Living To Die

‘Oh Lord above accept this man
Whose terrestrial life unplanned
Succumb to those of wrongful hands
At last ease upon the dying.’

© Harry J Horsman 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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George Avatar
June 14, 2022 at 8:44 PM
A heartfelt prayer for all the dying ones with faulty steps....!
Walimbe Avatar
May 13, 2022 at 9:19 AM
A sad one and yet true...
Deo Avatar
May 12, 2022 at 2:37 AM
This poem reminds me of Euthanasia, or right to leave via death of ones choosing. A controversy that will endure ...?
Baker Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 4:06 PM
Intriguing Epitaph, Harry. We never know how we'll go. In my sleep is my preference. Thanks for sharing your poetry with us, Bill
Rodrigues Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 11:51 AM
The angst hopefully eased!
Kendrick Avatar
May 9, 2022 at 4:40 AM
Such a sad epitaph. It happens so many times in life and the person suffers sometimes throughout their life. I enjoyed reading your work. Your visits to my page are encouraging. Sara
Maverick Avatar
May 8, 2022 at 11:20 PM
Good prayerful wish Harry, for what its worth This broken man seconds you.' Blessings always..)
Maverick Avatar
May 8, 2022 at 11:18 PM
Wrongful hands deviant minds Accepting Jesus; you'll Leave their snares behind.'
Dietrich Avatar
May 7, 2022 at 8:14 PM
I really get this one, Harry. Love it. I wish you could see the inspiring movie I saw today Remembering Heaven. Truly our life here is but a blink of the eye compared to all of eternity, and we will be so glad to be back in our real "home."
Maverick Avatar
May 8, 2022 at 11:15 PM
Amen dear sister.'
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
May 7, 2022 at 12:06 AM
Amen, wow xx
Poet Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 9:41 AM
Harry, you've written some beautiful lines, and you prayed for all of us. Many people would be able to connect with the feelings you convey. Blessings
Pandit Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 5:26 AM
A prayer for us all, Harry. Many can relate to the sentiments you express.
Legros Kelley Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 3:55 AM
Your prayer is a good one, that the Lord will ease the dying. I pray amen with your prayer Harry. There is too much of it going on, especially for all who succumb to those of wrongful hands. Have mercy dear Lord. God bless you with peace, I pray the same for all hearts, the peace of God.
Cunningham Avatar
May 6, 2022 at 2:36 AM
They say you're dying from the day you're born. Tom
Buhagiar Avatar
May 5, 2022 at 10:46 PM
We can go hand in hand. Death is inevitable.
Maverick Avatar
May 8, 2022 at 11:21 PM
Yes but in the world so are the lies.' God bless Victor.'
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