Comment from Charlene0513

Excellent

To Robina,
In this short ode you have tried to describe just how and why we as Christains and other faiths should not live in unity and respect regardless of their backgrounds.

More beliefs allowed?
Sug. Having all beliefs allowed
Charlene

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2011

Thanks for your kind review

reply by Charlene0513 on 19-Aug-2011

Robina I meant to say "...other faiths should live in unity...." SS

reply by the author on 19-Aug-2011

see your point.

Comment from pasinger

Excellent

The count is correct for the Tanka form of poetry.
it is amazing that a profound statement can be completd in such a short poem.
Whether one agrees or disagrees your staement verifies your faith and questions whether we have the right to judge.

We do not, we are imperfect and cannot read hearts, the Bible says every knee will bend and we will be judged according to our deeds. Only God can do that

Thought provoking work

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2011

Thanks for your kins review once more passinger.Completely agree with what you said.

Comment from mumsyone

Excellent

Like you, I believe that everyone has a choice as to religion and faith, and we have no right to condemn anyone for their beliefs.

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2011

Thanks for your kind review my dear friend.

Comment from fionageorge

Excellent

Hi, Ine, you are so right. Everyone is entitled to their belief. That is what faith is all about, I belief. We should never judge others, whatever feels right for them. In the end, religions are man-made, and their can only be one God - so the faith is in the same Deity.
Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2011

Thanks for your kind review Marijke.Warm regards Ine.Did you help Fia yet with her chapter.Wrote her some improvement tips, but you were really needed badly.

reply by fionageorge on 17-Aug-2011

Hi Ine, I am working on her chapter now. Hope to have it sorted later tonight. Yes, it does need some work. But I love reading her story, and am pleased I can help. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

reply by the author on 17-Aug-2011

so did I, should have said that.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I admired your use of a model tanka form to communicate your beliefs and to argue against condemning others. Your sweeping Monument Valley image choice is quite effective. Best wishes in the contest. -Joan

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2011

Thanks for your kind re view Joan

Comment from gazzagodbod

Excellent

wise words robina and so true loved this little poem and the picture too thank you so much for sharing it with us gazzagodbod

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2011

Thanks for your kind review Gazza

Comment from ameen786

Excellent

No matter what one believes or what religion one follows, we all are children of Adam and descendants of Abraham, you have reflected your devotion to your faith with great finesse, God bless you my friend.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2011

Thanks for your kind review ameen.

Comment from writerwish

Excellent

I like this type of poetry and it was well done. The message is true because God promised that men of all sorts will be saved. The truth is in the Bible, but god did give us free will and loves us.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2011

Thanks for your kind review, that is partly what I meant to say.

Comment from rchitwood

Excellent

Very good again and you are having a nice writing day.Very good emotions and also very believable.Your photo compliments your poem.Blessings Rita

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2011

Thanks for your kind review Rita.
Blessings.

reply by the author on 16-Aug-2011

Thanks for your kind review

Comment from Cumbrianlass

Excellent

You have conveyed your feelings very well in your poem. I am not religious in the least, and have met with disdain from people who think I lack goodness because of that. I point out to them that they are the ones who are being rude. Not I.
Anyway, I love your message of acceptance. Very nice.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2011

Thanks for your kind review Avril.
As far as I am concerned all can be what they want as long as they are good paople.