Sun Shines On the Righteous

It’s only the good that die young. I sadly have found it seems true. While evil across earth is flung, God’s purest of souls are too few. I sadly have found it seems true the wicked live long past their prime. God’s purest of souls are too few. On earth they live but a short time. The wicked live long past their prime. The goodly to heaven do go. On earth they live but a short time. The sun shines on the righteous though! The goodly to heaven do go, while evil across earth is flung. The sun shines on the righteous. . . though It’s only the good that die young! Written April 12, 2016 for The sun shines on the righteous Poetry Contest of Seren Roberts
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Gauthier Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 2:35 PM
A lovely poem, Andrea.
Duncan Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 6:16 PM
Well, I'm talking to a good soul right now :) Did you win with this one too :),,,, you has me what contest I put my poems in. I have never entered any :)
Duet Avatar
February 23, 2017 at 10:29 PM
Wow Andrea! This is a hypnotic poem. I love it...and what an interesting form.
Calasibetta Avatar
January 16, 2017 at 4:51 PM
Hi Andrea, you certainly hit a 'cord' with this....so eloquently crafted poem.
Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 7:01 AM
Gorgeous pantoum, Andrea. You are really good at this form, despite what I heard you tell SO. The subject is divine in this gem of a poem. Great work here. Does your pen have golden ink or what. Love and peace, dear.
Callaghan Avatar
May 8, 2016 at 2:06 AM
I really really enjoyed reading this Andrea. Inspires me to branch out and try a new form. Thank you. Fiona
A   Avatar
April 28, 2016 at 12:05 AM
awesome win, Andrea... linda
Maverick Avatar
April 24, 2016 at 4:36 PM
Congratulations on the success with this Andrea, as I see it if all is well ordered at at home, and a person is 'saved"all is to be gained in leaving this world as long as its not by your own hand
Misra Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 11:54 PM
Those who the Gods love die young (ref: Trophonius' story). Beautifully written pantoum, Andrea. Congrats on your win.
Dutta Avatar
April 23, 2016 at 10:01 PM
So sad as good die young. I can't analyse this. Very well written. Congrats Andrea to win
Williams Gault Avatar
April 21, 2016 at 7:00 AM
It does seem sometimes that only the good die young. I never tried this form before, great write, congratulations!
Devnath  Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 3:27 PM
Congrats on your beautiful win my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
A. Sharma Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 10:44 PM
Congrats on yet another awesome win dear Andrea..
Mcclain Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 6:53 PM
Aww..c'mon, Andrea. I don't know WHAT you are talking about. David Rockefeller is only 100 and Henry Kissinger is only 90-something. JK Congrats on your win. Very well said, nice turns of phrase. Cheers, Brian
Roberts Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 4:33 PM
Congratulations Andrea and thank you for entering my contest..... Seren
May Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 12:59 PM
Congrats on a fine win Andrea
Canerdy Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 12:25 PM
Andrea, congratulations on your win with this great poem. Janice
Anish Avatar
April 17, 2016 at 8:00 PM
Your last line reminds me of a Billy Joel song with that line in it. Nice use of this Malaysian form - I have used it myself on occasion. Good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Babcock Avatar
April 17, 2016 at 1:13 PM
Great write with this form Andrea. So behind in my commenting. A busy grandma life. love phyl
Walker Avatar
April 17, 2016 at 7:57 AM
Great job sis. Love the rhyme and the rhythm the flow of this Pantoum.
Martin Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 11:28 AM
Certainly seems that way sometimes! Well written and good luck in contest. BYW, congrats on potd! thanks for supporting my poetry.
May Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 8:44 PM
Great write Andrea....and with a Pantoum no less...hugs
Laurie Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 8:33 PM
G'day Andrea ... another well written and informative poem Andrea. Thank you - Lindsay
Deschler Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 6:25 PM
Perhaps the evil are left on Earth to give them more time to change their ways?... Just a thought! This poems provokes many... An excellent pantoum, Andrea, and well expressed, as always... Good luck in Seren's contest!
La France Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 6:13 PM
Andrea, I love pantoum and you have written a beauty for the contest, wonderful 7 ~
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