Comment from reconciled

Excellent

I've seen this played out in my own life. those who pledge the promise of "I am and I will" wearing this badge of recognition daily...don't...when you've been taught a "certain" kind wont...then do...you then must question the teachers lesson. One of my favorite lessons from the "Good Teacher"...love michael

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2015

Thanks so much Michael, for the lovely review, words and great rating, appreciation, blessings, Roy

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

I love the message with in your poem. There was a lesson to be learn. We all know what is right or wrong.
Still we act with no concern.
Thank you for sharing.
Cookie

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2015

Thanks so much Cookie, for the lovely review, words and great rating, appreciation, blessings, Roy

reply by misscookie on 14-Oct-2015

you're very welcome.
take care.
Cookie

Comment from JourneyHolm

Excellent

This is a very well done poem. I loved the extensive vocabulary used throughout the lines and did not feel any part of the poem was forced. The message was clear and harmonious. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2015

Thanks so much, for the lovely review, words and great rating, appreciation, blessings, Roy

Comment from Deniz22

Exceptional

Excellent, my brother! Your notes are worth the price of admission and I hope and pray God uses your well-crafted work to work into hearts here on FanStory. Keep at it brother, till the day dawns and the Daystar from Heaven appears. YBIC, Dennis

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2015

Thanks dear Dennis for this upliftingly supportive review, but most of all being a friend, blessings, Roy,

Comment from TallySally

Excellent

Loved the artwork. You really stayed on point with the verses. Love the subject. Love the illustration. I once illustrated this parable on canvas. One of my favorite of Jesus' examples.
That first line is a killer. A hidden gem - Jesus wants us to 'cover' our brother's nakedness, not condemn them for it.
I like to read poems out loud. Had a lyrical quality. The word 'bane' in the first verse made me stumble. The rhyme is great, I just think I'm having trouble understanding. Love the 'aggression's sneer.' Great meaning. Also conjures an alternate but totally appropriate mind meaning: 'aggressions near." I love that bonus, hidden gem!
And, just some thoughts: When my eyes read the word 'desert' .. my ear keeps hearing 'sinking.' Guess that parable is branded in my brain as well! Also wonder if the 'We'll' in the last line might also be meaningful if it were 'Or'
Enjoyed this very much.
Relda

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2015

Thanks so much Reida, for the lovely review, words and great rating, and the powerful word, appreciation, blessings, Roy

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

This is a very solid write. It is strong in its spiritual message. It has excellent flow and rhyme. It is an inspirational and enjoyable read. Well done and thank you for sharing it.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2015

Thanks so much for the lovely review, words and great rating, appreciation, blessings, Roy

Comment from mfowler

Excellent

You know that this is one of my favourite themes and so I love this very much. The lesson of compassion towards the lowest and the most afflicted is Christian to the core; counter-cultural and against a lot of people's moral directions. But, Christ tended to do hat, didn't he? Stir the people with talk of 'real' love. Citing the Good Samaritan is clever as that is one story that has universal value as a teacher of 'goodness', and it's one that resonates even with hard hearted people. Loved your versifying. Especially:
Let's go and don the garment
of someone else's pain ...wonderful metaphor
bring hope not blinding fear..Sweet alliteration highlights the juxtaposition of ideas
We need the fire of heaven
to burn illusion's dross..great image and you used my favourite poetic word, 'dross'

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2015

Thanks Mark, you haven't lost your ability to sus out a work thoroughly, this is probably the most confronting challenge to the Christian, love your enemy also, great review, thanks, blesings, Roy.

Comment from Eric1

Excellent

Hi Roy, this is a truly wonderful and very spiritual poem that exudes lots of love and understanding, written beautifully in great rhyme with a rhythm that creates a lovely flow my friend, thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2015

Thanks so much Eric, for the lovely review, words and great rating, appreciation, my friend, blessings, Roy

reply by Eric1 on 14-Oct-2015

It was a pleasure to review Roy.

reply by the author on 14-Oct-2015

Thank you again Eric,

Comment from Kellytr

Excellent

Thank you, ROYOWEN, for sharing this uplifting poem which reminds us that we are all brothers and sisters and neighbours on this planet, compassion being key in all our worldly relationships. Cheers, Kelly

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2015

Thanks so much Kelly, for the lovely review, words and great rating, appreciation, blessings, Roy

Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

The world has turned a deaf ear to the cries of the Syrian refugees.

What would Jesus do? Thank you for directing our hearts to where they should go, Roy.

Have a blessed week, friend.

Sonali

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2015

Thanks so much Sonali, for the encouraging words and great review, blessings, Roy.