From out of the Grayness
Viewing comments for Chapter 52 "In any hour"Reaching from the gray areas to understand life
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Comment from Thal1959
Excellent, Grayness. This free verse covers the fire of youth, the chills of old age - and by extenuation, the coldness of the grave - which then gives way to eternal warmth. It is reminiscent of St. Faustina Kowalska's vision that the Lord embraces the newly received soul and calls it to enter into His heart where His love will burn away all one's sins.
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2017
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Excellent, Grayness. This free verse covers the fire of youth, the chills of old age - and by extenuation, the coldness of the grave - which then gives way to eternal warmth. It is reminiscent of St. Faustina Kowalska's vision that the Lord embraces the newly received soul and calls it to enter into His heart where His love will burn away all one's sins.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2017
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WOW Thal, what a wonderful and uplifting review and generous stars! I truly appreciate your very kind and encouraging delivery and I'm truly delighted to meet you. I hope we will connect often! HIS GRAYNESS ...VANCE
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You're welcome - it was my pleasure.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Yes, it is more important to live one's life with love of God. For in the end, He is the one who will receive you.
I enjoyed your poem. It says so much about life & how views of death affect all. But there is hope at the end. Good job & thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2017
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Yes, it is more important to live one's life with love of God. For in the end, He is the one who will receive you.
I enjoyed your poem. It says so much about life & how views of death affect all. But there is hope at the end. Good job & thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 06-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2017
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Thank you so much Jan! I really appreciate your lovely review and generous stars. It is honestly always a joy to hear from you and I hope to see you often. Blessing and Hugs! HIS GRAYNESS Vance
Comment from jaded831
Your poem is a joy to read, reflecting the meaning of faith. Each day I pray giving gratitude to The Lord for all the blessings, He has brought into my life. I also feel the passing of youth into old age, and the importance of faith in our golden years.
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2017
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Your poem is a joy to read, reflecting the meaning of faith. Each day I pray giving gratitude to The Lord for all the blessings, He has brought into my life. I also feel the passing of youth into old age, and the importance of faith in our golden years.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2017
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Oh, jaded (hoping your really not)...so nice to meet you and thank you for this lovely, uplifting review! I'm always so grateful to know my works has a positive achievement in the heart and soul of others, and I truly enjoyed the gift of meeting you. I hope to see you often and will come around and visit your works also. Blessings always: HIS GRAYNESS: Vance
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I'm not jaded about most things.
Comment from nbonner
I so agree. With faith you can truly live and with His love you can fully be loved. This was a great poem and deserves six star rating but I'm all out of those this week. Thank you for sharing and best wishes, N.B
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2017
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I so agree. With faith you can truly live and with His love you can fully be loved. This was a great poem and deserves six star rating but I'm all out of those this week. Thank you for sharing and best wishes, N.B
Comment Written 25-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much nbonner, for this lovely review and virtual sixer as I always seem to get caught without them also when I most want them. Wonderful to meet you and I hope to see you again soon.HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment from doggymad
This was a fascinating read. It is the sort of message that offers comfort to older people who are getting nearer to death.
Instead of dwelling on what the past was like, it is a comfort to look forward to eternal love and peace
love and hugs
Freda
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2017
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This was a fascinating read. It is the sort of message that offers comfort to older people who are getting nearer to death.
Instead of dwelling on what the past was like, it is a comfort to look forward to eternal love and peace
love and hugs
Freda
Comment Written 25-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much Freda, for this lovely review and stars! Wonderful to hear from you and give the boys a big ""ruff-ruff" for me! LOVE Vance
Comment from sharonlshelley
a very lovely poem to read, it really flows nicely, the picture was a perfect choice for your poetry work, thank you for sharing your work with us, sharon
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2017
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a very lovely poem to read, it really flows nicely, the picture was a perfect choice for your poetry work, thank you for sharing your work with us, sharon
Comment Written 25-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2017
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Thanks so much Sharon, for this lovely review and stars! It is a joy to hear from you always and I hope to be able to offer something worthwhile again soon! Blessings always! Vance
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
A very humbling poem of devotion and deep trust in the power of God's love.
