Lent
reflective quatrains74 total reviews
Comment from Nicnac
AMEN!
I love this poem - as well as your author notes. I'm sure you have inspired many to, if nothing else, at least remember and pray for those whose lives are lived every day.
Your generous heart is evident in this poem. I loved every word.
I only ask they turn their thoughts
to those with greater cares, <-- Beautiful.
~Nic
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2009
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AMEN!
I love this poem - as well as your author notes. I'm sure you have inspired many to, if nothing else, at least remember and pray for those whose lives are lived every day.
Your generous heart is evident in this poem. I loved every word.
I only ask they turn their thoughts
to those with greater cares, <-- Beautiful.
~Nic
Comment Written 21-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2009
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Nic, thank you yet again - I so appreciate your gracious reviews, Brooke
Comment from jdrhye
What a lovely poem that has such a weighty and special message with determination to help those who have very little and not much to sacrifice. You are so right that it is the time for action, so many people are suffering and are living a life of strife and more and more each day facing new challenges to their everyday being.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2009
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What a lovely poem that has such a weighty and special message with determination to help those who have very little and not much to sacrifice. You are so right that it is the time for action, so many people are suffering and are living a life of strife and more and more each day facing new challenges to their everyday being.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your most thoughtful comments, Brooke
Comment from sueseagull
Wow this is just an incredibely written poem. Being a former Catholic I remember always having to give up something for Lent. This is such a unique viewpoint you have writen this from. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
Sue
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2009
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Wow this is just an incredibely written poem. Being a former Catholic I remember always having to give up something for Lent. This is such a unique viewpoint you have writen this from. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
Sue
Comment Written 18-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2009
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Sue, thank you for your most generous review and your thoughtful comments. I truly appreciate your encouragement. Brooke
Comment from honeytree
The art work here is just wonderful and your words about lent is necessary, at this time each year. Christ died for us all and wants us to love within our world.
I believe LOVE was the most important word Christ has told us. Love covers the commandments in a way as love is like a perfect word and if we break the commandments, love is hard to grasp again for awhile.
I really cherish your words here.
Honeytree.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2009
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The art work here is just wonderful and your words about lent is necessary, at this time each year. Christ died for us all and wants us to love within our world.
I believe LOVE was the most important word Christ has told us. Love covers the commandments in a way as love is like a perfect word and if we break the commandments, love is hard to grasp again for awhile.
I really cherish your words here.
Honeytree.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2009
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Annie, thank you for your most gracious and thoughtful comments, Brooke
Comment from Gramma Kathy
This is wonderful. Your poem and author's notes hit home, and do so brilliantly.
Lenten sacrifices are a struggle for me; I did not grow up with that tradition. I feel it is beneficial, though, and a worthy thing to do. Your suggestions make it much more than a simple discipline, and I like that.
You have given me food for thought. Thank you.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2009
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This is wonderful. Your poem and author's notes hit home, and do so brilliantly.
Lenten sacrifices are a struggle for me; I did not grow up with that tradition. I feel it is beneficial, though, and a worthy thing to do. Your suggestions make it much more than a simple discipline, and I like that.
You have given me food for thought. Thank you.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2009
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Thank you for this most generous and kind review!!! I truly appreciate your support. Brooke :-)
Comment from The Cowboy Poet
I'll have to give you a big "Amen" on this one. I listen in church to people talk about what they are giving up. In most cases it's some small vice of no consequence. I think you have the real ability to turn a nice phrase and this is no exception. Nice and tight craftsmanship.
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2009
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I'll have to give you a big "Amen" on this one. I listen in church to people talk about what they are giving up. In most cases it's some small vice of no consequence. I think you have the real ability to turn a nice phrase and this is no exception. Nice and tight craftsmanship.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2009
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Thank you - I truly appreciate your warm comments, Brooke
Comment from redrider6612
This was a very well crafted poem with a deep, philosophical meaning. Your poem really touched me on a personal level. Nice form and flow, perfect rhymes. Tank you so much for sharing this great poem.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2009
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This was a very well crafted poem with a deep, philosophical meaning. Your poem really touched me on a personal level. Nice form and flow, perfect rhymes. Tank you so much for sharing this great poem.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your gracious and kind comments, Brooke
Comment from tteach
Some do without for forty days --
some live Lent all year long.
thanks for the reminder! I've been "working" on losing weight, and took Lent as an opportunity to turn my back on those sugary treats that call my name.
You ask us to think of those who, literally, have nothing to give up. It really makes me think about all the things I have, and those that I want.
terry
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2009
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Some do without for forty days --
some live Lent all year long.
thanks for the reminder! I've been "working" on losing weight, and took Lent as an opportunity to turn my back on those sugary treats that call my name.
You ask us to think of those who, literally, have nothing to give up. It really makes me think about all the things I have, and those that I want.
terry
Comment Written 17-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2009
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Terry, thank you so much for your thoughtful response, Brooke
Comment from Diane Marie
What a wonderful poem which portrays such an important message. It was very evocative and a joy to read as were your author's notes.
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2009
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What a wonderful poem which portrays such an important message. It was very evocative and a joy to read as were your author's notes.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your thoughtful response, Brooke
Comment from LynnRadford
As a fellow christian, I found this to be heartwarming and inspiring.
Not only a meaningful poem, but one with a lesson.
I like these kinds of things and refer to them as FS public service announcements. LOL
We are all meant to use the gift/s we've been given to inspire and help others.
This was a wonderful example of a gift well used to that end!
Thanks for sharing, Brooke!
Lynn
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2009
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As a fellow christian, I found this to be heartwarming and inspiring.
Not only a meaningful poem, but one with a lesson.
I like these kinds of things and refer to them as FS public service announcements. LOL
We are all meant to use the gift/s we've been given to inspire and help others.
This was a wonderful example of a gift well used to that end!
Thanks for sharing, Brooke!
Lynn
Comment Written 17-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2009
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Lynn, I agree - it is a public service announcement :-D Thanks, Brooke
