Don't Wait 'Till After You're De
A Philosophical Message21 total reviews
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
I enjoyed this poem and its important message. Time goes by too quickly so we should live each day to the fullest and follow our dreams before its too late. Nicely written. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2024
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I enjoyed this poem and its important message. Time goes by too quickly so we should live each day to the fullest and follow our dreams before its too late. Nicely written. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2024
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Thank you for reviewing. Your complimentary comments are greatly appreciated. I also agree time has a habit of rushing by and we should enjoy every moment we have. Thanks again,
Bob.
Comment from XinaD
I don't know if it's you or your conscience writing these, but as long as they keep on coming. This is an excellent poem, full of very sage wisdom, everyone could stand to remember this.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2024
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I don't know if it's you or your conscience writing these, but as long as they keep on coming. This is an excellent poem, full of very sage wisdom, everyone could stand to remember this.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2024
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I guess I can't answer that, conscience is often quiet loud in her expressions. Your words are appreciated and they deliver a great sense of belief in self and for that I thank you.
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Hi Bob,
I think your timeless message, and that of your pastor's is well recounted here for those of us who may have forgotten what's important in life.
You sort of brought a bigger context that the original message of not waiting until you're dead to talk to God, and expanded it to mean don't wait until you're dead for other things, like family, as well.
Great advice, my friend,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2024
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Hi Bob,
I think your timeless message, and that of your pastor's is well recounted here for those of us who may have forgotten what's important in life.
You sort of brought a bigger context that the original message of not waiting until you're dead to talk to God, and expanded it to mean don't wait until you're dead for other things, like family, as well.
Great advice, my friend,
Rhonda
Comment Written 02-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2024
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I think most of us have at some stage forgotten the important things in our lives. Things like family are too often relegated to a minor status. Eventually however reality wisens us to the more important issues. Thanks for a great reply.
Comment from Baltimore Born
This is a well-crafted poem. This poem may send shivers up the spine. Your poem reads and flows well. The message in your poem is very good. Each line in this poem connects well with next. Good job.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2024
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This is a well-crafted poem. This poem may send shivers up the spine. Your poem reads and flows well. The message in your poem is very good. Each line in this poem connects well with next. Good job.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2024
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Thank you for taking the time to review this poem. Actually it was reposted accidentally. I appreciate your comment.
Comment from LJbutterfly
There's an old cliche...When you're dead you're done. Once your dead, It's too late. When we're old and sickly, we think of all the things we wish we had done, or could still do. While the sun is still shinning bright in our life, we have a chance to be who we think God meant us to be. I love your inspirational message.
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2024
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There's an old cliche...When you're dead you're done. Once your dead, It's too late. When we're old and sickly, we think of all the things we wish we had done, or could still do. While the sun is still shinning bright in our life, we have a chance to be who we think God meant us to be. I love your inspirational message.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2024
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Inspirational never, my wife uses many of those letters when she describes me. Her word is irrational. I think I prefer your word.
Comment from jessizero
I love how you emphasized "Don't wait 'till after you're dead" by repetition. This is a great poem with a great message and great rhymes. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2024
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I love how you emphasized "Don't wait 'till after you're dead" by repetition. This is a great poem with a great message and great rhymes. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2024
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Great, I think you misspelled the word. It should be grate, and that's probably where this poem should end. In the fire grate. Thank you for such a positive review.
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Well, I liked it
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Seems to me you should listen. Living to help others is far more fun and rewarding than living just for yourself. Giving your best in whatever you do is rewarding. The need to always get is exhausting.
Good writing. Here is a bad joke to brighten your day: What do you call someone who sleeps in their socks?.....Tiny :-) Karen
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2024
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Seems to me you should listen. Living to help others is far more fun and rewarding than living just for yourself. Giving your best in whatever you do is rewarding. The need to always get is exhausting.
Good writing. Here is a bad joke to brighten your day: What do you call someone who sleeps in their socks?.....Tiny :-) Karen
Comment Written 01-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2024
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I agree we should listen, but I'm not that sure I'm a good listener. Love your joke, it's bad, sadly I have a thing for bad jokes. I think your joke is better than my poem. Then again I'm not so good at rating poetry.
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Okay, Are all math puns bad?
Not all, but sum. What did the T-Rex say to the Veilopteraptor? Nothing, they are both extinct. :-) Karen
Comment from tempeste
Ciao,
When we are young we think life is long and there is stacks of time ,so we focus on money , being successful and enjoying life.
The truth is Death has no qualms to come and take someone young.
So we must be ready young and old ,always.
Speaking to God should be something we do everyday day, reading his word also .
Our lives/actions should reflect our love and devotion for our Creator , our celestial Father all the time.
If God s word is our daily bread Death can never find us unprepared.
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2024
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Ciao,
When we are young we think life is long and there is stacks of time ,so we focus on money , being successful and enjoying life.
The truth is Death has no qualms to come and take someone young.
So we must be ready young and old ,always.
Speaking to God should be something we do everyday day, reading his word also .
Our lives/actions should reflect our love and devotion for our Creator , our celestial Father all the time.
If God s word is our daily bread Death can never find us unprepared.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2024
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You've interpreted this poem exactly as I intended it. It was written somewhat tongue in cheek but with a warning to be prepared always. Thank you for interpreting it as it was intended.
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I hope you have a peaceful weekend!🍀
Comment from Barry Penfold
Good poem and a wise saying running through. I think we all should take stock and take some action. If your conscience is penning your poems then let it flow. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2024
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Good poem and a wise saying running through. I think we all should take stock and take some action. If your conscience is penning your poems then let it flow. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2024
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Barry, thank you for such an accurate assessment on this poem. I agree with your statement. Thank you for such a great reply.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
a powerful poem using traditional meter and rhyme schemes reflecting on the need to be ready to meet your creator because you never know when it is time to go. The preacher says you need to get right with the lord every day.
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2024
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a powerful poem using traditional meter and rhyme schemes reflecting on the need to be ready to meet your creator because you never know when it is time to go. The preacher says you need to get right with the lord every day.
Comment Written 29-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2024
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You are so right, you never know. This was actually written tongue-in-cheek and not intended as a lecture. Thank you for treating it as I wrote it.