Comment from Ravenwing2

Excellent

wow. This was very moving, made me feel like I was there with you. seems like you were talking about me in my own life. Loved every word, would not change a thing. If you did it would probably change the exact feeling you had at that God giving moment in your life. It almost felt it was my life. You were speaking of. WOW... Nice!

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

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

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This is truly a poem about overcoming. Your past lonely life has been overcome by the finding of faith.

The beginning is so dismal that the light at the end seems to much brighter
I like the use of both end and internal rhyme.

Good luck in the contest.

Keep writing

Joan

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 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

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

reply by dragonpoet on 31-Jul-2016

You are so very welcome, Roy.

Joan

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

Good luck with this, my friend. Told eloquently and with good meaning. When an answer is found, let no man question, for faith is key, and salvation for many. Your faith shines, and so with it, peace in oneself and no more waiting on things that do not matter, for you are on higher ground.

Have a good Sunday, and good luck in the competition.
RGstar

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

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

Comment from ProSongwriter

Exceptional

Hi Roy ...

What a powerful poem! You always have the right choice of words and the wisdom to use them so at their best.

Redemption & salvation are pretty good ... eh??!!

God Bless ...

Alan

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thanks dear bro, it's always good to share one's and reveal the and the grace, you must be in a good right, praise God for you Alan, and for your good will, my friend, blessings, Roy,

reply by ProSongwriter on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you, Roy. I think God said my wife needs to be irritated for several more years, so he kept me around to do the job!

I appreciate the kindness you always show in your reviews and replies. This one is particularly special.

Blessing to you & yours ...

Alan & Di x

reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Hahah I like that explanation, good to see you have a use. PG.

reply by ProSongwriter on 31-Jul-2016

yep, I have many uses ... Di sees to that! Best to you and yours ...

Alan

reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Haha

Comment from Eternal Muse

Excellent

A very good spiritual poem about overcoming the vice through trust in God and His help. Flawless meter and rhyme. Very spiritually soothing like all your work. This should be reached by addicts, I think it would provide enormous help.

I particularly liked

And yet somewhere, so deep, so dim,
I glimpse, a flash on hope's bright rim,
then, unannounced, a dazzling light,
lit up my soul, redeemed my sight.

Well done, my friend.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

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

Comment from djsaxon

Exceptional

Hi, Roy. I got my new issue of six packs today :-) Happy to burn one on this terrific write. Love the AABB choice of rhyming construct. It gives each couplet a strong sense of completion and the second couplet almost becomes a volta. The sonnet-like feel continues throughout the piece. Wonderful pen. cheers - DJ

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thanks DJ so much for these marvellous words and a super review, and tha very generous stars, blessings, Roy.

Comment from jusylee72

Excellent

there is a great journey into understanding and action in this poem. You describe it so well. I found it fascinating to read and enjoyed the journey with you. I am glad you found the journey worthwhile.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

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

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Thank you for your candor and compelling reflections. I admired your rhymed couplets in these rhythmic quatrains and your vivid "blame's cold flame" metaphor. Here's to grace! If I had a six, it would be yours. Best wishes in the contest and have a serene Sunday when it arrives- Joan

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thanks, so much for these wise words and splendid review, and virtual six, blessings, Roy.

Comment from Walu Feral

Excellent

G'day Roy. Beautiful stuff once again, mate. I must admit that I had to google, "ken" and what a great choice to put that in, where you did.

It's seems so foreign when I look back on those dark old days, before I came to know, God. You are right about running from myself. The problem with that is that we could run forever, be there is nowhere to hide.

Great job, cobber.

Cheers Fez

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

I know how life has made you very wise in the ways of recognising deception, that makes your testimony of priceless worth, thank you once again for your approval Mate, blessings, Roy

Comment from mfowler

Exceptional

This is a passionate and revealing glimpse of conversion. 'Doused in mists of rum', you are awoken by the light of Christ and your world is suddenly His. From there you've: grown in grace ...and... gained truth's ken. Wonderful imagery and fine verse support your story and all I can say is that the voice is joyous and appreciative. Inspiring stuff, Roy.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thanks Mark for your supportive and self revelation with which you identify with, making, most non believers think it was me, can't relate on a higher plane, but it's still a seed, and someone else will water and God will provide the increase. Thanks my friend for the understanding and empathy, blessings, Roy