Faith Defined
The many aspects of what faith means to me37 total reviews
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
'Faith Defined' is an extremely well-written and spiritually uplifting piece. This talented poet like so many of us, love God and thank Him for His blessings. It was a pleasure to review a work of this standard.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2012
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'Faith Defined' is an extremely well-written and spiritually uplifting piece. This talented poet like so many of us, love God and thank Him for His blessings. It was a pleasure to review a work of this standard.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2012
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God bless you for this sweet review! Regardless of the outcome of the contest, you've made me feel like a winner. I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you so much!
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Suzie Q, you've got talent so KEEP WRITING!
Best wishes, the Duchess
Comment from tinams
This is a very fine poem of faith. Your rhyme and meter are spot on and your imagery wonderful. Your message comes through very well :) Tina
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2012
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This is a very fine poem of faith. Your rhyme and meter are spot on and your imagery wonderful. Your message comes through very well :) Tina
Comment Written 12-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2012
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Thank you so much! I'm always concerned with my rhyming and flow so it means so much to me that you liked it. Thank you again!
Comment from ephraim crud, COS.
a very well penned and presented piece,
Suzie, that flowed with relative ease.
may i suggest you drop every other 'if'
and add the occasional 'and':
It surpasses all logic and reason
defies any shadow of doubt
It comforts regardless of season
brings abundance to those without
It illuminates the darkest night
It quenches a fiery blaze
It wins the battle without a fight
and works in mysterious ways
It conquers the fear of a dreaded foe
eliminates chaos and strife
It provides a seed with the power to grow
brings peace to a troubled life
It's the substance of unwavering hope
the evidence of things unseen
It blesses us with the strength to cope
It's the rock on which I lean
It stills the ocean with a simple command
walks on a raging sea
It builds a fortress with a grain of sand
and calms the storm in me
just a thought.
thank you for sharing and good luck!
warmly, eph.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2012
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a very well penned and presented piece,
Suzie, that flowed with relative ease.
may i suggest you drop every other 'if'
and add the occasional 'and':
It surpasses all logic and reason
defies any shadow of doubt
It comforts regardless of season
brings abundance to those without
It illuminates the darkest night
It quenches a fiery blaze
It wins the battle without a fight
and works in mysterious ways
It conquers the fear of a dreaded foe
eliminates chaos and strife
It provides a seed with the power to grow
brings peace to a troubled life
It's the substance of unwavering hope
the evidence of things unseen
It blesses us with the strength to cope
It's the rock on which I lean
It stills the ocean with a simple command
walks on a raging sea
It builds a fortress with a grain of sand
and calms the storm in me
just a thought.
thank you for sharing and good luck!
warmly, eph.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2012
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Thank you so much! When I was writing it that's how it came to me so I went with it, but Some one else mentioned dropping the "its" so I think I'll go back and do a little tweaking. Thank you for caring enough to mention it. Thank you again!
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you're muchly welcome. x, eph.
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I tweaked it and it's been getting some six stars! Think your advice did the trick. Thank you again!
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you're muchly welcome, Suzie, and am glad to be of service. xx, eph.
Comment from Chris Tee
This faith poem titled "Faith Defined" is an absolutely magnificent account of your faith. Well done indeed and good luck in the contest here Suzie.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2012
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This faith poem titled "Faith Defined" is an absolutely magnificent account of your faith. Well done indeed and good luck in the contest here Suzie.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2012
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Thank you, Chris! I appreciate you reading it and I'm so happy you liked it. Thank you also for the good luck wish!!
Comment from Christina 201
Outstanding poem about the substance of faith. You have found so much inspiration for hard times and hope in times of trouble. This is one aspect of faith. Stilling the storm, walking on water another. Well done.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2012
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Outstanding poem about the substance of faith. You have found so much inspiration for hard times and hope in times of trouble. This is one aspect of faith. Stilling the storm, walking on water another. Well done.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2012
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Wow!! Thank you so much for this! Faith is such a big part of my life and you've made me glad I wrote about it. God bless you!
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Very good piece! Great entry for the contest! This line is superb: It builds a fortress with a grain of sand
Yes, that's exactly what faith is like. All that somethign comes from nothing but a choice to believe a story is true. Faith is really amazing... powerful, magical.
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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Very good piece! Great entry for the contest! This line is superb: It builds a fortress with a grain of sand
Yes, that's exactly what faith is like. All that somethign comes from nothing but a choice to believe a story is true. Faith is really amazing... powerful, magical.
Comment Written 11-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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Wow! Your review is better than the poem! :) Thank you so much. I'm glad you liked that line. I was kinda thinking of David and Goliath, you know? I'm so glad you liked it!
Comment from lnoreika
You did, indeed, pay tribute to faith. Without it I cannot imagine where we would be. If faith were a person, I am sure she would be knocking on your door with a bottle of champagne, telling you she feels the same about you, for believing in her.
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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You did, indeed, pay tribute to faith. Without it I cannot imagine where we would be. If faith were a person, I am sure she would be knocking on your door with a bottle of champagne, telling you she feels the same about you, for believing in her.
Comment Written 11-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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LOL! What a great review! Faith has been a good friend of mine so I hope it would be happy with my tribute:) Anyway, I'm sure glad you liked it! Thanks again!
Comment from WilliamDeen
Your Faith poem, Faith Defined, is wonderful. Your poem has a superb rhyming scheme and the cadence is nice and smooth. I love the line: It calms the storm in me. Without Faith, there is no hope; without hope, there is nothing.
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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Your Faith poem, Faith Defined, is wonderful. Your poem has a superb rhyming scheme and the cadence is nice and smooth. I love the line: It calms the storm in me. Without Faith, there is no hope; without hope, there is nothing.
Comment Written 11-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it. And yes, it has calmed the storm in me more than once. You're right, without hope there is nothing. Thank you again!!
Comment from artemis53
This most certainly is a wonderful tribute. You have elicited the meaning of faith within each line that leaves no room for argument. It simply "IS."
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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This most certainly is a wonderful tribute. You have elicited the meaning of faith within each line that leaves no room for argument. It simply "IS."
Comment Written 11-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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Wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate you reading it and I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you again!
Comment from Crackerberries
I really thought this was a great write and it's my own personal opinion but I would have liked the poem much better if every line didn't start with "it", but I'm sure you planned it that way...
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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I really thought this was a great write and it's my own personal opinion but I would have liked the poem much better if every line didn't start with "it", but I'm sure you planned it that way...
Comment Written 11-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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Thank you! As for starting each line with "it", that's just how it started coming to me so I just went with it. Thank you again!
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Just wanted to say I took your advice and tossed out some "it's" and now I'm getting some six star ratings. Thank you so much for telling me. God bless ya!