Falling Short
Photo of grandkids to show innocence, God expects from us33 total reviews
Comment from Sanku
I saw the poem written for your birthday,DEbi.
Many happy returns of the day..
I was away for a week on a pilgrimage .I have been praying for all those here in Fanstory who has health issues..
You are one brave lady .God bless you!
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2023
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I saw the poem written for your birthday,DEbi.
Many happy returns of the day..
I was away for a week on a pilgrimage .I have been praying for all those here in Fanstory who has health issues..
You are one brave lady .God bless you!
Comment Written 06-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2023
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Thanks Santha for all your kind words. I appreciate it so much. The happy birthday poem for me was not accurate as far as the day. It was a very kind gesture and I appreciated it very much. My birthday is actually is
October 19th, but was able to read the poem before the day and will enjoy it all month long. Thanks again, my sweet friend.
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
This is a beautiful witness for you Lord, sweet lady. So many things you mention fit my life as well. You are a ray of sunshine in this darkened world.
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2023
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This is a beautiful witness for you Lord, sweet lady. So many things you mention fit my life as well. You are a ray of sunshine in this darkened world.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2023
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Verna, thank you for this awesome and lovely review and comments for my spiritual poem. It is one of my favorite verses and I love what God gives to me whenever I pray before writing. I have a poem I wrote called, "God Wakes me up," and it describes the feeling of Him taking the reigns and takes my words out and puts His in. What an awesome feeling. I am doubly blessed to have you say those kind words to me about it. Thank you, my very sweet and dear friend for that.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Yes, sometimes, we can learn so much from children and their innocence. As we get older we acquire all these additional layers of complexity which can leave us confused and forgetting the basic qualities of gratitude and truth. Your verse skilfully conveys a need to return to our simpler, more humble self, inspired by faith. Thanks for sharing, Debi. Debbie
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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Yes, sometimes, we can learn so much from children and their innocence. As we get older we acquire all these additional layers of complexity which can leave us confused and forgetting the basic qualities of gratitude and truth. Your verse skilfully conveys a need to return to our simpler, more humble self, inspired by faith. Thanks for sharing, Debi. Debbie
Comment Written 04-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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What a delightful review to return home to after being gone for a few days.
I can?t thank you enough Debbie, for the lovely comments. All went remarkably well at the reunion that I have been planning for months, so now to get some well needed rest. Lol. Thank you again, my very dear friend.
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
This is such a beautifully written poem Debi. It has a great flow and rhyme. You have such sweet grandchildren. Very beautiful photo to compliment your words. Amazing work as always. ��
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This is such a beautifully written poem Debi. It has a great flow and rhyme. You have such sweet grandchildren. Very beautiful photo to compliment your words. Amazing work as always. ��
Comment Written 03-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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What a delightful review to return home to after being gone for a few days.
I can?t thank you enough Joanne, for the lovely comments and equally as lovely six stars. Thank you again, my very dear friend.
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Your very welcome ❤️
Comment from Pam (respa)
-A good image and nice presentation, Debi.
-You wrote a very good poem for the club topic.
-A very good opening verse, but hopefully you don't
feel you "fall short" very often.
-It is easy to set the bar too high and expect too much from yourself.
-As you indicate later, doing too much brings on stress.
-You have a very good conclusion to your poem
plus your "go to verse."
-Take care and be good to yourself; each of us deserves that
at least once in a while.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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-A good image and nice presentation, Debi.
-You wrote a very good poem for the club topic.
-A very good opening verse, but hopefully you don't
feel you "fall short" very often.
-It is easy to set the bar too high and expect too much from yourself.
-As you indicate later, doing too much brings on stress.
-You have a very good conclusion to your poem
plus your "go to verse."
-Take care and be good to yourself; each of us deserves that
at least once in a while.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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What a delightful review to return home to after being gone for a few days.
I can?t thank you enough Pam, for the lovely comments. All went remarkably well at the reunion that I have been planning for months, so now to get some well needed rest. Lol. Thank you again, my very dear friend.
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You are very welcome, Debi, and I am glad you were able to attend the reunion and you had a good time.
