A Cup Of Not Much
You need not gard how much12 total reviews
Comment from Ricky1024
This is a Positive message.
A Message the World needs.
Needs to realize to of set the greed.
Well written rich in Theme and Imagery.
It also, read well and Flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
Thanks for sharing this and have a blessed day!
Doctor Ricky 1024
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This is a Positive message.
A Message the World needs.
Needs to realize to of set the greed.
Well written rich in Theme and Imagery.
It also, read well and Flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
Thanks for sharing this and have a blessed day!
Doctor Ricky 1024
Comment Written 25-Feb-2023
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Ronni,
It's nice to see that you are posting again. I've had to read your poem a few times trying to understand the meaning. I was a little confused with the last three lines of the first paragraph. Nonetheless, I think the message, as I understand it is somewhat scriptural. The word speaks of a selfish man giving reluctantly, so the recipient ends up vomiting out the meal that was offered. I hope all is well with you, and we'll see some more frequent posts. Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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Hello Ronni,
It's nice to see that you are posting again. I've had to read your poem a few times trying to understand the meaning. I was a little confused with the last three lines of the first paragraph. Nonetheless, I think the message, as I understand it is somewhat scriptural. The word speaks of a selfish man giving reluctantly, so the recipient ends up vomiting out the meal that was offered. I hope all is well with you, and we'll see some more frequent posts. Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 24-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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Thank you Tom, for your very perceptive comments and reflections
on this one so appreciated! Thanks too for the welcome and
encouragements to keep posting. I shall indeed keep at it.
Blessings to you too, Ronni
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your poem was well thought out, Ronni. I enjoyed
reading it. I agree a gift should come from the heart
with no expectations of the receiver. I liked the color
scheme. Your words read well with great imagery.
In the description box gard needs to be guard.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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Your poem was well thought out, Ronni. I enjoyed
reading it. I agree a gift should come from the heart
with no expectations of the receiver. I liked the color
scheme. Your words read well with great imagery.
In the description box gard needs to be guard.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 24-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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Thank you Jan,
So pleased you enjoyed it and the presentation. Thanks for tip
on 'guard', will fix. Your thoughtfulness so apppreciated!
Bless you for sharing too.
Ronni
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Missed you and your gentle spirit.
Heartfelt and poignant how giving from the heart needs no measuring.
How true when "giving casually or hurriedly merits neither neer no leaving."
It is sad when some brag about their giving or try to outdo each other out of competition.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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Missed you and your gentle spirit.
Heartfelt and poignant how giving from the heart needs no measuring.
How true when "giving casually or hurriedly merits neither neer no leaving."
It is sad when some brag about their giving or try to outdo each other out of competition.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 24-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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Hi Mary,
Thanks for kind compliment and appreciation of this one, missed
you too (recovering from eye surgery and doing better gradually.)
I admire your deeper perceptions and reflections on my writings,
always on the mark. Bless you for your aappreciation of me.
Gratefully, Ronni P,S. And extra star!
Comment from irishauthorme
Sensations, sighs, and smiles.
Great to read your thoughts again!
Poignant interpretation of how giving from the heart does not require any measuring of the amount given.
This year our church participated in a Christmas program called "The Shoebox," sending gift boxes to children all over the world. Part of the satisfaction came from choosing what age group we bought the gifts for, and then not knowing where in the world our box would be opened, Christmas Day, by some smiling, impoverished child.
irish
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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Sensations, sighs, and smiles.
Great to read your thoughts again!
Poignant interpretation of how giving from the heart does not require any measuring of the amount given.
This year our church participated in a Christmas program called "The Shoebox," sending gift boxes to children all over the world. Part of the satisfaction came from choosing what age group we bought the gifts for, and then not knowing where in the world our box would be opened, Christmas Day, by some smiling, impoverished child.
irish
Comment Written 24-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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HI IRISH,
Thanks ever so much for your wise perceptions and kind compliments of this one! Great to hear from you again too!
Wonderful Shoebox story, loved it, thanks for sharing it.
God Bless You always!
Most gratefully, Ronni
Comment from Sally Law
A delightful poem from my dear, sweet Ronni! How lovely this is and so much like you. You have certainly given the Milk of Human Kindness to me, lavishly and overflowing. Thank you, dear one. I am blessed reading this and stirred to give even more.
Sending you my best, and love and blessings always.
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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A delightful poem from my dear, sweet Ronni! How lovely this is and so much like you. You have certainly given the Milk of Human Kindness to me, lavishly and overflowing. Thank you, dear one. I am blessed reading this and stirred to give even more.
