Today
Reflecting...29 total reviews
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written encouraging and inspirational poem. It doesn't matter what the circumstances is, we can still have hope and know that God will not leave us alone.
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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A very well-written encouraging and inspirational poem. It doesn't matter what the circumstances is, we can still have hope and know that God will not leave us alone.
Comment Written 01-May-2017
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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Sandra,
Your words are very wise and true, God will never leave us alone. Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments, they are appreciated. Blessings...Portia
Comment from Irish Rain
I love that song, 'His Eye is on the Sparrow.' This is so beautiful Miss Portia, and just like you, to be thinking, and asking blessings for others. I ask God to bless, and be with YOU this week. Loved this, go with God....
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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I love that song, 'His Eye is on the Sparrow.' This is so beautiful Miss Portia, and just like you, to be thinking, and asking blessings for others. I ask God to bless, and be with YOU this week. Loved this, go with God....
Comment Written 01-May-2017
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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Judy,
You are a sweetheart, thank you for praying on my behalf. Thank you for your review, very kind comments and a six star rating, you are such a gentle soul. Your words are an uplifting to my soul. I love you my friend...Portia
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You're most welcome, have a blessed week!!!
Comment from Bill O'Bier
Today I choose to think about friends. I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun. Thanks for a poem that makes me think.
Bill~
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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Today I choose to think about friends. I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun. Thanks for a poem that makes me think.
Bill~
Comment Written 01-May-2017
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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Bill,
Friends are a blessing to have in one's life. God will place a friend in your life who is closer than a brother, I am glad you can reflect on the joy of having some wonderful friend as a part of your life. Thank you for your review and comments...Blessings...Portia
Comment from RGstar
And who could have said this better, so soft in every touch that the genuine of feelings and sentiments pour forth from a heart that knows only this way, a heart that has learned the relevance of life and a God she revolves her life around, and of thus a result of which we read and partake.
Genuine is the word, and each segment fits perfectly in its delivery...calm, hopeful, and blessed.
Bravo, dear Portia.
Best wishes.
Have a beautiful Sunday.
RG
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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And who could have said this better, so soft in every touch that the genuine of feelings and sentiments pour forth from a heart that knows only this way, a heart that has learned the relevance of life and a God she revolves her life around, and of thus a result of which we read and partake.
Genuine is the word, and each segment fits perfectly in its delivery...calm, hopeful, and blessed.
Bravo, dear Portia.
Best wishes.
Have a beautiful Sunday.
RG
Comment Written 01-May-2017
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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Roy,
Thank you for placing a smile back on my face, all was going well until I received a review giving me a two star rating, first ever. Give it a read when you get a chance.
I know you are truthful in all you do and say, so thank you so much for making my day, with your review and very kind and uplifting comments. How blessed I am to have you as a friend. Thanks also for the six star rating. Blessings and lots of love...Portia
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Hi, dearest Portia. I looked for that review but can't see it. I never look at reviews before giving mine as not to be influenced, only by the write itself. Later I usually take a look through yours as of now and happy to see many six stars, for that makes my day. I am not sure, but I think you have about 10 sixes out of 24 reviews so you would be up around 40% which is in good teritory, and if continue on sixes you would be up in POM teritory, which would silence the two star, and whatever reasoning behind...but, you just thank for the review, brush it off, for you have strength in depth around you. You are genuine in word and deed, No rock can move that.
Maybe the review has been taken away by Tom...I can't find it.
A good presentation Portia.
My best ,
Stay focussed and happy. God to see your post do well.
Bravo.
RG
Comment from Chrissy710
Oh Portia that is so beautiful and made me cry. Your words are lovely and what a lady you are and such a wordsmith I salute you my friend. Exceptional in all ways Cheers Christine xx
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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Oh Portia that is so beautiful and made me cry. Your words are lovely and what a lady you are and such a wordsmith I salute you my friend. Exceptional in all ways Cheers Christine xx
Comment Written 01-May-2017
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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Christine,
After receiving a two star rating on this poem, you and RGstar both have placed a smile back on my face. Your kind words made me cry, oh how thankful and blessed I am to have such loving and kind friends in my life. Thank you my dear friend for the six star rating, but you very kind comments means so much more. Lots of love...a kind word goes a long way. Blessings...Portia
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Well the two star rater is certainly not any expert on great writing surely a mistake ( couldn't find it ) but you never need to worry you are without a doubt a sixer all the way 😃👍Christine
Comment from June Sargent
What a beautiful way to start my day - decided to read some poems before heading off for work on a Monday morn. And yours was outstanding. Our minds are filled with such sad images in the course of a day - images we may try to block out. But they are there, surfacing now and then. And you have eloquently described them in your poem. In the end, it is only God who can fix it all - but prayer certainly can help those who are afflicted - and those of us who witness the pain. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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What a beautiful way to start my day - decided to read some poems before heading off for work on a Monday morn. And yours was outstanding. Our minds are filled with such sad images in the course of a day - images we may try to block out. But they are there, surfacing now and then. And you have eloquently described them in your poem. In the end, it is only God who can fix it all - but prayer certainly can help those who are afflicted - and those of us who witness the pain. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 01-May-2017
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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June,
I am so glad my poem was a blessing in starting your day. I really appreciate you taking the time to give it such an outstanding review. Your review and comments are greatly appreciated and I pray you had a wonderful day. Blessings...Portia
Comment from Quantum Traveler
Thank You Portia for this Beautiful Writing.
