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My Dilemma

Mind wondering from here to there Thoughts of what is and is not Is a person better to stay here on earth With family that is going on into their own world OR Reaching up and praying to be with loved ones Who are waiting for you at heaven's gate Mind wondering from here to there Thoughts of what is and is not Entry: A Dilemma Contest Sponsor: Joe Flach Honorable Mention

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Muhammad Safa Thajudeen

Date: 12/3/2014 10:12:00 AM

Mind wondering from here.....very fine the first line and the rest. Thanks for sharing. Regards. -Safa

Mohammad Yamin

Date: 12/2/2014 3:25:00 PM

Dear Carol, What a beautiful poem worthy of winning in the contest. The choice between the two options should certainly be the former. The later will surely follow one day. As to the last line in the former, the issue is of grave concern. Nevertheless, there is the fathomless world of Poetry for you. Avail yourself fully of that. Love. -Mohammad

Robert Davidson

Date: 12/2/2014 10:53:00 AM

a great write Carol and Heaven's only a prayer away have a good Christmas season Robert CD

Jack Horne

Date: 12/6/2011 7:58:00 AM

I suppose the answer is to enjoy spending time with your loved ones, while you can. Many congrats to you too, Carol : )

Justin Hanson

Date: 11/28/2011 8:03:00 PM

Good write.......from the heart Justin

Andrew Crisci

Date: 11/24/2011 11:25:00 AM

Congratulations on your Honorable mention, Carol. One cannot accept reality and not be real. You have expressed your thoughts so ingenuously....reality beyond the realm of spirituality. I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving Day with your loved ones, and thank you for your sweet comments...they always up-lift me and inspire me. God bless you and may He always inspire you with His wisdom. Hugs, Andrew.

Don Johnson

Date: 11/23/2011 3:59:00 PM

as water flows n on it goes, the generations then heaven, well done S C B great win in Joe's Dilemma...

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 11/23/2011 2:34:00 PM

Congrats Carol on your win also, take care, love CC

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/23/2011 6:23:00 AM

Thank you to everyone who took the time to read and comment and for the congratulations. Love and blessings to you all, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 11/22/2011 6:01:00 PM

Congrats Carol on HM for the Dilemma contest with these excellent words luv..H.T. Day..

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/22/2011 12:00:00 PM

Dear Carol, you know I can relate to this dilemma. When our loved ones pass before us, we wonder why we were left behind. Congratulations on your success in Joe's contest, dear. I leave tomorrow morning for the holidays. Have a happy Thanksgiving! Love you, Carolyn

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 11/22/2011 1:28:00 AM

Hi a worthy win ,Congratulations x

Adwoa Manu

Date: 11/17/2011 10:17:00 AM

It's really nice and true,sometimes one get confused on various things and you imagine that somewhere is a place where nothing beats the edges,love peace and happiness.Great poem,Carol.

Nola Perez

Date: 11/15/2011 6:30:00 AM

Dear Carol, Thank you for reading me. You have not left the Soup have you? If so, I miss you already. As far as the dilemma we share, my thoughts are often on the other side where those I love wait -- my important people. I choose to believe in The Great Perhaps. Love, Nola

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 11/4/2011 1:59:00 AM

this one is a heck of a coin flip for me! This earth is so tired and beaten...I wonder if heaven's startin' to feel the effects. And I wonder if heaven has a ghetto yet? LoL. Very nicely done. Just tryin to cheer you up!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/2/2011 9:15:00 PM

I think you should do very nicely in this contest.I like your dilemma, which must be very real to us the older we become.

Ivy Vresk

Date: 11/2/2011 1:26:00 PM

excellent explanation ,very strong words ,should we stay or should we go,in time we will know,thank you dear Carol,Ivy

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/2/2011 11:59:00 AM

Sometimes when we lose a loved one, a part of us dies as well, Carol. I can understand the nature of this dilemma. There were times I felt this way, but at some point we will be with our loved ones again. That's what keeps me going. Best wishes in Joe's contest! Love, Carolyn

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 11/2/2011 10:21:00 AM

and exhausted, as we change our old clothes and wears a new oneonce they are torn or old . Once you think like this the speculations of future and fears, that we may find or may not find our dear ones get solved like an easy question & you feel a different joy in enjoying the tenure on this earth. You have definitely written something to keep pondering. My good wishes for your contest & thanks for your congratulations on my featured poem & your good wishes. Love & best wishes..Ravindra C.B

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 11/2/2011 10:20:00 AM

Great write my friend like always. You have raised a question, which often move us, when we try to know the other world or worlds. You have focused on a very vital issue, which we often try to ignore, but the more we try to solve it, more it gets complicated. Indian philosophy believes that the soul which lives in our body is immortal, which cannot be destroyed, even by fire or by any arms; noranyone can ever cut or change it. The soul leaves our body, when it gets tired ..

Fabiyas M V

Date: 11/2/2011 9:17:00 AM

True dilemma,Carol.Skilfully penned.A great entry for the contest.luv FAB

Bl Devnath

Date: 11/2/2011 7:47:00 AM

I think there are three Worlds. Two are on Earth and another one is celestial. Every one has own individual world on this big World which is completely different from others even from family members. By seeking own world everyone is going far away and will go too. To live life, there's no way without compromising. Life is that. You have asked a very critical question, there's no word for clear cut answer. Loved it for unresolved question. Thanks for sharing. bl