Your life....
From conception to the grave.90 total reviews
Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens
Dear Roy, Ecclesiastes 3 is one of my favorite passages in the old Testament. It is so relevant today. Your poem is right on, with relation to life. From conception to the grave. Thank you for sharing. :-) Carolyn
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014
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Dear Roy, Ecclesiastes 3 is one of my favorite passages in the old Testament. It is so relevant today. Your poem is right on, with relation to life. From conception to the grave. Thank you for sharing. :-) Carolyn
Comment Written 25-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014
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Thank you for the most inspiring and affirming review. And the wonderful 6 also. Carolyn, bless you and yours, Roy.
Comment from Sankey
Great poem Bro. Saw one little possible FS edit error I reckon "Qq" I love that passage from Ecclesiastes. Always gets me thinking of my Dad and his bell bottom trousers hehe. They kept coming back didn't they? Got called all sorts of different names but still nothing new under the sin the old bell bottoms reared up again!
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014
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Great poem Bro. Saw one little possible FS edit error I reckon "Qq" I love that passage from Ecclesiastes. Always gets me thinking of my Dad and his bell bottom trousers hehe. They kept coming back didn't they? Got called all sorts of different names but still nothing new under the sin the old bell bottoms reared up again!
Comment Written 25-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014
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Yes I wore them myself Geoff, don't know why! Thank you for your inspiring words and generosity. Blessings , Roy.
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I realize a silly remark but everytime I see that passage from Ecclesiastes I think of Dad's Bell Bottoms or Tubes or Pipes or whatever haha. Did you say you are in Tassie?
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Not me Geoff, somebody did, a friend has just been there, but not on FS. Bless you bro. Roy.
Comment from Smoothiecool
you have penned this well
your chosen words allow the reader to see and feel life's journey from start to end
it is a spiritual journey as one makes choices
good rhymes through out your verses
great enjambment in your verses to allow free flow
good alliteration in
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past's, persuasive
have to question the Qq between verse 1 & 2 is this a typo error
cheers Smoothiecool
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014
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you have penned this well
your chosen words allow the reader to see and feel life's journey from start to end
it is a spiritual journey as one makes choices
good rhymes through out your verses
great enjambment in your verses to allow free flow
good alliteration in
search, seen
past's, persuasive
have to question the Qq between verse 1 & 2 is this a typo error
cheers Smoothiecool
Comment Written 25-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014
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Thank you for that, I've fixed the typo, my IPad is ultra sensitive, I've lost whole posts, and had to go back and do them again Grrrr! Than you for the comprehensive and most encouraging, review! Blessings, Roy.
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most welcome
know the feeling well
have a blessed weekend
cheers Smoothiecool
Comment from James Dooney
This is pretty good. I like how the words and pic gel together nicely and give the story some lift. Good work here and I hope to read more !!
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014
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This is pretty good. I like how the words and pic gel together nicely and give the story some lift. Good work here and I hope to read more !!
Comment Written 25-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014
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Thank you James, for this kind and uplifting review! Blessings, Roy.
Comment from Literature Dragon
This is a great poem. It's quick while maintaining creativity and description. Also, good rhymes. Excellent for a card or short poem.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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This is a great poem. It's quick while maintaining creativity and description. Also, good rhymes. Excellent for a card or short poem.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Thank you so much for the excellent review and observations, blessings, Roy.
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You gave me a good rating. Which means there is something wrong with the poem. What is that wrong? Roy. Otherwise it should be excellent!
Comment from 9999pool
A brilliantly penned poem full of hope that some have grasped while others are still searching.
In Ecclesiastes, it was said 'Under the sun, everything is but meaningless.....like catching the wind...a small glass of wine is enough...fear God". Adding this to the author's note, actually opens up a Pandora's Box, but is it?
It simply means that we have to go through the course of life and if we want to be happy we must not expect or ask too much. With the fear of God's wrath, we will come around to be good in the end and not sway into the dark forces when our journey are faced with obstacles and pain.
Everything has a reason and it is not for us to predict about the future or to question God - He has a plan for all of us.
Great write and well expressed.
Cheerio, best, Ritchie. :))
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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A brilliantly penned poem full of hope that some have grasped while others are still searching.
In Ecclesiastes, it was said 'Under the sun, everything is but meaningless.....like catching the wind...a small glass of wine is enough...fear God". Adding this to the author's note, actually opens up a Pandora's Box, but is it?
It simply means that we have to go through the course of life and if we want to be happy we must not expect or ask too much. With the fear of God's wrath, we will come around to be good in the end and not sway into the dark forces when our journey are faced with obstacles and pain.
Everything has a reason and it is not for us to predict about the future or to question God - He has a plan for all of us.
Great write and well expressed.
Cheerio, best, Ritchie. :))
Comment Written 24-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Thank you that you see what some do not! Praise God for the wisdom you possess, Ritchie, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind, encouraging words you have generously given! Blessings, Roy.
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Hi Roy,
You are most welcome.
It is good we have a questioning mind of the things that happen around us. But if we think too much and ask too much and couldn't find the answers, we begin to have doubts and our mind becomes a devil's playground.
Going overboard to find the truth is unwise for our hearts knows better, smiles.
Cheerio, best, Ritchie. :))
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Thanks again, Ritchie! I believe we define ourselves by what we choose to believe! Roy
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So true, :)). Smiles.
Comment from Glasstruth
Not sure about destiny. I think luck plays a large roll in things. I know that doesn't sound attractive. Reincarnation is what makes sense to me. Each to his/her own. Wonderful rhyming. Thanks for sharing. Les
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Not sure about destiny. I think luck plays a large roll in things. I know that doesn't sound attractive. Reincarnation is what makes sense to me. Each to his/her own. Wonderful rhyming. Thanks for sharing. Les
Comment Written 24-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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I guess belief is what makes up the spice of life and it's that choice that defines us! Thank you for your most kind and generous review! Blessings, Roy.
Comment from ArtGal
This poem is just great, friend. You've put out the message of truth in beautiful words. I enjoyed every stanza, but the last says it all. And I was captured by the last line in the first, "and seek where the Spirit craves"! Needless to say that your author notes, where you add scripture, are so very appreciated, and I just love to read them. You always choose the perfect ones to connect to your poem. I enjoyed so very much. . .Sharon
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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This poem is just great, friend. You've put out the message of truth in beautiful words. I enjoyed every stanza, but the last says it all. And I was captured by the last line in the first, "and seek where the Spirit craves"! Needless to say that your author notes, where you add scripture, are so very appreciated, and I just love to read them. You always choose the perfect ones to connect to your poem. I enjoyed so very much. . .Sharon
Comment Written 24-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Thank you Sharon, for your most kind and thoughtful review. I never choose the scripture first, but after I've written the poem, so thank you so much for your observations, it boosts my faith tenfold! Blessings, Roy.
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You're so very welcome, dear friend!
Comment from DonandVicki
You will always have the choice of a path to follow, whether we find the better path to follow is up to us with Gods help. Nicely composed poem that speaks volumes. Don
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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You will always have the choice of a path to follow, whether we find the better path to follow is up to us with Gods help. Nicely composed poem that speaks volumes. Don
Comment Written 24-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Than you Don for your empathetic and most encouraging Review! Blessings, Roy.
Comment from Njorgensen
This has an interesting spin on what life's about. I believe that even without a traditional religion, there is peace and salvation is possible.
Njorgensen
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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This has an interesting spin on what life's about. I believe that even without a traditional religion, there is peace and salvation is possible.
Njorgensen
Comment Written 24-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014
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Thank you for your supportive and encouraging review! Blessings, Roy.
