Kim Van Breda Poet Free verse

Come By the Sword--Die By the Sword

three score and ten
eighty , ninety when
all too soon incised
souls inescapably fly
away

time when life ends
purpose transcends
an appointment met
life’s book read with
candor

death comes to all
times last curtain call
with two destinations
we select our options
freely

death- the great equalizer to heaven or hell

“And it is appointed for men to die once—but after this the judgement”
Hebrews 9:27

                                                                          
© October 2013—Kim van Breda

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Donna Jones February 11, 2016 at 8:38 PM Kim..just awesome! Congratulations

Poet Destroyer A February 6, 2016 at 9:15 AM Ha, Kim, This contest belongs to my daughter... Royal, I actually convinced her to return. I need my family on here, because someone is biting low.. Anyways, thank you for the kind reply. have a great morning. LINDA

Skat A February 6, 2016 at 6:25 AM KIM, Stopped by to congratulate you on your awesome poem. **SKAT** Kim Van Breda February 6, 2016 at 9:05 AM Thank you Skat. Can't even remember entering it. :)

Poet Destroyer A February 6, 2016 at 2:25 AM Kim, Congratulations, on your win. I wonder if you remember this contest "Come by the sword, Die by the sword?" Nice to see you take one of the top spots in Royal's old contest. LINDA Kim Van Breda February 6, 2016 at 9:07 AM Thank you Linda... a poem from way back when....yes I do :)

Joseph May October 29, 2013 at 3:01 PM very nicely penned Kim....an appointment we wont live to keep

Litan Dey October 29, 2013 at 12:34 PM Death as equalizer to heaven or hell!I appreciate your nice concept,We always write sad poems with death....you penned it in different way.Excellent work

Litan Dey October 29, 2013 at 12:28 PM Death as equalizer to heaven or hell!I appreciate your nice concept,We always write sad poems with death....you penned it in different way.Excellent work

Poet Tacito October 29, 2013 at 10:58 AM Incredible & perceptive, Kim. Wonderful job!

Anne-Lise Andresen October 29, 2013 at 7:59 AM - Kim, really well written ... deeply and wondering .... - Powerful thoughts ... - Have a beautiful day. - Hope you are doing fine. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)