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the most direct line to heaven ~ is to circumvent hell on the way but will they admit you ~ for seeing the devil and swerving away said the millionaire to his driver ~ who put his foot down anyway By David Kavanagh 05/06/24

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Sand Blown

Date: 5/15/2024 6:03:00 PM

...."the most direct line to heaven ~ is to circumvent......who put his foot down..." .......a freedom free-dome.....stan

David Kavanagh
Date: 5/16/2024 10:31:00 AM

Ha I’m not sure, but It’s really more a question of which pedal did he put his foot down on Stan, cheers David

I Am Anaya

Date: 5/7/2024 10:28:00 AM

Our life's journey, how we invest in it matters, there is always some moral or immoral element to answer to. Puzzling. Cheers & welcome back, David!

David Kavanagh
Date: 5/7/2024 2:34:00 PM

I think you’re right they should never be sidestepped, and met head on at every opportunity!

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/7/2024 1:30:00 PM

Some say ignore the devil, spirits and voices in our heads, what if they are us in other parallels, wellness gurus tell us to meditate on them and let it pass, not bad advice. Fact is they do exist! Put the peddle to the metal!

David Kavanagh
Date: 5/7/2024 12:35:00 PM

Heya Anaya, life is never straightforward is it, afterlife is even more complex, Do we attain salvation for ignoring the (devil) or should we try run him over, and save ourselves, do we even know the answer? Cheers David

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 5/6/2024 9:36:00 PM

Deep thoughts in this poem. There are many who live in hell, but God loves all, and repentance will take us up not down.

David Kavanagh
Date: 5/7/2024 12:45:00 AM

I agree many do live in hell, some even create their own hell, more than a few ways of looking at this one, cheers David

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/6/2024 11:26:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your powerful/creative Monoku write. The devil waits/watch out... Have a fun day/week writing away...................

David Kavanagh
Date: 5/6/2024 11:59:00 AM

Good to see you Paula after my little break from the soup, I think he already has me cornered, I best put my foot down just in case, cheers David

Jan Allison

Date: 5/6/2024 11:08:00 AM

sure made me smile David! hugs jan xx

David Kavanagh
Date: 5/6/2024 11:55:00 AM

Well if it made Jan smile, it can only be a good thing, or something that stinks hmm, lol! Cheers David

Di11y Da11y

Date: 5/6/2024 6:59:00 AM

Definitely words to linger a while in David. A bit of self examination comes into it (especially when I imagine the 'line' to heaven being mowed down - theoretically only of course). There's a lot to ponder within the idea of the passenger and the driver being one in the same in my mind. Fascinating as usual.

David Kavanagh
Date: 5/6/2024 7:20:00 AM

Great to see you Dilly. I’m just back after a few weeks off the soup, Yes indeed you could well be right about who’s actually in the driving seat, or just acting on orders, or even gut instinct, tough decisions, choices, sometimes have to be made almost spontaneously, can we get them right all the time, most definitely not, still we must answer for them regardless, cheers David

Silent One

Date: 5/6/2024 6:55:00 AM

Lol... very interesting, enjoyed your humour..

David Kavanagh
Date: 5/6/2024 7:09:00 AM

Thank you S1, we can only face or avoid what’s in front of us, and hope it’s the right choice, cheers David

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/6/2024 5:23:00 AM

Hello David, What a profound reflection on the journey through life's trials and temptations. It wonderfully speaks to the courage to veer from the path of darkness, even in uncertainty. Your words are filled with a powerful truth about our choices and the roads we travel. A very thought-provoking verse my friend. - Blessings, Daniel

David Kavanagh
Date: 5/6/2024 6:51:00 AM

Good to hear from you Daniel, and even better to hear your eloquent appraisal as always, I purposely left the last line a little ambiguous, did the driver put his foot down to get away from the devil, or try run him over? I believe man is tested by choice in life, most of the time straightforward, but every so often very difficult mortal decisions need to be made, hopefully whichever road we take is the right one, thanks again, cheers David