Lasting Things



I marveled that he remembered not only the venue
but also, the yard line we were seated on nearly
50 years ago. He was barely a teen when my wife
and I took him and several other young kids to
a Billy Graham Crusade some 150 miles away.

It was not only the largest event of their lives, but
perhaps the most memorable and life-changing.
So, when Vincent reminded me of that treasured
venue and that we were seated on the 50-yard line,
my heart was deeply warmed. Moreover, I was reminded
to continue pursuing the 'Lasting Things' of life.

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This poem, written 8 days ago, speaks about human events and relationships that are lasting.

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Written on December 19, 2023

Submitted by Curtissr on December 27, 2023

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Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 539
Words 104
Stanzas 2
Stanza Lengths 5, 6

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