By Example

If there would be no more,
could I say I did my best,
or would I be lumped together
on a pile with all the rest?

Do I make a difference,
or do I always fall short,
how will I be judged
in life's Final Court?

I can change right now,
I will obey His command;
I can be a loving example
throughout His entire land.

My life will never be wasted,
the beginning is starting to show;
by example - I can thank Thee
for showing me the way to go.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
March 14, 2011 at 5:08 AM
Congratulations on your win George in Joe Flach's contest "Here Comes the Judge". Love, Carol
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March 13, 2011 at 7:44 PM
Congratulations on winning in the contest. Great descriptiveness and rhyming here.
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March 11, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Major congrats George on your fantastic win in Joe's cool contest luv.. an expressive write and entry on the theme.. enjoy another top ten victory with luv..
Mehta Avatar
March 11, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Congratulations on this win in the contest of Joe, george
Haick Avatar
March 11, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Congratulations on your fine win in Joe's Contest with this fine poem which is also a prayer, George! Always, Annalise
Taylor Avatar
March 11, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Congrats on a well written win, George. Enjoyed. Nice going. Have a great weekend. Ralph
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March 11, 2011 at 10:55 AM
You would never fall short in God's court and Judge Joe gave you a win for this wonderful poem too, George. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
January 18, 2011 at 3:58 AM
Good morning and thank you for sharing your poetry George. I am pleased to read your poetry today and hope you will continue to write. The best to you in your writing endeavors whatever they may be in 2011. Love, Carol
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