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for Edward Ibeh's  'This or That, Vol 28' Poetry Contest, Oct. 31, 2024

Kingdom come, but I first must die Thankfully, life here does not last. Though pain and grief can make me cry, one day they’ll all be in my past. Some sorrows seem like forever. Kingdom come, but I first must die, and this is my hope, for never can I stay as when I once was spry. Some plans of mine have gone awry. Slower do I walk than before. Kingdom come, but first I must die. Then – and only then – will I soar. It matters not my bones get old because I know one day I’ll fly to where God’s glory I’ll behold. Kingdom come, but I first must die.

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Date: 11/24/2024 9:30:00 PM
I thoroughly enjoyed this poem Andrea. I love the form and flow! Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest.
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Date: 11/8/2024 10:17:00 AM
Our bodies eventually die, our spirit lives on hopefully lol. Enjoyed reading your poem Andrea God bless.
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Date: 11/4/2024 1:12:00 PM
You are an amazing person full of youth and love..always remember that
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/4/2024 4:22:00 PM
Thanks. So nice of you to say
Date: 11/3/2024 11:18:00 PM
Ahh don't we all consider such.? And long for Youth..In truth.' Hmm..Or is youth a sketch of Paradise.?? A manuel for us to refer to.? Yet We are bound up in life so often we never check The parallels? Also quickly Andrea and others You can look up Adam Mullaly singing (washed clean) on you Tube..'
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Date: 11/2/2024 6:29:00 AM
I hear you and love your faith but why am I afraid of death. I love God and know Christ. I studied Biblical Studies as one of my Majors for my BA degree and took it one step further and for my Hons. degree wrote my thesis on the Spirituality of the New Testament , some time ago now . I haven't been to church for three years, yet i loved going and taking communion, i felt the spirituality. I cant see a a passion play without crying and am emotional when singing any Christmas Carol - so WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME, why am i STILL AFRAID. Dear friend Andrea, don't be in a hurry, better days will come, I AM SENDING YOU ALL MY LOVE, Jennifer.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/2/2024 9:51:00 AM
I am a pessimist deep down who wears a happy face. I really believe the hereafter is going to be so cool. I will miss life but unless I die a tortuous death, I don't fear death like I used to. I think age and pain brings one to this realization.
Date: 11/1/2024 11:14:00 AM
CA should not drop into the ocean, otherwise we have to move to Utah. Nice poem.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/1/2024 12:13:00 PM
I have this theory that once the "big one" hits CA, there will be a ripple effect like dominos falling down across the nation . Back in the 80s they were claiming a big earthquake was due in Utah within 25 years. Now we are well past those 25 years. Something disastrous is coming and the whole world will feel it eventually. But we can't know exactly when!
Date: 11/1/2024 6:48:00 AM
Interestingly, some will see paradise without every dying, as they will survive the Great Tribulation. But yeah, for everyone else we have to take our turn. Better days ahead. Nice poem
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Tom Woody
Date: 11/1/2024 9:46:00 AM
Yep
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/1/2024 9:33:00 AM
I don't want to be around for tribulation. Utah will probably have a gigantic eathquake once CA drops into the ocean. Lots of bad will come before the good
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/1/2024 9:32:00 AM
Thanks, Tom
Date: 11/1/2024 4:01:00 AM
Hopefully not to soon Andrea, heaven can wait.. Tom
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/2/2024 7:14:00 AM
Yes it was.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/1/2024 9:35:00 AM
I think that was a movie title. Heaven can wait
Date: 10/31/2024 11:27:00 PM
I feel exactly as you have written Andrea your words so true my Dear. Hugs.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/1/2024 9:34:00 AM
Thanks, my friend. You understand chronic pain very well
Date: 10/31/2024 7:40:00 PM
Great form! I love the last stanza most! Good luck in the contest!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 10/31/2024 7:44:00 PM
thanks, Karen . Days can get difficult and I am comforted by thoughts of seeing those who passed before me and living with no more pain.
Date: 10/31/2024 4:39:00 PM
your faith is strong Andrea - you know my thoughts on death lol! an excellent poem, good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 10/31/2024 7:42:00 PM
wish I could make ya see the light, Jan!!

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