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OUR CLAIM TO FAME

OUR CLAIM TO FAME
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Line of Inquiry: “death approaches but we have no regret ~ when God questions us, we will stand erect”

Now I stand upon the precipice of my waning years,
Outwardly gazing upon landscape I created. 

Releasing sobs, my burdened spirit weeps,
Exiguous wisdom upon my brow.
God's gentle guidance, my ego refused to embrace.
Redemption comes with God’s tender mercy and grace.
Eternal encore for soul forthcoming, weighs heavy upon my mind.
Thunderous voice asks, “Any regrets?”
Standing erect, I reply, “Though flawed, I lived; I learned. No regrets"

"Remorse? Yes, but no baggage. No guilt. No shame....my spirit's claim to fame."

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Joe Dimino Date: 9/15/2025 3:26:00 PM Yep, much we do not understand. Lots happen to us...not all to our liking. But, I truly believe that, whatever happens, it is for our ultimate spiritual resurrection. He gave us an earth of graceful choices...we could have been given pure hell. Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/15/2025 5:56:00 PM I agree with you, Joe. Grateful each day for God's mercy and grace...where would any of us be without it? thanks for stopping by and for commenting, blessings, Sara

Line Gauthier Date: 9/15/2025 2:40:00 PM Well crafted acrostic ~ 'tis the years of evaluating our lives Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/15/2025 5:55:00 PM thank you....yes a time of reflection for sure.

Valsa George Date: 9/15/2025 5:40:00 AM “Though flawed, I lived; I learned. No regrets" What a beautiful realization. As humans, all of us are likely to err. But we have lived and learned and tried to improve. What more claim can we have! A beautiful acrostic, dear sara. Login to Reply Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/15/2025 2:31:00 PM thank you, dearest Valsa, for your mindful comments. Truly, as humans we will err, but learning lessons is more important than the actual mistakes. have a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara