.
I believe
We’re here to learn
To take our turn,
But do we choose
Or are we chosen
For the ups and downs,
Sink or swim,
Survive or drown
In the troubled waters
Of life.
.
©Denise G Allen, 18 February 2013 06:06
.
I believe
We’re here to learn
To take our turn,
But do we choose
Or are we chosen
For the ups and downs,
Sink or swim,
Survive or drown
In the troubled waters
Of life.
.
©Denise G Allen, 18 February 2013 06:06
I am a middle-aged South African woman, living in Johannesburg. I began writing poetry towards the end of May 2010. I love animals – sometimes more than people! I am back after a break. Thanks for still being here, if you are! Missed you! xxx
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18/02/2013 at 7:26 am
Good question, adee.
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18/02/2013 at 1:29 pm
One day we’ll know the answers, AD.
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18/02/2013 at 10:04 am
A lyrical pondering with a lovely style and rhyme that makes it very enjoyable reading. Well done.
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18/02/2013 at 1:30 pm
Thanks, Mike, for your comment and your kind words. 🙂
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24/02/2013 at 1:51 am
PS Just read it again. FYI, we choose.
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24/02/2013 at 3:26 am
Yes, we do and so must take the consequences of our choice. Thanks, Mike.
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18/02/2013 at 12:47 pm
Those who think they know … don’t. But some ideas make more sense than others.
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18/02/2013 at 1:31 pm
I think most of us are in for a big surprise, Col! 🙂
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18/02/2013 at 3:09 pm
do we choose or are we chosen…well i think its a bit of both and the prepare us for the next you know…thre will always be ups and downs…
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19/02/2013 at 1:42 am
Mmm, challenges while we’re here, but after…? 🙂
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19/02/2013 at 12:04 pm
This is true, adee.
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20/02/2013 at 5:45 am
Yes, Hope, we are challenged all our lives here on eath. 🙂
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22/02/2013 at 11:16 pm
These ups and downs are never so palpable (at least upto the 20th Century)before. The change, nevertheless, was as smooth as the passage of ‘age’ upon us. But when man has turned away from prayer to preying on Nature, their frequency and amplitude have increased.
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23/02/2013 at 7:27 pm
I believe the ups and downs are challenges to help man to grow in spirit. Whether I’m right or not remains to be seen…
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26/02/2013 at 11:19 pm
Wonderfully thought provoking…
As always.
paul
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27/02/2013 at 7:28 pm
Thanks, Paul. Long time no see. 🙂
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