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The Time of Reckoning
by Walt Hardester → (All Poetry by Walt Hardester)
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We all shall face this.


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It is the time of reckoning,
We stand before the gate.
Do we come with baggage,
Or have a clean slate?

When you stand before him,
Are you going to say,
I did the very best I could,
But I'm sorry I did stray?

I strayed from the path set You forth Lord,
I couldn't help myself.
I thought the answer to all my prayers,
Was power and more wealth.

And now comes the time of reckoning,
When men's hearts are layed to bare.
I hope I didn't take too much,
I felt the need to share.

(c)2008 Walt Hardester
    

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 Reviews of "The Time of Reckoning"
Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on September 10, 2008
A excellent poem Walt...something we all have to face one day...I know I have failed, but I also know I have tried, blessings Walt, your friend Holly

Reviewed on July 29, 2008
Humans makes mistakes Walt! many sometimes, but we have a chance and a choice to learn from them! Right?!
Your heart is kind and just!
It shows! and the Lord I'm sure knows!
Love is it's strongest reward! As God does provide!
WRITE ON!
Warmest Blessings, LOVE, and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Lady Sheexooo

STay Positive!

Reviewed by Barbara Smith
Reviewed on July 15, 2008
Walt, many times our baggage gets hard to carry around and we must give it all away - it's called purifying the soul so that we can shed our load. This is profound and full of truth and honesty...this is a keeper.

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on July 14, 2008
Well it be mt reckoning.....That this is a marvellous Write Walt. Sorry I haven't been by for ages..No excuses!!

Speaking of which...In the Time of Reckoning..We won't be offering excuses...We will of either been cleansed spotless by his Grace through acceptance and obedience to HIM, or we won't...Simple yet seemingly complex to many.
IMHO anyway.
Take care Walt, must read some more while I'm a visiting :)
Ch'erie

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on July 14, 2008
"All was entered into the great book. And the book was opened and the pages revealed the truth". This a powerful write my friend. May peace find you always. JMW

Reviewed on July 14, 2008
None are perfect, God is merciful. A thought provoking write Walt. Love is the end of the law, he who loves knows God.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on July 13, 2008
Everyone comes with baggage, that is all part of life's journey. As long as you return one day to the fold your soul will be free through eternity. Wise thoughts in contemplation...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by manny moreno
Reviewed on July 13, 2008
So true Walt....in our way we say it is a time of purification, time to have our being cleansed... most people may not see this yet, but events will bring attention to the world and as human beings I believe , we will learn, of course this is just my opinion.. thanks

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on July 13, 2008
Wow Walt not only are you working overtime but now you are making us work alongside of you. We best do a heck list daily and make sure we leave here when it's our time with a clean slate. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on July 13, 2008
Walt, nicely done, great thought provoking questions.

Peace,
Dan

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on July 13, 2008
"Time of Reckoning" should be a consideration we make on a daily basis. Nice poem.

Reviewed on July 13, 2008
Walt,

This is beautifully penned - well done! Much wisdom in thought provoking lines -

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on July 13, 2008
I thought the answer to all my prayers,
Was power and more wealth.

A modern day mantra, for many today; and I wonder what price they will pay.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on July 13, 2008
Very thought provoking dear Walt!!

Hope someday we will be able to understand the reason why some have to pray harder to get what they want from life!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on July 13, 2008
Wow! A thought provoking write with a wise message within...for our happiness isn't within wealth and fame, but true happiness comes from within, and without Him we are not truly complete...well written my friend!
Blessings,
Joyce B.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on July 13, 2008
The brothers Ed will go with a bag of aspirin each, the Lord will get headache just recalling their shenanigans, but reckoning? how can you punish anyone when you are laughing?

Georg

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on July 12, 2008
I have led my life according to my own map as it were & when I think about this sort of thing, I wonder if I will hold to my beliefs and stay on my own course or will I break under the pressure & beg for Gods forgiveness...as i feel breaking, as it were, would be a contradiction of my life's direction...good thoughts put forth herein...Ed (oh and Rufuz)


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