How easy it sometimes is to forget that we need never fear, for God is always with us.
Thank you for the clear reminder of this.
:-) Shirley
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2017
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A very humbling poem of devotion and deep trust in the power of God's love.
How easy it sometimes is to forget that we need never fear, for God is always with us.
Thank you for the clear reminder of this.
:-) Shirley
Comment Written 25-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2017
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Thank you sincerely Shirley, for this lovely review and stars! Wonderful to meet you and I hope to see you often. Blessings, HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment from Spitfire
My favorite part of the poem:
the cold chills of life's
Newly realized dimensions,
Sends the aging heart
To the lands of darkness,
Fear, and uncertainty...
Thank goodness, I haven't felt that yet, not will I ever.
Like my mother, I think of heaven as my home.
It seems a paradox that people believe in God, yet fear death.
A lovely poem, Vance. We'll meet in the great beyond someday. :-)
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2017
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My favorite part of the poem:
the cold chills of life's
Newly realized dimensions,
Sends the aging heart
To the lands of darkness,
Fear, and uncertainty...
Thank goodness, I haven't felt that yet, not will I ever.
Like my mother, I think of heaven as my home.
It seems a paradox that people believe in God, yet fear death.
A lovely poem, Vance. We'll meet in the great beyond someday. :-)
Comment Written 24-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2017
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I surely do hope to meet you one day and I have a really great hug that I've been saving just for you! Thanks so much for this lovely review! LOVE AND HUGS! Vance
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Vance
your poem has a deep meaning of even how I feel in my aging years of having faith that God will keep helping me with my chronic health problem
and as you said so well how you are thankful to God how he
Shall carry you in joy and your
Gratitude shall deny any fears,
As the power of your joy
shall bring your only tears
Vance I will be praying for you ( I can understand how you feel knowing you are struggling with Alzheimer's
Bless you
Gert
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2017
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Hello Vance
your poem has a deep meaning of even how I feel in my aging years of having faith that God will keep helping me with my chronic health problem
and as you said so well how you are thankful to God how he
Shall carry you in joy and your
Gratitude shall deny any fears,
As the power of your joy
shall bring your only tears
Vance I will be praying for you ( I can understand how you feel knowing you are struggling with Alzheimer's
Bless you
Gert
Comment Written 24-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2017
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OH! Dear Gert (who I love so much)...your words, message, and stars are healing elements in and of themselves! I am fixed upon my faith, not to give up and to remain GRATEFUL every moment for the love of GOD and the gifts HE has already blessed me with! I pray each night for God's help in finding words of encouragement, faith, and promise to share within my writings so that my circumstance may eventually deliver something positive, meaningful, and actionable for others who really need the messages GOD wants them to hear, and might not otherwise reach them. My life has been rich and bountiful and I only wish to team up with GOD in any way possible to show my thanks and genuine GRATITUDE for what wonderful blessings I've had...Like meeting you! Love Vance
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Vance, from your thank you note to me.
I can see how you,indeed,are blessed with God's love each day.
Gert
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi Vance;
thank you so much for sharing this piece which reminds us about the love He showers on us every day. We only need to pay attention and bask in its glory.
While the passage of time brings us grey hair and aching bones, His love gets us through.
~patty~
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2017
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Hi Vance;
thank you so much for sharing this piece which reminds us about the love He showers on us every day. We only need to pay attention and bask in its glory.
While the passage of time brings us grey hair and aching bones, His love gets us through.
~patty~
Comment Written 24-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2017
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Thanks so much Patty, for this lovely review and stars! Thank you sincerely for your wonderful review!
I want you to know that I have been suffering with Alzheimer?s for several years now and I recently prayed to God to give me a message I could share with my beloved friends on FS.
This poem was given to me virtually immediately as I laid in bed, rose quickly and typed it into my computer! It was a gift from GOD and intended to help you, so please give your own private thanks in prayer. Blessings and love with sincere gratitude to you! Vance
