Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

This is a beautiful poem, Roy, It says everything that we need to be reminded of at times. The way the world is going, we need to have His love and we need to keep our faith. Wonderful words, and a pleasure to read. :) sandra

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Thank you Sandra, for these most encouraging words and review, blessings, Roy.

Comment from Eric1

Excellent

Hi Roy, what a beautifully written spiritual poem to wake up to on a Sunday morning my friend, I woke at 7 am, the sun was streaming through the windows, as I was having breakfast the church bells began to ring, that was when I started reading your wonderful poem, great rhyme and rhythm, great flow and a great message for the sabbath.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Thank you Eric, my friend, and what an encouragement you sure, great review, blessings, Roy.

reply by Eric1 on 14-Sep-2014

You are very welcome my friend

Comment from Ben Colder

Exceptional

The Lord inhibits the praises of His people. In song, poetry, music, or how ever one deems to do it. I certainly enjoyed this poem . " If I be lifted up, I shall draw all men unto me." HE LIVES+

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Thank you for your unswerving support for God's people, you are an inspiration, bless you my Bro, Roy.

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

this is a lovely piece of poetic art concerning jesus christ, our saviour and his unconditional love! he himself is a miracle for humankind!
thank you for sharing!

rebekka x

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Thank you Rebekka, for this most encouraging review, and gracious words, blessings, Roy.

Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens

Exceptional

Dear Roy,
As usual your deep and passionate love for the Creator comes shining through like a 'lamp unto my feet.'
Well done, I appreciate all you have said.
:-) Carolyn

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Thank you Carolyn, for this encouragement and I fantastic review, comments and stars. Blessings, Roy.

Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

For blooms that grow in desert sand,
By rains that fall on arid land. .. I saw an underlying image in this - we, his children are the arid land watered by the Living Waters and blooming by the power of the Spirit.

Another grand, yet simple poetic affirmation of scripture and faith. Greatly enjoyed by this reader, Roy.

Have a blessed Sabbath, friend. God bless you.

Sonali

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Yes, Sonali, we are His blooms, in this desert of lost humanity, which by His grace, can be won, thanks for the encouragement, dear sister, blessings, Roy.

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi Roy,

Great poem of deditcation, reminding us that He is a loving God. And, he wants only good things for us.

Great artwork with this as well, to lend even more impact. A really lovely piece, my friend.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jackie (*<*)

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Thank you Jackie, for the most empathetic review and remarks, my friend, blessings, Roy.

Comment from DR DIP

Excellent

Very well written as usual Roy.
Although I am not religious, I am very familiar I thought with the teachings and references from the bible . Can you clarify the reference to the verse:

Creation in Himself converged,
All sickness, sin, His blood submerged,
This Jesus died upon that tree,

By love we join, by faith agree.

Did Jesus not die on a cross?

Other than my question, it is rhythmically spot on only the last two lines that is not perfect rhyme but then again who cares it still reads well

thanks for posting

dip

dip

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Ah but He rose again, He lives, the blood cleanses our sin, the stripes He received from the 39 stripes, from a cat-of- ninetales was laced with metal and stones, which tore strips of flesh off His back, before he was even crucified, medical reports say He would have had very little blood left in Him, at the point of death, it's the sacrifice that brings salvation, it was necessary price to pay, read, Isaiah 53:2-5 1 Peter 2:24,
Thanks for the great review, Dip. Blessings, Roy.

reply by DR DIP on 14-Sep-2014

the point I was actually making Roy was more that it was a cross of dressed wood not a tree as I read in your description lol

with respect dip

reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

1 Peter 2:24 calls it a tree, but I must have been a cross, but in a poem it is permissible, it really doesn't matter, it's also metaphorically sound! Roy.

reply by DR DIP on 14-Sep-2014

now don't you get all CROSS on me now!! lol

xxdip

Comment from kiwisteveh

Excellent

A strong poem of religious faith, bound together in a neat package of rhythm and rhyme that carries the reader swiftly from the catchy opening stanza to the strong final couplet.

Steve

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Thank you Steve, for the great review and positive remarks, blessings, Roy.

Comment from stroncoso1

Excellent

This is a lovely poem aabb rhyme. I enjoyed reading how each verse is connected and flows effortlessly into the next. Your phrases and descriptions work very effectively. Very nice and inspirting.

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2014

Thank you so much for the wonderful comments and review, blessings, Roy.