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It was a flight to end all flights. Full-service all the way. The upgrade she'd but dreamed about was offered her that day. She took off in ECONOMY. But, oh my gosh. Alas, before she'd landed on the ground her seat was in FIRST CLASS. It seems she got quite cold back there. The old girl couldn't breathe. But she did not complain a bit and neither did she grieve. She left that to the baffled few who looked at her and cried. The news spread up and down through coach. Miss 40-D had died. The flight attendants rushed to help and moved the lifeless lass. They found a seat beside a man asleep up in FIRST CLASS. When he awoke he thought the gal a bit aloof and rude. She didn't answer when he spoke. She had an attitude. But when he saw her turning blue. He shrieked, "This woman's dead!" Unnerved and angry all at once he face turned crimson red. "How dare you strap this corpse right here? It's not a morgue you know. I want a refund when we land at Gatwick or Heathrow." He got his refund as he asked. His face in time would fade. And, bless her heart, Miss 40-D was given her upgrade. The moral of this true-life tale may seem at first to be "In time you'll get what you desire." But more importantly. "The trips you take may seem routine. You board and then you fly. But hey, you'd best be right with God. In flight you just might die." * This poem is based on a British Air flight from New Delhi to London in which a first-class passenger awoke to find the corpse of a woman who had died in the economy cabin being placed in a seat next to him.
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Sunday Rhymes & Reasons
Published June 4, 2009
Sunday Rhymes and Reasons is a compilation of inspirational poetry by America's pastor/poet laureate, Greg Asimakoupoulos. In this, his third volume of poetry, Pastor Greg paints word pictures that portray both the struggle and fulfillment that define a life of faith. His repertoire of rhymes celebrate rite-of-passage occasions like birth, baptism, marriage and death as well as the major holidays of the church and culture. It is a volume that illustrates the poet's love of words and of popular culture. The author dips his brush into a paint box of hubris, humor and honesty.
"Gloria and I have been encouraged by word pictures from Greg's pen that have celebrated both our ministry and God's presence in our world." – Bill Gaither, Gospel music composer/performer
"Gifted poet Greg Asimakoupoulos is a dear friend of our family. His poetry blesses, comforts, entertains, and provides inspiration for every season of life." – Natalie Grant, singer/songwriter/recording artist
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Sunday Rhymes & Reasons, by Greg Asima- koupoulos.
Pastor Greg's latest volume of poetry paints word pictures that portray both the struggle and fulfillment that define a life of faith.
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Victory at Sea
Recalling a symphony of peace sixty-five years ago
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 9/2/10
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Katrina Remembered
Fifth anniversary reflections; PLUS, Sal Manila and His Thugs
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 8/27/10
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Our Troops Are Headed Home
It's a cause for somber celebration; PLUS, Let's Hear It for Vacations
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 8/20/10
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Going Postal on a Plane
Jet Blue's red-faced ex-employee; PLUS, A Requiem to the Murdered Aid Workers in Afghanistan
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 8/13/10
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When Gay Rights Are Wrong!
Judging the judge's decision; PLUS, Lessons I Learned in High School
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 8/6/10
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The Mother-of-the-Bride
What lessons can Hillary teach to Chelsea? PLUS: The Missing Kid with Missing Teeth
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 7/30/10
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A Capitol Phenomenon
The Covenant Triennial turns heads in D.C.; PLUS, Transformed for Service
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 7/23/10
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Victory at Sea
Recalling a symphony of peace sixty-five years ago
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 9/2/10
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Christians: Tell Me How I'm Wrong
If the Christian ethic doesn't teach non-aggression, then what does it teach?
by James Leroy Wilson, 8/31/10
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Katrina Remembered
Fifth anniversary reflections; PLUS, Sal Manila and His Thugs
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 8/27/10
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Classical Liberalism
It's time to bring back the ideology that drove human progress.
by James Leroy Wilson, 8/24/10
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Our Troops Are Headed Home
It's a cause for somber celebration; PLUS, Let's Hear It for Vacations
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 8/20/10
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As in Heaven, So on Earth
The Lord's Prayer, again.
by Everett Wilson, 8/19/10
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The "Lack of Civility"
When the people protest against losing their rights, the Powerful complain about their bad manners.
by James Leroy Wilson, 8/17/10
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