Comment from Zinnia48

Excellent

This is quite beautiful--both the thoughts and their expression. Using the 5-7-5 format you described early morning and the promise that day brings. Actually, as I was ruminating over the picture (beautiful, too!), it occurred to me that even rainy, snowy mornings are hopeful for the rest of the day. Thanks! Caroline

 Comment Written 06-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Thanks so much for the great review and comments, blessings, Roy.

Comment from Deniz22

Excellent

I'm told this is an old hymn and I think I read Cat Stevens is now a Christian after being a monk for years. Beautiful poem, brother Roy.

 Comment Written 06-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Great news about Cat Stevens, I thought he converted Islam, even changed his name. I sing this song with my troubadour group, thanks my bro for the wonderful review, YBIC. Roy.

reply by Deniz22 on 07-May-2015

opps, I was wrong, you are right. He is still Muslim, but this is an old hymn. :)

reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Sorry about that Dennis, bless you.

Comment from Benny Beeharry

Excellent

As the spectacular as is the picture, so the writing in short sweet words. There are some beautiful words here that embellish the writing.. Love...hope and mercy are far reaching words. Well done.
Benny Beeharry

 Comment Written 06-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Thanks so much Bennyfor the great review and comments, blessings, Roy.

Comment from Writingfundimension

Excellent

This is a gorgeous poem, my friend. I love your satori, and the mood of the whole piece! A great contest that is written very well--which is not easy with this short form. I wish you good luck!

:) Bev

 Comment Written 06-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Thanks so much Bev, for the great review and comments, blessings, Roy.

reply by Writingfundimension on 07-May-2015

My pleasure, always, Roy. :)

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

I love this...I love the verse the view and the word mercy
It reminds me of James 2:13
For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2:13
God bless

 Comment Written 06-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Thanks so much Jenny, for the empathetic, review and great comments, blessings, Roy.

Comment from amahra

Excellent

Lovely picture your son-in-law snapped; looks really professional. This part of Australia appears beautiful at sunset. The 5-7-5 poem is very simple and nicely written. Great job.

 Comment Written 06-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Thanks so much Amahra, for the great review and comments, blessings, Roy.

Comment from abbasjoy

Excellent

Yes, I concur. His faithfulness is indeed great, and His mercies are ever new. That has been and continues to be my experience.
An absolutely beautiful picture to accentuate those ever so true words.
Thank you for sharing with us that beauty echoed in the words and picture.

 Comment Written 06-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Thanks so much for the great review and comments, blessings, Roy.

Comment from Nosha17

Excellent

Being up with the lark, there is no finer time. Well chosen words and imagery. Lovely picture. Good luck in the contest. Faye

 Comment Written 06-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Thanks so much Faye, for the great review and lovely comments, blessings, Roy.

Comment from Hawaiian Mermaid

Excellent

Aloha from Hawaii,
What a great poem of nature, it certainly goes along with the scripture in the notes. Thank you for sharing your faithfulness.
Aloha, Ginger
Hawaiian Mermaid

 Comment Written 06-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Thanks so much Ginger, for the great review and lovely comments, aloha back blessings, Roy.

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hi Roy - a very good 5/7/5 with perfect syllable count and a gorgeous accompanying picture. Good word content. As you say a new day dawning brings new mercies. You always manage to incorporate a appropriate bible quote. Good luck in the contest. Warm regards Dorothy x

 Comment Written 06-May-2015

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reply by the author on 07-May-2015

Thanks so much Dorothy, , for the great review and lovely comments, blessings, Roy.