Tim Ryerson Poet Rhyme

Nothing But God Lasts Forever

Learning His lessons at last
The past must die as the past
The future must never exist
So let the fates turn and twist
No time to berate and bemoan
Each instant is ever on loan
Right now is the now or never
Nothing but God lasts forever

*Inspired by Robert Frost's poem 'Nothing Gold Can Stay'

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Janice Canerdy September 28, 2016 at 7:57 AM A 7 for your concise but powerful poem, Tim. Congrats on your placement. Janice

Beautiful Scars September 28, 2016 at 6:15 AM very true Tim...great inspiration too :) congratulations on your placement :)-luloo

Skat A May 26, 2015 at 10:40 PM So true my friend

Toquyen Harrell May 24, 2014 at 9:11 PM I like this, Tim. I like "right now is the now or never". Awesome!

Carol Sunshine Brown November 24, 2009 at 3:57 AM Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Tim. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 17, 2009 at 6:12 PM Congratulations on your winning poem, Tim.. kudos and bravo.. new contest just posted too called Ascension.. by Raul Moreno... haiku only... thankxxx for returning friend e mail on yahoo... luv Linda-Marie, "Sweetheart"

Carolyn Devonshire November 17, 2009 at 8:50 AM Congratulations on your success in Brian's contest, Tim! I'm so happy this fine poem received recognition. Much love, Carolyn

John Freeman November 14, 2009 at 11:16 AM Good sentiments Tim, nothing but God last forever, so what should we all be. Excellent write. I haven't read any Robert Frost since I was a kid. Sounds like wisdom coming from his inspiration in this poem. Sincerely, Moses

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire November 11, 2009 at 9:26 PM Dear Tim, Congratulations on YOUR Well Deserved Honorable Mention in Brian's Contest a Very gripping Write Inspirational ALWAYS... HG

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 11, 2009 at 8:14 PM Congratulations, Tim, on your winning poem and placement in Brian's contest.. commented on this poem before so I knew it was a winner then .. came true now.. bravo.. good job.. Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"

Elaine George November 11, 2009 at 6:14 PM Congratulations on your win, Tim. Perfecct adaptation on Robert Frost's poem. Love, Lainie

Donna Golden November 11, 2009 at 5:20 PM Congratulations, Tim! I knew this would be a winner! Hugs, Donna

Barbara Gorelick November 11, 2009 at 1:56 PM Well done, I absolutely love Mr Frost...your poem is full of him..BG

November 11, 2009 at 9:41 AM Amen! What a wonderful message in this poem. Congratulations on being one of the winners in Brian's contest. Way to go! Enjoy your honor. Karen

Brian Strand November 11, 2009 at 8:32 AM Congrats on your success in my contest Tim.Rgds Brian.My latest contest MY DEAR is now open

Carol Sunshine Brown November 2, 2009 at 4:57 AM I have enjoyed reading your poetry this splendid morning Tim. May you have a beautiful week filled with love and inspiration. Love, Carol

Moonbee Canady November 2, 2009 at 1:43 AM Beautiful, Truthful, Hits The Heart with Honest-Punch of Awareness ... So Fleeting is the Human Plans of Man, So Fleeting is Our Lives... A Fav - going into my Fav's... Poet-Pal, MoonBee

Brian Strand November 2, 2009 at 12:24 AM Thank you for supporting my contest Tim.Rgds Brian

Carrie Richards November 1, 2009 at 5:55 PM Robert Frost's poem, "turning green to gold"....you made this poem your own with it's future and past , what a wonderful adaptation!!! Excellent!! (must say, that Robert Frost poetry is some of my all time favorites!) ~ Carrie Good luck Tim....looks like a winner to me!!! :)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 1, 2009 at 4:46 PM U have nailed it Tim... this is perfect writing... a lesson in truth .. in great verse... what a message... if u want check out my spiritual poetry as well.. I am very versatile as a writer and cover all the themes I can... appreciate your comments on my recent posts... very encouraging.. give us more to chew on and think about.. Linda-Marie