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REPRIEVE
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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

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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 Reviews of "REPRIEVE"
Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on April 21, 2004
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

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on April 18, 2004
Your gratefulness shines through in these verses, John. Love and peace to you. Regis

Reviewed by Trixie Love
Reviewed on April 14, 2004
Hi John,
Thanks for sharing this
outstanding write...


Trixie :)

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on April 13, 2004
Beautiful work, John. I'm glad you are on the mend. May your life count for much and be remembered always.

Love,
Elizabeth

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson
Reviewed on April 12, 2004
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!


Reviewed on April 12, 2004
A wonderful write, John. Many can relate to this.

~ Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu ~

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on April 11, 2004
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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