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An oldie poem modified for the contest.

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What I Believe

All earthy lives still have to die.
I believe that's what's meant to be
though man and science question why.

We celebrate the joys of life.
I believe that's what's meant to be -
conversely, we don’t welcome strife.

We grieve to see loved ones pass on.
I believe that's what's meant to be,
yet always there appears new dawn.

We praise the dawn; it’s a new day.
I believe that's what's meant to be
whether our days be bright or grey.

Day in, day out, our world’s turning
I believe that's what's meant to be;
for dreams to be – hearts keep yearning.

We’re born; we age; this earth we’ll leave
I believe that's what's meant to be,
but souls move on! And THIS I strongly believe!

Submitted 12/14/22 for the Contest of Angela Tune: What I Believe
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 12/17/2022 6:05:00 AM
An uplift for me in reading this Andrea.' Keep writing; your gift is bringing joy To many I don't doubt.'
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Date: 12/13/2022 9:52:00 PM
Everything is within the scheme of things as planned and our life on earth is ephemeral. But the soul will live on. I too share your belief system.... Andrea !
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Date: 12/13/2022 4:52:00 AM
Yes, our souls come and go, but where they go is certainly heavenly (we hope-lol) Nicely done, Andrea. Best wishes in the contest. Hugs :)
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Date: 12/13/2022 4:13:00 AM
Spot on, you're here for a while, don't waste that time, life's too short.
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