Flawed Before God

The humble man stands before God,
Contrite, and aware he is flawed;
As each day begins
He confesses his sin
Then kneels before God and is awed.

The flawless man stands there as well
Convinced he has no sin to tell
And that God is his equal
Which leads to his sequel
Of life everafter -- in hell.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 11/30/2018 10:03:00 PM
Oh yes, and how many times did Jesus say this, one way or another?
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Date: 10/24/2018 10:33:00 AM
I like this one very much Deb, thanks for the link, I've seen some impressive work on your page, I will be looking at more of your writing!
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Date: 10/24/2018 11:06:00 AM
Thanks, John. You've given me a wonderful compliment. And I'll be reading more of your poetry as well. I've really liked what I've read thus far. Deb
Date: 2/23/2011 5:18:00 AM
A belated congratulations on your placement Deb, in the contest "Flawless vs' Flaws" sponsored by SKAT*. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/6/2011 4:00:00 PM
deb, this was one of the best in my humble opinion!! Congratulations. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 2/6/2011 1:31:00 PM
Toldya it was a winner! Light & Love
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Date: 2/5/2011 4:57:00 AM
Many congratulations Deb on your win in pd's contest. It's great to see your fine poetry being recognised and rewarded, have a lovely weekend....:)x
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Date: 2/4/2011 10:33:00 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!! ;-) Deb~on your awesome win, sure enjoyed.. have a wonderful one,..p.d.
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Date: 2/4/2011 7:05:00 PM
Well done Deb. A 7 from me. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 2/4/2011 4:36:00 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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Date: 2/4/2011 11:29:00 AM
Hi Deb - Congratulations on your BIG WIN in SKAT'S contest. Best wishes, KC
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Date: 2/4/2011 11:03:00 AM
Congrats on a well deserved win, Deb. Nice going. Thanks for your gracious words. Have a great weekend. Be well. xxxRalph
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Date: 2/4/2011 10:07:00 AM
Congratulations on the well deserved win in the contest, deb
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Date: 2/4/2011 8:26:00 AM
Very powerful piece! Congrat's on your big win, Deb. Lainie2q
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Date: 2/4/2011 7:03:00 AM
This such good poetry.Many congratulations for this top win.
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Date: 2/4/2011 6:43:00 AM
Congrats Deb on your winning poem in Irma's contest with this wonderful write and magnificent entry luv.. enjoy another top ten victory and sweet success...
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Date: 2/4/2011 12:40:00 AM
DEB~Congratulations on your win~ thanks for the support* Skat
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Date: 1/22/2011 2:22:00 PM
nicely written and a message conveyed so nicely.... always Michael
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Date: 1/21/2011 6:17:00 PM
An apt message Deb, Thanks for your recent comments on mine. Agape, Moses
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Date: 1/21/2011 8:29:00 AM
A good pair of limericks contrasting flawed versus flawless.
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Date: 1/20/2011 4:58:00 PM
wowser a sure winner! BOY is she going to have a hard time! LOL and you nailed the meter too! HUZZAH!!!
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Date: 1/20/2011 4:42:00 PM
This is amazingly good. Best set of limericks on this topic YET. a 7!
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Date: 1/20/2011 12:38:00 PM
ps. i wished to express one last thought brought forth amid this canvas of truth my dear, and this being -- a realities moment amid such checkerboard squares for, wisdoms mate is that of, the breath of life -- love again, christopher
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Date: 1/20/2011 12:21:00 PM
what would i liken this shimmerous colourous canvas unto? it would have to be as a pearl of wisdom so brushed i would say for, to be humble is to be exhalted and to be amissfully prideful is to be, as your beauty has thus so brushed, brought back down unto, the dust of reality for, how can the created say unto the Creator of All that, i am greater than thee?! -- very beautiful my dear; ruby red, as your beauties heart; a fave along with, your priceless self -- love, christopher
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Date: 1/20/2011 9:09:00 AM
Wow! I am blown away by your poem. Just realised how miniscule we all are before the lord. Many thanks for your kind comments and I agree with you that poetry should have deep and clever meanings. I hope to write like you and improve everytime. Great work Deb.
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Date: 1/20/2011 8:50:00 AM
VERY, very clever take on the contest, Deb! God shows mercy when we repent, but if we think we're perfect, we'll likely receive little compassion. Definitely one of the best I've seen for this competition and I hope to see you scoring high in the winners' circle. Love, Carolyn
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