Verbal cannons...
Poem of faith.32 total reviews
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Roy, you never disappoint. Yes those verbal cannons are wearing me down and I have turned them off. Yours is the saner place to be...
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Some verbal cannons shoot their load,
they target hearts, man's hopes erode.
And in confusion rant and rage,
and act like beasts confined and caged.
It seems some men aspire to thrones,
where they will rule like powerful drones.
And yet some men want joy with peace,
with riches blessed and lust on lease.
But I will long for sober seats,
where wings of grace make me replete.
Self righteous rage cannot be calmed,
when wisdom's promise can be harmed.
Man's hearts will never be contrite,
if souls will build a haughty site.
If we will think we have no faults,
with sand construct foundation's vaults.
The bible teaches men will fail,
when backsides lift their tawny tail.
How do I know? I know I'm prone
can't lift my eyes by falsehood's crone.
I fill my mind with humble thought,
For I've been purchased, with blood bought.
Without God's love I'm just fate's lout,
I'm full of faith, yet fringed by doubt.
"My worth is not in what's achieved
or by my hand I've been reprieved.
I boast in nought, but I believe,
and in Christ's cross my sin's relieved."
Ralf
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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Roy, you never disappoint. Yes those verbal cannons are wearing me down and I have turned them off. Yours is the saner place to be...
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Some verbal cannons shoot their load,
they target hearts, man's hopes erode.
And in confusion rant and rage,
and act like beasts confined and caged.
It seems some men aspire to thrones,
where they will rule like powerful drones.
And yet some men want joy with peace,
with riches blessed and lust on lease.
But I will long for sober seats,
where wings of grace make me replete.
Self righteous rage cannot be calmed,
when wisdom's promise can be harmed.
Man's hearts will never be contrite,
if souls will build a haughty site.
If we will think we have no faults,
with sand construct foundation's vaults.
The bible teaches men will fail,
when backsides lift their tawny tail.
How do I know? I know I'm prone
can't lift my eyes by falsehood's crone.
I fill my mind with humble thought,
For I've been purchased, with blood bought.
Without God's love I'm just fate's lout,
I'm full of faith, yet fringed by doubt.
"My worth is not in what's achieved
or by my hand I've been reprieved.
I boast in nought, but I believe,
and in Christ's cross my sin's relieved."
Ralf
Comment Written 20-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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Thanks so much again Ralf, another encouraging review, bless you Roy
Comment from dragonpoet
Roy,
You're poem and your notes give good advice in how to live a good life. By honest and jumble and keep faith and hope alive. We jave to keep others' actions from making us go of our path.
This poem has easy rhyme and smooth meter.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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Roy,
You're poem and your notes give good advice in how to live a good life. By honest and jumble and keep faith and hope alive. We jave to keep others' actions from making us go of our path.
This poem has easy rhyme and smooth meter.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan
Comment Written 20-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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Thanks so much Joan for these encouraging comments and Terrific review, blessings Roy
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You ar most kindly welcome, Roy.
Have a nice weekend.
Joan
Comment from Boogienights
Your poem is lovely as always, a message of faith delivered. I think that politicians are most guilty of spreading friction, causing unrest. Thank you for Sharing this.
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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Your poem is lovely as always, a message of faith delivered. I think that politicians are most guilty of spreading friction, causing unrest. Thank you for Sharing this.
Comment Written 20-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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Thanks so much for these encouraging comments and Terrific review, blessings Roy
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
5-7-5 Poetry Writing contest
Hello, Roy,
We are having problems with our president Trump. He lies and fire people for no good reason. He just wants power. He is not a christian man. Our new president elect Biden bid a decent man compassionate and responsible. I can't wait until he is inagurated in January 20, 2021.
I like your perfect rhyme and meter....sounds very melodic.
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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5-7-5 Poetry Writing contest
Hello, Roy,
We are having problems with our president Trump. He lies and fire people for no good reason. He just wants power. He is not a christian man. Our new president elect Biden bid a decent man compassionate and responsible. I can't wait until he is inagurated in January 20, 2021.
