Is Faith the Wave?
rhyming quatrains120 total reviews
Comment from Dean Kuch
I would tend to believe that faith, the pure, unadulterated act of being faithful, are both of these and many, many more. It is the act of believing in something that is unseen, putting hope in something (or someone) with complete confidence of a positive outcome, and total trust in something that we know beyond a shadow of a doubt is real, even if we do not see it. It is by faith we understand that the whole world was made by God's command so what we see was made by something that cannot be seen. It was by faith that the people crossed the Red Sea as if it were dry land. But when the Egyptians tried it, they were drowned.
So, yes, faith is both of those things you mentioned, and much, much more.
Well done, Brooke~
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
I would tend to believe that faith, the pure, unadulterated act of being faithful, are both of these and many, many more. It is the act of believing in something that is unseen, putting hope in something (or someone) with complete confidence of a positive outcome, and total trust in something that we know beyond a shadow of a doubt is real, even if we do not see it. It is by faith we understand that the whole world was made by God's command so what we see was made by something that cannot be seen. It was by faith that the people crossed the Red Sea as if it were dry land. But when the Egyptians tried it, they were drowned.
So, yes, faith is both of those things you mentioned, and much, much more.
Well done, Brooke~
Comment Written 11-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
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Thanks so much, Dean :-) Brooke
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Comment from IndianaIrish
This stunning artwork is a great compliment to your poem, Brooke. I love the message in your quatrain, and I agree that when we give our heart, we give it with faith that it will be treated as a treasure.
Smiles,
Karyn : )
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
This stunning artwork is a great compliment to your poem, Brooke. I love the message in your quatrain, and I agree that when we give our heart, we give it with faith that it will be treated as a treasure.
Smiles,
Karyn : )
Comment Written 11-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
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Karyn, this artist is one of my favorites on fan art. Thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from fastdigits
A beautifully written quatrain
structured as only you can, that
asks such thoughtful questions
that makes one stop and think
and look at things in a new
prospective.
Well done and good luck
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
A beautifully written quatrain
structured as only you can, that
asks such thoughtful questions
that makes one stop and think
and look at things in a new
prospective.
Well done and good luck
Comment Written 11-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
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Fastdigits, thank you so much for your good luck wishes and thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from Righteous Riter
Good use of the abcb rhyme scheme. Good end rhyming with destination/hesitation...measure/treasure. Good alliteration with distant/destination. I see nothing that could be done to make this piece better. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
Good use of the abcb rhyme scheme. Good end rhyming with destination/hesitation...measure/treasure. Good alliteration with distant/destination. I see nothing that could be done to make this piece better. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
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Righteous Riter, thank you so much for your kind contest wishes and thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from Kingsland
Faith is so much more then a religious belief system. I am not religious, but I have faith in many things people places and ideas. This was a well written piece of poetic art to have read and written this response for... John
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
Faith is so much more then a religious belief system. I am not religious, but I have faith in many things people places and ideas. This was a well written piece of poetic art to have read and written this response for... John
Comment Written 11-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
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John, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
Comment from boxergirl
Great job, Brooke, with this Quatrain contest entry. I love the analogy of faith to a wave leaving the shore with no known destination and no hesitation. A perfect picture of true faith. 8-)
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
Great job, Brooke, with this Quatrain contest entry. I love the analogy of faith to a wave leaving the shore with no known destination and no hesitation. A perfect picture of true faith. 8-)
Comment Written 11-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
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Boxergirl, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from emrpoems
Lovely thoughts on the subject of faith and it is both.
Solid abcb rhymes
Well executed quatrains and fantastic presentation.
Good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
Lovely thoughts on the subject of faith and it is both.
Solid abcb rhymes
Well executed quatrains and fantastic presentation.
Good luck in the contest
Comment Written 11-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
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emrpoems, thank you so much for your kind contest wishes and thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from barbara.wilkey
This is a very strong contest entry. I enjoyed reading and I think before we start on any destination we need faith. Of course anytime you share part of yourself, you're doing it in faith that the other person, and it doesn't even have to be a person, writing a poem, you give of yourself. I am in the weeds now. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
This is a very strong contest entry. I enjoyed reading and I think before we start on any destination we need faith. Of course anytime you share part of yourself, you're doing it in faith that the other person, and it doesn't even have to be a person, writing a poem, you give of yourself. I am in the weeds now. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
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Barbara, thank you so much for your kind contest wishes and thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from TOMORAL
This one has my vote. What a way to describe that wonderful word "faith" The waves with no way to plot their course. Beautifully done.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
This one has my vote. What a way to describe that wonderful word "faith" The waves with no way to plot their course. Beautifully done.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
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Thank you, Tomoral, for your thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from c_lucas
Cast your faith upon the waters, knowing it will return to you ten fold. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
Cast your faith upon the waters, knowing it will return to you ten fold. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014
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Charlie, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke. Charlie