Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Well, I've already told you and everyone else here what I experienced when I died for nearly four minutes, Roy.
I can tell you this much. It wasn't beacons of blinding white life or beckoning relatives welcoming me home. I would hardly classify my experience as a pleasant one.
Still, God spared me for a reason. He also sent his one and only Son, Jesus, to die upon that bloody, gnarled tree on Calvary Hill for ALL of us.

I won't go into the technical side of why I felt this was such a wonderfully well-written poem. You know all about the mechanical workings of poetry.
Suffice it to say that I enjoyed this.
~Dean

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2016

I'm constantly amazed how we can make our plans, but God directs our feet, Proverbs 16:9, thanks Dean, for the great review, blessings, Roy

Comment from duchessofdrumborg

Exceptional

"When death stalks life" is an exceptionally well-written and spiritually-uplifting piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. Each line is woven with the golden threads of truth.

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2016

Thanks dear Duchess, you are very kind and also a boost to my confidence, your a dear girl, blessings. Roy

Comment from Susan Chetcuti

Exceptional

This is another wonderful poem. The beginning sent shivers through me because your imagery is so good. Towards the ending I began to warm up. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well deserving.

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2016

Thanks so much Susan, for the super words and marvellous review, and the very generous stars, blessings, Roy

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI Roy, you never know when your time is up...and I would think believing in God long before you die is what he is asking for...you have a wonderful faith in Him...very well written my friend...love xxoo Linda

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2016

Thanks so much Linda, for the gracious review, and very kind comments, blessings, Roy

reply by l.raven on 08-Dec-2016

you are so welcome Roy...and blessing to you as well...love xxoo

Comment from RoostyNester

Excellent

The hardest thing a person can do, is have real faith. We use our eyes to see and our ears to hear. To believe without seeing, takes courage. Your poem was very well done and inspiring. I loved it.

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2016

Thanks so much for the marvellous review, and gracious comments, blessings, Roy

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Roy

= Beautifully written poem of faith.
= So true, it is interesting how many times people will shun Christianity, yet as soon as something happens, they all of a sudden believe and need a favor.
= Excellent contest entry, my friend. Good Luck.

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 Comment Written 06-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2016

Thanks so much Jackie, for the gracious review, and very kind comments, blessings, Roy

Comment from MizKat

Excellent

Hi Roy,

You always write the nicest poems and I always enjoy reading them. I like that you put Bible verses with it too. I'm the same way and will put Bible verses with my poems at different times.

Kat

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2016

Thanks so much Kat, for the marvellous review, and gracious comments, blessings, Roy

reply by MizKat on 07-Dec-2016

You're very welcome, Roy. Blessing back to you my friend. Kat

Comment from Thal1959

Excellent

Another very good poem. Royowen. The verses hold their rhythm well. I love the subject, for as you noted, when death is near, like when a plane is in a nose-dive, and death is imminent, even the atheists cry out "Oh, my God!" My only iota of ire came in the last verses, with the visual rhyme of "good" with "blood." Nothing personal, but I hate visual rhymes that don't sound right when read aloud. Just a pet peeve of mine. Thanks for posting.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2016

Thanks so much for the gracious review, and very kind comments, blessings, Roy

reply by Thal1959 on 07-Dec-2016

You're welcome.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Roy, This is a very well written faith poem you have penned. You used very good descriptive wording and very good imagery. I love that you always add scriptures at the end. Great job! Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2016

Thanks so much Teri, for the marvellous review, and gracious comments, blessings, Roy

Comment from Ella25

Excellent

I enjoyed your well-written poem, as I did before. Your faith in God is strong. His words carved in your heart. No, we don't know tomorrow and promised is not. Death will always follow us, standing near and waiting for the right time. Thank you for sharing. Many blessings, Ella

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2016

Thanks so much Ella, for the marvellous review, and gracious comments, blessings, Roy