Unbridgeable Chasm

A brilliant sky - a hopeful day and night But broods and churns, the haunt of beast and plight. No kneading dough nor kneeling praise nor shout - Before the cross was laid, there’s no way out. The stretch between heaven and hell, no game. A farmer or preacher could not stake claim. With deep bruises, blood-red, the chasm has clout. Before the cross was laid, there’s no way out. Unsettling spores, the slithering…it’s war. Get used to whip of snow and sun…its roar. The walking dead transverse the sea of doubt. Before the cross was laid, there’s no way out. Ferocious waves, an unlit path with rocks. A flaming sword, wrath of cherubim-locks. Eternity without a save - sealed route. Before the cross was laid, there’s no way out.

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Date: 7/22/2023 6:41:00 AM
Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this splendid poem, Kim:-) Striking imagery!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/22/2023 11:12:00 AM
Thank you, Edward!
Date: 7/22/2023 6:16:00 AM
"Before the cross was laid, there’s no way out" - Great thought beautifully expressed. Congratulations!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/22/2023 11:13:00 AM
Thank you, Chris!
Date: 7/6/2023 2:27:00 AM
Another FAV my friend! Lots of wisdom in your work. People complain about the weather, droughts, storms and disease -- though the truth stare us in the face...God does not will bad on humanity...all calamity are product of our Freewill manifesting. Christ showed humanity the way...yet, 2000 years later, mankind remains on his own failing path. What is going on with the Obama/Biden administration, the shelving of law and morals should be disgusting to all. Great write!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/6/2023 6:24:00 AM
Thanks, Joe! So thankful for our Savior! How sad that many believe no one is watching. Without shame many work against God. The lines are drawn. We decide where we stand.
Date: 7/5/2023 6:33:00 PM
Thank God for the cross and the light that paved the path for us dear Kim, I love what you did to the subject matter. You got my vote !
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/5/2023 7:20:00 PM
Thank you so much, Rose xx
Date: 7/5/2023 9:43:00 AM
I always pray for the departed souls of the Old Testament. I'm sure in God's compassion, many have achieved eternal bliss. Hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/5/2023 11:17:00 AM
I am sure! Hugs ~ Kim
Date: 7/5/2023 8:02:00 AM
- A powerful line ..."The stretch between heaven and hell, no game" - Great written, Kim - hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/5/2023 8:37:00 AM
Thank you, sweet friend!
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