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REPRIEVE
by John Smith Williams
Sunday, April 11, 2004
Rated "G" by the Author.
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In view of my recent experiences I am of the opinion I have been granted a reprive. See A true Narrative |
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REPRIEVE.
I feel that in His wisdom the Good Lord has granted me a reprieve,
A welcome fact, for which I am glad to be able to believe,
A chance to live again, for what purpose I am not too sure,
Perhaps to gain more knowledge, before facing deaths final door,
I was facing that inevitable time when life could end,
Nothing left in my power that moment to extend,
In God’s hands I could only place my trust,
That moment of truth which comes to many, as it surely must,
I emerged from the mists of a different time and place,
Images of things half seen which I didn’t want to face,
Nightmarish scenes half remembered through deep mists of time,
Back into a world of light and familiar faces so sublime,
Reprieve, that rescue which meant my time had not yet come,
A chance to live again, to experience the daylight sun,
A chance to ponder on the Good Lords Saving grace,
A chance to make life count in this time and place.
John W 11/04/04
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| Reviewed by A PAX |
4/21/2004 |
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Wonderful poetry.......so well written.........
Very uplifting......its good to read of your recovery even if I don't know you........positive news is an equalizer........
good health to you
pax
A
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| Reviewed by Regis Auffray |
4/18/2004 |
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| Your gratefulness shines through in these verses, John. Love and peace to you. Regis |
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| Reviewed by Trixie Love |
4/14/2004 |
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Hi John,
Thanks for sharing this
outstanding write...
Trixie :) |
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| Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader) |
4/13/2004 |
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Beautiful work, John. I'm glad you are on the mend. May your life count for much and be remembered always.
Love,
Elizabeth |
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| Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson |
4/12/2004 |
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Wonderful and powerful poem! I especially liked:
"I emerged from the mists of a different time and place,
Images of things half seen which I didn’t want to face,
Nightmarish scenes half remembered through deep mists of time,
Back into a world of light and familiar faces so sublime,"
It's great to appreciate and be thankful for the good things of life!
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| Reviewed by Sandie Angel |
4/12/2004 |
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A wonderful write, John. Many can relate to this.
~ Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu ~ |
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| Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot |
4/11/2004 |
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I'm glad you were given one. I just wish that Rod would :(
Lovely write John, a true witness of the willingness of God.
Love to you all
Ch'erie |
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