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I believe in life eternal Free from all my earthly craves My soul flying free to heaven When my body is in its grave Here on earth the soul is tested Into the fire the pain to feel As we lose our life’s companions And death our brothers it does steal Yet our souls they must be steadfast Growing with each blow that lands Learning why we first must suffer Before we walk on Heavens sands Make not gods from lust and money Worship not the golden chain Forget what the mirror tells you Then you’ll have a lot to gain Be at peace with all around you Love the stranger as your own Wake each day to make a difference In the world that we call home

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 3/17/2014 10:04:00 AM
Andy, this phrase jumps out at me:~~~ I believe in life eternal ~Free from all earthly craves~~~~~ Right here, you know who you are,~ Andy the Man first! Materialistic, your not, you stay true to your heart!~~~~WRITE ON!~~Andy
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Robert Andrew Lyle
Date: 3/18/2014 4:37:00 AM
Thank you Larry , you are right material things don't make any difference to who a person is. Thank you for your kind comments Andy
Date: 3/15/2014 11:47:00 PM
My choice phrase:~~~Before we walk on heavens sands~~~~SPEACHLESS~~~~ "Andy you hit this one into the stands!" WRITE ON!
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Robert Andrew Lyle
Date: 3/17/2014 4:55:00 AM
Thank you Larry, I sometimes wonder where they come from. I have to get them down on paper quickly or they are gone. thank you for your kind words and support. Andy
Date: 3/15/2014 5:08:00 PM
Every line of this poem is impressive Robert . The last stanza is exceptional . Well done. Anne
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Robert Andrew Lyle
Date: 3/15/2014 5:27:00 PM
Thank you so much Anne for your very complimentary comments. Very appreciated. regards Andy
Date: 3/14/2014 6:11:00 PM
That is some hard life facts, in this fine write! Never take life for granted, recongize your fellow man. ~~~~~Thanks Robert.
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Robert Andrew Lyle
Date: 3/15/2014 3:42:00 PM
Thank you Larry for taking the time to post a comment on my poem. Glad you enjoyed it. thanks again Andy
Date: 3/14/2014 4:54:00 PM
very beautifully written, robert!
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Robert Andrew Lyle
Date: 3/15/2014 3:43:00 PM
Ilene thank you, I am humbled by your kind words. Andy

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