Comment from LaRosa

Excellent

I haven't the words to express the power of your poem.
So simply stated: The Wisdom of the Ages!

easy flowing rhythm

powerful conclusion

 Comment Written 17-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 17-Nov-2016

Thank you for the blessing of your encouragement.
Regards,
Relda

reply by LaRosa on 17-Nov-2016

:)

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this fine poem, Relda. Love persists even
though we know parting is inevitable. Composed well with good
word choices. Marilyn

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2016

Marilyn - Thanks for the encouragement. Bud's been having some really bad days - he's disgusted with requiring help to eat. Pretty stubborn. Kinda living in a what's the use frame of mind. God willing, I'm driving him to Oklahoma for Thanksgiving. I plan on turning him over to the grandkids for the week and see if he'll eat better for them. - Relda

reply by BeasPeas on 13-Nov-2016

These things are not easy. I'm in the same boat, but not to the point you are. Several of us on FS are struggling with the same issues. :) Marilyn

Comment from joeruptak

Excellent

Very well written piece of poetry, it flowed well and the rhythm is great.
It was an enjoyable read and made me think of loves when I was much younger
thanks again

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2016

Joe - thank you for the review and comments.
God bless and my best,
Relda

Comment from Justin Yhoung

Excellent

Your insight into the mechanisms of love has attracted my attention. You have also sustained rhyme that flows well. What a privilege to have read!

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016

Hi! So glad to meet you.
Thank you so much for your review and encouragement. I appreciate your time and rating.
Looking forward to the chance to visit your site and see what you're up to.
God bless and my best,
Relda

Comment from ExperiencingLiphe

Excellent

Enjoy the time you have now because it's the now that matters. Who knows what can and will happen. All we know is that we need to enjoy today like it's our last and never take those we love for granted. Sounds like you're doing everything you need to be doing. Great job

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016

So nice to meet you, ExperiencingLiphe (what a neat site-tag!). What you say is so true. Thank you so much for your review and encouragement.

I'll drop by your site soon and see what you're up to.

Relda

reply by ExperiencingLiphe on 05-Nov-2016

I like having screen names that we can pick what we want. You can have as much fun with them and tell people whatever you want about yourself with the name

Comment from Dustybones

Exceptional

Relda, I'm so sorry to read your note. I will pray for your husband. Your poem is very touching. Your love for him will be forever. God Bless. Boyd

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016

Boyd - so good to talk to you. Between no extra time and wandering in a no-inspiration desert, it's been 7 months since I've been active on FS. Missed you folks! Thank you for your prayers. - Relda

Comment from AnnaLinda

Excellent

Relda,

I'm sorry to hear that your husband is on the verge
of passing. I send you strength...which God has
been supplying to you right along. Your love for
each other and God has been proved...kind of speechless
here and with every word written...it gets worse. Sorry.

This poem is really special. I like the rhymes, message
and beauty of it.

Linda

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016

Linda - Thank you for your encouragement. God is good and Bud is amazing. He's been cracking jokes all day and saying he's still going to make our annual trip to OK City at Thanksgiving (family tradition to see our middle son/his family once a year). His ALS started out very slow, and revved up the last 3 months. Mayo says it could slow down ... it's a small chance anyway. - Relda

reply by AnnaLinda on 05-Nov-2016

I believe in small chances...
I hope your trip is pleasurable.
He can overcome.

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Hello Relda,

So good to see something from you again! Great job on this poem! I give you a virtual six, as I am all out.

I love how the two stanzas are soOOO in sync with one another. Your second stanza accomplishes what is desired in the first stanza. "If wisdom trains and faith sustains" is my favourite part.

Short, to the point, and a very strong message is very well conveyed to your reader. Excellent rhyming and a smooth flow. The artwork is a perfect pairing for your poem.

A wonderful poem, Relda!

Connie

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016

Connie - it's been a month of Sundays (seems that way - actually only 7 months or so). I've missed you and the FSfamily. Thank you for your encouragement. So good to talk to you again. - Relda

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem with the three most important words in the Bible faith, hope and love. As long as there is love the hope and faith will never be in vain.

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016

It is so good to talk to you. Thank you for your review and encouragement. - Relda

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

This is one of those snappy pieces of homespun philosophy that the card companies would lap up for an elderly person's birthday card. You need to do a few more then send them in.

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2016

Pantygynt - what a positive thing to say - I'll look into it. Thank you for your review and encouragement. - Relda