Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Roy

= Wonderful interpretation of the artwork.
= This has been great challenge, with so many different takes on it.
= I like that, 'Salvation's Rose'. Nice. (*<*)

* Cheers & Blessings *
Keep Smilin'... Jackie <> Jax (*>*)

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2016

Thanks, Jackie, for this delightful review and lovely comments, blessings, Roy

Comment from rmj09

Exceptional

The poem focus the gift Jesus gave to each of us.
The poem story line development those with stone hearts turned their backs on him. With grace he gave his life he paid a heavy price for my sins.
The emotion felt shame that they turned their backs on a prized rose.
The rhythm pulls the reader forward as do the words you must know the next word.
Keep on writing

Roy, this is an emotional delight. Thank you Rita.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016

Thanks so much Rita, you've lifted Jesus up, wonderful review and delightful and comprehensive comments, blessings, Roy

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Roy soon as I read this part of your poem-

He's shown His grace, revealed His way.
This Rose was crushed; a Lamb was slain,
His blood was shed, to cleanse my stain.

Reminds me every good Friday all our Churches in our small town folks take turns carrying the cross;
and proceed to a church, we put a red rose on the cross and each person pounds in a nail.

To remind us of Jesus suffering to forgive our sins.

Gert

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016

Sounds like a wonderful tradition, Gert, thanks for the note and the great review, blessings, Roy

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Oh good grief, I almost MISSED this jewel! This one brought tears to my eyes, Roy - incredibly beautiful, a treasure to read again and again! I am already out of sixes, dear man, but I sure wish I could adorn this with a hundred stars anyway!

*********************EXCEPTIONAL!************************

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2016

Thanks Dawn, your approval alone is so great and thanks for this fantastic review and great comments, blessings, Roy

Comment from heyjude

Exceptional

Roy, what a wonderful message. Yes, isn't it amazing how much
He loves us. I'm so glad God sent His Son to this earth for us.
I like that thought about us giving our life to Him as a gift.

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Feb-2016

Thanks Judy for these great remarks and comments and these lovely stars, I'm very grateful, blessings, Roy

Comment from Nan Beeson

Excellent

Hi Roy:

I must have missed this poem. My message's show 112 and I keep deleting the ones I had read, but when I saw this, I still don't remember reviewing it. I think if I did, it will update it. I always love stories about Roses, but this one is so sad, especially the picture.

I was particularly touched by the lines...

" This Rose was crushed; a Lamb was slain,
His blood was shed, to cleanse my stain."

How sad, It was all I could do to stop from crying, and can imagine how felt, being the one who actually wrote it.

Blessings,
Nan:))

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Feb-2016

Thanks Nan, you're empathy and and splendid review are so appreciated, thank you blessings Roy

reply by Nan Beeson on 07-Feb-2016

Most welcome, Roy.

Comment from raineywriter

Excellent

Very nice, Roy. There's a strong, beautiful and very valid message here, and it's conveyed in delightful language. The rhythm is consistent and pleasant. The image works well with it too.

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2016

Thanks, for this fantastic review and great comments, blessings, Roy

Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens

Excellent

Dear Roy,
This is yet another poem in your repertoire of wonderful poetry.
I love the reference to the rose of Sharon.
Jesus blooms within our hearts.
Nicely done,
:-) Carolyn

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2016

Thanks Carolyn, as usual you share a beautifully uplifting review, love it and you,. Blessings, my friend, Roy

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Roy,
As many spirits up poems as you've created and shared, I'm delighted to see that you always discover new and refreshing ways to present the message. Wonderful.

Fav lines:

This Rose was crushed; a Lamb was slain,
His blood was shed, to cleanse my stain.

I have one gift; my naked will,
one life to give, one heart to fill.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2016

Thanks again Robyn, for your faithful nature and lovely words, blessings, Roy

Comment from frogbook

Excellent

Great and original interpretation. Smooth flow and rhyme with a message of faith. So interesting to see how we all see the picture.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2016

Thanks, for this fantastic review and great comments, blessings, Roy