Michael Degenhardt Poet Rhyme

Our Own Actions Determine

The sword is plunged so deep and yet
I live beyond its thrust?
Each turn, each intentional turn,
Should have turned this man to dust
But yet, I see, through my own eyes
That alive I am, for sure?
As wandering down this path of light
I come to find His door
I turn to see just one more time
The man who turned the sword
But, alas, his face cannot be seen
When I turn to face the Lord
For no importance, who to blame
As I, alone, now see
My actions taken and choices made
Were those, that defined me
That’s why when dying, there’s no death
If our choices made were right
Then living on is our reward
Eternal in His light

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Jane Bowen June 10, 2008 at 4:07 PM Had to let you know I've added it to my favorites...and the Self Reflection piece also~ xoxo thanks friend~ Take care of you and yours God has shone down his light on you so bright this day~ Thanks for your talented heartmind and pen!

Jane Bowen June 10, 2008 at 4:05 PM You little freaky poet!;)MUAH!HUG~ I loved loved loved this! You give such introspect and thought to the issue of self choice our understanding of how the Lord can save us!I know this life is only a smidgen of what is to come~ I loved the flow in every line and it is my favorite line~"But, alas, his face cannot be seen When I turn to face the Lord For no importance, who to blame As I, alone, now see My actions taken and choices made Were those, that defined me" :)he he ALL of it really!;)me

Alana Tye June 10, 2008 at 6:18 AM A beautiful write that leaves an impact for ponder. When I read poetry such as this, it always makes me reflect on my own life. Thanks so much for sharing. :) Cheers, Alana