This Writing of Compassion and Caring came from the Heart and Soul of a Passionate Individual...One who Knows the Experiences and Reality of Life's Existence.
No one will know but you as I say..."Today I Sang for Maya"...It Gave Me Great Joy as it soothed a few Weary Souls.
I was Looking for Something to Cap Off a Beautiful and Spiritual Day.
I Was Not Disappointed.
Thank You Portia...Very Well Done...Q.T...Phil.
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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Thank You Portia for this Beautiful Writing.
This Writing of Compassion and Caring came from the Heart and Soul of a Passionate Individual...One who Knows the Experiences and Reality of Life's Existence.
No one will know but you as I say..."Today I Sang for Maya"...It Gave Me Great Joy as it soothed a few Weary Souls.
I was Looking for Something to Cap Off a Beautiful and Spiritual Day.
I Was Not Disappointed.
Thank You Portia...Very Well Done...Q.T...Phil.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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Phil,
It is such a blessing to hear from you. To know that you sang for Maya, touches my heart and I am happy to hear that
your singing soothed many weary souls. Thank you my friend for your review and very kind and uplifting comments and the six star rating.. I am so glad that you were not disappointed.
Maya is four months old now, she is such a joy. She's a happy a beautiful baby, I will pen a poem soon about and post her picture. Stay in touch, keeping singing and you are missed. Blessings and lots of love....Portia
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I will look forward to that posting.
Blessings to you and family...Q.T...Phil.
Comment from lyenochka
This is a beautiful meditation poem from a beautiful heart! I love the repetition of "today" the only day we have to act and pray. I love the looking outward with compassion for those suffering and the looking upward to God to help.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
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This is a beautiful meditation poem from a beautiful heart! I love the repetition of "today" the only day we have to act and pray. I love the looking outward with compassion for those suffering and the looking upward to God to help.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
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Helen,
Thank you for your review and very kind comments they are greatly appreciated. Blessings...Portia
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Portia
Reading your very well versed poem to me shows you have a natural poetic voice of how you care of others and the despair they are in need of care and praying Gods watching over them.
Gert
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
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Hello Portia
Reading your very well versed poem to me shows you have a natural poetic voice of how you care of others and the despair they are in need of care and praying Gods watching over them.
Gert
Comment Written 30-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
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Gert,
Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments. Blessings....Portia
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You are welcome Portia
Take care
Gert
Comment from Dawn Munro
Ah, Portia, this is such a beautiful poem! It was, in fact, like a song as I read, beautiful lyrics that I could 'hear' accompanied by a melody far away...truly inspired, I think. So worthy of the very best rating FanStory will allow!
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
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Ah, Portia, this is such a beautiful poem! It was, in fact, like a song as I read, beautiful lyrics that I could 'hear' accompanied by a melody far away...truly inspired, I think. So worthy of the very best rating FanStory will allow!
Comment Written 30-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2017
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Dawn,
Thanks so much for such an outstanding review, you have made my day. Your review, very kind comments and six star rating are greatly appreciating. The last two lines in quotation marks are from a song called "His eye is on the Sparrow." I think I need to reference this in my authors notes.
Thanks so much for your kindness. Blessings....Portia
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I know it well; a hymn I love and have used to accompany more than one of my own poems. In fact, I will look one of them up - be back shortly (with the song video too, or one version of it).
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It's one of my favorite songs that I am asked to sing in Church. Thank you my dear friend!
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"Sparrows" - chapter 22 of the book, Dawn's Favorite Poems, Vol. 2 (It's fairly deep inside my portfolio, but if you want to read it, click on books and you'll find it quicker. *smile*)
And now, here's the hymn with it -
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I forgot - I think that version is instrumental only - I'll go to YouTube and find another one for you. Back shortly. :)
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Dawn,
Thanks Dawn, this is the very same video I used to help me to learn the lyrics and to be able to sing this song in church.
I come from a family of singers. I never thought I would be able to sing this song. Its a hard song to sing, but after practicing for many hours, I finally managed to sing it and bless others and without music.
I am not sure if there will ever be another Whitney Houston, she was a very talented, gifted and beautiful woman with an amazing voice.
Thanks Dawn, you are a sweetheart.
Much love my friend...Portia
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Much love back, and yes, Whitney Houston was SO talented, such a joy!
I am glad you were pleased with the video, and envy you your singing. I used to sing too...a long time ago, and for my church too...*sigh*. Long story, but these days my voice is akin to the croaking of a frog with something stuck in its throat. LOL.
