As I Raise My Arms
When I was sick27 total reviews
Comment from Nosha17
Determination and faith were the essential ingredients for your recovery, and it worked. How wonderful. We are sometimes so bound up in ourselves that we forget about the power of God and all it needs is a prayer. Well chosen words with excellent message. Good luck in the contest. Faye
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2014
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Determination and faith were the essential ingredients for your recovery, and it worked. How wonderful. We are sometimes so bound up in ourselves that we forget about the power of God and all it needs is a prayer. Well chosen words with excellent message. Good luck in the contest. Faye
Comment Written 16-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2014
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Thank you for the uplifting comments. Blessings.
Comment from Zue65
This poem deserved six stars, the concrete and visual images are so vivid and clear, love too, the mustard seed and the arms and the symbolism infused with them. The insights in this poem are eternal truths that will guide readers of FanStory. Thanks for sharing this poem to us. God bless.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2014
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This poem deserved six stars, the concrete and visual images are so vivid and clear, love too, the mustard seed and the arms and the symbolism infused with them. The insights in this poem are eternal truths that will guide readers of FanStory. Thanks for sharing this poem to us. God bless.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2014
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Thank you for the honor. Your detailed comments, a lesson in themselves.
Comment from Joan E.
Many thanks for your reminder in this free verse to be thankful for what we have. I am glad you re-found your arms!! I enjoyed your symbolism in the "mustard seed" growing into a "long-lived cedar tree". Best wishes in the Faith poetry contest- Joan
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2014
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Many thanks for your reminder in this free verse to be thankful for what we have. I am glad you re-found your arms!! I enjoyed your symbolism in the "mustard seed" growing into a "long-lived cedar tree". Best wishes in the Faith poetry contest- Joan
Comment Written 15-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2014
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Thank you, dear Joan.
Comment from mfowler
Really nice imagery underpins this excellent declaration of faith. With the central metaphor of standing and stretching arms to God in prayer, gratitude, and awe, you explain the elation of faith recognised. The actual physical improvement may be meant or may be simply a way of expressing renewal, but its intent is powerful and consistently revealed throughout the verse. I liked the mustard seed/ cedar reference, as this is an essential Christian metaphor for growth in spirit and faith. The best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2014
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Really nice imagery underpins this excellent declaration of faith. With the central metaphor of standing and stretching arms to God in prayer, gratitude, and awe, you explain the elation of faith recognised. The actual physical improvement may be meant or may be simply a way of expressing renewal, but its intent is powerful and consistently revealed throughout the verse. I liked the mustard seed/ cedar reference, as this is an essential Christian metaphor for growth in spirit and faith. The best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2014
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Thank you for your inspiring comments.
Comment from seaglass
This is well written, using great biblical metaphors to share your testimony of recovery through faith. The poser of the spirit when motivated by faith is boundless.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2014
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This is well written, using great biblical metaphors to share your testimony of recovery through faith. The poser of the spirit when motivated by faith is boundless.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2014
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Thank you for reading my work and your inspiring comments.
Comment from Pili Pubul
This is a terrific poem , I love the great imagery , it's meaning
style and how honestly you express your faith.
Good luck in the contest my friend. Pili
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2014
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This is a terrific poem , I love the great imagery , it's meaning
style and how honestly you express your faith.
Good luck in the contest my friend. Pili
Comment Written 15-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2014
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Thank you, Pili.
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My pleasure... Pili
Comment from krys123
Amada; I was a very impressed with your faith poem and I wish you all the luck in the contest. I was impressed by how inspirational and enlightening your words were to me and high-spirited in so many ways. The picture you have chosen for your poem represented in many ways as it shows the lights behind a tree and the serenity of the world through visualizing the clouds. "I remember that I have forgotten(interesting parity) all about my arms... Those two limbs that both sides of my body that once embraced lovers, cuddled children(alliteration), hung wares on the clothesline." A very human approach to your poem that adds a sense of realism. Thank you for sharing and posting and may you have the happiest of holidays.
Alex
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2014
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Amada; I was a very impressed with your faith poem and I wish you all the luck in the contest. I was impressed by how inspirational and enlightening your words were to me and high-spirited in so many ways. The picture you have chosen for your poem represented in many ways as it shows the lights behind a tree and the serenity of the world through visualizing the clouds. "I remember that I have forgotten(interesting parity) all about my arms... Those two limbs that both sides of my body that once embraced lovers, cuddled children(alliteration), hung wares on the clothesline." A very human approach to your poem that adds a sense of realism. Thank you for sharing and posting and may you have the happiest of holidays.
Alex
Comment Written 15-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2014
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Alex, thank you catching the idea behind the arms. Merry holidays to you and your family as well.
Comment from flowergl
Thank you for this beautiful poem of love and faith. It flowed nicely and really put life in perspective. I was touched by the language and the feeling of a spiritual journey. I really liked the artwork, which allowed the reader to imagine a parallel between the tree branches and a person standing with their arms stretched toward heaven.
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2014
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Thank you for this beautiful poem of love and faith. It flowed nicely and really put life in perspective. I was touched by the language and the feeling of a spiritual journey. I really liked the artwork, which allowed the reader to imagine a parallel between the tree branches and a person standing with their arms stretched toward heaven.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2014
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Thank you for your heartfelt comments to my work on faith.
Comment from Pullmanspb
Some times, when people write poems of such a topic, the words ring false and empty. Your poem does not; you chosen words which help me to appreciate the appreciation the writer has for God and the blessings received.
Lovely job with a kind of poem, more often than not, I avoid because they are so plentiful.
Steven
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2014
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Some times, when people write poems of such a topic, the words ring false and empty. Your poem does not; you chosen words which help me to appreciate the appreciation the writer has for God and the blessings received.
Lovely job with a kind of poem, more often than not, I avoid because they are so plentiful.
Steven
Comment Written 15-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2014
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Thank you for reading so well into my words. Such a gift for me. I write from the heart,thank you for catching it.
Comment from tfawcus
This is a wonderful expression of faith restored. The phrase 'fatigued faith' was very strong in the context of your illness. Whilst I absolutely get the point, it is somewhat of a mixed metaphor having a mustard seed grow into a cedar tree! LOL
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2014
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This is a wonderful expression of faith restored. The phrase 'fatigued faith' was very strong in the context of your illness. Whilst I absolutely get the point, it is somewhat of a mixed metaphor having a mustard seed grow into a cedar tree! LOL
Comment Written 15-Dec-2014
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2014
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Thank you for reading my work and for the awesome comments.
