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The Lonely Stranger
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since 1999-06-18
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Upstate, NY, USA

0 posted 2003-08-03 08:38 AM


--- Final Test ---

Here I lie at closing rest.
Unshaken faith at final test.

In velvet bed I lie in state.
I drift above, I watch and wait.

Loved ones weeping as they pass.
But will you come at long, long last?

They sign the book and pay respects
Say thier prayers and share regrets.

Daylight lingers on no more.
But there I wait, eyes on the door.

Oh heartless Fate, can you not see
How this sad end is searing me.

I only wanted one last kiss
Just to know that I was missed.

Fate, he sadly looks at me.
It's time to go. Eternity!

In final test, my life suficed
I have my place in "Paradise".

But "Paradise" without you love?
A final joke from God above?

With trumpet blast I pass the gates
As Heaven's Choir celebrates.

Angels sing and shower praise
Suddenly my spirits raise.

Over songs of joy sung loud.
A heartbeat's heard within crowd.

Dear God, has heard my every prayer
As I draw close I see you there.




... There is no normal life Wyatt, just life ... so live!

[This message has been edited by The Lonely Stranger (08-03-2003 08:42 AM).]

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Patricia
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since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160
Missouri
1 posted 2003-08-03 08:49 AM


Awesome thoughts in your couplets.  I do love couplets.  The ryhme sings better for me in this form.

Very beautiful flow and expression!

Patricia  

Tequilia_Sunrise
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since 2003-02-19
Posts 612
Lochalsh, Ontario, Canada
2 posted 2003-08-13 03:21 PM


very nice, i enjoyed this.

Tequilia

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26
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displaced
3 posted 2003-08-14 03:58 AM


this is sad...you ok?
The Lonely Stranger
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since 1999-06-18
Posts 361
Upstate, NY, USA
4 posted 2003-09-16 09:30 PM


Awe I'm good. Thank you so much for asking. And thank you all for the reads & nice replies

... There is no normal life Wyatt, just life ... so live!

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