The Positives of Death

Death has a profound effect upon many
dreaded thoughts come upon the mind
but why is this? is it really the end?
the holy scriptures show how we're blind

God makes clear in His holy word
there's a hell to shun and heaven to gain
whatever our beliefs we will move on
so put into focus what's in our brain

When we look at this world's state
as it gradually worsens all the more
would we want to stay here forever?
I think not! please open earth's door

When we have the good sense from above
to obey and follow the sovereign Lord
receiving the promises He will do
our spirit and heart strikes a chord

Death has it's positives
for the next world's better
leave this one taking nothing
believing all of God's letter

(Just some thoughts on death and some positives that can come from it.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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September 20, 2020 at 5:04 PM
Death is not the end, I concur. Death is the beginning of another world. Let the blessings be. Gracia
Mcconnell Avatar
September 21, 2020 at 12:37 AM
Thanks Orocia, Glad you liked it and blessings always, Gordon
Manassian Avatar
March 21, 2020 at 6:54 AM
Great thoughts here. If we take the Bible as his word, we must be hopeful. The assurance of salvation comes in Christ. John penned in 1 John 5: 12: Whoever's has the Son, has life. This is eternal life. I agree with you. For the believer, death is not the end. Blessings.
Mcconnell Avatar
March 21, 2020 at 7:05 AM
Hi Eileen, Glad you were impressed with this piece and amen to your thoughts on assurance in Christ. Hope you are well and keep healthy, Blessings always,Gordon
Proxenos Avatar
March 20, 2020 at 12:19 PM
Hi Gordon, I do enjoy all your poetry but not sure where I will be going - hopefully to heaven, but I cannot be sure, how can anyone be, have we not said a bad word, or not helped when we should have, or perhaps make fun of someone or boast, or not said I love you often enough to family, or not gone to Church for a while, so all I can say is one day when my time comes, will I know the answer. A brilliant poem Gordon and very deserved to be chosen as POTD - Congratulations my friend, xx Jen.
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March 20, 2020 at 2:42 PM
Hi Jennifer, Glad you enjoyed this one and thanks for the congratulations on the POTD. On the matter of assurance, I believe one who believes on Christ and his work of atonement on the cross to save us from our sins. I'll send you a soupmail to give you links to some good articles on the subject . Hope you're coping with all the Coronavirus that's going on around the world. Keep well and healthy, Blessings always, xx Gordon
Zola-Zaba Avatar
March 20, 2020 at 5:37 AM
I love this, I at times feel like death is more rewarding than life in the sense that we return to a place where our souls are free from all earthly burdens. Excellent write and congrats Gordon!
Mcconnell Avatar
March 20, 2020 at 7:44 AM
Hi Rercy, Glad you loved it and understand your feelings towards death. Hope you are well, Blessings always,Gordon
Nicole Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 9:05 PM
There is life and then death. I believe there is a place of rest, which is Heaven and a place of torment, which is Hell. Congratulations Gordon, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
Mcconnell Avatar
March 20, 2020 at 4:07 AM
Hi Brandy, Glad you liked it and agree with your thoughts. Hope you are well, Blessings, Gordon
Andresen Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 2:44 PM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Gordon :) - Take care ... we are not ready for death yet :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Mcconnell Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 3:10 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise for your kind congrats and trust we'll be ready for it when our final day comes. Hope you are well, Blessings and hugs,Gordon
Watt Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 2:20 PM
Congrats on your POTD with this powerful poem, my friend. It's nice to be reminded that however wonderful our earth may be, there is a better place awaiting. God be with you ~ John
Mcconnell Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 2:26 PM
Hi John, Thanks for the Congrats and glad you enjoyed it. Trust you've got over your cold, keep well, Blessings always,Gordon
Kauffman Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 12:23 PM
Congratulations Gordon on your POTD. Really nice energy and flow. Your poem is a great reminder of the home we are all traveling toward - reminding us to stay the course! Blessings and grace to you.
Mcconnell Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 2:16 PM
Hi Sam, Glad you liked it and thanks for your Congratulations. Hope you are well, blessings and grace, Gordon
Koplin Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 7:54 AM
Congratulations on POTD!!
Mcconnell Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 10:23 AM
Hi Mark, Thanks for the Congrats, much appreciated, Have a good and healthy day, Gordon
Adams Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 7:38 AM
back to say congratulations on your POTD my friend... hugs
Mcconnell Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 10:22 AM
Thanks so much, Sandy, hope all is well with you too. Blessings and hugs be yours always, Gordon
Warrior Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 6:19 AM
Extra! Extra!...get your death today...very cheap...all you have to do is go outside...Congrats!! on POTD!! Gordon...a deadly write lol...stay safe my friend....the Wingster :o)
Mcconnell Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 10:20 AM
Hi WW, Thanks for your congrats and for liking my piece. Hope you stay safe too, Blessings, Gordon
Michael Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 5:55 AM
I could stay a little longer if having a good time...not forever...but suffering no...it had enough of me so far...Congratulations Gordon on POTD...
Foster Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 8:53 PM
I agree.
Mcconnell Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 10:19 AM
Hi Arturo, Thanks for your comment and for the congrats too. Hope you are well, Blessings, Gordon
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 2:03 AM
There are so many herbs and foods that help heal the body. This is a wonderful informative poem. Congratulations on your deserving honor of POTD! xxoo
Mcconnell Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 3:35 AM
Hi Connie, Glad you loved this one and thanks for the Congrats. Hope you are well, Blessings, Gordon
Cunningham Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 1:56 AM
It's often been said that we're only just passing through and that death is the next phase of our existence, it's not something to be feared. Congratulations Gordon on POTD. Tom
Mcconnell Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 3:34 AM
Hi Tom, Glad you liked it and thanks for the Congrats. Hope you are keeping well, Blessings, Gordon
Horsman Avatar
March 17, 2020 at 11:33 PM
Yes to say death comes to us all. There are still so many different reason out there, of fear...LOve your poem, it is so sensible. yet profound and moving...and truthful...
Mcconnell Avatar
March 18, 2020 at 3:54 AM
Hi Harry, Glad you liked it and appreciated your insightful thoughts. Hope you're keeping well, Blessings, Gordon
Adams Avatar
March 17, 2020 at 2:26 PM
good write Gordon... much to ponder with what is happening in this world today... hugs
Mcconnell Avatar
March 17, 2020 at 3:14 PM
Hi Sandy, Glad you liked it and interesting concerning the present events though I had written this quite a few weeks ago before we knew about the present crisis. Keep yourself healthy, Blessings always,Gordon
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 17, 2020 at 12:13 PM
Hello Gordon McConnell, I agree with the who;e poem. I lkie the last verse better because it says a lot more. Stay healthy. Have a nice day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 17, 2020 at 5:54 PM
Hello Gordon, my brother-in-law gave me a good head cold. I am coping with that. Other than that I am fine. I hope you are to . Enjoy your evening my friend.
Mcconnell Avatar
March 17, 2020 at 1:52 PM
Hi Darlene, Glad you agreed with my thoughts , also that you liked it. Hope you're healthy, Blessings,Gordon
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