Mortality

We are only here for a little while;
in the blink of an eye, we are gone.

Do what you can for your fellow man;
prepare for your permanent home.

Mortality is but a fragment of life.


02/23/2016
Contest: Fragment of life
Sponsor: Broken Wings
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Fleming Avatar
May 14, 2016 at 1:08 PM
Powerful, Arlene...Very powerful! Almost like a Chinese proverb. My very best regards, Arlene. :) john
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March 15, 2016 at 11:01 AM
Arlene, Congrats on your "Fragment Of Life" win. Luv ~LINDA~
A. Sharma Avatar
March 8, 2016 at 10:34 PM
So true dear Arlene.. lovely poetry.. congrats on great win.
Gentry Avatar
March 8, 2016 at 6:47 AM
Well done Arlene! Congratulations on your win! Enjoyed this and so true.
Dietrich Avatar
March 7, 2016 at 3:40 PM
Excellent take on the theme, Arlene. I truly loved it.
Roper Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 8:56 PM
Very good write, Darlene! Good luck in the contest!
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