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would i rather wait in line
at the entrance to Hell 
knowing at least
that i had 
tried—

than to stare at the Pearly 
Gates coming up with 
excuses as to why 
i didn't 
?


s jones
2021

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seranaea

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glenn-currier

Thought-provoking piece, Seranaea. I've decided to stop worrying about hell. I figured whoever the gatekeeper is in the great beyond they'll take a look at my checkered past and see my trips and falls, but they'll also see how much I tried and succeeded too. That's where I live. Sooooo... here we are, you and I and the rest of us, co-creating with the Creator. I think that that brings joy to all parties concerned, at least it does to me. Thanks for this little jewel my dear. Keep creating!

rkane

I&#8217;ve heard it said ; &#8220;the road to hell is filled with good intentions&#8221;. Your poem got me thinking! One must do the best one can ! What ever that best is Seranaea,  
Your poem got me thinking . 
Peace

patty-mmmmmmmmmm

Wow this is one to ponder.   Wonderful writing!

S-zaynab-kamoonpury5

I guess we humans would always bring up excuses for sin and wrongdoing so it would be great if you can just be content that you tried. Kudos!

Plz do read and comment my newest poem i wrote today, plz check date..

frances-e-mcclelland

mistertruth

Wow! that is a concept to consider.  Brilliantly written, this one took me aback

oldpoetMK

Great write Seranaea &#8230;makes one think

I have one about this subject. French Philosopher Pascal wrote a column about whether to believe or not. 'Pascal's Wager'.
Mine was a layman's take.

fawn-2

This little one goes in the exceptional stack. Nicely done, Seranaea. ")

bobby-copeland

melan-of-innocent

Dear Seranaea, you tried and you are aware.. that's enough...

sarita-aditya-verma

It&#8217;s in the trying,  that we try to live,
 rather then not  :) 
Love your thoughts, Seranaea :)

cz-1

Kind of profound, this write. 
"Have I ever lived or did I simply exist?"
Nice write ...

TravelerTim

&#128591;
A tantalizing cure 
for those who live in fear.
But I don&#8217;t believe that I why we&#8217;re here!