One day when I,
am seventy years old,
and decide to look back,
on my life,
I will reflect on all,
the mistakes I made,
but know that still fought the good fight.
I will reflect on all,
of the harder days,
and know that I,
still kept the faith.
I will scoff as I remember,
those who doubted,
as I finally finish the race,
because I know I will,
recieve my imperishable crown,
laid up for me in that Heavenly place.
I will lament over the ones,
whom I have hurt,
and never had made amends,
and know it was for that reason,
that growing for me,
was like looking through dirty lense.
I will look back on the things,
that I did not do,
but know that I could have done.
Yes, there are things,
I would have done differently.
Still, I would not change one.
So I may live past seventy.
I may live to one-hundred and ten.
I just know that I would rather,
be in Christ's Kingdom,
than live my life all over again.
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Dion P. Crown (Pseudonym) (
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I'm well into my 70s and am at peace with myself. I don't share your beliefs but do fully respect them - there is room for us all and if only everyone would show respect the world would be a much better place.
I suppose that I should have elaborated more in the, 'Author's Comment'.
I did not necessarily mean that you will not have peace with yourself before you die. I meant that life will always be full of turmoil, trials, and obstacles in one way or another. I believe that we will not be FULLY at peace unless and until we reach Heaven.
I did not want to go fully into detail on the subject in this piece. Still, that is what I believe.
I also believe, and maybe I am wrong on this, that when people know that their time on this earth is almost done they tend to reflect on their own life.
Thank you for your comments.
Persistence is key
Sorry - I didn't mean my comment to reflect any criticism of your work - just an observation in general. i do agree that as you get older you do reflect more as I personally know having been saved from a near death experience about 18 months ago - I am only here today thanks to the expertise of the medics. it was a frightening experience.
Good write Forever.
Yes, and 'meanwhile' (in our earthly lifespan) we seek to bring others to share in salvation, and so they continue in the race too, persistently! We would never get to the finish line if not persisting.
As Michael has said I too am in my seventies and am at peace with myself. I have dismissed the christian beliefs I used to have (I was a Chaplain at one time so my belief was there at one time) and since that dismissal my life has become so much better. I am sure that we will all meet in that better place though.
Andy
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