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Viewing comments for Chapter 11 "The Still Waters"
poems inspired by Psalm 23

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Comment from lakeport
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The still waters, indeed that's a wonderful expressed poem. Very nice in form,
I enjoyed reading it, God bless you. Hugs! Lakeport.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2015
    Thank you for the lovely review, Lakeport. I am happy to hear you enjoyed reading this verse. The review was a nice surprise. I didn't have anything listed, so I appreciate you stopping by and looking at this one. Debi
reply by lakeport on 25-Apr-2015
    you are very welcome. Hugs! lakeport.
Comment from ElPoetry001
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Your story is inspiring.
When looking into the water we see, not only ourselves-often in the style of a fun house mirror--there, actual, distorted, renewed.

Your story suggests the many hooks that Nature provides for us to travel through our minds, to memories, to the good times, and reality.

Each time is read your story, I find yet another reflected meaning, coming from above and below.
An excellent bookmark, for a path to reflection and introspection. Neat.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    Thank you for the fine comments and for sharing your insights on the topic. I am flattered that you read the verse more than once and got a new meaning each time. I appreciate the encouragement. Debi
Comment from Delahay
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This paints a lovely picture of sitting beside a serene pool of water reflecting the blue sky and trees and prompting deep, relaxing thoughts.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    I am pleased that you found the imagery serene and could envision having relaxing thoughts. I appreciate the encouragement. Thank you. Debi
Comment from Dean Kuch
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What an awesome, beautifully uplifting message you've written here, Debi.

Good use of internal rhyme in your first line...
Great alliteration, as with "whispered wisdom", and "timeless truth trickles..."
A positive pick-me-up poem with an outstanding presentation...

Great work! ~Dean

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    Thank you for such a positive review, Dean. I am so happy to hear you found it to be "a positive pick-me-up poem." I appreciate the encouragement. Debi
reply by Dean Kuch on 10-Apr-2015
    Sure, Debi...
Comment from stephybs
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Such beautiful words that reflect not only your feelings but the stunning art work too. Word perfect and very descriptive. Excellent! Stephanie

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    Hi Stephanie.
    Thank you for the complimentary review. I appreciate the encouragement.
    Debi
Comment from danpald
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How beautiful the heart does ponder
As the still waters shimmer
So the heart muses within
When the dreams of poetry begins

Well written and thought out

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    What a fun review. I love the verse you have written in response. Thank you so much for the great review. Debi
Comment from Dom G Robles
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This poem is great. The image is deep, profound and sacred. The choice of words is great. You have to appreciate what she is painting. The descriptive tone and voice about the stillness of the water and its reflection upon the soul are admirable.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2015
    Hi Dom,
    Thank you for the encouraging comments and generous stars. I appreciate you taking the time to share your insights about the theme as well. Thank you. Debi
reply by Dom G Robles on 12-Apr-2015
    You are welcome.
Comment from harmony13
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Excellent Poem! The poem is creative, descriptive and thought provoking. The reader pondered on the words of this poem.
The artwork is perfect and compliments this poem.

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2015
    What kind comments. I am flattered that you would ponder the words. Thank you for the encouragement. Debi
Comment from Mark Schardine
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The words flow and focus more and more clearly and the lines decrease in length.

You also make clever use of alliteration, letting sounds repeat to intensify the experience.

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2015
    Hi Mark,
    Thank you for the descriptive review. I appreciate you calling attention to the sounds intensifying the experience. Thank you for the encouragement. Debi
Comment from Jennpenn
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As a lover of nature, I can relate to every word! This poem stirs that feeling deep within--of sitting beside a lake and literally drinking it all in! The ending is perfect:

...drop-by-drop into my thirsty soul

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2015
    Hi Jennpenn,
    I am pleased that you can relate to this verse and the feelings it evokes. Thank you for noting the closing. I appreciate the encouraing review. Thank you. Debi