Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

Well written poem with a good message: the wages for sin have already been paid.

Reminds of my adage "Cast your vote for Jesus. Keep your eyes on Calvary" and everything else will take care of itself.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thanks so much for these very kind words and most uplifting review, blessings Roy

Comment from sage17611

Excellent

I like the theme of your poem finding your way in life through Jesus. Many of us have experienced dark times that plagued our lives, which left us wondering how to overcome such feelings/circumstances. This is a very nice entry for the contest, good luck. You have my vote on this beautiful expressive poem.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thanks so much for these very kind words and most uplifting review, blessings Roy

Comment from artemis53

Excellent

e pray for our redemption from our worldly actions, the 'flesh' one might say but I think of it as the hurt put upon others. I seem to always need to straighten that first.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thanks so much for these very kind words and most uplifting review, blessings Roy

Comment from Stephanie Kastner

Exceptional

I think this was an exceptional poem. I like the way your words wrung true, yet flowed without feeling forced. And the message is one that hits home to most of us. We all have sinned, yet if we look to God, he abolishes our sins and shows us mercy. Amen.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thanks so much Stephanie, for these very encouraging words and most uplifting review, and theses lovely stars,blessings Roy

Comment from jlsavell

Excellent

roy,

there are quite a bit of exquisite poetry about overcoming trials and obstacles, presented on this site. Yours is simply beautiful and inspirational. The rhymes are not forced and one's emotions are simply moved by such words of your faith.. well done.. Jimi

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thanks Jimi, so much for these very kind words and most uplifting review, blessings Roy

Comment from rmj09

Exceptional

This meets the requirements of the contest The Overcomer.
The poem focus receiving the ever living light to save a sleeping soul.
The poem story line: once walking in shadows shame. My soul was numb, when morning came shame returned. I can't keep running from myself and remain on sin's dark shelf. I glimpse hopes bright rim, a dazzling light, lit my soul. I know my God my ransom paid on Christ my rock. With out God's lite or souls are dead, in him alone our souls are saved.
The rhyming ab cd carries us from line to line.
The rhythm is as a hymn carrying us from word to word until the end.
An uplifting poem of hope and redemption.
The emotion felt hope for all who haven't turned their lives over to God.
Keep on writing.
Good luck with the contest, you have met all it requires and more.

Roy this is beautiful. Rita

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thanks so much Rita for these very encouraging words and delightful review, blessings Roy

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This spiritual poem, Once I Walked, delivers a redeeming accounting of the one who was lost in the world and then found for a greater cause. The iambic tetrameter glides us through it with ease.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thanks,Bill, so much for these empathetic words and great review, blessings, Roy.

Comment from brenda bickers

Excellent

Hi Roy,
I guess we all do things we are not proud of and it leaves us feeling guilty. I think
the first step is recognising you are in a wrong place and dealing with it. You have managed to do that. Not everyone is as strong as others but you did it. Well done.
Brenda:))x

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thanks, Brenda, so much for these empathetic words and great review, blessings, Roy.

Comment from Ben Colder

Exceptional

So many days have flown since then,
I've grown in grace I've gained truth's ken.
I now know God my ransom paid-
on Christ my rock, my sin was laid.

Amen, Bro.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thanks dear bro, for witnessing what God has done, what would we do without Him, or anybody,, bless you Ben, Roy

Comment from Chrissy710

Excellent

Hi Roy, This meets the prompt criteria splendidly and I am pleased your found your salvation and gained a new belief in yourself. Your poem reflects this nicely and flowed well with excellent rhyme Nic job Roy Good luck in the contest Cheers Christine

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thanks Christine, so much for these empathetic words and great review, blessings, Roy.