With My Last Breath

Sentenced to life — will it be light or dim?
Always and forever will you follow Him?
Lavished love was spent in blood, on the cross,
Vindicating the lost, draining the dross.

Afterlife’s never been too far away!

Therefore, dear children, look to heaven’s peak.
Insolence won’t gift you the prize that you seek.
Onward march on your quest, knocking down doors
Never sought before, until salvation is yours.

If chains can be unlocked, why not today?
Buckle your knees while there’s still time to pray.

6/20/2018
Barden’s My Muse, Mortal Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 8/23/2018 3:56:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A beautiful poem of inspiration.
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Date: 8/21/2018 5:48:00 PM
There is nothing as powerful as prayer. Your lovely poem inspires Kim. Congratulations on your third placement! : )
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/21/2018 8:06:00 PM
Thank you, Connie!
Date: 8/21/2018 5:40:00 PM
Congrats on your win Kim
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/21/2018 8:06:00 PM
Thank you, Joseph!
Date: 8/21/2018 8:57:00 AM
Potent penning dear poetess. Congratulations on your win! xomo <3
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/21/2018 4:26:00 PM
Thank you, Maureen!
Date: 8/21/2018 3:29:00 AM
This was my first read, and it struck deeply, Kim, (as your works always do) ... exquisite phrasing and word use, sublime imagery and rhythm, all woven together with wit and edgy excellence, and done so with an unfailing faith in The Lord. He has blessed you with an extraordinary talent to honor Him, and you do so to perfection! Congratulations on your THIRD PLACE in the 'My Muse, Mortal' Poetry Contest - blessings, my friend! :-) <3
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/21/2018 4:26:00 PM
Sent you soupmail! Thank you so much!
Date: 6/20/2018 8:21:00 AM
Good advice!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/20/2018 8:33:00 AM
Thanks, Richard! Blessings, my friend!
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