My Lenten Rose
He's Risen41 total reviews
Comment from Frank Malley
In "My Lenten Rose" Janet Foor finds great word choices and restates the Gethsemane story of Jesus beautifully. The poem mentions details I had forgotten from that story: Peter lying thrice before the cock crows, and Jesus sweating blood in his agony. The poem appeals (in the sense of addresses) all the senses in this so sad story of human shortcoming.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2023
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In "My Lenten Rose" Janet Foor finds great word choices and restates the Gethsemane story of Jesus beautifully. The poem mentions details I had forgotten from that story: Peter lying thrice before the cock crows, and Jesus sweating blood in his agony. The poem appeals (in the sense of addresses) all the senses in this so sad story of human shortcoming.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2023
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Thank you Frank for your stellar review and lovely stars. I greatly appreciate your thoughtful and encouraging comments.
So pleased you liked this poem.
Blessings
Janet
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Happy Spring, Janet. Where I am, at least! Frank
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It?s Spring here in NC as well. In fact the local strawberry farm has fresh berries. I?m going to check them out tomorrow.
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I didn't know if you were in the U.S. My in-laws are in NC, and we're down there two or three times every year. Better climate, as far as I'm concerned. I'm sick of long NY winters.
Comment from estory
Your poem employs that classic image of the perennial flower to symbolize resurrection and the triumph of life over death. What I liked about your poem was that you brought into it all the suffering of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, and the important surrendering of his own will to the Father that ended with the salvation and the promise of salvation. estory
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Your poem employs that classic image of the perennial flower to symbolize resurrection and the triumph of life over death. What I liked about your poem was that you brought into it all the suffering of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, and the important surrendering of his own will to the Father that ended with the salvation and the promise of salvation. estory
Comment Written 23-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you estory for this thoughtful and encouraging review.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from JT traveller
A well chosen write with Easter upon usm I appreciate your comparison of Jesus to a Lenten Rose. You are clearly a person of strong faith and conviction. A beautifully composed piece of writing.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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A well chosen write with Easter upon usm I appreciate your comparison of Jesus to a Lenten Rose. You are clearly a person of strong faith and conviction. A beautifully composed piece of writing.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you for this thoughtful and encouraging review.
Blessings
Janet
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My pleasure.
Comment from Emily Barrett
I love the comparison of Jesus to the Lenten Rose and just how similar their paths are. It is very true that perennial flowers have to go through quite a bit of strife, and their paths to blossoming are much like the path that Jesus was on. Lovely poem.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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I love the comparison of Jesus to the Lenten Rose and just how similar their paths are. It is very true that perennial flowers have to go through quite a bit of strife, and their paths to blossoming are much like the path that Jesus was on. Lovely poem.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you Emily for this thoughtful and encouraging review.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Mintybee
This was a lovely poem of conviction and faith. It is comforting that He rose again. It's cool that you have a particular flower that recalls this biblical story to mind this time of year.
Mintybee
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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This was a lovely poem of conviction and faith. It is comforting that He rose again. It's cool that you have a particular flower that recalls this biblical story to mind this time of year.
Mintybee
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you Mintybee for this thoughtful and encouraging review.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Janet,
What a terrific poem for Easter. Yes, I'm afraid we are like those disciples in many ways. We grow tired. We forget Him. We deny Him. We fail Him. We get disappointed. Afraid. Lost. Sometimes we'd even rather go fishing!
I like the way you make your Lenten Rose a part of the Easter story. As it blooms, you're reminded that Christ has risen.
"But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept." 1 Corinthians 15:20
I wish I had a sixer left for you. Your poem deserves it.
Thanks for sharing, and "Good Luck" in the Rhyming poetry contest!
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Hi Janet,
What a terrific poem for Easter. Yes, I'm afraid we are like those disciples in many ways. We grow tired. We forget Him. We deny Him. We fail Him. We get disappointed. Afraid. Lost. Sometimes we'd even rather go fishing!
I like the way you make your Lenten Rose a part of the Easter story. As it blooms, you're reminded that Christ has risen.
"But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept." 1 Corinthians 15:20
I wish I had a sixer left for you. Your poem deserves it.
Thanks for sharing, and "Good Luck" in the Rhyming poetry contest!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you Kimbob for this thoughtful and encouraging review and for the virual six stars. That means a great deal coming from you.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Lovely artwork and nice presentation, Janet.
-Your notes are appreciated.
-You wrote a very good poem with a good topic.
-Effective imagery and rhyme.
-You also tell a very good story
about the betrayal of Jesus
-You do a good job capturing
feelings he might have had, like
"Alone, he wept in agony."
-A very good concluding verse.
-A good entry; good luck!
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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-Lovely artwork and nice presentation, Janet.
-Your notes are appreciated.
-You wrote a very good poem with a good topic.
-Effective imagery and rhyme.
-You also tell a very good story
about the betrayal of Jesus
-You do a good job capturing
feelings he might have had, like
"Alone, he wept in agony."
-A very good concluding verse.
-A good entry; good luck!
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you Pam for this thoughtful and encouraging review and good wishes. I always appreciate hearing from you.
Blessings
Janet
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You are very welcome, Janet. I enjoy your poetry.
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
Hi Janet,
I enjoyed your spiritual poem which reminded me of Lent and Easter fast approaching.
Well rhymed, presented and I found the last quatrain especially meaningful.
So often in our modern times Easter becomes about chocolate, easter eggs and soft toys.
I found it refreshing to reflect on my own faith and the significance this time has for me.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Hi Janet,
I enjoyed your spiritual poem which reminded me of Lent and Easter fast approaching.
Well rhymed, presented and I found the last quatrain especially meaningful.
So often in our modern times Easter becomes about chocolate, easter eggs and soft toys.
I found it refreshing to reflect on my own faith and the significance this time has for me.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2023
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Thank you Shirley for this thoughtful and encouraging review. I'm so pleased that this one resonated with you.
Blessings
Janet
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You're welcome
Comment from Aussie
The ebb and flow of your telling of the agony in the garden always brings tears. But He has risen. Your beautiful flowers a reminder of Easter and what it means to know and love the Lord who gave His life. Beautifully written. I wish you luck in the contest. K xx
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023
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The ebb and flow of your telling of the agony in the garden always brings tears. But He has risen. Your beautiful flowers a reminder of Easter and what it means to know and love the Lord who gave His life. Beautifully written. I wish you luck in the contest. K xx
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023
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Thank you for this thoughtful and encouraging review and for the good wishes.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Wendy G
That is a beautiful poem and I very much like the connection between the crucufixion and resurrection with the return of the Lenten Rose in spring. You have crafted this poem beautifully, with excellent rhyme and metre, and I send best wishes for the Rhyming Poem contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023
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That is a beautiful poem and I very much like the connection between the crucufixion and resurrection with the return of the Lenten Rose in spring. You have crafted this poem beautifully, with excellent rhyme and metre, and I send best wishes for the Rhyming Poem contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023
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Thank you Wendy for this thoughtful and encouraging review an d for the good wishes.
Blessings
Janet
