And now for something a little different...

Click here to hear a painfully rendered musical version of the verse which follows.

(If you only have dialup, you'd be a glutton for punishment to click it..)

Evermore - Copyright - Mark W. Ballard


May the Angels... Brush the dust from every path you choose in life.
May they gather... Around everyone you love in times of strife.
May you follow... In the footsteps of the Savior ‘long the way.
May you know him... May he find within your heart a place to stay.
Evermore.. Evermore.. Evermore


May your kindness... And your gentle touch help others on their way.
May you know love... May you share it with each other every day.
May your children... Learn the way to live by walking at your side.
May you bless them.. As they grow to match the measure of your stride. Evermore.. Evermore.. Evermore


May your wisdom... Be the forge that tempers anger with it's flame.
May you be quick... To withold the words that hurt, demean and shame.
May your light shine, Like a beacon for the souls who're lost in sin.
May you lead them... To the cross where they might wash and be forgiv'n. Evermore.. Evermore.. Evermore


May you leave here...Having touched the lives of all you came across
May your passing... Be to everyone a moment of great loss
May your reward... Be in joining with the Lord on Heaven's shore.
May you be there... For eternity in heaven, evermore.
Evermore.. Evermore.. Evermore

curious how the view count jumps from 3 to well over 20 in a period of minutes when one person in particular comes around. hm-m-m, curious...

If someone was interested in how many views their work got, an event like that would almost make the view count worthless, huh.. hm-m-m, curious...

Divinely inspired. I am awestruck by your words. Very profound. Very true. Very clearly communicated. What a place of contentment in life to strive for. If you could achieve such successes you speak so eloquently of what a brilliant life that would be. Certainly worth the extra work to achieve that level of humanity. What a wonderful place this world would be if we all strived to excel in such important areas of our lives. And how gratified He would be to see that we are truly realizing the gift that He has given us in life, and moreover, the gift He has waiting for those who simply ask for it. Your words are do not fall on deaf ears. Your poem strikes a chord with me because I am in the process of introspection, spiritual growth, and personal improvements in line with your message as I write this. I need to be a better person. Your message outlines what I am looking for very well. Thank you for touching me with this divinely inspired write.

Kevin

Wow! You really know how to make a guy feel good.

As poets & lyricists, there's nothing more we could hope for than to find we've filled a niche in the life of someone who is striving to improve their own life. Your review is a great gift and honor.

So nice. Yes, so nice.

....IS THAT YOUR VOICE?!?! I only got the first 1/8 downloaded, but I got the first stanza. That was phenomenal!!!!! Bravo!!

~Much Love~
Megan

Rose my dear, you are a true diamond!

But, you're much too kind, STOP!

Oh do go on, you dear sweet girl

No, really.. "phenomenal"?? I know better!!

Really.. do you really think so??

I insist you cease and desist with lavishing the unfounded compliments!

Ah, sweet music to my ears...
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