Friday, July 14, 2023

As We Grow Older: By Judy Chong-Lee


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Many thanks to Judy, whose deep sense of thought, sincerity and love surface in this poem... I am touched by her sensitivity.


As We Grow Older

[Judy Chong-Lee]


As we grow older and nearer the end of our journey on earth

We must consider the possibility of an existence after death

What waits for us on the other side, do we have another birth

Just as we wake up from sleep will we be revived with new breath.


If there is not a place to go where we must give an account totally

Of our thoughts and deeds, everything committed in our life

Why do humans have conscience and a code for morality

To refrain from evil, injustice, violence and all kinds of strife.


Man tries to find a way to live justifying his every end

It's easy to self deceive and cross that blur thin line

The poor and weak we cannot see or we just pretend

Greed and corruption make every good man turn blind.


Who can be mighty enough to take charge of this entire universe

Other than the one who created it from alpha to omega and eternity

Why deny that God exists, that He designed and made us

And His son died on the cross to redeem our divine destiny.


After all that is said and done get ready and prepare

Forget our pride and humble ourselves to the power above

No one will escape judgement if a holy God is to be fair

Lay ourselves at the mercy of Father God who is Love.


All it takes is our acceptance of a free salvation

We can't do enough good to be sinless and not condemned

At the cross of Calvary sin's atonement had completion

The only sacrifice required by God was Jesus the Lamb.


We only need to believe in Jesus alone, and NOT  Jesus plus..

Heaven awaits all who acknowledge Him, only He can save

It's our faith in Christ, by God's grace, need no other fuss

We are heading for heaven not fearing death and the grave.


As forgiven people, born again into the family of God

Our sinful past obliterated the devil cannot take us to hell

Sin no longer our master, freed by our Saviour and Lord

We have faith hope and love, and such good news to tell.


God bless us! 


I think of it everyday. Comment anyone?

Poet/Author Mrs. Judy Chong-Lee 
with hubby Jimmy PresLee.

'Life', Elvis Presley.
Words & Music by Milete. 

YouTube Video beautifully visualised by: 
LeCommedieDellArte.

16 comments:

  1. Good poem on what’s life and thereafter

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  2. Thanks Alfredo
    Coming from you, that's a miracle reply.
    😁

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  3. Meaningful reflection when faced with our morality and existence

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  4. Hi Angela,
    thanks for being in front for liking this post.
    Would be nice to hear your thoughts about Judy's poem...

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  5. FRED CHING15.7.23

    Fred Ching
    Hey Brother Andy, kindly thank Judy for this well written contributions. I bought this album in 1975, took it home, put it on the turntable, and changed my life, 48 years later, it still turns me on.
    Cheers.
    👍❤️🥰…

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viHRNCWtOVk

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  6. yes! Heard this but don't own one.
    It has a similar theme to our topic discussion.
    Thanks Fred for chipping in with, "changed my life... 48 years... turns me on."

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  7. LEE RINGO15.7.23

    Lee Ringo

    🤡
    Before we reach the end of our journey, we must visit & walk thru many memory lanes.
    Then we will remember the fun we have , the good ,bad & ugly experiences.
    Finally, those good friends & music that we love
    ❤️.☮️

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  8. RICHARD KHAN [PERCUSSION: OCTOBER CHERRIES]15.7.23

    Richard Khan
    We're in twilight time
    🙏🏽❤️

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  9. yes, looking at the world today... we wish we could just sleep on, in Twilight Zone?
    Again many thanks for your comments.

    No one has yet commented directly on the poem by Judy.
    Anyone?

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  10. CHIT CHAT15.7.23

    Jimmy Appudurai-chua
    Michael Lee
    Stephen Han
    Ericbronson Wong
    Colin Colin
    Martin Ong
    Fred Ching
    Ann Rowena Lim
    Lim Tin Leong
    Yip Dick
    Belinda Poh
    Somkid Lakhawat
    Richard Khan
    Fabian Lim
    Sammin Ang
    Chee Chien
    Moody Cash
    Roop Singh
    Ser Kiong Tan

    THANKS TO THE ABOVE READERS WHO LIKE/LOVE THIS POEM.

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  11. CHIT CHAT15.7.23

    Especially FRED CHING, SAMMIN ANG and ROOP SINGH
    Who love the posting!

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  12. Andy,Thanks for sharing my poems on your popular blog. I'm just glad your readers get to read and hopefully be touched or inspired by the message. Im not expecting compliments or endorsement of any kind. A critique is welcome but not solicited 😄

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  13. JAMES KWOK15.7.23

    "Amazing Grace how sweet the sound..."

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  14. Thanking GERRY who wrote in earlier to make a comment.
    Thank you; I missed reading your mail.

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  15. Also thanking JAMES KWOK for your lyrics of AMAZING GRACE.

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  16. HAPPY TAY [VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA]15.7.23

    I am still a FAN of your blog, and enjoying every bit of it, which provides lots of interesting insights of past happenings and oldies and most importantly connected to one's personal lifestyle.

    I understand as a Blogger it's part of your responsibility to seek more information and stories too. It is unlike most blogs I've come across. So thanks again and keep it coming...

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