Comment from Roxanna Andrews

Exceptional

I love this poem, I feel this way so often. Why refuse a free gift that gives only life and prefer a life of darkness. These days darkness is applauded. The bible said good would become bad and evil good. People would agree with what was evil and encourage it. We sure see that today where speaking out almost gets you destroyed as they demolish you on tweeter, actually calling for the death of some. It is very sad. Well done. Rox

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2014

Thank you so much, Rox, for your lovely review and 6 stars! xsx sandra

Comment from Jackarrie

Excellent

Your poem is well written, and it speaks very clearly about your belief and dedication to your faith. But because some people do not follow the same path of spirituality, does not mean their lives are meaningless and that they are bad people.

Well done Mary

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2014

You are right, Mary, I have many friends who live loving and happy lives. They help others less fortunate than themselves and never go to church, and are the most wonderful people to know. My words were directed more to the people who hate and despise goodness, who do anything they can to hurt, maim, and destroy innocent people. We have seen lots of these examples lately, not just in our time, but since the beginning of time. There have always been worshipers of evil. Thank you so much for your review, Mary, and your thoughts on my words. :) Sandra

reply by Jackarrie on 04-Nov-2014

Thanks you Sandra for your welcome reply, Mary

Comment from IndianaIrish

Excellent

I love your presentation of this beautiful poem, Sandra. Your quatrains are well written and the enjambment makes the flow magical. I do have a suggestion for you ... in verse two, you need to capitalize a "he"'and a "me".
Smiles,
Karyn :-)

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2014

Thank you so much for pointing those out, I have corrected them now. And thank you, Karyn, for your lovely review! :) Sandra

Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep

Exceptional

This is superb, Sandra. I really enjoyed reading it, the flawless rhythm, but also your words are especially incredible, and so true, Giddy

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2014

That is such a lovely review, thank you so very much, Giddy, for your kind words and for the shiny 6 stars! :) xsx Sandra

Comment from Ben Colder

Exceptional

Love covers multitude's of mistakes. "Little Children, love you one another." Your poem is inspired by the Holy Spirit and will reach the intended. My blessings to you. HE LIVES+

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2014

Thank you so very much, Ben, I am delighted you liked my poem and thank your again for the 6 shiny stars! :) Sandra xsx

Comment from Tatarka2

Exceptional

I thought this was just beautiful. I loved the single lines - they stood out and summed up the message of the previous verses. I thought you conveyed such beautiful truth in a lyrical and poetic way. Congratulations on a job well done.

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2014

Thank you so very much, Tatarka2, for this amazing review and for the lovely 6 stars. I am so pleased you liked my poem. :) Sandra

Comment from Smoothiecool

Excellent

your well chosen words allow the reader to se and feel all that God has provided for us and yet some turn away

good visual imagery to portray message

good rhyme through out verses

cheers Smoothiecool

there will always be the unbeliever in this world of hatred
until one learns to love this will not change

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2014

Thank you so much, Faye, for your lovely review. Yes, there always have been those who would prefer to hate than to love. So sad. xsx Sandra

reply by Smoothiecool on 04-Nov-2014

always welcome Sandra
cheers ..SC >. Faye

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

I very much admire and respect your strong faith, even though I don't share your high esteem of God, who I believe, if he/she/it exists, mostly neglects suffering on Earth.

EXTREMELY WELL WRITTEN.

Best wishes, Ray. xx

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2014

I know what you are saying and understand completely. I have another poem on here at the moment that does question those very things, called, 'Where are you God?' The atrocities some are forced to live with, does make you question God at times. Thank you so much for your lovely review and for sharing your thoughts with me. :) Sandra

reply by Domino 2 on 04-Nov-2014

Thanks for your very gracious and open-minded reply, Sandra.

Best wishes, Ray xx

Comment from Aussie

Exceptional

I believe He did know the mind of man - after all, God created man. Evil is running rampart and still we cling to the Rock of our faith. The darkness will dissipate and His golden light will shine through. We need to hang on in the bad times and some blame god for their bad times or loss. God is not the reason for how low some fall - man was given free will. Now look at the state! Never give in to negativity, I know it is hard, He is still the same as He was yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2014

I agree with you , Kay. And I can understand why people would turn away from God when something dreadful happens in the lives, a child dying...but they soon return because they can't face life without Him. At the same time, others are drawn closer to God because of their need to know He is watching over them. Thank you so very much, Kay, for your thoughtful and lovely review, and for the shiny 6 stars. :) Sandra

Comment from emrpoems

Excellent

Good use of some rhymes.
A well crafted poem about the goodness of God with the ending of His son to bring salvation to mankind.
A pity some will not accept it

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2014

Thank you so very much for your lovely review. It is a pity, they do not know what they are missing out on. :) Sandra