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Heart Crafted Poems -2021

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Musings of an old man -2021

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Comment from Kit Nongkhlaw
Exceptional
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Well written and beautiful meanings. God manifests in many things and especially in Nature. This poem reminds me of what we worship, should be from our hearts. Thanks for sharing this most beautiful poem, Kit.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2021
    Kit, thank you for your wonderful validation of this free verse poem. Six stars is humbling for me.
Comment from Cogitator
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A worthy effort. This struck a number if chords. Many words were overly ornate in passing the message. To know we are always talking to ourselves is the best way to pray. John

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 Comment Written 29-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 30-Aug-2021
    thanks
Comment from jake cosmos aller
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lovely ode to nature and the world all around us. the beauty and the magnificence of God's creation for all to enjoy. Somehow I think if there is God he/she/it must be horrified at how much of a mess we have made of the earth.

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
    Jake thanks for the review. Yes, accepting that God, he/she/it Is the Creator of all things, including us with the heavy burden of free will that creates mass mind negative behaviors - still all of that?s doesn?t undermine all the positive potential for Mother Earth to heal the damage can be and I be will be corrected one way or another?..
Comment from harmony13
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The author's words are engaging, beautiful, interesting, clear and creative.
I pondered on these words and thought about when I at the ocean or in
a meditation garden how close I feel to God. I understand how nature
can be a church! The poem flows and connects well. The artwork compliments these words. Have a great weekend!

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2021
    harmony, I can't thank you enough for your validation.
Comment from evesayshi
Exceptional
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In my opinion, magnificently presented in image and stunningly descriptive verse - smoothly fluid in its free verse flow and articulate in its appreciation of the beauty of God's cathedral - a beautifully rendered piece, fully compliant with the contest prompt. Best wishes in the contest with this exquisite gem...

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2021
    Eve, thank you for this WOW! 🙏
reply by evesayshi on 30-Aug-2021
    An exceptionally beautiful write - thank you for sharing and warming my read and my day...Eve
Comment from estory
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Nice flow here in the language, nice colorful nature imagery really brightened this up. What I really liked about it was how you used these images of the streams to articulate some sense of the sacrament of Baptism, and how you used water to symbolize the Spirit, much as we find in the Psalms. There is a strong sense of being renewed here , in body and mind and soul, through this mystical connection to God in the nature around us. estory

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2021
    estory, oh...you nailed it! Thank you for delivering this positive validation on this free verse. 🙏
Comment from Sanku
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this is my church/i pray and play within. I like this line and also the concept that nature is like a cathedral where God's presence is felt.All the best for the contests

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2021
    Sanku, 🙏🙏 says it all thank you !
Comment from nomi338
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Wise and aware is the one who recognizes that the whole entire Earth is a cathedral where the possibility, the opportunity to give thanks for our inclusion into the grand scheme of creation exists. Any human who thinks himself to be of little or no worth, that one must take the time to understand and assess the fact that of all of God's creations, and they are far too many to enumerate. We, mankind are considered his crowning achievement. The one thing made in his very own image. We are what he hangs his hat on. This is the creation I am most proud of, This is the creation I allowed my only begotten son to become a part of, to represent. Am I proud of that? Are you not? How could any of us not be?

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2021
    Nomi ---- WOW!! 🙏🙏🙏 that is all that needs to be said, except, THANK YOU!
Comment from pome lover
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well, I don't blame you - it sounds enchanting and beautiful - God's creation, indeed. How fortunate to have such a wonderful place.
You expressed well your awe and appreciation.
Very nice!
Katharine

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2021
    Katharine, thank you so very much! 🙏
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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I've always thought that God's church, catherdral, is in nature. Walking through your poem was a lovely experience, showing us the glory around. What better church could anyone wish for to worship God. Well done, this is a lovely contest entry. Good luck! :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2021
    Sandra, thank you for your review and comments, I appreciate the validation of this free verse praise for nature's cathedral.🙏