Comment from sunnilicious

Excellent

Mastering an Acrostic Poem takes a lot of work. Many people find them fun. I don't. However, I must say you're like a wizard. You managed a narrative acrostic religious poem that rhymes. Pretty clever. Well thought out and nicely written. Exceptional work (but I'm out of 6-stars). Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2016

Thank you for the encouraging review. This is the first acrostic I have attempted. I'm not sure why I combined that with a the cleave, also my first attempt at that form, but once I got started it was the challenge of finishing it. I hate losing and so I wanted. To complete it and meet the deadline.

Comment from rjuselius

Exceptional

This is a beautiful piece of poetry dear w.j.! You have captured the heart of faith and done it with a really difficult format. I can only applaud you!
Thank you for sharing!
Good luck!
Blessings!
Rebekka x

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

Hi Rebekka,
Thank you for the generous six stars and the encouraging comments. I am flattered you liked it and thank you for the kind applause. I appreciate the good luck wishes as well.
Debi

Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

Unique style of poetry.

Well written poem that depicts with God there is no need to fear anything.

Should be a good contest entry.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

Thank you for stopping by to read and review. I appreciate your insights on the topic and the nice comments about the contest.

Comment from MacMhuirich

Excellent

This is a fantastic write. I love this form where we get three for one and each poem stands so well on it's own. The message is powerful and uplifting to read. To add to the beauty of it all you've incorporated acrostics - brilliant.
Thank you for sharing and best wishes for the contest.
Bless you
John

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

Hi John,
Thank you for the kind comments and analysis of the poem. I appreciate the good luck wishes. Thank you so much.

Comment from Eric1

Excellent

Hi Deb, this is a really good entry for this particular competition, beautifully penned with wonderfully descriptive words and also in acrostic! All three poems are really exquisite and I truly wish you the best of luck in the contest my friend.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

Hi Eric,
Thank you for the kind comments about the writing. I appreciate you mentioning the three poems and the descriptive words. Thank you for the good luck wishes.
Debi

Comment from Realist101

Excellent

Wow, good job! This has to be so difficult. I couldn't do this successfully. I read this twice and it melds together beautifully. :) Susan

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

Hi Susan,
Thank you for the kind comments about how the poem melds together. I am pleased you liked it well enough to read it twice. Thank you.
Debi

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

I got a bit lost on the instructions but your poem was excellent. Great rhythm and flow. I liked the presentation of your work. This was a good testimony set to a poetic scheme. Great job. Gretchen

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

Hi Gretchen,
Yes, the instructions can be distracting, but I am happy you enjoyed the rhythm, flow and presentation.
Debi

Comment from frogbook

Excellent

Great job on this tough form of poem. Good message and well written. Should be a great contender in the contest. Best of luck.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

Thank you for the kind comments about the message and the writing. I appreciate the good luck wishes.

Comment from MLEaton

Exceptional

Absolutely fantastic! Very well done. I feel that a cleave poem is very difficult to write ... the two halves may be fine, but the joining makes it more difficult. And then you have not one, but two, acrostics as well.

The technical side may be difficult but you have also managed a very uplifting write.

No wonder this is an all time best.

Thank you very much, One for the bookcase, I think.

Marion:)

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

Hi Marion,
I am flattered that you enjoyed this verse enough to bookmark it. Thank you for comments about the technical aspects and how you found it uplifting.
Debi

Comment from Chris Walker

Excellent

I really enjoyed reading this. I've never tried cleave poetry, but it looks like fun. Great use of rhyme! Your choice of artwork was perfect! Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2016

Thank you for the kind comments. Yes, it can be fun if you like puzzles. Thank you for the good luck wishes.