Go and don the garment...
In hope's eternal bane.99 total reviews
Comment from MidnightReicheru
Wonderful use of religious imagery and wording. I really like this poem, it flows nicely and coupled with the rhyme scheme is just great. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful poem.
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Wonderful use of religious imagery and wording. I really like this poem, it flows nicely and coupled with the rhyme scheme is just great. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful poem.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2015
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Thanks, for this excellent review, comments and rating, blessings, Roy
Comment from Ben Colder
This poem covers the question and answer of who is my neighbor? Amazing how God tries each of us every day with our fellow man. Well said, Bro. I pray it will bless others as well.
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This poem covers the question and answer of who is my neighbor? Amazing how God tries each of us every day with our fellow man. Well said, Bro. I pray it will bless others as well.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2015
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Thank Ben for this marvellous review, and hearing from you is so wonderful, blessings, I have some CDs for you, but I need a postal address please bro, blessings, Roy
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C.D. Ezell Sr. 185 Ezell Rd, Bee Branch Arkansas, 72013, USA, this should make it happen. Thanks, Bro.
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Thanks dear bro, blessings, Roy.
Comment from MissMerri
An excellent poem, full of spiritual truth and good common sense too. I enjoyed reading this very much. In the final stanza, I have a few small suggestions:
We need the fire of heaven, (no comma needed here)
to burn illusion's dross;
To understand love's purpose, (no capital letter on 'to' because it is part of a compound sentence, not the beginning.)
we'll know eternal loss.
As always, you know how to frame a marvelous story in good poetry. I loved this.
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An excellent poem, full of spiritual truth and good common sense too. I enjoyed reading this very much. In the final stanza, I have a few small suggestions:
We need the fire of heaven, (no comma needed here)
to burn illusion's dross;
To understand love's purpose, (no capital letter on 'to' because it is part of a compound sentence, not the beginning.)
we'll know eternal loss.
As always, you know how to frame a marvelous story in good poetry. I loved this.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2015
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Thank Adonna fo this excellent review, comments and rating, blessings,ans suggestions, Roy
Comment from Unspoken94
Your poem is well crafted with excellent rhyme, meter and pace. I especially appreciate the "social gospel" that you have chosen to express. We have a responsibility to our brothers and sisters in the middle east, no matter what their religion.I applaud your poem's thrust. -Bill
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Your poem is well crafted with excellent rhyme, meter and pace. I especially appreciate the "social gospel" that you have chosen to express. We have a responsibility to our brothers and sisters in the middle east, no matter what their religion.I applaud your poem's thrust. -Bill
Comment Written 11-Oct-2015
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Thank Bill for this excellent review, comments and rating, blessings, Roy
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Roy
_ 'Love they neighbor' and 'Thou shalt not kill' are such simple requests from God, yet all these years of war and anguish have taught some---nothing.
_ Excellent write, my friend. I'm sure God shudders for not heeding his commandments.
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jackie (*:*)
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Hi, Roy
_ 'Love they neighbor' and 'Thou shalt not kill' are such simple requests from God, yet all these years of war and anguish have taught some---nothing.
_ Excellent write, my friend. I'm sure God shudders for not heeding his commandments.
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jackie (*:*)
Comment Written 11-Oct-2015
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Thank Jackie, for this excellent review, comments and rating, blessings, Roy
Comment from petalangela
The world watches avidly as war rages they do condemn the guns the greed and the slaughter. But when the remnants of humanity crawl halfway across the world for sanctuary then humanity realises they can make themselves look like Samaritans . They cry out in indignation about the refugees. But it is to late then to ask who is mt neighbour oh lord,
As always your poetry is insightful and sets me off
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The world watches avidly as war rages they do condemn the guns the greed and the slaughter. But when the remnants of humanity crawl halfway across the world for sanctuary then humanity realises they can make themselves look like Samaritans . They cry out in indignation about the refugees. But it is to late then to ask who is mt neighbour oh lord,
As always your poetry is insightful and sets me off
Comment Written 11-Oct-2015
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Thank Petal, for this excellent review, comments and rating, blessings, Roy
Comment from Joyce Long
You have touched on the two great commandments: To love God and to love our neighbor as ourselves. "We need the fire of Heaven." This appears of the love of Jesus for us as he hung on the cross. "Don the garments of someone else" asks are we willing to share the grief, loss, suffering of someone else along with sharing their good times. "Love your neighbor" is some times difficult as the one "most despised" needs our love, too.
I didn't see any errors or corrections to be made.
Very well done.
Joyce 10-11-15
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You have touched on the two great commandments: To love God and to love our neighbor as ourselves. "We need the fire of Heaven." This appears of the love of Jesus for us as he hung on the cross. "Don the garments of someone else" asks are we willing to share the grief, loss, suffering of someone else along with sharing their good times. "Love your neighbor" is some times difficult as the one "most despised" needs our love, too.
I didn't see any errors or corrections to be made.
Very well done.
Joyce 10-11-15
Comment Written 11-Oct-2015
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Thank Joyce, for this excellent review, comments and rating, blessings, Roy
Comment from Domino 2
Hi, Roy.
With respect, I found the alternating iambic and anapaestic meter to start, a little jumpy and would personally prefer a continuous meter in one or the other.
I hope you don't mind my friendly (and perhaps incorrect) observation, as I usually find your writes extremely smooth.
Anyway, a very powerful and entertaining write, which as usual conveys your very strong Faith.
Best wishes, my friend, Ray.
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Hi, Roy.
With respect, I found the alternating iambic and anapaestic meter to start, a little jumpy and would personally prefer a continuous meter in one or the other.
I hope you don't mind my friendly (and perhaps incorrect) observation, as I usually find your writes extremely smooth.
Anyway, a very powerful and entertaining write, which as usual conveys your very strong Faith.
Best wishes, my friend, Ray.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2015
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Thank Ray, for this excellent review, comments and rating, and the suggestions, blessings, Roy
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Thanks for your gracious reply, Roy.
Cheers, mate, Ray.
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My utmost pleasure Ray,
Comment from GracieAnn
Roy,
This is a moving write that appeals to the better part of us and depicts strong emotions and spiritual truth. Well done, mate. :0 GracieAnn
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Roy,
This is a moving write that appeals to the better part of us and depicts strong emotions and spiritual truth. Well done, mate. :0 GracieAnn
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Comment Written 11-Oct-2015
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Thank Gracie, for this excellent review, comments and rating, blessings, Roy
