpet calls
When the last day here on earth has then become your first
 There will only be one way to quench that human thirst

When the light here starts to fade and your eyes are growing dim
When our thoughts can quickly turn, to this world away from him
When the last thing that we hear is the first we start to see
If you get lost in the forest, simply focus on the tree

His blood has now been shed, and his sacrifice was made
He suffered and died for us, for our debt to be fully paid
There is no greater love than what God has given and sent
Harden not your heart, accept the truth and then repent

None of us are perfect and worthy we are not
We repeat the same old sins and squander what we’ve got
Just remember what I tell you as you watch the sunset fall
Jesus Christ died for our sins, and his blood was shed for all

Mark Koplin
9/3/25
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Kitchin Avatar
September 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Mark, so well penned. So nice to see you on PS. You've been missed!
Koplin Avatar
September 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind welcome!
Allison Avatar
September 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Your faith shines from every line Mark, welcome back to soup you have been sorely missed. Hugs jan xx
Koplin Avatar
September 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Thanks! I’ve missed you guys
Cunningham Avatar
September 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Your strong faith shines through in your well written verse Mark. Tom
Koplin Avatar
September 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Thank you sir Tom! I hope you are doing well!
Lane Avatar
September 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Your faith and trust in God and His Son are as strong as ever, Mark. It's apparent in the reverence of your writing. It's been nearly a year since you posted here and that's far too long for you to have been away, my kindhearted friend.
Koplin Avatar
September 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Thank you dear friend! The riff raff was getting old lol. Thanks!!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
You caught me at the trumpets call! A wonderful and worthy poetry write! God bless you!
Koplin Avatar
September 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Thank you Kim!
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