Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

You said what I feel ....
Here I am, Lord
in small ways or in large
although I am not perfect
I am surely Yours....I know I am not perfect but I have my hand in the One who is
Well written poem. God bless you for your faith

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

kiwijenny - without my faith, I would be nothing - love, jan

Comment from acerisestory

Excellent

Your poem is a beautiful poem of faith. Your free verse lines move with a lovely rhythm.

You've made wonderful use of enjambment, and alliteration with world/worth; despair/doom; full of faith. Your last stanza particularly moved me:

Here I am, Lord
in small ways or in large
although I am not perfect
I am surely Yours

Best of luck in the contest! Take care. Alana

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

Thanks for the feedback, Alana - I am just getting back into the writing thing after about 6 months off - love, jan

reply by acerisestory on 08-Sep-2014

You are welcome, Jan. Alana

Comment from gurdeepgandhi

Excellent

a beautiful made poem, i love the line "fallen but forgiven". it clearly demonstrates me two things that there is a hope the supreme power is still there to help you and another it may be you recognized his grace after you fall , may be he remains always there with you but you don't pay attention to him. well done for the beautiful ode.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thank you so much - love, jan

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

Jesus promises to be with us always. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very inspirational read.

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thanks so much - love, jan

reply by c_lucas on 08-Sep-2014

You're welcome, Jan. Charlie

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Exceptional

Hi Rdf---

This is truly a beautiful poem of faith and devotion. The artwork is also a wonderful portrayal of someone lost, seeking to find themselves.

Stunning piece of work. Good luck in the contest.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*^*)

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

I really, really appreciate the exceptional rating - this is my first post since March 24th - only my faith gets me through the day - love, jan

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

I love the alliterative, fallen but forgiven
good alliteration in when the world/worth
and in full of faith and others
excellent use of enjambment
good use of occasional rhyme and proximate rhyme
a soulful poem of faith, filled with heartfelt emotion
Brooke

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thanks, Brooke -- good to see you again - love, jan

Comment from Acquired Taste

Excellent

I'm not sure many of us think to say 'thank you' each day and this is a lovely incentive. None of us are worthy, but at least we are never shown a closed door when coming to the feet of our Lord. Beautiful message. AT=/

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thanks so much, AT - I do try to thank Him for another day before I get up every morning, even if I don't remember to do other things as I should - love, jan

Comment from Drew Delaney

Excellent

This is such a beautiful poem. We all have fallen and but for the grace of God we would be badly off as far as heaven bound. Thank God that he loves us unconditionally, otherwise, none of us would have a chance. This is wonderful writing.

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thank you so much, Drew - love, jan

Comment from DDLacy

Excellent

Simply beautiful! Ah, the wonders of God's grace! It can not be measured. He said, "Come unto to me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." Bring all your burdens to Him and He will fix it in His own way and in His own time! There is no need to despair, worry, need, hurt or feel beat down...God's got you! You can always find comfort in is holy word. I truly enjoyed your poem, it was quite inspiring!

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 08-Sep-2014

thank you so much, DDLacy - love, jan

Comment from Carole Rosa

Excellent

Jan, I haven't seen your name grace my messages for months and months. It's so nice to see you back. This poem is lovely and the presentation is also. However, there appears to have been some sadness in your life and I'm sorry for that. Hugs and smiles. Carole

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2014

---

reply by the author on 07-Sep-2014

thanks, Carole - have been gone since March 24th - but God is good - love, jan