Go and don the garment...
In hope's eternal bane.99 total reviews
Comment from Eigle Rull
Here we have another sample of your caring heart, my friend. This should be the mercy of all men. This is how they should see through their eyes and their hearts. The rhyming is great, as it all of the poem.
My hat is always off to someone like yourself, who cares for the down and out who needs the help. I know it is doubtful that it would happen, however, if you should ever find yourself in the city of Olympia, of Washington State, U.S.A., you would always be welcome at my home - at any time, day or night. Best wishes my good friend.
Always with respect,
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2015
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Here we have another sample of your caring heart, my friend. This should be the mercy of all men. This is how they should see through their eyes and their hearts. The rhyming is great, as it all of the poem.
My hat is always off to someone like yourself, who cares for the down and out who needs the help. I know it is doubtful that it would happen, however, if you should ever find yourself in the city of Olympia, of Washington State, U.S.A., you would always be welcome at my home - at any time, day or night. Best wishes my good friend.
Always with respect,
Comment Written 12-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2015
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And I would love to come, my friend, it would be my honour, fantastic support, in the most emphatic way, if your down here, the same invitation is open, blessings, Roy
Comment from Nosha17
Christ does not discriminate, everyone is welcome, whether Samaritan, leper, prostitute. People should remember that when they disregard the homeless man on the street. Well chosen words and rhyming and excellent message. faye
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Christ does not discriminate, everyone is welcome, whether Samaritan, leper, prostitute. People should remember that when they disregard the homeless man on the street. Well chosen words and rhyming and excellent message. faye
Comment Written 12-Oct-2015
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Thanks so much Faye, for the encouraging words and great review, blessings, Roy.
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
Let's go and don the garment
of someone else's pain
and share their deepest sorrow
in hope's eternal bane.
You never cease to amaze me with your talent, Roy -
your poems are such a pleasure to read - particularly
the spiritual ones - beautifully written and presented -
all in all, most impressive.
Margaret
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Let's go and don the garment
of someone else's pain
and share their deepest sorrow
in hope's eternal bane.
You never cease to amaze me with your talent, Roy -
your poems are such a pleasure to read - particularly
the spiritual ones - beautifully written and presented -
all in all, most impressive.
Margaret
Comment Written 12-Oct-2015
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Thank you Margaret, coming from you that is high praise, I'm grateful for your marvellous support, blessings, Roy.
Comment from ellie6
A compassionate poem, it speaks of how it behoves us to recognise the plight of refugees who, with their children , trudge through adverse weather conditions and deprivation to reach a new life.
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A compassionate poem, it speaks of how it behoves us to recognise the plight of refugees who, with their children , trudge through adverse weather conditions and deprivation to reach a new life.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2015
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Thanks so much Ellie, for the encouraging words and great review, blessings, Roy.
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
This is a beautiful poem Roy, true to your usual impeccable form. I enjoyed the read in good abcb rhyme. You support your poem with good informative author notes - not that your poem needs any support. Very well written. Warm regards Dorothy x
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This is a beautiful poem Roy, true to your usual impeccable form. I enjoyed the read in good abcb rhyme. You support your poem with good informative author notes - not that your poem needs any support. Very well written. Warm regards Dorothy x
Comment Written 12-Oct-2015
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Thanks so much Dorothy, for the encouraging words and great review, blessings, Roy.
Comment from pattipac
Roy, you have put a new slant on the 'Good Samaritan's Story,' for me in this beautifully written poem about serving others. I always knew the Samaritan was a stranger, but never thought about him being my mortal enemy. Thank you, my friend,for giving me new insight into Jesus' command to love your neighbor as yourself.
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Roy, you have put a new slant on the 'Good Samaritan's Story,' for me in this beautifully written poem about serving others. I always knew the Samaritan was a stranger, but never thought about him being my mortal enemy. Thank you, my friend,for giving me new insight into Jesus' command to love your neighbor as yourself.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2015
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Thanks Pat, for the marvellous review and wonderfully encouraging words and super rating, blessings Roy.
Comment from Janet Foor
A beautiful thought provoking poem, Roy. Excellent imagery throughout. I especially liked your opening line. Powerful and expressive. Well done.
Janet
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A beautiful thought provoking poem, Roy. Excellent imagery throughout. I especially liked your opening line. Powerful and expressive. Well done.
Janet
Comment Written 12-Oct-2015
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Thanks Janet for the depth of empathy you show, an the encouraging words and very generous rating, blessings, Roy.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Let's go and don the garment
of someone else's pain
I lovvve that opening! THere is so much suffering the world today, and no one is really helping those people, like the Christians being slaughtered by ISIS, for one example. Why hasn't the whole world sent troops to stop this??? Humanity is so disappointing... so wrapped up in ME, ME, ME. We're really doomed.
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Let's go and don the garment
of someone else's pain
I lovvve that opening! THere is so much suffering the world today, and no one is really helping those people, like the Christians being slaughtered by ISIS, for one example. Why hasn't the whole world sent troops to stop this??? Humanity is so disappointing... so wrapped up in ME, ME, ME. We're really doomed.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2015
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Thanks so much Phyllis, for the encouraging words and great review, blessings, Roy.
Comment from wordspinner314
Wow, your poem was intricately and beautifully written. I especially like, "We need your heart's compassion, bring hope not blinding fear." Fear can lead to ignorance and violence, whereas hope can lead to bravery and positive change.
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Wow, your poem was intricately and beautifully written. I especially like, "We need your heart's compassion, bring hope not blinding fear." Fear can lead to ignorance and violence, whereas hope can lead to bravery and positive change.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2015
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Thanks so, John for the encouraging words and great review, blessings, Roy.
Comment from Mark Valentine
In the Catholic church, yesterday's gospel was from Matthew - Jesus' instructing the man to sell all he had and give to the poor - your poem would have made an excellent homily. I love the phrase "don the garment of someone else's pain" - what a great image to express our call to attend to, and not ignore, the poor. I always look forward to your poetry and extensive author's notes - they would make a great devotional book.
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In the Catholic church, yesterday's gospel was from Matthew - Jesus' instructing the man to sell all he had and give to the poor - your poem would have made an excellent homily. I love the phrase "don the garment of someone else's pain" - what a great image to express our call to attend to, and not ignore, the poor. I always look forward to your poetry and extensive author's notes - they would make a great devotional book.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2015
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Thank you Mark for the level of empathy and perception you display, and the great encouragement, blessings, Roy.
