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20/9/25     This 0r That  Vol 36

Through Life's Clenched Jaw

"The casket, laden with flowers disappeared  as the curtain was slowly drawn.
If not before, now was the time for all those crying to mourn." The poet.

Immortality has always been an impossible dream.
The notion of living forever had lost its gleam.
When illness befell me and I wished for it to end,
Life led me to the soothing words of a friend.
Confusion overwhelmed me, I knew not where to turn.
Life led me to where I realised, I knew I could learn.
Despair and heartache let me see nothing but strife,
I was led to Christ my saviour who brightened my life.
Feelings of comfort and security and being held tight,
Brought love to my being and I knew all was right.
In the wild the young are held tenderly by clenched jaw,
Just  one of the reasons a nurturing parent is for.
I have trod this earth for many a worthwhile cause,
With laughter and tears, in the safety of life's clenched jaws.
Its now time for the jaws to release my soul and open wide.
Not the end, this life let me go and I am at my Maker's side.

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Eve Roper September 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM So, heartbreaking and hopeful. That is the stage i've been living. Enjoyed reading. Speaks Volumes September 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM Dearest Eve, there is always hope. They say we draw strength through adversity and I do believe that's true. So many on here admire you and call you a true friend (myself included). Many thanks for your comment.