Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Paul,

What a cool poem! I can't imagine anyone who couldn't relate to this. The message is simple, but oh, so powerful and REAL. The flow and meter and scansion are simple and sweet and made the read so engaging. Great job!

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks, Robyn. Always nice to hear from you.

Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

I like your prayer, asking the Lord to give you more time in order to make sure that there is nothing between you and Him. Your rhyming is great and your poem is a pleasure to read.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks, Anne. I've put in for more time, but I'm not sure if I'm going to get it.

reply by Anne Johnston on 01-Dec-2021

You are welcome. None of us knows how much time we have, our lives are in God's control, so we live each day to its fullest.

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Paul, I liked your poem and it it is very well written. I do hope it will do very well in My Faith Poetry contest; I'm reviewing this purely from the point of wiew that I like to read a well written poem when I see one. I'm not a religious person. To be honest, I don't quite believe in it. Ulla:)))

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks, Ulla. There are many, many religions throughout the world. I feel that none of them are totally right. I have had an experience with the spirit world, and I am absolutely sure that there is a spirit world.

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

To quote the Lord, one has to be true in heart to all things, not deluded into name and self preservation, as many , in time, have proved to be. This poem reveals the goodness of the soul, and the ask...honesty in words.

Well done.
My best wishes.
RGstar

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks for the review and kind words. Nice quote.

Comment from Goodadvicechan

Excellent

I like the picture... it matches with the title "Request."

The message is clear that there are many repentance. It is honest in this poem that one is asking for extended or borrowed time to make things right. I wish god will give everyone who asks enough time to fix their mistakes.

Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks for the review. Hopefully, He heard my prayer.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

AMEN!! Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I feel each one of us could pray that prayer. We all have made so many mistakes, sinned, and need time to make amends. I enjoyed reading and wish you luck.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks, Barb. You are right. Everyone should pray this prayer.

Comment from zanya

Excellent

A desire to repent for 'The wrongs I've done to You and to my friends'- a profound sense of sincerity and humility evoked here by the penitent - a refreshing sentiment in our loud and garrulous world

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks, Zanya. You are right about our world.

Comment from jenintorre

Excellent

I enjoyed reading this poem which is entirely different to your usual style of of poetry. I am not religious but I found this very thought provoking.I wish you lots of luck in the faith competition. Best wishes. Jen.

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks, Jen. I am not religious in the normal sense, but I am a spiritualist. I have experienced the spirit world, and don't really know where those spirits reside.

Comment from Robert Zimmerman

Excellent

Hello Paul.

This is a well-stated poem with great rhyme and meter. The words express the desire to live life in a way to please God and to live an ordered life that will bring great value to others.

Good luck in the contest.

Robert

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks, Robert. It's hard to please God all the time.

reply by Robert Zimmerman on 30-Nov-2021

You're welcome

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Your contest entry reads well. I enjoyed reading and reviewing it. I like the rhymes, the smooth flow, and the sincerity with which he prays. You told a good story in your poem.
Best wishes in the contest, Jan

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thanks, Jan. I hope God gives me a little more time.