Is Faith the Wave?
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Comment from thedreampeddler
I hope to be as good as this some day. This, along with most all of your poems, is a masterpiece. You will no doubt do well in the contest, as this poem will be the best entry.
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
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I hope to be as good as this some day. This, along with most all of your poems, is a masterpiece. You will no doubt do well in the contest, as this poem will be the best entry.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
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Thank you so much, dreampeddler :-) Brooke
Comment from michaelcahill
So simple and lovely. Could've made for an excellent faith entry as well. I actually have a couple suggestions that aren't terrible. (I hope)
I was thinking "though" instead of "yet" in line three.
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"the greatest gift I treasure." as the last line. Well, I am so trying to earn my keep! Hahaha. Beautiful piece, mikey
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2014
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So simple and lovely. Could've made for an excellent faith entry as well. I actually have a couple suggestions that aren't terrible. (I hope)
I was thinking "though" instead of "yet" in line three.
and
"the greatest gift I treasure." as the last line. Well, I am so trying to earn my keep! Hahaha. Beautiful piece, mikey
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2014
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Thanks so much, Mikey - I will take a new look at those lines :-) Brooke
Comment from Winslow
Dear Brooke,
Yes faith is the wave that bore the Polynesians across the wide Pacific to Hawaii. Faith indeed is not taking measure but just doing it.
Good luck in the contest.
Warm regards,
Winslow
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
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Dear Brooke,
Yes faith is the wave that bore the Polynesians across the wide Pacific to Hawaii. Faith indeed is not taking measure but just doing it.
Good luck in the contest.
Warm regards,
Winslow
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
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Winslow, thank you so very much, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from Cumbrianlass
Beautifully expressed, Brooke. A poetic way to ponder the meaning of faith. I love the examples you've used, especially the first stanza, which really demonstrates faith in its proverbial image of blind conviction.
I hope you kick butt in the contest, my lady!
Av
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2014
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Beautifully expressed, Brooke. A poetic way to ponder the meaning of faith. I love the examples you've used, especially the first stanza, which really demonstrates faith in its proverbial image of blind conviction.
I hope you kick butt in the contest, my lady!
Av
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2014
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Av, thank you so much for your great contest wishes and thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from JM
I plain and simple love your poem. It stirs in me many feelings of spirituality. Your poem made me meditate on what my Faith means to me when I tried to answer the questions.
I especially am thinking on: ..." is it when I give my heart the greatest of all treasure?"
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
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I plain and simple love your poem. It stirs in me many feelings of spirituality. Your poem made me meditate on what my Faith means to me when I tried to answer the questions.
I especially am thinking on: ..." is it when I give my heart the greatest of all treasure?"
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
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JM, thank you so much for your most encouraging and generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from Deniz22
A favorite song and scripture prompted by your wonderful poem.
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
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A favorite song and scripture prompted by your wonderful poem.
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
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Thanks so very much, Dennis :-) I so appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity :-) Brooke
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Comment from words
Love your effective use of analogy in this beautifully crafted poem on faith.
It brings to mind the timeless biblical parables ... especially the lovely lyricalism if Palms.
It is sometimes hard to convey deep spiritualism without being preachy and didactic ... You have maintained that delicate balance beautifully here.
Bravo!
Hugs,d
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
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Love your effective use of analogy in this beautifully crafted poem on faith.
It brings to mind the timeless biblical parables ... especially the lovely lyricalism if Palms.
It is sometimes hard to convey deep spiritualism without being preachy and didactic ... You have maintained that delicate balance beautifully here.
Bravo!
Hugs,d
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
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Thank you so much, Diane, for your insightful reading of this poem. I appreciate your insights and your generous sixth star :-) Brooke
Comment from granny goes viral
Love "questioning" poetry.
No answers, faith does not supply answers.
It's like...remember..."but why mommy?" "Why, why, why?"
"Because", was usually the answer after a dozen whys.
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
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Love "questioning" poetry.
No answers, faith does not supply answers.
It's like...remember..."but why mommy?" "Why, why, why?"
"Because", was usually the answer after a dozen whys.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
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Granny, thanks so much - yep, kids are like that! LOL :-) Brooke
Comment from CR Delport
To give your heart sure requires a lot of faith in the other person. As always, this is very well written. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
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To give your heart sure requires a lot of faith in the other person. As always, this is very well written. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
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CR, thank you so much for your kind contest wishes and thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from jmdg1954
Faith is the basis for everything in life. Without faith how would it be possible to achieve, provide, love, honor etc.
I liked your first line, "is faith the wave that leaves the shore" because its a reaction to the earlier wave that rushed the shore.
Your poem gives us a lot the think about Brooke. Nicely done once again. John
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
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Faith is the basis for everything in life. Without faith how would it be possible to achieve, provide, love, honor etc.
I liked your first line, "is faith the wave that leaves the shore" because its a reaction to the earlier wave that rushed the shore.
Your poem gives us a lot the think about Brooke. Nicely done once again. John
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
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John, thank you so much :-) Brooke
