Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

Sometime dreams tell us who and what we really are, this is a fine spiritual poem about our free will emergence, well said and well done. Keep writing. DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2018

Thanks again Alcreator Litt Dear, for another helpful and encouraging review! I have been selecting poems from my portfolio to go into my book...almost ready for release, so your perspectives are particularly meaningful at this time/! Blessings and thanks always....Vance

Comment from Cheryl I

Excellent

This poem flows very nicely, and ends with a beautiful prayer. I think you did a really good job on this, and I have no improvement suggestions. All the best - Cheryl

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2018

Thanks sincerely Cheryl, for your lovely review and stars...much appreciated! Blessings always: HIS GRAYNESS; Vance

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

I believe we can learn from our dreams, they can teach us much. "To cautiously start the engine of discovery" is a wonderful line that shows how open we can be when we dream. Excellent free verse form.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2018

Thanks so much mermaids, for your lovely review and stars which are sincerely appreciated! Glad to hear from you again and hope to see you often. Blessings always! HIS GRAYNESS: Vance

Comment from val fitchie

Excellent

damnnnnnnnnn! what a NEVER DONE BEFORE NOW METAPHOR!!!!!!!!!!
"the vehicle of silence"( i could look at that phrase all day) -and it doesn't stop there
"start the engine of discovery"
"As we lift off in trust from now to the unknown" utter awe at an artist and the art he made AND LOOKING AT HIS UTENSILS AND BACK AT THE ART AND BACK AT THE ARTIST........"praying for the enchantment of emptiness" now shows up and how MORE CLINICALLY ACCURATE CAN ONE GET? FLOWERY WORDS (POETRY) WITH THE PRECISION OF A RESEARCH PAPER-we are never lost in the woods-always a garden of refective beautiful meaning

 Comment Written 27-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Oct-2016

Thank you val, you never cease to amaze me with your remarkable perspectives !! So many thanks and please stay close dear friend! Vance

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Vance, as we have discussed before--gratitude is such a
gift to take the sting out any day where we start to go in the
wrong direction. Going to sleep at night with gratitude insures a good night. Marilyn

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2016

Thanks as always Marilyn, for your kindness, Vance

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Oh dear, what a marvelously uplifting and enriching poem. Yes, dreams can be wonderful things, although they can also be torment. I wonder, sometimes, if what we do while awake affects what we will dream, IF we will dream. I know that when I am sad I look forward to sleep in hopes of good dreams...

Thank you for sharing this perspective - I think it just might be of tremendous help to some - I KNOW it will be to me.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Thank you Dawn for such a lovely and uplifting review. I'm so glad that this work had value to you and I do indeed wish you the most pleasant dreams in the future. Blessings! Vance

reply by Dawn Munro on 02-Sep-2016

My pleasure, and blessings to you, too!

Comment from Jacqueline1616

Excellent

Beautiful words as always. You shine rays of hope in your words. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm always inspired by your words. I've recently made more peace with him regardless of the awful pain I've been through. He's allowed me to still feel him near and I realize it's this that helps me get through. Keep writing your inspiring thoughts.
Jackie

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2016

Dear Jackie: it's love and sincerity such as yours that keeps the energy of my WILL alive and wanting to reach out and touch in love and compassion, such wonderful people as you. Blessings and love! Vance

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Hah-ha, "Nightwheres", 'ey, Vance?
Excellent word play, your Grayness...


Silently and softly, I slide into the vehicle of silence ... A fabulous melody of "s" sounds here, Vance. Good metaphor used as well for loneliness...


I slowly squeeze my eyes tightly shut
To cautiously start the engine of discovery
The lights begin to flash and sparkle freely ... My own "engine of discovery" usually coughs and sputters when first being started. A little starter fluid seems to help do the trick. I think the layman's term for it is Jack Daniel's ...

I whisper: "Dear God let me have rich words to share
And to heal my world by inspiring others to songs of joy,
To words and works of love, inspiration and, constant ... A-h-h-hh, yes. Those noblest of intentions, and the very reasons for which some poets write as they do...

"For God's everlasting, ever-present, magnificent gifts". .. Of which, if we're fortunate enough to possess His gifts, we should be eternally grateful, regardless of what form they might appear as...

Wonderfully emotive, highly expressive, Vance.
Fabulous work, sir.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

What a FANTASTIC AND INSIGHTIVE REVIEW....COULD ...OWNLY...BE DONE BY THE WIZARD OF WORD AND THOUGHT DEENO! SO MANY THANKS MY FRIEND, ! VANCE

reply by Dean Kuch on 01-Sep-2016

It was entirely my pleasure, Vance.
You are more than welcome.
~Dean :}

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem on your thoughts before you go to sleep at night. With faith and hope the acceptance of God's will and the gratitude for the boundless visitations and for His everlasting gifts.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

Thank you
Sandra and it is ALWAYS a delight to see your reviews! Blessings! Vance

Comment from GE Parson

Exceptional

Brother Vince,
What a unique poem! How true it is the wonder world
dream land.

I often dream I'm in a pulpit preaching to a large crowd
but can't find the text I'm preaching about.

I once dreamt I was awake only to wake up and discover I was asleep.

Someone has said, "When you can't sleep, don't count the sheep, talk to the Shepherd."

The blessing of our Father be upon you,
Bro. Jerry MARANATHA!!!

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

What a wonderful review and message, dear brother! I cannot thank you enough for this encouraging review as I do, do cherish your talents and your perspectives. We DO INDEED share so many values and intentions. Praise God Almighty! Blessings! Vance