From out of the Grayness
Viewing comments for Chapter 14 "Faith through Gratitude"Reaching from the gray areas to understand life
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Comment from seaglass
This is a beautiful rhyming faith poem. The references to the miracles in nature is a great example why so many believe in a higher power. Even the spark of life itself is proof to me. A great poem of encouragement, like a rhyming Psalm
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2014
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This is a beautiful rhyming faith poem. The references to the miracles in nature is a great example why so many believe in a higher power. Even the spark of life itself is proof to me. A great poem of encouragement, like a rhyming Psalm
Comment Written 15-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2014
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Dear seaglass: Thanks so much for your kind review!! This is a contest entry coming up soon so I hope it finds a lot hearts and minds that can be more inspired. Really appreciate seeing you and your lovely work as well...Vance
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Thanks and you are welcome
Comment from Eleanor Buron
rivers fury - an apostrophe is needed - river's
natures mission - same here - nature's
Your poem gives the reader a well-rounded look at Faith and I agree that a grateful heart is on the road to a deeper faith. Faith is what allows one to step into the uncertain future, into the complex and confusing hills, valleys, rocky terrain and see the territory as magnificent!
When I pray, I pray for an increase in faith to better learn and follow God's plan as it unfolds. Thank you for this poem, my loving and kind friend. God Bless You!
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2014
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rivers fury - an apostrophe is needed - river's
natures mission - same here - nature's
Your poem gives the reader a well-rounded look at Faith and I agree that a grateful heart is on the road to a deeper faith. Faith is what allows one to step into the uncertain future, into the complex and confusing hills, valleys, rocky terrain and see the territory as magnificent!
When I pray, I pray for an increase in faith to better learn and follow God's plan as it unfolds. Thank you for this poem, my loving and kind friend. God Bless You!
Comment Written 04-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2014
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Dearest Eleanor...thank you so much for both your important edit details which I shall fix and then your words of encouragement and sharing about this tender, yet critical subject of faith. If only we could grasp the magic of "knowing" something "is' or shall be with nary a molecule of doubt, what marvelous things we could do! God Bless you dear friend and teacher... with true gratitude...Vance
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Doubt has a way of rifling through the days of our lives -seems one is never free of all doubt and it's next of kin - fear. Bless you, my friend.
Comment from queenv
I love the picture. The only thing I would suggest is to put spaces between the stanzas to make for easier reading. I enjoyed reading the faith poem.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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I love the picture. The only thing I would suggest is to put spaces between the stanzas to make for easier reading. I enjoyed reading the faith poem.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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Many thanks queenv and best wishes for the new year! HIS GRAYNESS
Comment from zanya
I agree entirely with the sentiment expressed in line 1-Faith is sooo complex!!How many of us on our life journey achieve TRUE FAITH- it is like gossamer - difficult to hold on to!!
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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I agree entirely with the sentiment expressed in line 1-Faith is sooo complex!!How many of us on our life journey achieve TRUE FAITH- it is like gossamer - difficult to hold on to!!
Comment Written 02-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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DEAR ZANYA: Thanks so much for your kind review and have a blessed New Year: HIS GRAYNESS
Comment from michaelcahill
Happy New Year my friend. A great start to the new year. Beautifully detailed and expertly crafted. Much to ponder and your message is right on the money. Faith is what we do and it is what we decide to do. Belief is a wonderful thing. When you have it you are not weighed down by worry. There is only moving forward. Those salmon would never get up stream if they worried about it!! Great piece. mikey
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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Happy New Year my friend. A great start to the new year. Beautifully detailed and expertly crafted. Much to ponder and your message is right on the money. Faith is what we do and it is what we decide to do. Belief is a wonderful thing. When you have it you are not weighed down by worry. There is only moving forward. Those salmon would never get up stream if they worried about it!! Great piece. mikey
Comment Written 01-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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Thanks Mikey...much appreciated and have a wonderful year! Vance
Comment from Maureen's Pen
Dear Vance, you have given us much to ponder and written it well too. I enjoyed your detail in this one.
Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!
Maureen
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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Dear Vance, you have given us much to ponder and written it well too. I enjoyed your detail in this one.
Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!
