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My True Fear
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If you are one who knows me
You know my family is my life
I can’t see myself here in a world
Without my children or my wife

I cannot see a life without them
They are the only life I know
And though it may seem selfish of me
I pray I’ll be the first to go

Between us two, it’s she that’s strong
Concerning such a time
I don’t feel that I could do it
But with time she’d do just fine

In this world there are not many things
That I am fearful of
But one thing that I truly fear
Is that I’ll outlive the ones I love

Death is not a fear for me
We all cross that line sometime
I just hope I’ll be the first to go
And not the one that’s left behind

Jack Roberts – January 22, 2003


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 Reviews of "My True Fear"
Reviewed by Mark Mahoney (Reader)
Reviewed on March 31, 2004
Well shared words we all agree with, well done this is a very good read and write, take care...Mark

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on December 14, 2003
I can relate Jack......I agree......Another fine example of your poetic ability, and your beautiful loving heart......Ty my friend, Dani

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on December 14, 2003
so true!!!!!!!!
excellent......makes me think!!! smell the smoke??? Everyone can relate to this, its a universal fear
your love of family shines thru
pax
A
you have a beautiful heart!!

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on December 13, 2003
..hey Jack..I'll let you in on a secret...we ALL wish to go first so that we won't be left behind..just lingering..
..an exceptional write! ty

Vesna :)

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on December 11, 2003
Oh Jack how this touched me....I also do not fear death at all but I fear losing loved ones....this is truly an amazing piece...touched my heart...have a great holiday...floria

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish
Reviewed on December 9, 2003
There would be nothing harder to than to have to bury a child ,in that way you and I feel same and I too want to go first (God willing that will be).An excellent poem Jack!

Reviewed on December 9, 2003
I used to fear death, but now that I have Christ in my life, I no longer have to worry; but it is a fear we all have at one time or anther. Great writing, Jack; well done! (((HUGS))) and much love, your Tx. friend, Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on December 9, 2003
Jack this is such a special write, reveals a heart of love.

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on December 9, 2003
Jack, those that know true love always feel this way. We never want to be the one left to pick up the pieces for after we are alone, the pieces aren't important, but the rest of the world expects us too. Soulful write Jack. Lisa

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on December 8, 2003
Beautiful and very sentimental!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on December 8, 2003
sad and well done!!!!Jack!!!!

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on December 8, 2003
Jack this one is worth reading many times. Though sad in tenor it is most beautiful in sentiment!Wonderful poem!

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on December 8, 2003
I think this is a fear we can all relate to. Excellent write.

Reviewed by Susan Sparks (Reader)
Reviewed on December 8, 2003
These are wonderful sentiments.
Susan Sparks


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