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What Do We Live For
by John Herlihy → (All Poetry by John Herlihy)
Tuesday, September 13, 2016    Rated "G" by the Author.
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What Do We Live For
By John Herlihy

What do we live for,
To end up as driftwood on a distant shore?
What do we believe,
When we err, do we deserve a reprieve?
Why do we search thru endless days,
Seeking answers we hope someone else pays?
What do we seek,
When we have the world at our feet?

Will we ever find what the religions promise,
When the mind calls itself a doubting Thomas?
What is at the core of our heart’s desire,
When our emotions often turn us into a raging fire?
Why do we worry and fret, with endless fear and regret,
When peace and contentment true fulfillment beget?
Why do we gather possessions as if there were no tomorrow,
When death steals them away, as if we had them on borrow.
Will we feel more secure to be befriended by strange brethren?
Will our hearts feel more at home in a cold and perfect heaven?

Life’s questions are many;
The real answer comes down to one.
Words flow in multitudes,
But satisfaction lies within none.
Right action and good conduct
Answer the one question worth asking.
We live the answer we seek;
We strive to live a life worth living.

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Reviewed by Connie Faust
Reviewed on September 14, 2016
I'll tell you one thing, John -- heaven will be perfect, but in no way will it be cold. If we know God while we are on earth, we will be much more than satisfied when we get to our heavenly home. Think of having no pain, no tears. Think of friendship with the King, and get to know Him while you have time.
No offense intended--Jesus is the answer for questioning minds and while we will never be perfect here, His forgiveness is available for all who repent and receive His free gift of salvation.

Connie

Reviewed on September 14, 2016
I believe we lie as guidestones for future generations. I really enjoyed this!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on September 14, 2016
Many questions asked, John, and you gave us the answer to all of them in the last stanza . . .

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on September 13, 2016
Amen


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