The Heart of Poetry
Viewing comments for Chapter 55 "5-7-5 Undoubtable faith"'Tis not the Bard, but pretty good poetry anyway
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Comment from Sagnik Das
Not a truer word has been said, & I am overjoyed to learn of your victory. Despite the terseness of form & brevity, you have fared effectively in putting your message across (The more reason have I to commend you!)
Fraught in what Browning called "Robust Optimism", it allows one to reflect profoundly over the vitality of being virtuous and not merely utilitarian or materialistic, for nothing worldly lasts in the end (as I have emphasized in many of my writings to you).
Modernity might have hailed remarkable worldly advancements & amenities, but still -- A DISCONCERTING UNDERCURRENT OF EMPTINESS PERVADES THE ENTIRE SOCIETY. Too many people are anxious despite increasing material comforts & economic development, & few can ever realize why...
When civilization becomes Godless and mankind finds itself geared towards a rat-race for money and associative vices, life becomes infernal.
Hence, inspiring revelations such as these, are required now, more than ever. My wholehearted ovations to you on your victory. :)
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2014
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Not a truer word has been said, & I am overjoyed to learn of your victory. Despite the terseness of form & brevity, you have fared effectively in putting your message across (The more reason have I to commend you!)
Fraught in what Browning called "Robust Optimism", it allows one to reflect profoundly over the vitality of being virtuous and not merely utilitarian or materialistic, for nothing worldly lasts in the end (as I have emphasized in many of my writings to you).
Modernity might have hailed remarkable worldly advancements & amenities, but still -- A DISCONCERTING UNDERCURRENT OF EMPTINESS PERVADES THE ENTIRE SOCIETY. Too many people are anxious despite increasing material comforts & economic development, & few can ever realize why...
When civilization becomes Godless and mankind finds itself geared towards a rat-race for money and associative vices, life becomes infernal.
Hence, inspiring revelations such as these, are required now, more than ever. My wholehearted ovations to you on your victory. :)
Comment Written 04-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2014
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Well hello there, my dear friend.
My heart sang with joy when I saw that you had come to visit the site. I thank you for your wonderful comments and the affirmation of quality of this short poem. (Remember when you and I won a contest within a week of each others victory? That was fun. ) The picture is Larry and his dad, who passed away on April 14, 2014. We have had a busy spring traveling again to the south western state of Arizona. He had a military funeral as he was a United States veteran.
I am happy to report that Larry's mother seems to be doing well. We will stay put here in Missouri until August when our 22 year old granddaughter, Juleigh, graduates from college. She is an RN (Registered Nurse). So we will be Arizona bound once again, but for a happy occasion this time.
Take care of yourself, and love to you and your family.
Carolyn
Comment from 9999pool
Wow!! Congrats on the win.
I can still recall commenting that the simplicity of your poems are the best and now I am proven correct. Smiles.
Greta write and brilliant too.
Cheerio, big smiles and hugs, bro Ritchie. :))
reply by the author on 09-May-2014
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Wow!! Congrats on the win.
I can still recall commenting that the simplicity of your poems are the best and now I am proven correct. Smiles.
Greta write and brilliant too.
Cheerio, big smiles and hugs, bro Ritchie. :))
Comment Written 09-May-2014
reply by the author on 09-May-2014
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Big smiles and hugs back to you. I am delighted you liked this one Ritchie. The picture is of Larry and his dad. They were very close. We had taken him and Larry's mom 'peach' picking about 2 years ago. He couldn't get around much after that.
Love and thanks for the congrats, it feels good to win, I shared first with others in this contest. I will share anytime,:-) Love, Carolyn
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Any win is good, smiles.
Cheerio, hugs, Ritchie. :))
Comment from rouskin
Undoubtable faith Unwavering trust and hope Together again It really deserves to be a winner Congratulations !
Have a great week
reply by the author on 09-May-2014
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Undoubtable faith Unwavering trust and hope Together again It really deserves to be a winner Congratulations !
