Comment from Dawny53

Excellent

I don't share your faith, but I just had to stop and read this poem because I do enjoy reading your work.. I admire the fact that you stress the point that we are all created equal.. very well written, glad I stopped to read!

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Thank you so much, Dawn. I appreciate your review and kind comments. :-)

reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Thank you so much, Dawn. I appreciate your review and kind comments. :-)

Comment from emrpoems

Excellent

Good use of abcb rhymes
Good use of alliteration -biased/battle/both and
worry what's within
Stunning presentation of a poem with strong spiritual conviction

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Thank you for reviewing. :-)

reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Thank you for reviewing. :-)

Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

Wow, Karen - that was an entire pulpit message told in verse, in understandable, day-to-day language!

Thank you. I wish everyone could read and live this one out.

Hugs,

Sonali

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Thank you so much, Sonali. It has really been on my heart lately. God bless!

reply by Selina Stambi on 26-Mar-2015

Mine too. God bless you too. :)

Comment from Alan K Pease

Excellent

I wonder if guidance is the problem. Some only seem to acquire the trappings of a society adhered to a negative lifestyle even a dangerous one to others some so very violent. In their minds there is only one view of God. We try to get them out of this frame of mind, but those who know the validity of love of the spirit are in some cases executed for their beliefs in droves. I like your poem but it may be too gentle. Good abcb rhyme, rhythm and flow one idea into another. Incredible graphics of a reflection that is realistic but troubled by its movement.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Thanks so much, Alan. I appreciate your insightful comments.your insightful comments.
God bless. 8-)

reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Thanks so much, Alan. I appreciate your insightful comments.your insightful comments.
God bless. 8-)

Comment from fimarie78

Excellent

Very well written, with an important message shared. You have really captured what is wrong with the world. 'shards of hate' is a good description. The 3rd stanza is difficult for all Christians, I think. My daughter was abused and I cannot bring myself to forgive him, although I am a Christian. We need to lay these things before our Lord and his love will prevail. Thanks for sharing Fiona

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Thanks, Fiona. I appreciate your review and insightful comments. God bless. 8-)

reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Thanks, Fiona. I appreciate your review and insightful comments. God bless. 8-)

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

stunning presentation of your poem
solid use of abcb rhyming including good proximate rhymes, like drawn/wrong
good alliterative grouping like in biased/battle/both
and in worry what's within
wise advice based on insightful observations with a strong spiritual component
Brooke

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Thanks so much, Brooke. God bless!

reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Thanks so much, Brooke. God bless!

Comment from Zue65

Excellent

When we talk of biases and prejudices, it is important too, to consider on whose side are those who do the judging, since their judgements are also based on their perceived notions of things. For the leftists for example, collectivism is the norm, but for the conservatives, individualism is most important rule. If you'll ask me, I have only one norm, and that is the standard set by our Lord Jesus Christ, to love one another the way we love ourselves. This actually is the message of your poem. An excellent write.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Exactly! Your norm is the right norm for me as well. God bless!

reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Exactly! Your norm is the right norm for me as well. God bless!

Comment from scd41

Excellent

It is a self-introspecting poem. The need of the hour is not to be judgemental but objective in looking at events taking place around us. Unfortunately, everybody wants to prove that he is right. Standing before a mirror is metaphorical: one needs to look inwardly to realise that we are all full of sins.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Thanks so much for your review and insightful comments. God bless.

reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Thanks so much for your review and insightful comments. God bless.

Comment from ravenblack

Excellent

Biased news programs- Fox news anyone? Why can't the news just be facts, not politicized to divide. And "they say they love the sinner, that they only hate the sin"- I think both are hated by some misguided Westboro-like souls when it comes to gay marriage. Yes, if you believe, Jesus died for us all- no exclusions. A good wake up call.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Thanks so much for reviewing and for your understanding of the poem's intended message. :-)

reply by the author on 26-Mar-2015

Thanks so much for reviewing and for your understanding of the poem's intended message. :-)

Comment from MelB

Exceptional

This is just beautifully written! Absolutely right, grace is our job. Judging is God's job. Not one of us is worthy, but He died for all.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2015

Thanks so much for reviewing!

reply by MelB on 25-Mar-2015

You're welcome:)