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Evergreening Grace for Deciduous Faith

I ponder, lying pale upon my bed; my head a 'roaring deep in notions... whys. My thinking moves to plans for my demise with comfort from my Lord in what He said - I go to build your palace overhead; just keep believing, death will loose the lies of those who groan with transitory eyes. Take note: I grant relief to you instead. This body’s death transports my soul to God and lets the dread of evanescence flee. My faith persists, like leaves, although life dims; God’s evergreening grace is no facade. My hope is anchored on my Savior’s tree; His resurrection weakened Satan’s limbs.

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Date: 9/25/2024 10:36:00 AM
A beautiful, and eloquent, poem from a faithful pilgrim's heart, Reason. Congratulations on your win! Blessings of hope to you!
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Reason A. Poteet
Date: 10/14/2024 7:42:00 PM
Thank you, Sam. I appreciate your kind words and commendation. AND I return God's blessings of peace and joy unto you and yours during the coming ides of October...tomorrow in fact and in the days that follow.
Date: 9/15/2024 9:15:00 PM
Dear Reason, I’m delighted to return with congratulations for your success in Craig’s contest. Your poetic expression is beautiful. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 9/16/2024 6:38:00 PM
Back again, Susan with a thanks for the accolade. And returning congratulations to you for your interesting interpretation of Craig's Deciduous prompt and for the high placement he awarded it. I enjoyed it also.
Date: 9/11/2024 12:24:00 PM
Dear Reason, your introspections on mortality, eternal life and the power of faith is expressed with poetic beauty. Your golden pen captures a universal contemplation on physical death and a belief in a spiritual afterlife with vivid imagery and emotion. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan
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Reason A. Poteet
Date: 9/12/2024 11:50:00 AM
thank you, Susan; so glad for websites that allow many different beliefs to express their views and opinions. I appreciate your supportive comments.
Date: 9/5/2024 7:03:00 AM
It is our faith and hope that gives us strength in our end days. Reading this made me think how terrible in must be for a non-believer to face death. Nicely written my friend.
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Reason A. Poteet
Date: 9/6/2024 9:52:00 AM
Thanks, John. I am a church musician, sometimes called upon to provide music for a funeral - what a difference faith in God makes in the wounded emotions of family and friends. Appreciate your time leaving a comment.

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