A Temporary Assignment Poem by Meggie Gultiano

A Temporary Assignment

Rating: 5.0


I am here on earth for just a little while
A temporary assignment, days numbered
My life is fleeing away, my time how brief it would be
It is only in a wisp of a smoke
It is as transient as a shadow

Making the best of my life is what i have to do
Loving, living. remembering, forgiving
For happiness is only a temporary thing
My permanent home will fill the void
And that is a promise

Yes... a beautiful promise

COMMENTS OF THE POEM

a very philosophical poem..and that temperory assignment prepares you

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Naidz Ladia 20 March 2009

wow, what a beautiful promise...lines are well written in this piece...very beautiful.. naizz

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Sandra Fowler 20 March 2009

Each day we are given is filled with rare and precious moments. They are what makes life worth living. And when we reach the sunset at last, we have that blessed assuance that it does get better farther on. Beautiful, Meggie. Your eloquence is more than worthy of a ten. Love, SandraX

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Sebastine Humaemo 20 March 2009

ahh gosh..........tooo plsnt.....felt hvnly readin these lines.......short and full of values........lines says real happenin n our life.......te way yu given life a name 'A temporary assignmnt ' hmmm awesome......10++++++++++++++++++++ sebastine

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Catrina Heart 21 March 2009

Living in this world is just a temporary assignment, a gift of life that HE just shared with us and soon he will also get it in time...True, we have to live life happy, meaningful, loving and caring, sharing service to one and all.........lovely short piece...10

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Miriam Maia Padua 23 March 2009

written thoughts full of significance... very inspiring..uplifting...awakening piece written truth on our existence... for we didnt know when very true we are all temporarily assigned here and have to make the most of it...do the best...if not, at least pleases Him while we live....have a life worth remembering... 10++++

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Ency Bearis 21 March 2009

A very captivating poem..significant context..well written....10

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Sandra Martyres 21 March 2009

This is a wonderful poem Meggie...yes we are all on a temporary stint in this world and need to make it a loving and meaningful existence.10+++

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Cindy Kreiner Sera 21 March 2009

I am drawn deeper and deeper by the poem's every line, now this is great poetry Meggie, truly well written, beautiful words - Cindy

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Alison Cassidy 21 March 2009

Meggie this is an enchanting poem. One of your very best. You express your philosophy of life with an elegance and grace that is most inspiring. And you're absolutely right. Our time on earth is indeed a 'temporary assignment', but it is also filled with the most amazing possibilities of creative expression and opportunities for spiritual growth and fulfillment. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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