The Truth of Me

"The Truth of Me"
by:  Eric L. Boddie

To tell the Truth of me
Is so very easy you see
Yet only few will understand
Just what makes up this man
For I desire not society's approval
Because years ago, I made a permanent removal
I am like no one else you will encounter
I strive to be as somewhat of an astounder
Because I am only going to be here once
So I try to make the best of every day of every month
And I really could care less what others think
For this is my ship and only I can cause it to sink
And that is why I Love all people the same
So on the Day Of Judgment, God wont feel ashamed
To Welcome me through His Pearly Gates
Even though He Knows my every mistake
But He Also Knows what my heart holds dear
And to which level I am honestly sincere
So my Truth is I Live to be in His Service
Failure to do so is all that makes me nervous
And that is the reason why if you ever need a friend
I will always and forever have an ear to lend....

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 10/7/2023 8:08:00 AM
Romans 7:21-25 ;)
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Date: 2/10/2018 3:24:00 PM
This is what I'm talking about - tell it like it is! You are the real deal my friend - bold, true, honest, fearless, a great human being! Best wishes and kindest regards. Pandita
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Date: 2/8/2018 4:47:00 PM
This is a nice poem, one to be proud of. You have good goals. and a good heart.
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Date: 1/24/2018 7:08:00 PM
Love to read your work. Keep on writing, and I'll keep on reading. Love how you include the Lord in your work as he is the center of everything. Without Him there is nothing.
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Date: 1/23/2018 11:53:00 AM
temptation being there at one time, but something happens to change our lives where failure to do God's will is all that makes a difference and it would also make me nervous dangerous at the same time. Great job, Eric. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 1/19/2018 11:44:00 PM
Hi Eric, great to read a poem from you and what a poem, hope you sail your ship to your true north always !
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Date: 1/19/2018 1:41:00 PM
Woah, awesome my brother... This is actually a powerful poem, because is see the power from your heart expressed in words... Great to see you posting, just need Ligella to start posting again..
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Date: 1/19/2018 1:39:00 PM
-"Because I am only going to be here once So I try to make the best of every day of every month" ... two wonderful sentences that we all should learn from, Eric - Thank you for being my friend :) - Best wishes and lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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