Have a great week
Comment Written 09-May-2014
reply by the author on 09-May-2014
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Thank you, I am delighted to share the winners spot with others. Larry's dad died 4-14, the picture is of them. I appreciate your fine comments. :-) Carolyn
Comment from adewpearl
Your poem is in excellent 5/7/5 syllable count
good pairing of undoubtable/unwavering
a meaningful message delivered with genuine sincerity :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 09-May-2014
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Your poem is in excellent 5/7/5 syllable count
good pairing of undoubtable/unwavering
a meaningful message delivered with genuine sincerity :-) Brooke
Comment Written 08-May-2014
reply by the author on 09-May-2014
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Thanks Brooke, glad you liked it. :-) Carolyn
Comment from Jackarrie
an unusual spiritual poem involving Father and son, I believe there is a story behind this one.
good luck in the contest.
Mary
Undoubtable faith
Unwavering trust and hope
Together again
reply by the author on 08-May-2014
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an unusual spiritual poem involving Father and son, I believe there is a story behind this one.
good luck in the contest.
Mary
Undoubtable faith
Unwavering trust and hope
Together again
Comment Written 08-May-2014
reply by the author on 08-May-2014
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Thank you Jackarrie for this thoughtful review.
Comment from Dean Kuch
Often when we're young, we feel that we have all of the answers of the universe in the palms of our hands. We become estranged from our parents, either through our stubborn unwillingness to change, or by simply neglecting to keep in touch. Whatever the reasons, we do grow up (hopefully!), and eventually realize that the lessons our parents were trying so hard to teach us were true, spot-on! Reconciliation isn't always achievable, however, when it is, we should never wait until it's too late.
Well done, and best of luck to you in the contest.
reply by the author on 08-May-2014
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Often when we're young, we feel that we have all of the answers of the universe in the palms of our hands. We become estranged from our parents, either through our stubborn unwillingness to change, or by simply neglecting to keep in touch. Whatever the reasons, we do grow up (hopefully!), and eventually realize that the lessons our parents were trying so hard to teach us were true, spot-on! Reconciliation isn't always achievable, however, when it is, we should never wait until it's too late.
Well done, and best of luck to you in the contest.
Comment Written 08-May-2014
reply by the author on 08-May-2014
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Thank you Dean for such a fine review and the insightful remarks you have made. I also appreciate the good wishes.
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It was my pleasure! Great writing.
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It must have been your good wishes, I tied for first place, thanks so much.
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Well, you're welcome, but I'd say it had more to do with the quality of your writing than my good wishes.
Comment from Charlene0513
A true fact that cannot be denied when we are born again and live only onto His Name and do things that are pleasing to Him in His sight.
Charlene
reply by the author on 08-May-2014
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A true fact that cannot be denied when we are born again and live only onto His Name and do things that are pleasing to Him in His sight.
Charlene
Comment Written 08-May-2014
reply by the author on 08-May-2014
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Thank you for your kind comments Charlene
Comment from l.raven
Hi Carolyn, I was wondering where you were...and forget they don't post most contest poems on site...sorry...but I'm here now...LOL ...I think there is a very special bond between a father and son...my daughters husband keeps telling her I gave you a man child...what more do you want...LOL...I love your poem and your picture...let me go check out the voting booths...be back...Luff Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 08-May-2014
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Hi Carolyn, I was wondering where you were...and forget they don't post most contest poems on site...sorry...but I'm here now...LOL ...I think there is a very special bond between a father and son...my daughters husband keeps telling her I gave you a man child...what more do you want...LOL...I love your poem and your picture...let me go check out the voting booths...be back...Luff Linda xxoo
Comment Written 08-May-2014
reply by the author on 08-May-2014
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Hi there and thanks so much for the great review.
Comment from Smoothiecool
good luck in the contest
your few words allow the reader to see and feel the faith and unwavering trust and hope to reunite once again
cheers Smoothiecool
reply by the author on 08-May-2014
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good luck in the contest
your few words allow the reader to see and feel the faith and unwavering trust and hope to reunite once again
cheers Smoothiecool
Comment Written 08-May-2014
reply by the author on 08-May-2014
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Your comments are both kind and true.
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welcome..SC
Comment from bdumalili
The thought ingrained in the piece showed solidity of faith, living in accordance to the doctrines of the Lord and hope for life after life in this realm.Spiritual message and its worth recommending it for others to read for transformation.
reply by the author on 07-May-2014
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The thought ingrained in the piece showed solidity of faith, living in accordance to the doctrines of the Lord and hope for life after life in this realm.Spiritual message and its worth recommending it for others to read for transformation.
Comment Written 07-May-2014
reply by the author on 07-May-2014
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Thanks for this thoughtful review and kind comments.