To Be Or Not To Be

FOOLHARDY
free
to
follow-
or deny
then to wonder why

               JEOPARDY
free
to
follow-
much to late
then,to wonder why

              ECSTASY
free
to
follow-
in rapture
then,with wonder cry

Inspired by John 8:33-36
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Freeman Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Awesome message, in amazing form, Brian, Sincerely Moses
Goff Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 5:14 PM
oh yes, I agree w/others! going into my favs!
Goff Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 5:12 PM
I adore the method in which you seem to chant the human life lived...that results in the discovery of wonder & rapture! SO WELL DONE! Brian! and thanks, am humbled by your recognition of my poetry, james
Hutcherson Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Dear Brian, thank you for my place in your contest. Thank you also for all your support. God Bless. Vernette
Richards Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 10:35 AM
This one makes one pause and reflect. A poem to inspire, and strengthen one's faith. Wonderful form and inspiring words. ~ Love, Carrie Ps... Thank you once more Brian for supporting our poetry, and inspiring my writing with your contests.. I appreciate placing in your contest...and I when I'm stuck for a new idea...these contests give me direction! I applaud all of you who sponsor the contests!! Thanks so much!
Jordan Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 7:27 AM
Brian wonderful poem that will go into my favs - loved this form you used - Very well done Brian - God Bless - YF4L, MJ
Higgins Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 4:08 AM
wonderful scripture and a good piece of writing..thanks for all the comments...
Kelly Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 4:02 AM
Now , that was the question !! . PH was foolhardy , Tiger was then in jeopardy , but Yang was now in ecstasy . Inspired by Brian 8:17-09 .....
Malebranche Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 2:47 AM
Thought-provoking as well as intelligent write...Thank you for sharing
Kendrick Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 12:56 AM
Nicely written. Keep writing. Sara
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