Comment from frierajac

Excellent

This is quite a charming poem. It reminds me of a Celtic song and the fact that it includes Jesus name is not in the least offensive. You have followed the prompt exactly, good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2016

Thanks for this great review, and comments

Comment from lyenochka

Exceptional

Great message in amazing rhymes and meter. ("wilt...built...silt") The dramatic turn with "Don't despair" gives a perfect entry to providing the solution and finding that "silver lining."

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2016

Thanks for this wonderful review, and marvellous comments and super stars. But

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

This is a well written poem with good use of rhyme. I like how you transitioned from the negative to the positive. Best wishes in the contest, my friend~Debbie

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2016

Thanks for this great review, and comments.

Comment from Judvan2

Excellent

Very nice. I actually loved the name, but looked up the word vexation so I was sure of the meaning. Good write, I see the silver lining in your poem. When all is lost we always have God to turn to. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2016

Thanks for this great review, and comments

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

very well said...you may have sinned in your life...but Jesus died on the cross to save you...forgive you of your sins...you just have to believe...have faith...so very well written...love Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2016

Thanks Linda, for this great review, and comments.

reply by l.raven on 23-Nov-2016

you are so very welcome...xxoo

Comment from Justin Chopin

Exceptional

Excellent. I like how you were able to take the symbol of the deadly flesh cutting thorns and relate that to the nefarious worries and struggles that we face everyday . I also was glad that you were able give Jesus and his eternal grace and mercy as the ultimate relief from those nasty inequities that torment our souls. Well done.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2016

Thanks for this wonderful review, comments and very generous stars.

reply by Justin Chopin on 23-Nov-2016

You're welcome

Comment from frogbook

Excellent

What a great title and a great message. Perfect for this contest. great description of turmoil followed by the answer to our problems in faith.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2016

Thanks for this great review and comments

Comment from KjSilver

Excellent

Deep. Inspiring. The words fit and flitted about my memories as if I had been drawn back to the day of vexation. Finding the silt of a supple shore, where pain and hate know no more, speaks a dream I wish to realize.

Great poem.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2016

Thanks for this marvellous review

Comment from Stephanie Kastner

Excellent

There is always a silver lining if you trust in the Lord's infinite wisdom. Life is full of challenges, and it is often our failures and defeats we learn the most from, making us stronger in the end. But most of the time, in order to see the silver lining, we must have faith.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2016

Thanks Stephanie, for this great review, and great comments,

Comment from Rhonni

Excellent

You put this beautifully and I appreciate the reference to our Lord and Savoir as the silver lining. It read very smoothly with it's rhyme and flow. Nicely done and good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2016

Thanks for this lovely review, and comments,