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For My Eyes Only30 total reviews
Comment from Mrs. KT
Good morning, Janet!
What a moving, heartfelt and exceptionally well-crafted poetic offering.
Your words speaks to me as well ... on so many levels. But this stanza truly resonated with me:
It is not hard to see the bad.
It blares so loud, it even boasts.
But, when I look expecting good
I may just find it has the most.
We must keep believing, striving, knowing that
Each sunset makes me take a breath
and smile at the amazing view
I watch until the last glow ends.
Another day, a gift from You.
Thank you for sharing, Janet!
Stay strong!
Fondly,
diane
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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Good morning, Janet!
What a moving, heartfelt and exceptionally well-crafted poetic offering.
Your words speaks to me as well ... on so many levels. But this stanza truly resonated with me:
It is not hard to see the bad.
It blares so loud, it even boasts.
But, when I look expecting good
I may just find it has the most.
We must keep believing, striving, knowing that
Each sunset makes me take a breath
and smile at the amazing view
I watch until the last glow ends.
Another day, a gift from You.
Thank you for sharing, Janet!
Stay strong!
Fondly,
diane
Comment Written 11-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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Thank you so much Diane for this lovely review and special stars. Also for sharing your favorite stanzas. So pleased that this resonated with you.
Blessings to you and yours.
Janet.
Comment from royowen
Yes, a long time ago I remember God had said to me when I was struggling with my faith and stance, He said, you don't hang on to me, I hang on to you, and no one can snatch you out of my hand, thanks for sharing, well done Janet, super post, blessings Roy.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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Yes, a long time ago I remember God had said to me when I was struggling with my faith and stance, He said, you don't hang on to me, I hang on to you, and no one can snatch you out of my hand, thanks for sharing, well done Janet, super post, blessings Roy.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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Thank you Roy for this wonderful review. Your encouraging words and those special stars mean a great deal to me.
Blessings to you and yours.
Janet
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Well doneb
Comment from Dawn Munro
First, your notes... Don't you dare destroy that journal! (lol) I have read your work many times and I have loved every word you wrote. So will your loved ones, I bet.
Flawless meter, lovely abcb rhyme scheme and wonderfully evocative -- what is not to love?
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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First, your notes... Don't you dare destroy that journal! (lol) I have read your work many times and I have loved every word you wrote. So will your loved ones, I bet.
Flawless meter, lovely abcb rhyme scheme and wonderfully evocative -- what is not to love?
Comment Written 11-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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Thank you Dawn for this stellar review and the special stars. Thank you too for your kind words of encouragement.
Blessings
Janet.
Comment from Navada
My best friend journals and it has often been a means of knowing and discovering what is real amongst the hectic and crazy times. She swears by it. :)
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
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My best friend journals and it has often been a means of knowing and discovering what is real amongst the hectic and crazy times. She swears by it. :)
Comment Written 11-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
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Thank you for the encouraging review.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from tfawcus
I'm glad you didn't destroy them before writing this! I, too, have been going back through the dusty sheets of time and finding the honesty of youth quite disconcerting. You have captured the moment beautifully in your poem.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
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I'm glad you didn't destroy them before writing this! I, too, have been going back through the dusty sheets of time and finding the honesty of youth quite disconcerting. You have captured the moment beautifully in your poem.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
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Thank you Tony for the thoughtful and encouraging review.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi Janet, your poem is beautifully penned and heartfelt. Of special note;
Each sunset makes me take a breath
(Indeed, it does. Each day is a gift)
Also:
Old burdens seemed a lethal brew.
(It's amazing how full that luggage can be.)
Good imagery and sensory appeal. A pleasure to read.
Well done. Margaret ~ LateBloomer
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
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Hi Janet, your poem is beautifully penned and heartfelt. Of special note;
Each sunset makes me take a breath
(Indeed, it does. Each day is a gift)
Also:
Old burdens seemed a lethal brew.
(It's amazing how full that luggage can be.)
Good imagery and sensory appeal. A pleasure to read.
Well done. Margaret ~ LateBloomer
Comment Written 11-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
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Thank you LateBloomer for the thoughtful and encouraging review and for sharing your favorite lines.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Michele Harber
This isn't only a beautiful spiritual poem, but a reminder to us all to be thankful for what we have and dwell on that and not on what we've lost. I admire that you've managed to get all that across in perfect rhyme and meter. Lovely job.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
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This isn't only a beautiful spiritual poem, but a reminder to us all to be thankful for what we have and dwell on that and not on what we've lost. I admire that you've managed to get all that across in perfect rhyme and meter. Lovely job.
Comment Written 10-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
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Thank you Michele for this stellar review. Also, we have a daughter who spells her name the same as you do.
Blessings
Janet
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You're very welcome. I'm pleased to know you're not just an excellent writer but a wonderful name speller. 😂
Comment from Deniz22
You are nice! God has said, "pour out your heart to Me" and it seems you did just that...isn't that what the Psalms reflect?
And how often they have consoled me in my many faults, fears and failings, even as they continue to do today for untold millions of God's beloved people.
I love how you presented this same idea for your own journal!
Have you ever read "A Shepherd
Looks At the 23rd Psalm?"
You can get it in paperback from CBD on line for about $3.00.
It's a wonderful read. God bless you dear sister and do keep writing. YBIC Dennis
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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You are nice! God has said, "pour out your heart to Me" and it seems you did just that...isn't that what the Psalms reflect?
And how often they have consoled me in my many faults, fears and failings, even as they continue to do today for untold millions of God's beloved people.
I love how you presented this same idea for your own journal!
Have you ever read "A Shepherd
Looks At the 23rd Psalm?"
You can get it in paperback from CBD on line for about $3.00.
It's a wonderful read. God bless you dear sister and do keep writing. YBIC Dennis
Comment Written 10-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2024
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Thank you Dennis for the amazing review and the special stars.
I have not read "A Shepherd Look At the 23rd Psalm" but I will definitely get a copy to read. I?m reading through the Psalms right now and I feel some of my writings reflects the inspiration of them.
So pleased you enjoyed this one.
Blessings
YSIC Janet.
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Great work and needed ministry...keep it coming! God bless, Dennis
Comment from June Sargent
Writing in journals can be therapeutic, but the thoughts and feelings need not be shared! They are from your heart and should be for your eyes only. The journey recorded on the pages can reveal the good, the bad and the ugly. And hopefully we will see more good than bad. - upon reflection.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
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Writing in journals can be therapeutic, but the thoughts and feelings need not be shared! They are from your heart and should be for your eyes only. The journey recorded on the pages can reveal the good, the bad and the ugly. And hopefully we will see more good than bad. - upon reflection.
Comment Written 10-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2024
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Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging review. We do find the good, the bad and the ugly from day to day. Thankfully, at the end of the day, I have been blessed with more good.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Sally Law
I can't say I blame you for not wanting to let anyone read your journals. I wouldn't either. In dark tiimes, only God sees that side of me. He knows anyway, so we might as well tell Him. It feels better to get it out. Wonderfully written from the soul, my friend. By the way, you are very nice. No dispute there.
Sending you my best today as always.
Love, Sal Xos
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024
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I can't say I blame you for not wanting to let anyone read your journals. I wouldn't either. In dark tiimes, only God sees that side of me. He knows anyway, so we might as well tell Him. It feels better to get it out. Wonderfully written from the soul, my friend. By the way, you are very nice. No dispute there.
Sending you my best today as always.
Love, Sal Xos
Comment Written 10-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2024
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Thank you Sal for your encouraging review snd kind words. You?re right, God knows our thoughts and he is the one that counts.
Sending my best right back to you.
Blessings
Janet xoxo