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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Date: 4/15/2018 2:35:00 PM
A lovely poem, Andrea.
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Date: 6/19/2017 6:16:00 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 :)
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Date: 2/23/2017 10:29:00 PM
Wow Andrea! This is a hypnotic poem. I love it...and what an interesting form.
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Date: 1/16/2017 4:51:00 PM
Hi Andrea, you certainly hit a 'cord' with this....so eloquently crafted poem.
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Date: 11/26/2016 7:01:00 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.
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Date: 5/8/2016 2:06:00 AM
I really really enjoyed reading this Andrea. Inspires me to branch out and try a new form. Thank you. Fiona
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Date: 4/28/2016 12:05:00 AM
awesome win, Andrea... linda
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Date: 4/24/2016 4:36:00 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
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Date: 4/23/2016 11:54:00 PM
Those who the Gods love die young (ref: Trophonius' story). Beautifully written pantoum, Andrea. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 4/23/2016 10:01:00 PM
So sad as good die young. I can't analyse this. Very well written. Congrats Andrea to win
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Date: 4/21/2016 7:00:00 AM
It does seem sometimes that only the good die young. I never tried this form before, great write, congratulations!
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Date: 4/20/2016 3:27:00 PM
Congrats on your beautiful win my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
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Date: 4/19/2016 10:44:00 PM
Congrats on yet another awesome win dear Andrea..
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Date: 4/19/2016 6:53:00 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
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Date: 4/19/2016 4:33:00 PM
Congratulations Andrea and thank you for entering my contest..... Seren
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Date: 4/19/2016 12:59:00 PM
Congrats on a fine win Andrea
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Date: 4/19/2016 12:25:00 PM
Andrea, congratulations on your win with this great poem. Janice
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Date: 4/17/2016 8:00:00 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
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Date: 4/17/2016 1:13:00 PM
Great write with this form Andrea. So behind in my commenting. A busy grandma life. love phyl
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Date: 4/17/2016 7:57:00 AM
Great job sis. Love the rhyme and the rhythm the flow of this Pantoum.
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Date: 4/16/2016 11:28:00 AM
Certainly seems that way sometimes! Well written and good luck in contest. BYW, congrats on potd! thanks for supporting my poetry.
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Date: 4/15/2016 8:44:00 PM
Great write Andrea....and with a Pantoum no less...hugs
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Date: 4/15/2016 8:33:00 PM
G'day Andrea ... another well written and informative poem Andrea. Thank you - Lindsay
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Date: 4/15/2016 6:25:00 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!
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Date: 4/15/2016 6:13:00 PM
Andrea, I love pantoum and you have written a beauty for the contest, wonderful 7 ~
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