Comment from Nicnac

Excellent

Lovely!
This short poem says a lot. Forgiveness is something we all need.
I love the reference to sins turning to ashes - very clever writing.

Your author notes are very profound. (Especially the last line!)

Great work, Brooke. I enjoyed this.
~Nic

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2009

Nic, thank you for reviewing this poem and for your perceptive comments. Brooke :-)

Comment from NadineM

Excellent

Brooke,
This poem and it's deep meaning is well-written and should be comforting to all. The truth in this message has a profound effect on the soul. So healing is forgiveness, not only of others but of ourselves.
Great color scheme; the presentation is lovely. Thanks for sharing this with me.

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2009

Nadine, thank you for letting me know you found meaning in this poem! Brooke

Comment from sharon fallis

Excellent

Short and sweet! Very nice written piece of poetry. I like you strength of word choices and usage. very good imagery. Good rhyme and rhythm. Sharon

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2009

Sharon, thank you so much, Brooke

Comment from VICTIMEYES

Excellent

the guilt
of my transgressions
turned
to
ashes.

i like this poem a lot, it insinuates that sins have been burned up.

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2009

Yes, in my church's service, they literally are - people write their sins on slips of paper, which are then burnt and used for the ashes used to place on their foreheads. Thank you, Brooke

Comment from skye

Excellent

Beautiful message inside these short, succinct lines.
Sin is gone... through the atonement of our Savior, and our own repentance..
Very well done, great artwork to enhance your lines.

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2009

Skye, thank you for a gracious response, Brooke

Comment from nukrz

Excellent

This poem has nothing to do with what religion you are but mre about the repent, forgiveness of anyone who is truly sorry. I liked it short but strong. Thanks!
Joaniexxx

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2009

Joanie, thank you for understanding the spirit of the poem! Brooke

Comment from Mischief's Momma

Excellent

You know on second read I think this does apply exactly as you say Brooke.

Forgiveness is a very powerful cleansing action.

What a very interesting picture you chose, so peaceful.

Great job!
Sharon

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2009

Sharon, thank you for your kind and thoughtful response. brooke

Comment from mslyla216

Excellent

The Ash Wednesday worship service is one of the most meaningful to me of all, for great release is found in the burning of my sins which produces the ashes my pastor marks upon my forehead. Your eloquently worded, perfectly constructed two verse poem tells just what the symbolizing of Ash Wednesday is all about. Bless you for writing it. Lyla

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2009

Lyla, thank you - I love it when what I have written connects with a reader in a meaningful way. Brooke

Comment from raw form

Excellent

People tend to find forgiving others hard and we as individuals can find it harder to forgive ourselves at times but I've learned to fogive myself and others to make my life more blessed and healthy.

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2009

Yours is a good attitude because if we get stuck in guilt, we can't really move forward. Thanks, Brooke :-)

Comment from Roisin

Excellent

I love this Brooke. Such few words but so well said. Our family is catholic and also celebrate Ash Wednesday - but we need to sin with the pancakes first on Pancake Tuesday!! Great job.

Warm regards.

Roisin

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2009

Hey, sinning first, repenting later - that's a program that works for me!! LOL thank you, Brooke :-)