His Reckoning

No man lives forever
Even a powerful one,
He will die sooner or later
With just a breath, he's gone.

Dictators, presidents-
Whatever their positions,
No escape when Death is sent
No political negotiations.

God has a way of removing
Puny abusers of power
For they soon end up dying
From illnesses that plague after.

Man's pride should bring him low
For he is just a mere mortal,
His life, he does not know
Is held by the God Who's eternal.

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July 15,2009
Philippines

poem by Cynthia Buhain-Baello
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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