Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

A wonderful testimony and inspiration piece Roy. Heartfelt and filled with hope. Words of wisdom and strength from one who knows.

Excellent rhyme and good use of alliteration. Nicely done.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016

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

Comment from robina1978

Excellent

A worthy entry for this prompt. You go from shame and sins, to overcoming these bad things by putting your sins on Christ. A religious touch. Best wishes for the prompt.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016

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

Comment from EricBrady

Exceptional

Great poem Roy! I love how it starts out so dark and condemned but ends up bright and full of hope. Amazing Grace came to mind as I read the words. Victory is ours though Christ because He is our strength. It is through this strength that we can overcome anything. Great words from a great poet, thank you.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016

Thanks Eric, so much for these wonderfully, gracious words and wonderfully gracious review, and the very generous stars, blessings, Roy.

Comment from F. Wehr3

Excellent

Nicely done, Roy. I loved your rhyming quatrains. Truly, you have overcome, and I wish you the best in the contest.

Yet I, in condemnation cloaked
in tears of dismal darkness soaked. --great imagery in these lines. Well done!

Take care,
Russell

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016

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

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

Such a grounding and inspirational poem. I loved the imagery. Christ as the rock, figuratively. What wonderful meaning to this. The flow was perfect. Great job. Gretchen

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

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

Comment from RoostyNester

Excellent

I loved your poem about the redemption of Almighty God. He will always hear our cries and forgive. God is the only true relief that a grieving, or guilt ridden heart can receive. For when God forgives, it is forever gone. Very well done.

 Comment Written 30-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 mvbrooks

Excellent

Great poem for the topic of overcoming. The rhyme is perfect and gives a sense of cadence to the poem. The words flow naturally and don't seem forced in any places for the sake of a rhyme.

 Comment Written 30-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 judester

Excellent

You describe both lives very well. The first in darkness and shame, the second with conviction and faith. I like the line, 'lit up my soul' it is concise and will resound with anyone that has walked the same two paths . Bravo, judester

 Comment Written 30-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 barbara.wilkey

Excellent

By God's grace we are all saved. WOW! what a wonderful gift. All we need to do is accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. I enjoyed reading your wonderful poem.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

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

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

One needs to help oneself in overcoming their problems. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read. There is very good imagery.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

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