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Our Claim To Fame

"Death approaches but we have no regret, when God questions us, we will stand erect”

It is only illusion 
                and I have no proof 
that when the time arrives,  
                                   I will surely get to see His brilliant smile !
It is but a dream  
                  that one day soon 
He will stand before me and ask me,  
                                   "What have you done with your life !" 
I have tried to live a life 
                 filled with useful days  
 helping those less fortunate than I, 
                                         being human at every good turn. 
The gray hair on my temple is a definite sign 
                      that it won't be long before I meet my King  
with folded  hands and eyes lifted high, 
                     I dare to ask, "Is there a place for me, Lord?" 
It is only a spark of hope 
                    burning bright in the kettle of my heart 
I am praying that when my hourglass has sifted 
                             through and through 
God will say to me, " Sure I have a place for you! "

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Date: 9/15/2025 5:44:00 PM
beautiful write, dear Rose. I sometimes ask the same thing you do, "Do you have a place for me Lord." Love how the positive note on which you ended. Inspirational.
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Date: 9/15/2025 10:48:00 AM
Wowo. A lovely poem. God will have a nice place for you.
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Date: 9/15/2025 10:25:00 AM
WOW!!! "Our Claim To Fame" is a lovely write with a great picture. I really enjoyed reading this one. Your last line, I hope we both hear these words. Have a Blessed day writing away..........
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Date: 9/15/2025 5:07:00 AM
- An open, honest and lovely poem, Vie Rose :) - hugs
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