This World

This world of shallow mortals,
Full of bumps and poholes;
I shall endeavour to tread 
Upon it with careful dread,
Studying its avenues with all wisdom
Till I reach my Father's kingdom.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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January 21, 2011 at 6:17 AM
Thank you for sharing your wonderful poetry with us Hannington. I enjoyed reading it today. May you have a wonderful weekend and always find inspiration to continue your writing. Love, Carol
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January 20, 2011 at 2:53 PM
Quite a sad picture you have drawn of the present day world, Hannington
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