Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

Interesting about the rhyme scheme changing in each stanza. Did you find it more difficult than other forms? Some might see this as preachy, but for me, it's more about how the way we live and love shows the Divine within us.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Hi Shari,
The form was challenging, but I have tried others I found more difficult. The topic was more challenging. I worried about it sounding preachy, but when I tried to come at it from 'I'm a little flame' sort of attitude it just wouldn't work at all. It wanted to be out of that bushel. I finally gave up and let it have its way. I agree, it is more about how we live than any "performance" we might give.
I appreciate you evaluation and insights on the topic. Thank you for your honesty. Have a wonderful 2016.

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This is a beautifully written rondel, debi. Content is uplifting and confident in faith. I have not tried many poems in this form, but am encouraged to try one again. Marilyn

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Hi Marilyn,
Thank you for the encouraging comments about the writing and the theme. I like that you found it "confident in faith." Good luck with your next rondel. I look forward to reading it.
Debi

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Debi

= This is written and expressed so well.
= Reminds me of the song, 'Let Me Little Light Shine'.
= We used to sing it in Sunday School all the time when I was a kid.
= I hope the new year is kind to you, my friend,

* Happy--2016! *

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jackie/Jax (*<*)

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

Hi Jax,
Thank you for the encouraging comments about the writing and expression, and your comments on how the poem made you feel. I appreciate the kind wishes for 2016. May it be a wonderful year for you as well.
Debi

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Debi;
-My! You really outdid yourself in choosing this wonderful picture to represent and become relative to the theme, concept and writing of your work.
-Your Rondel piece of poetry is written exactly to the requirements such suggested in your author's notes. Your rhyming is magnificently achieve in each of your rhyming words are supportive and contingent to the meaning and concept of each of your lines therefore making the rhythm to flow so smoothly.
-Your rhyming also was neither forced nor labored which is also helpful in the rhythmic flow.
-All of your meter is consistent and your cadence, timing and tempo all helpful in making the reading clear, fluid and so very easy that it's quite easy to understand as well.
- your writing is very inspirational, enlightening and lifting my spirits and spiritual intent any aspects create hope, faith and desire for richness and spirit.
-Thank you so much for sharing and posting and may the good Lord be with you forever.
Alex

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2016

Hi Alex,
I am pleased you enjoyed this poem. Thank you for the detailed commentary in your review. Have a wonderful 2016 and may your light shine.
Debi

reply by krys123 on 06-Jan-2016

You are very and sincerely welcome my friend.
Alex

Comment from ExperiencingLiphe

Excellent

We need to remember that we do have a light and we have to be careful not to let it dim or let it go out. I'm not super Godly but I do believe and even though my light isn't as bright as others it's still there. Great job friend

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2016

Thank you for the encouraging comments. I am pleased you enjoyed reading the poem and liked its message. May your light shine in the coming year.

Comment from kittykatnoel

Excellent

A very nice poem, well written. I like the theme, to let our light shine and not hide it. It fits well with a writing site, tells me to go ahead put my writing out there for people to see.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2016

Thank you for the encouraging comments. Yes, do keep writing! I know I need to get back to your novel about the Box and see what happens to those kids.

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

I like it a lot, great job, love these inspirational poems. Thanks for sharing this. Hope you enjoyed the holidays and have a wonderful new year.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2016

Thank you for the kind comments. I am pleased you liked the poem and its message. Have a wonderful 2016.

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

I can't string a simple poem together let alone one with this rhyme scheme and repeating lines.
You've done an admirable job on this poem with those rules. Most importantly, your poem spoke to me as I read it. So nicely done.

John

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2016

Hi John,

I am flattered that the poem spoke to you. It is always the hope that the written word will be meaningful to someone. You make my day!
It is nice to hear from you. I know I haven't been around much lately. Looks like you've take a break from posting, too.
Have a wonderful 2016
Debi

Comment from Louise Michelle

Excellent

I really liked this one, Debi. It always does my heart good to be reminded that we have a spark of God inside us. If we let our light shine, we never know how it can impact another person. Hugs, Lou

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2016

Hi Lou. Thank your for sharing your insights on the spark of God inside us. We should reach out to each other. We may never know who needs just w little light. Have a great 2016.

Comment from JW

Excellent

This is a very nice, very spiritual and inspirational poem.

There is no doubt that all should let their light shine.

Thanks for sharing this. JW

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2016

Thank you JW. I appreciate the kind comments and encouragement.