Comment from jmdg1954

Exceptional

Rhyming quatrains, I am not as concerned with the perfection of the poem as I am about the message.

I am certainly far, far, far from a perfectionist! So I appreciated what I copied and pasted above... Write what's in your heart. Write the words that come out of the pen! That's what is important to me.

Oh, by the way... I loved your poem and the story you told! Wonderful! John

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2015

Thanks buddy John,
I'm glad you understand and enjoyed the message.
Love, Carolyn

Comment from humpwhistle

Excellent

I like your message, and believe in it--to a point.
Too many children, too young to understand 'faith', go without fish until they suffer and die. This is a difficult notion to reconcile. Not that I'm expecting answers. I just have a nagging question.

Best of luck. I wonder if you might get more reviews if this was posted as a poem?


Peace, Lee

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2015

Hi there Lee,
The posting has been corrected, I had reserved it as a Faith contest entry. I have no idea what happened and how it got into a story catagory. You are so right, life is not easy to understand, especially when you see so many children on TV literally dying of starvation. Larry and I support an orphans home in Arkansas, but if we could we would send that .63 cents a day the TV seeks, to each and every hungry child in the world.
I am glad you liked the message.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from sweetwoodjax

Excellent

this is an excellent write, Carolyn, you did an excellent job writing this beautiful quatrain poem about the results of faith in God. I wish you the best of luck in the contest

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2015

Thanks so very much for the wonderful comments and best wishes. So glad you liked the poem.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from Sanku

Exceptional

I enjoy reading your poems because they always carry a comforting thought about Him being there for us -always.This one was particularly nice with the fisherman trying his best to bring home food.I too am not very othered about technical perfection as long as the message goes out.

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2015

Thanks Sanku,
I always appreciate your sweet reviews. So glad you liked the poem and the message of Faith.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Carolyn...

_ Hey, there she is. (*<*)
_ Great entry into the contest.
_ I hope this means you're feeling much better.
_ Goodness, my eyes are all blurry and I'm trying to fall asleep as I type.
_ Perhaps it's time to call it a night?? LOL
_ Good luck in the contest, my friend.
_ Sleep tight.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*;*)

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2015

Thanks Jax,
I know what it's like to 'fall asleep at the wheel,' or in our case, at the computer. :-) Yes, I am getting better although today has not been so good. I had such a string of things happen that I can't seem to get them all 'good' at the same time. LOL
So glad you enjoyed the poem.
Love, Carolyn

Comment from Cass Carlton

Exceptional

Well, I didn't find anything wrong with your rhyme or rhythm in this sweet , gentle piece. It has such pleasant imagery of an old man diligently doing what he has always done and finally being rewarded for his pains. The words in this are simple and unpretentious, very fitting , and the artwork is perfect.
Well done cheers Cass

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2015

Thank you Cass for this wonderful review and the awesome six award. I am so pleased you enjoyed the poem,
:-) Carolyn

Comment from royowen

Exceptional

Beautifully written. Peter's response to The Lord was, although a tired one, he said "we've been fishing all day and caught nought, but just because you said". It was his faith, and belief in the faithful one, that he believed and was able! Great lesson from this, great scripture choice, remain faithful and you will inherit an incorruptible crown. A lovely flowing poem, dear friend, inspired, and it reads fluidly, in abcb rhyming, a worthy entry. Well done, blessings, Roy.

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2015

Hi dear Roy, thank you for your wonderful review and the affirming comments. Also that bright six award is great to see. Love to all, Carolyn

Comment from Curly Girly

Excellent

You took on a challenging poem to write. I enjoyed reading the story-poem it told about the old fisherman. It was pleasing to see that faith in the Lord kept him well fed.

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 Comment Written 02-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2015

Thanks Nicole, I haven't posted anything in quite a while. My muse as everyone calls it seems to have deserted me. If you see him running around down there, send him back to Missouri in the USA ok? LOL This subject helped give me a kick- start . I am glad you enjoyed it. Carolyn