Maureen
Comment Written 01-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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Thank you Maureen and hoping you have a wonderful new year: Blessings Vance
Comment from val fitchie
this is a brand new trick you are doing here- I see it being done before my eyes and I CAN NOT FIGURE IT OUT! THIS IS NOT JUST YOUR TALENT BEING DISPLAYED HERE-YOU ARE NOW GOING ONE STEP FURTHER(LIKE THAT'S EVEN POSSIBLE!)AND SHOWING UNBEATABLE SKILL! IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO PURPOSELY RESTRICT YOUR PERIMITERS/PERAMITERS WITH SUPERTIGHT 10/11 SYLLABLE LINES.....AND SIMULTANEOUSLY HAVE VARIED AND INTRICATE THOUGHTS EASILY POUR FORTH......AND......EVERY WORD IS UNIFIED AND RELEVANT TO THE SUBJECT! EVERY LINE IS COHESIVELY PERFECT.THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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this is a brand new trick you are doing here- I see it being done before my eyes and I CAN NOT FIGURE IT OUT! THIS IS NOT JUST YOUR TALENT BEING DISPLAYED HERE-YOU ARE NOW GOING ONE STEP FURTHER(LIKE THAT'S EVEN POSSIBLE!)AND SHOWING UNBEATABLE SKILL! IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO PURPOSELY RESTRICT YOUR PERIMITERS/PERAMITERS WITH SUPERTIGHT 10/11 SYLLABLE LINES.....AND SIMULTANEOUSLY HAVE VARIED AND INTRICATE THOUGHTS EASILY POUR FORTH......AND......EVERY WORD IS UNIFIED AND RELEVANT TO THE SUBJECT! EVERY LINE IS COHESIVELY PERFECT.THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment Written 01-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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Val: wonderful to hear from you and thanks for this very detailed and meaningful review..it shall be cherished as all you do to help and guide! Have a wonderful new year and I'm hoping I can get past these currently pressing circumstances and work with you on some meaningful and delightful projects. Vance
Comment from rhonny
a poem full of gratitude and encouraging the reader to believe that this is an all important part of life. your words and lines flow well.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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a poem full of gratitude and encouraging the reader to believe that this is an all important part of life. your words and lines flow well.
Comment Written 01-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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Thanks so much rhonny, your review is greatly appreciated. HIS GRAYNESS
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:) rhonny
Comment from Glasstruth
Pope Francis even loves atheists, agnostics, and I wonder would he tell them, without faith you're not going to heaven? Basically the line I'm referring to is: "Even though it is the only path to heaven" Overall, it's superb writing. I'm not saying you shouldn't write this. Just stating my opinion. My favorite line: "Yet we must know that life is just one season" How true. I'm referring to reincarnation. Happy New Year! Les
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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Pope Francis even loves atheists, agnostics, and I wonder would he tell them, without faith you're not going to heaven? Basically the line I'm referring to is: "Even though it is the only path to heaven" Overall, it's superb writing. I'm not saying you shouldn't write this. Just stating my opinion. My favorite line: "Yet we must know that life is just one season" How true. I'm referring to reincarnation. Happy New Year! Les
Comment Written 01-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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LES: so great to hear from you as always. I certainly appreciate your perspectives and your kind review. To answer your opening question,I believe HEAVEN will be a state of mind as our spirit is said to be. And if we are transformed into only a spirit form then the energy of our mind would be faith and without it, perhaps our mind would simply be dark like a TV turned off. My perspective of course. Have a wonderful new year. Vance
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I like that one. Energy of our mind as faith. I guess it's the way you look at it. Have a nice day! :)
Comment from tbacha58
nd we should trust it as today believes tomorrow
That love is GOD'S sanctuary of gratitude
And faith is manifested through that attitude
Hi Vance, Happy New Year my friend. This poem is this Years poem, whoever will read it, should believe each word you wrote, that life will remain in content through our every day of this year. You are amazing as a writer, I do respect and understand your depth philosophy. Thank you for being who you are. Hugs, Love Terry xoxo
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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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nd we should trust it as today believes tomorrow
That love is GOD'S sanctuary of gratitude
And faith is manifested through that attitude
Hi Vance, Happy New Year my friend. This poem is this Years poem, whoever will read it, should believe each word you wrote, that life will remain in content through our every day of this year. You are amazing as a writer, I do respect and understand your depth philosophy. Thank you for being who you are. Hugs, Love Terry xoxo
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Comment Written 01-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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Dearest Terry: thank you for you wonderful words of encouragement and blessings to you for a wonderful New Year and many more to come. Love and Hugs, Vance
