Why Are We Here

I often wondered why I am here
caught in a shadow between darkness and fear.
Living in hope, as life rolls along
left at the wayside, when things went wrong.

My faith is tested everyday 
believing our lord will show me the way.
Is there a heaven, is there a hell
maybe there's nothing, just an empty shell.

And yet I still believe in God
maybe I'm a fool.
If there's nothing out there
then what's the point of it all?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Dietrich Avatar
April 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Sorry for your losses. But life is the blink of an eye. There is a life after .just have faith. I enjoyed this.
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April 14, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Hi Andrea my faith is still strong, have a lovely day God bless. xx
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August 11, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Just keep believing brother John, I know you’ve many reasons for being here, that’s mainly your family and the true love whom you hold dear in your heart… Sis Belle
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August 12, 2023 at 10:06 AM
It has been hard at times, losing my mum, then my wife Ann. But still life must go on, sending my best wishes to you and Alan.
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