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Of Being Forever

*Image of Creation Adam by Everypixel. Of Being Forever Of being forever dealt joys, Hope occasions kept prayers, Righteous life earnestly employs, Constant good saved our tears, -- to live, then know death takes, -- to die, then know life waits, the wherewithal creates, Answers our endeavor, Of being forever. 2021 October 19 *9th Place* Quietus - October 2021 ~~Unseeking Seeker: Judged 2021 October 27 *Preferred PS o'er HMS per line differential.
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Kauffman Avatar
October 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM
William, congratulations for your win. You have truly expressed the very crux of life - to die is to live. There are so many times in life when we have to die to ourselves only to find a new life in life. Wonderfully spoken! Aloha blessings my friend.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 29, 2021 at 11:05 AM
Being born again experienced by many, within and beyond the church, Sam, a wondrous thank you, my friend, Aloha!
Canerdy Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 6:35 AM
Yes, forever! CONGRATS on your win, William! Janice
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 8:04 AM
Thank you, Janice, most thoughtful of you, Aloha!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 4:47 AM
Love this: to live, then know death takes/ to die, then know life waits//Congratulations, William!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 8:03 AM
Thank you, Kim, for your highlighted share, glad you like it, Aloha!
Alex Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 12:06 AM
It's a great poem. Congratulations!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 12:34 AM
Thank you, Christuraj, Aloha!
Seeker Avatar
October 27, 2021 at 9:14 PM
Thank you for participating and congrats on your win, William!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 27, 2021 at 9:23 PM
Thanks, US, 'twas fun, Aloha!
Kamoonpuri Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 10:10 AM
Wow well said in great rhyme scheme and i liked the thought of being forever as i believe in eternal life. Kudos! <<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>•¥^^^^~ Plz do read and comment my newest poem too.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 11:03 AM
My kindest regards for your insightful expressions. Blessings, Aloha!
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