Sending you my best, and love and blessings always.
Sal XOs
Comment Written 24-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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Thank you dearest Sally, for such enthusiastic and generous
comments and compliments!! You make my heart beam with
joy for your ever blessed abiding friendship.!!!!!
Love always, Ronni
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Hello Ronni. I haven't heard from you in a long time! Nice to read your poem and like always it reads mentally equipped with lots of metaphors and double meanings. I do not understand the phrase milk of human kindness. This seems to say that kindness on the go is somewhat prevalent in our society while sharing milk of human kindness is better.
Jesse
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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Hello Ronni. I haven't heard from you in a long time! Nice to read your poem and like always it reads mentally equipped with lots of metaphors and double meanings. I do not understand the phrase milk of human kindness. This seems to say that kindness on the go is somewhat prevalent in our society while sharing milk of human kindness is better.
Jesse
Comment Written 24-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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Thank you Jesse,
Yes it has been a ong time. Still great to hear from you.
Thanks for your candid comments which I always admire
an appreciate about you regarding my postings. All
the more so on this one and take grateful note of.
Have been off recovering from eue surgeries and gradually
getting back. Hope all is fine with you.
With appreciations always, Ronni
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Sorry to hear about your eye surgeries. I hope you recover completely soon. I am also recovering from a knee injury as well.
Take care, my friend!
Jesse
Comment from Lea Tonin1
This poem is pretty good for the most part and there do seem some lovely words and choice moments scattered throughout the poem.
There is a certain charm by the way that it's written expressing some emotions coming out in somewhat of a confused way
Perhaps change the word "guarding's I don't think guarding"s is an actual word to, "defense," It sounds or flows better makes the bed more comfortable and flows. It helps to read the poem out loud to yourself or have someone read it to you so you can determine where the words speed up and where they slow down you want them to match. A few tweaks here and there we'll make a good Poem into an excellent one I hope this suggestions help you and you have a great night!
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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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This poem is pretty good for the most part and there do seem some lovely words and choice moments scattered throughout the poem.
There is a certain charm by the way that it's written expressing some emotions coming out in somewhat of a confused way
Perhaps change the word "guarding's I don't think guarding"s is an actual word to, "defense," It sounds or flows better makes the bed more comfortable and flows. It helps to read the poem out loud to yourself or have someone read it to you so you can determine where the words speed up and where they slow down you want them to match. A few tweaks here and there we'll make a good Poem into an excellent one I hope this suggestions help you and you have a great night!
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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Thank you for your constructive and perceptive comments on
this and time to offer some very valid and helpful suggestions.
I accept them all with sincere appreciation and will rereview
most attentively and apply accordingly.
Gratefully, Ronni
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Thank you so much for saying that I appreciate it. I look forward to further submissions as you definitely have a God-given talent
Comment from patcelaw
Sadly, in this world today, there are far too many who do not understand using the milk of kindness in their lives towards others. Some people put on a good show, but really in their hearts. They are not doing what they know they should be doing two others. Patricia.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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Sadly, in this world today, there are far too many who do not understand using the milk of kindness in their lives towards others. Some people put on a good show, but really in their hearts. They are not doing what they know they should be doing two others. Patricia.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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You are so right on this one, Pat, right on the mark!
Thank you so much for your perceptive comments and
sharing them so graciously.
Blessings always, Ronni
Comment from SimianSavant
I really enjoyed the idea here as well as the way the words flowed poetically. Really nicely done. The picture is low on definition, but the abstract choice of empty seats and the other symbolism and symmetry is effective and interesting.
The only edit I see here is that "guarding's" doesn't need a possessive apostrophe, just as "measurings" also does not.
If there's a great line here that sticks with the reader, it might be "you need not stand guard". It's the simplest line but also the most effective, I thought.
Thanks for a great read,
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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I really enjoyed the idea here as well as the way the words flowed poetically. Really nicely done. The picture is low on definition, but the abstract choice of empty seats and the other symbolism and symmetry is effective and interesting.
The only edit I see here is that "guarding's" doesn't need a possessive apostrophe, just as "measurings" also does not.
If there's a great line here that sticks with the reader, it might be "you need not stand guard". It's the simplest line but also the most effective, I thought.
Thanks for a great read,
Comment Written 24-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
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Thank you for all your candid and your most comments and
compliments on this one. Most sincerely appreciated, and
glad you enjoyed the read.
Gratefully, Ronni
