Was 2016 a Bad Year

Someone said 2016 was a bad year as well known people were dying.
Of course, a lot of not well known people did as well.
In the wars we are experiencing and of terrorists actions.
When I overheard somebody say 2016 was a bad year.
I wondered why!

                           It does not matter who you are.
                         No-one like me! Or a film/pop star!
                           When death calls on you just so!  
                              You cannot stop it, oh no, no.

     I know doctors can repair bad parts.  Like livers, kidneys, even hearts.
  And they can sometimes revive you.  As that’s what God meant them to do.
    I think that’s when He makes a mistake. Calls you before your due time.
     As when I thought I would go.  He seemed to say, ‘Hmm not this time so...’ 
           I know not why, he passed me by.  I try to be good, I really try.
     But as I am mortal like you I see.  I guess another chance, he gave me.
            So when it is my turn to go.  Please don’t all be sad you know.
               As Paradise is a lovely place, quiet, calm and full of grace.
    So cry not, be pleased for me.  Be happy, although me, you cannot see.
        I can watch over what you do.  As that’s what I hear spirits can do.

                         So when a name appears just here.
                             It’s in a book up there, I hear.
                          So worry not for who do now go.
                They are cared for up there, they are just so.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 12/26/2016 5:48:00 AM
Lovely belief ... wonderfully written ... a nice read ...
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Stanley Harris
Date: 12/26/2016 5:52:00 AM
Thank you , my computer is on a go slow and putting replies in the wrong place I hope you receive this one correctly.
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Date: 12/26/2016 5:49:00 AM
I thought retirement and age would be a sign of slowing down, seems not so. There is always something demanding one's attention. Thank you for your comments, Christmas was/ is quiet here. May the years be kind to you as well.
Date: 12/26/2016 5:27:00 AM
A very touching write ... 2016 was no better or worse than other years for deaths and acts of terrorism ... guess when our time is up there is nothing we can do but sometimes he has a change of heart and we get a few more years... so I hope we are both here for many years to come Stanley:-) hope you have a great time over the festive period:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 12/26/2016 5:54:00 AM
My reply to you jumped to one to Probir Cupta, such are these modern electronic aids. lol It is the one starting , I thought retirement...lol
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