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2dalimit
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0 posted 2001-06-24 06:00 AM



Molly was a good Christian
And attended church events
She always did her best to serve
Where ever she was sent
She’d go to all church socials
Cause she knew the food was grand
They say, Keep your fork with you,
A fine dessert is planned.

Molly thought about “Afterlife”,
And what to do when she’s gone.
She wrote it down in her will,
She knew she’d meet Jesus soon.
She ask for a polished silver fork
To be place within her hand
On the day she passed away,
This, according to her plan

Molly was not afraid of death
When she made her last request
Take heed of her good advice
And you’ll surely be blest
So when she was laid to rest
Her message was for everyone,
Please, Keep your fork with you,
The Best is yet to come

[This message has been edited by 2dalimit (edited 06-24-2001).]

© Copyright 2001 Melton Culberth - All Rights Reserved
deleeme
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since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA
1 posted 2001-06-24 07:38 AM


You've done a good job putting this story to verse, and getting the message across. Death's Fork in the Road is For-K-ingdom Come!Or should we say Kingdom Go to?
         Enjoyed it,
           David
        

Every Day's a Blessing
And Gift-Wrapped from Above,
Share it with another
And Spread the Father's Love!!!

May You come to Know His Best Blessing

ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA
2 posted 2001-06-24 08:39 AM


Whar a wonderful story! "The best is yet to come", oh, I really love that!  Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

scout
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since 2001-06-16
Posts 175
no place owns me
3 posted 2001-06-24 12:05 PM


That is a really cool poem, at first I was confused where you were going with it, until the very end.  Although I plan to bring a plastic spork because I don't use metal utensils to eat with anymore.  

xscoutx
"Son of man with one blow I am about to take away from you the delight of your eyes. Yet do not lament or weep or shed any tears." - Ez. 24:1

Lone Wolf
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Lansing, MI USA
4 posted 2001-06-24 01:31 PM


The best is really yet to come.  So true, so true.  Great story, 2dalimit.  

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22
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Illinois
5 posted 2001-06-24 03:00 PM


You did a great job putting this one to verse. I love that story!  
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Member Patricius
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6 posted 2001-06-24 05:38 PM


I've heard the story but never seen in put to poetry and you did a great job!  Really an enjoyable read.

Betty Lou Hebert

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7 posted 2001-06-24 06:52 PM


Very nice.  There is room for a little humor in our religious life.  Joyce
illusion
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8 posted 2001-06-25 10:27 AM


I've always loved this story and you did a good job converting it to poetry.  
Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14
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California
9 posted 2001-06-25 03:42 PM


2dalimit,

Yeppers!  Give me a shovel.... I want all of Heaven I can get.

Bob <><

2dalimit
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10 posted 2001-06-25 09:00 PM


Thank you all for your comments. I liked the story, too.

Melton

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