I like your perfect rhyme and meter....sounds very melodic.
Comment Written 20-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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Thanks so much Gypsy, for these encouraging comments and Terrific review, blessings Roy
Comment from nancy_e_davis
I suppose it is the christen way to be content with what you get, knowing he is there. You do a wonderful job with your meter and rhyme, Roy. I have no idea how you can come up with two poems a day when I can't seem to write one. LOL
Thanks for sharing your words of faith. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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I suppose it is the christen way to be content with what you get, knowing he is there. You do a wonderful job with your meter and rhyme, Roy. I have no idea how you can come up with two poems a day when I can't seem to write one. LOL
Thanks for sharing your words of faith. Nancy:)
Comment Written 20-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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Thanks so much Nancy, for these encouraging comments and Terrific review, blessings Roy
Comment from Juliette Chamberlain
Verbal cannons indeed and many cause severe mental wounds.
I love your use of analogies throughout, 'verbal cannons, with sand construct foundation's vaults' purchased...'
I also like your use of juxta-position, 'With riches blessed and lust on lease, I'm full of faith yet, yet fringed by doubt.'
In Christ alone our hope is found certainly summarizes the essence of the poem.
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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Verbal cannons indeed and many cause severe mental wounds.
I love your use of analogies throughout, 'verbal cannons, with sand construct foundation's vaults' purchased...'
I also like your use of juxta-position, 'With riches blessed and lust on lease, I'm full of faith yet, yet fringed by doubt.'
In Christ alone our hope is found certainly summarizes the essence of the poem.
Comment Written 20-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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Thanks so much Juliette, for these encouraging comments and Terrific review, blessings Roy
Comment from scongrove
Sorry for the five. I gave you all my other sixes. :)
Yes, this post speaks truth. As I've said before, our country is divided. We battle with our own kind, trying our best to destroy each other. Why can't we all just find peace and get along? Can't we use faith to guide our way? I pray we find some kind of coming together before it's too late.
Great writing my friend!
Always your fan,
Shana :)
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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Sorry for the five. I gave you all my other sixes. :)
Yes, this post speaks truth. As I've said before, our country is divided. We battle with our own kind, trying our best to destroy each other. Why can't we all just find peace and get along? Can't we use faith to guide our way? I pray we find some kind of coming together before it's too late.
Great writing my friend!
Always your fan,
Shana :)
Comment Written 20-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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Never apologise dear girl you are a more than generous, I don?t deserve all you have, thank you blessings Roy
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
A powerfully worded poem, expertly written. I find the poem reflecting the TV debates we see on the TV channels every day. Meaningless, and hateful outpourings! Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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A powerfully worded poem, expertly written. I find the poem reflecting the TV debates we see on the TV channels every day. Meaningless, and hateful outpourings! Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 20-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2020
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Thanks so much Seshadri, for these encouraging comments and Terrific review, blessings Roy
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the chaos in the world that can stress us out when we give too much attention to it. A few days ago I was quite upset about news events, while watching my grandson play I got a vision that made me read Habakkuk all three chapters and I know after that there is no reason to get upset because God is in control even if it doesn't look like it.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2020
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A very well-written poem about the chaos in the world that can stress us out when we give too much attention to it. A few days ago I was quite upset about news events, while watching my grandson play I got a vision that made me read Habakkuk all three chapters and I know after that there is no reason to get upset because God is in control even if it doesn't look like it.
Comment Written 20-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2020
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Thanks so much Sandra, for these excellent comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from crzypnter
Roy, another wonderful poem, from your opening line to your glorious end had me and your words are very true. There are many out there that have those verbal cannons. Thanks for sharing blessings
August
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2020
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Roy, another wonderful poem, from your opening line to your glorious end had me and your words are very true. There are many out there that have those verbal cannons. Thanks for sharing blessings
August
Comment Written 20-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2020
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Thanks so much August, for the kind comments and a super review, blessings Roy
