My Book of Poems 2010-2017
Viewing comments for Chapter 6 "The Three Crosses"a collection of my poetry
37 total reviews
Comment from nancy_e_davis
What a great idea Patty. Well done my friend. You told the story well with just a few words. Jesus did in fact tell the thief that on that day he would join him in paradise. He was rewarded because he believed. Nancy
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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What a great idea Patty. Well done my friend. You told the story well with just a few words. Jesus did in fact tell the thief that on that day he would join him in paradise. He was rewarded because he believed. Nancy
Comment Written 23-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Hi Nancy; I'm glad you liked this faith-based poem. I wanted to do something special for the Faith Poetry contest, and this was the result. Your kind and warm remarks make my day,
~patty~
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Yes this is well written and a very meaningful write there is another form that comes out like this it's called Christ in a rhyme I think you may want to look at that to regards Jill
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Yes this is well written and a very meaningful write there is another form that comes out like this it's called Christ in a rhyme I think you may want to look at that to regards Jill
Comment Written 23-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Hi Jill; I just went to Shadow Poetry and found the poetic form, Christ in a rhyme. I will try to do one in the next few weeks. It has a rhyming scheme, too, so it should be quite the puzzle to put together. (I like a challenge.) Thank you so much for stopping by to read and review. I appreciate your kind words,
~patty~
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
Oh this is beautiful P! I we;;ed up with emotion it is not only technically perfect but also moves me deeply in my heart for the Lord who forgave Barrabus. He truly was the lamb of God and I know he would be proud if this poem, as he enabled you to write it. Wonderful well done love Meia x
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Oh this is beautiful P! I we;;ed up with emotion it is not only technically perfect but also moves me deeply in my heart for the Lord who forgave Barrabus. He truly was the lamb of God and I know he would be proud if this poem, as he enabled you to write it. Wonderful well done love Meia x
Comment Written 23-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Good morning, Meia! Thank you for your wonderful review on this piece of poetry. You are so right - He helped me to write this for His glory.
~patty~
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Comment from Margaret Snowdon
such a cleverly presented and
appropriate spiritual poem
for the contest,
with your faith shining through,
Patty.
good luck to you.
Margaret.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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such a cleverly presented and
appropriate spiritual poem
for the contest,
with your faith shining through,
Patty.
good luck to you.
Margaret.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Hi Margaret; thank you for your well wishes for the contest. I was challenged to write a poem about the three crosses on Golgotha that day as soon as I found the poetic form. Thank you for your time to read and review,
~patty~
Comment from emptypage
Lovely form of poetry, beautifully utilized here. Very timely, too, of course, but also very fitting any time.
I always love the story of Dismas, the penitent thief. I hope to get that same mercy some day, though my sins are different.
Nice job.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Lovely form of poetry, beautifully utilized here. Very timely, too, of course, but also very fitting any time.
I always love the story of Dismas, the penitent thief. I hope to get that same mercy some day, though my sins are different.
Nice job.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Hi Marla; can you believe that I had one reviewer tell me that there is NO historical evidence that there were three crucifixions on Golgotha that day? I wanted to reply that I found a Biblical reference, but I feared it would fall on deaf ears. At least they didn't give me a 'four' because they disagreed with my premise.
Your salvation will give you mercy - all you need to do is believe,
~patty~
Comment from rtobaygo
Good morning, Patty
Deep powerful words generating encompassing images of one's everlasting faith. The message was from one whose faith runs deep. Well done!
Take care and stay safe,
Ray
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Good morning, Patty
Deep powerful words generating encompassing images of one's everlasting faith. The message was from one whose faith runs deep. Well done!
Take care and stay safe,
Ray
Comment Written 23-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Hi Ray; thank you for your thoughtful review of this poem. I'm so glad it came out right and shows my faith in Him. I appreciate your time to review,
~patty~
Comment from mbroyles2
This poem tells a story that can be a picture yet today.
Christ is the center of the world. One side hates and mocks Him, while the other side has repented sinners that has accepted His grace.
Wonderful imagery and presentation.
Michael
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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This poem tells a story that can be a picture yet today.
Christ is the center of the world. One side hates and mocks Him, while the other side has repented sinners that has accepted His grace.
Wonderful imagery and presentation.
Michael
Comment Written 23-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Michael - what a lovely way to think about Christ's role in today's world! Your words give me joy on this Sunday morning.
~patty~
Comment from Dean Kuch
There's been on-going scientific debate over the years about how exactly crucifixion killed its victims.
