Comment from TammyGail

Excellent

I really enjoyed reading your verse it was one that I think many can relate to - well written and expressed with such heart and soul - loved your imagery - thanks for sharing always a pleasure -

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

thanks for reading - sorry this is so late - love, jan

Comment from Writingfundimension

Excellent

Jan, this poem is filled with the inspiration of Holy Spirit. You've written a poem to both soothe and inspire! Thank you so much for sharing. Warm regards, Bev

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

thanks for reading - sorry this is so late - love, jan

reply by Writingfundimension on 23-Jan-2014

You're welcome!

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

What an inspirational poem of confession and gratitude - you have composed a lovely poem here, my friend. I loved "my tongue's been sharp, my tone's been worse, a look from me could fetch a hearse". I think we have all been guilty of that at some point in our lives. Well done. A strong entry for this contest.

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

thanks for reading - sorry this is so late - love, jan

Comment from mumsyone

Excellent

Hi Jan,

Another prayer of thanksgiving and praise, well-written and nicely presented. Isn't it wonderful that, no matter how bad things may seem, we can always find something to be thankful for.

Hugs,
Lois

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

thanks for reading - sorry this is so late - love, jan

Comment from heyjude

Exceptional

Jan, I like the way you have done this poem with the
last lines Thank you Lord for loving me, holding me,
helping me, redeeming me and saving me. Thanks for
sharing these thoughts. Great job.

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

thanks for reading - sorry this is so late - love, jan

Comment from c_lucas

Exceptional

This is a well written poem of inspiration and prase. There is an enlighting flow of words making for a wonderful read. It has excellent memory.

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

thanks for reading - sorry this is so late - love, jan

reply by c_lucas on 24-Jan-2014

No problem, Jan. You're welcome.

Comment from hollyinvesuvianite

Excellent

That is truly what it is all about- giving thanks and praise to the Lord continually. The use of repeating lines was very effective- great work with this that gave an essence of pleading. Holly

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

thanks for reading - sorry this is so late - love, jan

Comment from diannen

Excellent

I felt like this poem was written for me as I have gone through a similar situation. I loved the "thank you, Lord, for saving me", put more of an impact on the poem itself.

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

thanks for reading - sorry this is so late - love, jan

Comment from EMB

Excellent

"A look from me could fetch a hearse." I loved that line. What a unique and creative way to say the obvious. This was a brilliant technique for dodging a cliche. The rest of the poem was awesome as well, but that line made me go back to it.

Very nice work, Jan.

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

thanks for reading - sorry this is so late - love, jan

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Jan, My sister told me the other day things were really going bad for her. Someone told her to thank God for things before she had them. And she said things started changing for her. And shes a lot better. This poem reminded me of that. very nicely written. Love your words. And the perfect picture. Linda

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

thanks for reading - sorry this is so late - love, jan

reply by l.raven on 23-Jan-2014

Hi Jan, that is ok...I fall behind like so many too...you are so welcome...xxoo