Comment from karenina

Excellent

Considering the restrictions of this poetry form, you've managed to eke out a meaningful and-once again-faith filled poem. I'll admit to not fully understanding this form... Is the "stitch" the rhyme scheme? I tried to Google it and came up with more than ten variations on it! Help!

Karenina

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Oct-2021

It?s just the seven line, seven syllables, instead of monostich it?s a heptastich, bless you, Karenina, great review, blessings Roy

reply by karenina on 27-Oct-2021

Thanks!

K

reply by the author on 27-Oct-2021

Welcome

Comment from lancellot

Excellent

Very well made. I like how you began with a more philosophical and secular form of wisdom and then in the second half moving to a more spiritual base form.

I think there is wisdom that is needed for us on both ends and you did a great job blending them.

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Oct-2021

Thanks Lance for these great comments and super review, blessings Roy

Comment from country ranch writer

Exceptional

God said,"by the grace of God go the Into to the world. Planting your seed to replenish the civilization.Creating what he hoped would be a perfect world.

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Oct-2021

Thanks so much for these great comments and super review, blessings Roy

reply by country ranch writer on 26-Oct-2021

😅😇

Comment from Iza Deleanu

Exceptional

I love the rock my boat rhyme from these lines: "If there never was a need,
then there'd never be a seed.
If there never was a plan,
could we find a bridge to span?" I guess it reminds me of that Bing-bang theory intertwin with the God said :"let there be light:" Thank you so much for sharing and as always keep on sharing I love what I see:)

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Oct-2021

Thanks Iza, for these great comments and super review, blessings Roy

Comment from aryr

Excellent

What a wonderful reminder that Jesus did indeed pay our ransom. I loved how you incorporated the word 'never' into so many things. This was very well done and immensely enjoyed, Roy, blessings.

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2021

Thanks for these marvellous comments and a great review, blessings Roy

reply by aryr on 27-Oct-2021

You are so very welcome, Roy, blessings.

Comment from Theodore McDowell

Excellent

Very nice presentation of your faith within a formal structure. So much of your poetry addresses your faith or your family. That is the core of who your are, Roy, and it is uplifting. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2021

Thanks Theodore, for these marvellous comments and a great review, blessings Roy

Comment from damommy

Excellent

I really like this "if, then" theme. Sherry and I were just chatting about how we can't enjoy the highs without the lows. What a coincident to come across this delightful poem right after.

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2021

Thanks Yvonne, for these marvellous comments and a great review, blessings Roy

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Yes, we are asked to have the faith of a child. Children do accept faith in things better than adults. Thank you for sharing this poem with us. You always know the reminders I need.

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2021

Thanks Barbara, for these excellent comments and review, blessings Roy

Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante

Excellent

Lovely poem, Roy. It was a good morning meditation for me. I like the format of the heptastich, and thank you for explaining it. The white on gray is nice to look at.
Thank you for including the background Scriptures. Jesus has done so much for us, it's so true, we can never repay Him! Just remain open to the fellowship He desires with us, and uncover any corner of our heart, mind or soul which might, as yet, be holding back.
"Let no debt remain outstanding, but the continuing debt to love one another ..."

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2021

Thanks Mary Kay, for these excellent comments and review, blessings Roy

reply by Mary Kay Bonfante on 01-Nov-2021

You're very welcome, Roy. I hope that some day you will publish your inspiring poems in an anthology of faith. Many blessings, Mary Kay

reply by the author on 01-Nov-2021

Thank you. I hope to.

Comment from Cogitator

Excellent

A worthy paean to Christianity. You have certainly applied the heptastich concept accurately. The imagery is notable and the message well-delivered. Good job!..John

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2021

Thanks John, for these marvellous comments and a great review, blessings Roy