For example, there are 9 different hypotheses about Jesus' precise cause of death, including asphyxiation, heart failure, a blood clot in the lungs, and hypovolemic shock, in which severe blood and fluid loss prevent the heart from pumping enough blood to the body, causing organ failure. Some researchers conclude that condemned prisoners such as Jesus most likely died from some combination of various life-threatening conditions, which would set in progressively during crucifixion and gradually overwhelm their bodies.
But of all those effects, the most lethal effect of crucifixion was that it was designed to interfere with a condemned prisoner's ability to breathe. That process likely began before the crucifixion, when guards brutally beat the condemned with a flagrum, a short whip with sharp objects interwoven into its thongs. The repeated blows would cause broken ribs, lacerated and collapsed lungs, and damaged the muscles in the torso, which would make it difficult and painful to breathe. He then would be dragged to his feet and forced to carry part of the cross to his place of the place of execution, which weakened his body even more. At that point, the Romans attached the prisoner to the cross. In some instances prisoners were tied with rope to it, which might enable them to survive for several days. But according to the New Testament, Jesus and those other unfortunates crucified with Him, were attached with nails.
As the prisoner struggled to get air, the lack of oxygen in the blood would damage his body's tissues and blood vessels. That, in turn, would allow fluid to diffuse out of the blood into the tissues, including the lungs and heart sac. The lungs would stiffen, and the pressure around the heart would make it more difficult to pump. The decreased oxygen also would damage the heart muscle, which could cause cardiac arrest. Either way, an agonizing death eventually would result. Sometimes, the executioners would speed the process by breaking the condemned's legs, which would hasten suffocation.
What a lovely way to die, huh?
But this is the sort of death that Jesus took upon Himself for our salvation.
Well done, Patty.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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There's been on-going scientific debate over the years about how exactly crucifixion killed its victims.
For example, there are 9 different hypotheses about Jesus' precise cause of death, including asphyxiation, heart failure, a blood clot in the lungs, and hypovolemic shock, in which severe blood and fluid loss prevent the heart from pumping enough blood to the body, causing organ failure. Some researchers conclude that condemned prisoners such as Jesus most likely died from some combination of various life-threatening conditions, which would set in progressively during crucifixion and gradually overwhelm their bodies.
But of all those effects, the most lethal effect of crucifixion was that it was designed to interfere with a condemned prisoner's ability to breathe. That process likely began before the crucifixion, when guards brutally beat the condemned with a flagrum, a short whip with sharp objects interwoven into its thongs. The repeated blows would cause broken ribs, lacerated and collapsed lungs, and damaged the muscles in the torso, which would make it difficult and painful to breathe. He then would be dragged to his feet and forced to carry part of the cross to his place of the place of execution, which weakened his body even more. At that point, the Romans attached the prisoner to the cross. In some instances prisoners were tied with rope to it, which might enable them to survive for several days. But according to the New Testament, Jesus and those other unfortunates crucified with Him, were attached with nails.
As the prisoner struggled to get air, the lack of oxygen in the blood would damage his body's tissues and blood vessels. That, in turn, would allow fluid to diffuse out of the blood into the tissues, including the lungs and heart sac. The lungs would stiffen, and the pressure around the heart would make it more difficult to pump. The decreased oxygen also would damage the heart muscle, which could cause cardiac arrest. Either way, an agonizing death eventually would result. Sometimes, the executioners would speed the process by breaking the condemned's legs, which would hasten suffocation.
What a lovely way to die, huh?
But this is the sort of death that Jesus took upon Himself for our salvation.
Well done, Patty.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Hi Dean; what an agonizing way to die. I remember having a pastor that told of this theory on one Passion Thursday during a special service. I remember being horrified. So much love He has for us!
Thank you for reading my poem and for your thoughtful review,
~patty~
Comment from MelB
Hi Patty, the perfect picture to compliment this poem. A great poem for the faith contest. I love the shaped cross stanzas and that there are three stanzas/crosses to go with each cross.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Hi Patty, the perfect picture to compliment this poem. A great poem for the faith contest. I love the shaped cross stanzas and that there are three stanzas/crosses to go with each cross.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Hi Mel; thank you so much for your thoughtful review. It was a challenge to conquer this poetic form, but I'm thankful it came out to glorify Him,
~patty~
Comment from Janet Foor
An excellent poem of faith. Perfect picture and presentation for this piece.
You have told the story beautifully in the well written trinket poem.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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An excellent poem of faith. Perfect picture and presentation for this piece.
You have told the story beautifully in the well written trinket poem.
Well done.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 22-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2017
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Hi Janet; thank you for the warm review of my poem of faith. Your kind words made me happy,
~patty~
