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Shadow of Christ

Acrostic Poetry Contest Entry

21 total reviews 
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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I have that picture of Jesus hanging in my kitchen. I earned from knowing my memory work in Sunday School many years ago. Thank you for sharing this acrostic contest entry with us. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2024


reply by the author on 27-Mar-2024
    When I think of Christ, that picture is what I see. It reminds me of my childhood. It hung in my mother's bedroom above her bed. It has always given me comfort and peace. Thank you for your review and good luck wish. John
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
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This is a beautiful and skilfully composed acrostic, John! Inspired by faith and sincerely expressed, it also has very pleasing fluency and is complemented with an eye-catching image. Thank you for sharing and good luck! Debbie

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2024
    Thank you, Debbie. I appreciate you taking the time to review my poem and expressing such kind and complimentary comments. John
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
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This is a lovely acrostic. It is done perfectly. However, you did not acknowledge where your picture came from. The pictures are free as long as we tell in the author's notes where we got them. Karen

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2024
    Thank you Karen. The picture is located in my office. I took it with my phone. I appreciate your review and kind words. John
reply by Karen Cherry Threadgill on 27-Jan-2024
    What a good shot. It is a little fuzzy, which just makes it look more ethereal. :-) Karen
Comment from Allieas
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Such a beautiful testament to your faith. Each word felt perfectly curated to your message. Thank you for sharing this, and good luck in the contest!

Alex

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2024
    Thank you, Alex. I appreciate your kind review and good luck wish.
    John
Comment from Janet Foor
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A beautiful acrostic poem John. You express your faith and wisdom in a powerful way in this poem. You have created lovely images with "on gossamer wings I now view the world."

Well done.
Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2024
    Thank you, Janet. I appreciate your kind review. Blessings to you as well.
    John
Comment from Sarah Sandison
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I really like your poem and the words are so true. It is good to be reminded that 'Christ leads my way, He's my truth and my life He helps me soar and leave worries behind' as I often forget this and feel the stress of the world. Thank you for remining me. Beautiful verse :)

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2024
    Thank you, Sarah. I think at times we all get caught up in the the cares of this world, which the Bible tells us, "will choke the Word of God." What is so amazing and wonderful about our God is that He is so patient, kind and forgiving. He will always welcome us back with open arms. I appreciate your sweet review. John
Comment from dragonpoet
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Hi John,
This is a well done faith based acrostic. It defines faith well and shows the strength and hope it gives the believer. Also, it shows all our hopes to see Him in heaven and to truly walk in His shadow.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Congrats of placing second in the contest.
Have a Happy Easter.
Joan

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2024
    Thank, you Joan for grasping the truth of this poem. I appreciate your kind words and good luck wish. Blessings to you. John
reply by dragonpoet on 27-Jan-2024
    No problem, John.
    Joan
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Very nice artwork and presentation, John.
-You wrote a very good acrostic.
-A very good opening verse showing how
small you are in this vast world. I think
that can apply to many of us.
-A very good concluding verse showing
your love in Christ and how He is
important in your life.
-A very good entry; good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2024
    Thank you, Pam. I love how well you have interpreted this poem. I appreciate your review and good luck wish. John
reply by Pam (respa) on 27-Jan-2024
    You are very welcome, John. I appreciate your reply.
Comment from Ginda Simpson
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You have used the subject of faith very successfully in your acrostic poem. And the sequence is good, beginning with confusion and doubt into confidence and wisdom.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2024
    Thank you, Ginda. Your reference to the sequence from confusion and doubt to confidence and wisdom is so enlightening and true. I appreciate your review and comments. John
Comment from Dawn Munro
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What a lovely acrostic poem! I have one suggestion for you (only) (because I see this is a contest entry, and as far as I know, all acrostics use the poem as the title) = "Shadow Of Christ" should be this poem's title, for the judges here, anyway.

Best of luck in the contest! I hope this jewel is the winner!

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024
    Thank you, Dawn. You are absolutely right. I don't know what I was thinking. I 've made the correction. I appreciate your constructive comments and your good luck wish. John
reply by Dawn Munro on 27-Jan-2024
    You are very welcome -- I'm glad I could help.