Comment from Paul Manton
A wonderful poem and a prayer - and, hey! numero uno!
Well, that's good. I hope you're having a great time at your reunion as I write this.
As for our imperfections - well who has enough time to hear all of mine? Doing anything for a fortnight? And Jesus told us we would not get through the eye of that needle unless we ditched all our pride and adult baggage, pretensions, achievements - all 'dross' as St. Paul said - and some translations are more outspoken than that!
On the contrary, says our Lord, we 'must become as little children' to get to that home in heaven - through the 'narrow gate'. And all that is summed up in the wonderful verse in Micah - how do children come to us? With trust and humility. And we are all His children.
Love from Paul
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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A wonderful poem and a prayer - and, hey! numero uno!
Well, that's good. I hope you're having a great time at your reunion as I write this.
As for our imperfections - well who has enough time to hear all of mine? Doing anything for a fortnight? And Jesus told us we would not get through the eye of that needle unless we ditched all our pride and adult baggage, pretensions, achievements - all 'dross' as St. Paul said - and some translations are more outspoken than that!
On the contrary, says our Lord, we 'must become as little children' to get to that home in heaven - through the 'narrow gate'. And all that is summed up in the wonderful verse in Micah - how do children come to us? With trust and humility. And we are all His children.
Love from Paul
Comment Written 03-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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What a delightful review to return home to after being gone for a few days.
I can?t thank you enough Paul, for the lovely comments. All went remarkably well, now to get some well needed rest. Thank you again, my very dear friend.
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Sleep and sleep and sleep . . .
Then write and write . . .
Glad it went so well. Love from Paul
Comment from lyenochka
Amen! Thank you for this lovely meditation and this is great for everyday. I think you should send it to a Christian magazine. Appreciate the gentle reminder that we will always short but God just requires us to respond to Him and He will give us the energy and strength for each day.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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Amen! Thank you for this lovely meditation and this is great for everyday. I think you should send it to a Christian magazine. Appreciate the gentle reminder that we will always short but God just requires us to respond to Him and He will give us the energy and strength for each day.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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What a delightful review to return home to after being gone for a few days.
I can?t thank you enough Helen, for the lovely comments. All went remarkably well at the reunion, now to get some well needed rest. Thank you again, my very dear friend.
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How was your reunion? Was thinking of you a lot today as I had my eyes checked and considering cataract surgery!
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
This is a terrific club entry, I like the direction you took it in.
I connected with this because when we go through tough times we can find solace through our spirituality or religion.
This verse ended with a positive message which I think is very important.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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This is a terrific club entry, I like the direction you took it in.
I connected with this because when we go through tough times we can find solace through our spirituality or religion.
This verse ended with a positive message which I think is very important.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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What a delightful review to return home to after being gone for a few days.
I can?t thank you enough Kitty, for the lovely comments. All went remarkably well at the reunion I have been planning for months, so now to get some well needed rest. Lol.. Thank you again, my very dear friend.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
I enjoyed reading your spiritual poem. Your faith and message comes through clearly. Wonderful rhyming that flows well and doesn't sound forced. It's a well written poem with good form and composition.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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I enjoyed reading your spiritual poem. Your faith and message comes through clearly. Wonderful rhyming that flows well and doesn't sound forced. It's a well written poem with good form and composition.
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis
Comment Written 02-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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What a delightful review to return home to after being gone for a few days.
I can?t thank you enough Gypsy, for the lovely comments. All went remarkably well at the reunion that I have been planning for months, so now to get some well needed rest. Lol. Thank you again, my very dear friend.
Comment from w.j.debi
Thank you for sharing one of your favorite verses. It is an excellent one. Also, great job as you meditate on how we all have shortcomings and need to depend on Him.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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Thank you for sharing one of your favorite verses. It is an excellent one. Also, great job as you meditate on how we all have shortcomings and need to depend on Him.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
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What a delightful review to return home to after being gone for a few days.
I can?t thank you enough Debi, for the lovely comments. All went remarkably well at the reunion that I have been planning for months, so now to get some well needed rest. Lol. Thank you again, my very dear friend.
