Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

This is a very good rondel dear friend! I love the wording and the imagery. I think it's insightful and spiritual.
Thank you for sharing!
Blessings!
Rebekka x

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2016

Hi Rebekka,
Thank you for the lovely review. I am pleased you enjoyed this verse and I find your comments encouraging. Happy New Year. May 2016 be generous to you.

Comment from Katiesherrill

Excellent

Very nice. I love your take on this scripture. It is our job to shine God's light for all to see. I really enjoyed reading this piece.

Blessings,

Katie

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2016

I am pleased y enjoyed this piece. Thank you for sharing your insights on the theme. I appreciate the encouragement.

Comment from Ridley Williams

Excellent

Hello Debi,

I enjoyed this more mature take on that old Sunday school favorite, "This Little Light of Mine."

You bring to the forefront, that the idea is to live your life as a daily example of your belief and show the world how it has effected and changed your life.

Nice work with this solid Rondel...great message to start the New Year!

Have a great day,
Bill

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2016

Hi Bill,
Thank you for the comments. Yes, I haven't heard that Sunday school song for a while, but I loved it. I wonder why it doesn't get sung as much as it used to. Hmm, time to dig it out. Thank for reminding me about it.
I appreciate your insights about living as a good example. I am pleased that you liked the message. I look forward to reading posts in the coming year. I hope 2016 is a wonderful year for you and yours.

Comment from scobbydoo

Excellent

Great piece, the poem and picture go hand and hand. Its amazing what A person can come up with in a poem with so few words.

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2016

Thank you for the kind comments and encouragement. I appreciate you stopping by to review.

Comment from Writingfundimension

Excellent

Phew, this is certainly a complex form. To my untrained eye you did a really fine job with combining your words of deep faith and the poem's requirements.

As always, Debi, I really enjoyed your post.

:) Bev

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2016

Hi Bev. Thank you so much for your continued support and encouragement. Have a wonderful 2016, I look forward to your nest post.

reply by Writingfundimension on 06-Jan-2016

You're very welcome. I truly enjoy your writing, Debi. :) Bev

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

Oh, this shine brightly indeed. The aura radiates of this write, regardless of the form. I always look for the soul of a write. Without it, the write is as a documentary rather than a poem. This has soul.
Lovely. Good structure with repeating lines no obstacle which they often can be.
Bravo.

My best wishes. Enjoyed this one immensely.
RGstar

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2016

What a nice comment, that this poem has soul. You make my day! I appreciate the encouraging comments about the writing too. Have a wonderful 2016, RGstar.
Debi

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

We all have a little light which shines out from our hearts, we must show it to all and attract the ones who do not know about the light.

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2016

Thank you for your interpretation and insight. Happy New Year!

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hi debi - lovely Rondel and a gorgeous picture, very suitable for the poem. Your wording is very good and the repeated line sound fine and not at all strained or contrived to meet the requirements of this poetry form. Lovely read. Warm regards Dorothy x

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2016

Hi Dorothy,
Thank you for the encouraging comments. I am happy you enjoyed reading this verse. I agree the picture is gorgeous. Moonwillow is so talented . Have a wonderful 2016.

Comment from MelB

Excellent

I like the repeat of the letting our light shine line. It truly is the heart and message of this fine poem. Heavens gift and should be shared.

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2016

Thank you for the insights on the topic. Thank you also for mentioning the repeating line and how you felt it was the heart of the poem. I appreciate the encouragement.

reply by MelB on 07-Jan-2016

You're welcome.

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

Wonderful writing, debi. It is so inspirational and real. I liked this stanza in particular:

"Such a treasure, I'll refine.
Heaven's gift, I'll share with you.
I will let my light so shine
and not hide it out of view."

Bravo! Good job. Bob

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2016

Hi Bob,
Thank you for the encouraging review and for pointing out what you like. Have a a great 2016.