Comment from Marykelly

Excellent

This is a poem about redemption. Jesus became human, suffered, died, rose from the dead to give redemption to mankind. The message of the poem is very clear and the form is quatrains which help organize the narrative.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2016

Thanks so much Mary, for this very kind review and great commentary, blessings, Roy

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

'''t write them up in lights.''
Sums it all up. A nice presentation for the time of year, Roy, though your faith is visible all year round.

''a gentle word will turn away
that rage before its peak.''

This is so true and we would do well to take heed.

Have a great Easter. Good luck in the competition.
RG

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2016

Thanks so much RG,for this very kind review and great commentary, and happy Easter, blessings, Roy

Comment from MizKat

Exceptional

HI Roy,

Nice to see that your poem's been recognized. It is wonderfully written like all of your poems seem to be. I always love reading them too. Happy Easter to you my friend.

Kat

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2016

Thanks so much dear Kat, for this outstanding review and great comments, happy Easter to you, blessings. Roy

reply by MizKat on 25-Mar-2016

I LOVE reading your work.

Comment from Aussie

Excellent

Interesting take on the sacrifice of the Lord. Your writing didn't sound at all like you. I did find it a bit choppy in parts. IE. yet for our price was set? Maybe it's me, I just didn't think it flowed as smoothly as most of your poems (with respect.)

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2016

Thanks so much Kay, for this very kind review and great commentary, and happy Easter, blessings, Roy

Comment from Nika2016

Excellent

As usual, very nice rhymes..but question asks by whose standard are we writing and isn't there a double standard when men choose what words to place in lights? And how does the choice of subject indicate a need? There are poems and stories about murder and dark deeds...are these needs? As artists are we not free to choose? My thoughts on darkness arise when something goes beyond the standards society finds acceptable. So..what are you saying here? Who gets to choose?

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2016

Thanks so much for this very kind review and great commentary, and happy Easter, blessings, Roy

Comment from MelB

Excellent

A well written contest entry with good abab rhyme, rhythm, and flow. Love will go the extra mile and resist all wrong. Love the artwork! Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2016

Thanks so much Melissa, for this very kind review and great commentary, and happy Easter, blessings, Roy

reply by MelB on 25-Mar-2016

Happy Easter to you:)

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

What a gentle and beautiful reminder of God's gift to mankind. I like that it was void of guilt. Acceptance and gratitude were in each line. Lovely poem. Gretchen

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2016

Thanks so much Gretchen, for this very kind review and great commentary, and happy Easter, blessings, Roy

Comment from MLEaton

Excellent

A heartfelt reflective poem, perfect for Easter, which also has an uplifting feeling and a moral at the end!

'So when you think of love's great cost
and think, deserve your rights;
they're only based on self's great needs...
don't write them up in lights.'
I couldn't agree more !

I'm sure you will do very well in the contest.

Thank you for a few minutes of inward contemplation.
Marion:)

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2016

Thanks so much Marion, for this very kind review and great commentary, and happy Easter, blessings, Roy

Comment from Sandisan

Excellent

A nice poem about God, love and sacrifice. I particularly love the line that love walks that extra mile love only gives. That is so very true and in this time of terror I wish more people would remember that. I enjoyed reading this one, thank you.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2016

Thanks so much for this very kind review and great commentary, and happy Easter, blessings, Roy

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

this is a fine entry for this particular contest entry dear roy! indeed, the meaning of easter is revealed in your poem so softly. pride never wins.
thank you for sharing!
blessings! good luck!
rebekkka x

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2016

Thanks so much dear Rebekka, for this very kind review and great commentary, and happy Easter, blessings, Roy