A Gift To Self
Learning what is important and what is important really.11 total reviews
Comment from pome lover
well, that sounds like you are a very wise person and a thoughtful one, and your realization of a simpler life with trust in God's grace and taking action on your beliefs sounds like a winner.
The things you mentioned as being illusions, however, sound very real and disheartening to me. Forgiving others is hard enough, but oneself, I think, would be the toughest of all.
Trusting In God's grace and the rewarding feeling of peace and joy is sought by so many. Good for you for finding it! And for telling us about it.
Katharine
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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well, that sounds like you are a very wise person and a thoughtful one, and your realization of a simpler life with trust in God's grace and taking action on your beliefs sounds like a winner.
The things you mentioned as being illusions, however, sound very real and disheartening to me. Forgiving others is hard enough, but oneself, I think, would be the toughest of all.
Trusting In God's grace and the rewarding feeling of peace and joy is sought by so many. Good for you for finding it! And for telling us about it.
Katharine
Comment Written 18-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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I should have been clearer about the degree of difficulty when it comes to forgiveness. Thank you for your insight which is not normally included in a review. -Bill
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well, I usually provide mine in my understanding of posts. Thank you for your comment. I would be interested in your understanding of the degrees of forgiveness.
Katharine
Comment from Beejay
The way you convey hope through subtle shafts in tone is very unique and masterful...I read the words, then returned to them sometime later..they are very thought provoking.
So pleased I read it.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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The way you convey hope through subtle shafts in tone is very unique and masterful...I read the words, then returned to them sometime later..they are very thought provoking.
So pleased I read it.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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This poem took a "lifetime" to write. Thanks for your read and review. -Bill
Comment from Teri7
Bill, This is a very beautiful and well written Free Form poem you have penned that is a true blessing. I have come dow a lot of my wants. I am learning every day to trust God and His way. His way is perfect and we can always trust our just and truthful God. May God bless you and Merry Christmas my friend! Teri
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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Bill, This is a very beautiful and well written Free Form poem you have penned that is a true blessing. I have come dow a lot of my wants. I am learning every day to trust God and His way. His way is perfect and we can always trust our just and truthful God. May God bless you and Merry Christmas my friend! Teri
Comment Written 18-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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Oh, I'm so glad you added me to your day. You have been an incredible reader of my writes. I hope you consider the other two that are out there. One is currently anonymous and the other is in another contest. Again, Thank you. -Bill
Comment from Bill Schott
This free verse, A Gift to Self, makes a statement for simplicity and unity among friends so that the feet and hands can drop the jewels and grab the hands around us.
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
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This free verse, A Gift to Self, makes a statement for simplicity and unity among friends so that the feet and hands can drop the jewels and grab the hands around us.
Comment Written 17-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
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Bill, I need some help with this.
Comment from harmony13
The author words are meaningful, descriptive and creative. Thank you
for the author's notes - they say it all! I pondered on the words of this
poem and thought about being thankful for all that I have, leading a
simple life as the author states and just trusting God. The color scheme
and layout of this poem was engaging to me. Great Poem!
Have a wonderful Christmas! Blessings, Maria
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
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The author words are meaningful, descriptive and creative. Thank you
for the author's notes - they say it all! I pondered on the words of this
poem and thought about being thankful for all that I have, leading a
simple life as the author states and just trusting God. The color scheme
and layout of this poem was engaging to me. Great Poem!
Have a wonderful Christmas! Blessings, Maria
Comment Written 16-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2024
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What a wonderful review. Thank you-Bill
Comment from Monica Chaddick
This was well written, and sent out a wonderful message. I believe we all have something to recover from. Life comes with all sorts of issues that make us reflect.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
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This was well written, and sent out a wonderful message. I believe we all have something to recover from. Life comes with all sorts of issues that make us reflect.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
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I am discovering that the only thing we take beyond the grave is what we have done before we get there. And collecting things is not what I want to do as I approach 80.-Bill
Comment from Nicki.B
This is an excellent poem. I'm sure the majority of readers will connect with this in some shape or form. What you are portraying is so very true as we navigate throught life, we learn what is most important, we can get so caught up in things that are materialistic or meaningless.
Great job William I really like how you have presented this important mesage to us, good luck with the contest.
Best Wishes
Nicki
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
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This is an excellent poem. I'm sure the majority of readers will connect with this in some shape or form. What you are portraying is so very true as we navigate throught life, we learn what is most important, we can get so caught up in things that are materialistic or meaningless.
Great job William I really like how you have presented this important mesage to us, good luck with the contest.
Best Wishes
Nicki
Comment Written 15-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2024
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Again, Nicki, I am so thankful that you would read both of these entries. This was a very difficult poem to keep together. I confess that my "wanter" continues to compete for my attention. But I'm working on it.
Thanks again, Nicki. -Bill
Comment from royowen
It seems to me that it should be a simple thing to forgive oneself instead of endless self flagellation, but somehow we figure that that's what we deserve, instead of breaking those chains that sen unbreakable but aren't, forgiving others is a condition of salvation, beautifully written Bill, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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It seems to me that it should be a simple thing to forgive oneself instead of endless self flagellation, but somehow we figure that that's what we deserve, instead of breaking those chains that sen unbreakable but aren't, forgiving others is a condition of salvation, beautifully written Bill, blessings Roy
Comment Written 14-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Roy. As always, you are there. Merry Christmas.
-Bill
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Well done Bill
Comment from Trina Layne
Pleasant reading, William. I liked how you presented the ideas in this piece - how a truer understanding of self, defined by a relationship with the Creator, brings genuine self-acceptance, peace, and restoration. Congratulations on your excellent penmanship!
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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Pleasant reading, William. I liked how you presented the ideas in this piece - how a truer understanding of self, defined by a relationship with the Creator, brings genuine self-acceptance, peace, and restoration. Congratulations on your excellent penmanship!
Comment Written 14-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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Trina, thank you for taking the time to read this poem and for giving it your review. Even at 79, this old man seeks recovery, renewal, and re-birth. The spirit of Christmas.
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Most welcome. Blessings on your long life thus far!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. Your entry if filled with many life lessons. Yes, I do believe a simple life is best, at least for me. I enjoyed reading this entry and wish you luck with the contest.
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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. Your entry if filled with many life lessons. Yes, I do believe a simple life is best, at least for me. I enjoyed reading this entry and wish you luck with the contest.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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Thank you, Barbara, for taking the time to read through this but also for your gracious reflections. -Bill Stephenson