Our Faith Renews
a faith contest entry poem25 total reviews
Comment from MissMerri
This is incredibly beautiful in every way! The theme, the music, the picture, but mostly the way you have written it is simply top-notch. I think, personally, I would have ranked this a little higher than third. But, no one asked my opinion. ;"(
Just so you'll know... it is perfect! I love everything about it and I thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2016
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This is incredibly beautiful in every way! The theme, the music, the picture, but mostly the way you have written it is simply top-notch. I think, personally, I would have ranked this a little higher than third. But, no one asked my opinion. ;"(
Just so you'll know... it is perfect! I love everything about it and I thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 18-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2016
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What a fabulous review, and to receive it from a poet of your caliber! Thank you very much. I'm truly honored, MissMerri.
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a very hopeful poem about how learning to be grateful can change your life.
It shows how stupid things can bring you down and faith can bring you back.
Congrats on placing in the contest.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2016
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This is a very hopeful poem about how learning to be grateful can change your life.
It shows how stupid things can bring you down and faith can bring you back.
Congrats on placing in the contest.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
Comment Written 17-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2016
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Thanks so much!
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You're very welcome.
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Comment from Ulla
Dawn, this is a lovely poem and the message within is so true. Life is indeed too short for a rife over something trivial. Happens a lot in families I'm afraid. Good luck in the contest. Love the music. All the best. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
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Dawn, this is a lovely poem and the message within is so true. Life is indeed too short for a rife over something trivial. Happens a lot in families I'm afraid. Good luck in the contest. Love the music. All the best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 29-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
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I am so far behind - forgive my terrible tardiness!
Comment from GWinterwin
Good poem with a very true message. Good word flow as you tell of the difficulty of being forgiven by a relative. Very true that kinfolk should forgive quicker, and more often but just seems that's not the way the ball bounces.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016
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Good poem with a very true message. Good word flow as you tell of the difficulty of being forgiven by a relative. Very true that kinfolk should forgive quicker, and more often but just seems that's not the way the ball bounces.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016
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You're very welcome.
Comment from Joan E.
"It should be a lot easier to forgive blood," but often the opposite is true. Life is far too short to harbor slights, especially within a family. Thank you for exhorting yourself and the rest of us not be "punished Forever". I liked the double meaning of "matters" in the title as well. Warm regards and best wishes in the contest- Joan
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
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"It should be a lot easier to forgive blood," but often the opposite is true. Life is far too short to harbor slights, especially within a family. Thank you for exhorting yourself and the rest of us not be "punished Forever". I liked the double meaning of "matters" in the title as well. Warm regards and best wishes in the contest- Joan
Comment Written 28-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
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You are the first one to mention the double meaning in the title - thank you, Joan; you always understand my intentions!
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I am pleased to on the same wavelength. Have a serene weekend- Joan
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I forgot to thank you for brightening my day with your clever animation! Smiles- Joan
Comment from DALLAS01
There is so much more of this than I once thought. In my own family, there is a similar situation and it breaks my heart. My grandson has refused to forgive his father for over 13 years. And although it wasn't over something petty, not only have they have both lost out but so have the grandchildren
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
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There is so much more of this than I once thought. In my own family, there is a similar situation and it breaks my heart. My grandson has refused to forgive his father for over 13 years. And although it wasn't over something petty, not only have they have both lost out but so have the grandchildren
Comment Written 28-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
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That is so sad! I'm sorry, Dallas. I'll pray it is put to rest once and for all, for all concerned.
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
There is so much truth and wisdom in this well penned piece. So many families are torn asunder by petty quarrels - forgiveness heals all things if we take that first step. I wish you all the best in the judging and thank you ver much for sharing this.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
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There is so much truth and wisdom in this well penned piece. So many families are torn asunder by petty quarrels - forgiveness heals all things if we take that first step. I wish you all the best in the judging and thank you ver much for sharing this.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
Comment from djsaxon
I think that what I love most about your writes is the eclectic nature of your clever pen. Lovely free verse, potent message. Resonates because i have some bloody-minded family members who still dine out on petty issues that should have been long since put to bed. Church-going Catholics all of them. DJ
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
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I think that what I love most about your writes is the eclectic nature of your clever pen. Lovely free verse, potent message. Resonates because i have some bloody-minded family members who still dine out on petty issues that should have been long since put to bed. Church-going Catholics all of them. DJ
Comment Written 28-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
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Hmm, yep, I find some of the worst offenders are those self-righteous church-goers...of course that doesn't mean they're ALL like that, but the ones who are - please, spare me!
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Dawn
= This is certainly a powerful piece. Absolutely =stunning= artwork.
= Family dynamics, interesting how they can twist and turn ... make us happy and sad.
= Nice soothing music with it. Great entry. Good luck in the contest, my friend.
(*>*) A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
Cheers & Blessings ~ Jacqueline ~ Jackie ~ Jax
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
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Hi, Dawn
= This is certainly a powerful piece. Absolutely =stunning= artwork.
= Family dynamics, interesting how they can twist and turn ... make us happy and sad.
= Nice soothing music with it. Great entry. Good luck in the contest, my friend.
(*>*) A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
Cheers & Blessings ~ Jacqueline ~ Jackie ~ Jax
Comment Written 28-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
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What a wonderful review! Sorry I'm so late answering!
Comment from Quantum Traveler
An interesting read Dawn I like it.
I understand the whole meaning behind it.
Encountering these same reactions myself I have found that my new family members are those who I have encountered though Life's Journey and they appear through the "Hearts" of precious Little Angels and they calm the Ripples of the Soul.
Thanks for the read, Dawn...Well Done...Quantum Traveler.
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An interesting read Dawn I like it.
I understand the whole meaning behind it.
Encountering these same reactions myself I have found that my new family members are those who I have encountered though Life's Journey and they appear through the "Hearts" of precious Little Angels and they calm the Ripples of the Soul.
Thanks for the read, Dawn...Well Done...Quantum Traveler.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2016