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Beware
by Willie Maartens
Sunday, January 20, 2008
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Life is short - beware.

BEWARE

Beware your life is short

Know that it is spent in a snort

Think before it is done

Where has your vitality gone?

Beware what you believe

It will dictate what you ultimately achieve

Surely shaping your final goal

Where was your eternal soul?

Beware what you preach

It colours whatever you teach

And become the luggage you shoulder

Where is your gear to remove that boulder?

Beware your memory is short

Death indubitably is life’s cohort

Do not forget you will die

Where did all the time ever fly?

Know that life is not the end

But at the end when your life is spent

Spirit soars forever free

Where will you find the eternal Tree?

Willie Maartens

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Reviewed by Annabel Sheila	7/23/2009

An absoluted gem, Willie! I loved it! Very cleverly crafted, wonderful lyrical flow. Anna




Reviewed by Lois Christensen	3/28/2008

Good thought on eternity and what is to be. Follow god's book and reading and all will be.




Reviewed by john salmon	3/27/2008

Indeed an eye-opener, thanks for sharing.




Reviewed by Regis Auffray	1/24/2008

Substance for thought, Willie. Thank you for sharing your philosophy. Love and peace, Regis




Reviewed by Chantilly Lace	1/21/2008

How true,enjoyed sweetie..stay safe and well...HUgssssss




Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU	1/20/2008

Wise thoughts pondering the ontological and spiritual facets of humankind... "Beware" leads awareness and wisdom. May Mother-Poet, – the author of this unique Poem, “You”, – keep feeding the humanity of Your mind to nourish the eternity of your soul. In admiration, Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

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