Embers of Time

Embers of Time As our time dissolves to embers, we reflect on what we have wrought. Will we even get to Heaven after all the craziness we have sought? Will our children and theirs’ try to follow in our misbegotten ways? Or did we help to steer them to a far better and unerring way? Did we teach them to seek a far better way of life? Or did we show them the material one, built with so much strife? Did we teach them to be kind and gentle, yet in faith, to be strong and true? Did we help them open their hearts to others, or tie them closed, as they view? Did we show them how to mend a fence, or to trample on everyone else? Did we lead them on a path to Jesus or steer them away, somewhere else? We know: as we sow… so shall we reap… but, yet, God is always at hand. Reach out with an open heart and soul, as before him we always stand. No one is perfect, so in the end… simply bow before the Great I AM. In his eyes we were always his, yes… His precious little lambs.
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Nehls Avatar
June 15, 2015 at 2:36 AM
Hi Carol. Very thought provoking and inspirational poem you have shared. Your last verse pretty much sums it up. Simply bow before the Great I Am. If we have done this and loved the shepherd then His love has been conveyed through us. Very nice, my friend. I enjoyed it.... Robert.
Gordon Avatar
August 11, 2014 at 8:45 AM
Thatt is beautiful. Something to think about.
Costello Avatar
August 1, 2014 at 3:50 PM
Inspiringly beautiful! I loved it xxx
Emp Avatar
May 27, 2014 at 11:03 PM
This is wonderful and inspiring. We really ought to teach the children of today about love of GOD and living accordingly. It brings lessons. Thanks for sharing.
Rutherford Avatar
May 25, 2014 at 11:49 AM
Great title Carol and a wonderful poem. No wonder it is a winner. Anne
Onclaud Avatar
May 22, 2014 at 11:15 PM
soulful write well done, carol.. applause and huggs
Kos Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 1:32 PM
I said it before and I say it again: "wondrous poem" I knew this one was going to win!!. Congratulations!
A   Avatar
May 20, 2014 at 10:33 PM
Carol, , Congratulations, a beautiful " Embers Of Time" theme..... Always~ Linda
Herring Avatar
May 20, 2014 at 9:36 PM
Lovely :)
Mehta Avatar
May 20, 2014 at 1:23 AM
Congratulations on a fine fine, Carol
A. Sharma Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 10:20 PM
Lovely rhyme Carol ! congrats on a well deserved merited win !
Walker  Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 4:58 PM
Congratulations on your high marks in the contest. Verlena
A  Avatar
April 30, 2014 at 9:22 PM
CAROL, this is a sweet win:) Congratulations, <3 always ~SKAT~ <3
Dietrich Avatar
April 26, 2014 at 7:17 PM
WEll done in PD's contest. Congrats for your win, Carol. I just love the last part. to think of us as his precious lambs for he is the shepherd.
A   Avatar
April 26, 2014 at 8:34 AM
Carol, ,Congratulations. <3 Thank you so much for supporting my contest. If you like, -stop by my latest blog "Dinner Date" Enjoy the tiny tribute to all the winning poems. Here's the link, just in case you're one of the new poets. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=22220&PoetID=18720 ***Have a Nice Day*** LINDA
Andresen Avatar
April 19, 2014 at 2:47 PM
- Carol, a very good poem!! - And I say the same as you: "No one is perfect ...." - Thank you !!! - Happy Easter! :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Kos Avatar
April 17, 2014 at 12:42 PM
Sheer genius. Dragon would love this wondrous poem, since he is a truly likeable creature whom i deeply idolize indeed, I must say. Good luck in the contest, Mrs. Eastman. --ivo
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