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On Borrowed Time
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On Borrowed Time |
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Beatrice Boyle Member
since 2006-12-06
Posts 438 |
We're all on borrowed time In this earthly vale of tears Our lives will all be measured By how we've lived thiese years Were our hands outstretched to strangers Who may have lost their way Or were our hearts filled with prejudice As we quickly turned away? Were our words carefully chosen So our children wouldn't hear Profanity and bitterness That might reach a tender ear Did we take the time to praise them While teaching the golden rule Did we take responsibility Or leave it to the school? Did we honor our marriage vows Keeping only to each other Or were we quickly bored And tarried with another Were we there for our friends In good times and in need When tragedy struck Did we intercede? A man is measured not by wealth But by the love he gave That is the legacy He will be taking to his grave We're all on borrowed time Of that there is no doubt Let us make the most of it Before the clock runs out! |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
wonderful words here Grandma Bea,,, so true, so true! Enjoyed as always... RDB |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Beatrice, Now that's a hardy tardy to down in one swift gulp But I liked the read so much I even downed the pulp.  |
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Beatrice Boyle Member
since 2006-12-06
Posts 438 |
Thanks Roniece...unfortunetly, this is not a dress rehearsal...there are no 'do overs' in life...so make the most of it!  Bea Grandma Bea |
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Beatrice Boyle Member
since 2006-12-06
Posts 438 |
Sy, Sy, tell me why Your posts always make me smile Your wit, your charm, intrique me I guess I just like your style You're always a delight to read And I like to linger awhile.  |
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I Love Jesus Member
since 2006-12-12
Posts 216ar. |
Mrs. Bea, I just wanted to say that I really loved this poem! Everything you said is all true! No one knows how much time we have here on earth! We really need to make the best of it, so when we stand before The Father He will say; WELL DONE, MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT, IN WHOM I AM VERY WELL PLEASED! Great work Bea, Stacey |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh Bea, what a lovely and thoughtful poem I love it! |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Well done  Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
I love poems that have great messages behind them. Thanks for the reminder that we all need to love a little harder! |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
beautiful poem with wise words of light...thank you for sharing |
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Beatrice Boyle Member
since 2006-12-06
Posts 438 |
Thanks Stacey...I just hope that when I'm standing at the pearly gates, St. Peter will remember my name and pass me right through!  Bea |
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Beatrice Boyle Member
since 2006-12-06
Posts 438 |
Hi Shadows...so happy you stopped by. Bea |
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Beatrice Boyle Member
since 2006-12-06
Posts 438 |
Hi Raiders...Never fail to say "I love you" everyday...you never know when it will be for the last time!  Bea |
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Beatrice Boyle Member
since 2006-12-06
Posts 438 |
Thanks Interloper...happy you liked it. Bea |
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Beatrice Boyle Member
since 2006-12-06
Posts 438 |
Thanks LeeJ...Happy to share the light.  Bea |
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