Shadows of Wonder
A free verse regarding the LIGHT and Gratitude20 total reviews
Comment from Auto-Manic
Thanks. Good advice and some introspective thoughts toward the time we have here. Gratitude, grace, compassion, great words that need more action and placement in our lives. To the Lakota, TAKASHALA is their word for the universal father. In their prayers of gratitude they will say: "Takashala, thank you for everything you have given, and everything you have taken away. Some people don't get that, but I think you will.
AM
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Thanks. Good advice and some introspective thoughts toward the time we have here. Gratitude, grace, compassion, great words that need more action and placement in our lives. To the Lakota, TAKASHALA is their word for the universal father. In their prayers of gratitude they will say: "Takashala, thank you for everything you have given, and everything you have taken away. Some people don't get that, but I think you will.
AM
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Thank you so much Auto-Manic, for your very interesting message! IT is sincerely, greatly appreciated! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment from Ginnygray
A poem of truths revealed in how to live a life in the light with pure gratitude. The mind is a garden rich in the soil of thought and contemplation of life's truths. But beware, for like a garden it can be filled with terrible pests that erode its fruits. When Satan tries to enfold you in the many cloaks of darkness, resist the darkness by reaching for the light which is God Almighty, the ultimate source of light and continuity of light that delivers us from the evils and darkness!
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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A poem of truths revealed in how to live a life in the light with pure gratitude. The mind is a garden rich in the soil of thought and contemplation of life's truths. But beware, for like a garden it can be filled with terrible pests that erode its fruits. When Satan tries to enfold you in the many cloaks of darkness, resist the darkness by reaching for the light which is God Almighty, the ultimate source of light and continuity of light that delivers us from the evils and darkness!
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Amen, Amen, and Amen Ginny Gray, with love, hugs, and sincere GRATITUDE for your wonderful and powerful review! So delighted to hear from you and thanks also for the lovely stars!!HIS GRAYNESS Vance
Comment from Poetic Friend
His Grayness, there is much spiritual insight in this poem. Your message is strong and offers the meaningful perspective as you intended.
However, the poem may read a little smoother with reformatting, but it is not distracting to the reader. As is, it reads as a prose poem. Perhaps that is your intention.
Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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His Grayness, there is much spiritual insight in this poem. Your message is strong and offers the meaningful perspective as you intended.
However, the poem may read a little smoother with reformatting, but it is not distracting to the reader. As is, it reads as a prose poem. Perhaps that is your intention.
Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Thanks so much for your kind review and recommendations which I shall certainly consider, with genuine appreciation! HIS GRAYNESS;
Comment from Ronni
Indeed dear Vance,
you share here a most vital and poignant perspective on gratitude's key
role in warding off the treatening dark devilish energies of darkness that
weaken and surround us; blocking out the Light Of God which
always prevails and guides beyond any and all darkness or despair.
Gratitude is indeed the indisputable mirrored sword to infuse us
with immunity and protect us through His Light and guidance beyond.
God's power is truly omnipotent, and in reliance and faith in Him
through our gratitude for all the more good and positive things in life
we are blessed with more often. Takes inner grace and trust to
prayer your good fortunes and blessings.
Thanks fr sharing, this indeed is a blessing you share so kindly
and enlighteningly.
Love, blesssings, Ronni
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2018
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Indeed dear Vance,
you share here a most vital and poignant perspective on gratitude's key
role in warding off the treatening dark devilish energies of darkness that
weaken and surround us; blocking out the Light Of God which
always prevails and guides beyond any and all darkness or despair.
Gratitude is indeed the indisputable mirrored sword to infuse us
with immunity and protect us through His Light and guidance beyond.
God's power is truly omnipotent, and in reliance and faith in Him
through our gratitude for all the more good and positive things in life
we are blessed with more often. Takes inner grace and trust to
prayer your good fortunes and blessings.
Thanks fr sharing, this indeed is a blessing you share so kindly
and enlighteningly.
Love, blesssings, Ronni
Comment Written 21-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2018
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Dearest Ronni, thank you so much and so sincerely for this very thoughtful and uplifting review. Each time I reach to the keyboard, I ask myself first, Will these fingers touch the right keys to blend a gift of wisdom, encouragement, faith, hope, truth, or a blessing of some merit to the readers who will see it? When I receive such a wonderful acknowledgement as you have penned here, it truly brings me Joy and strengthens my will to "keep trying" my best. Bless you dear one for lighting my day! Vance...PS: YOU are indeed truly beautiful in so many ways!
Comment from Lloyd T. Okoko
The work constitutes a reminiscence on the role of gratitude in sustaining man in the presence of God as well as keeping Satan at bay.
The work highlights the use of gratitude both as a sword for warding away evil and for sustained livelihood.
The work constitutes a significant commentary on the power of Thanksgiving and sustained allegiance to God.
Excellent work! Keep the flag flying!
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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The work constitutes a reminiscence on the role of gratitude in sustaining man in the presence of God as well as keeping Satan at bay.
The work highlights the use of gratitude both as a sword for warding away evil and for sustained livelihood.
The work constitutes a significant commentary on the power of Thanksgiving and sustained allegiance to God.
Excellent work! Keep the flag flying!
Comment Written 20-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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WOW ! So wonderful to meet you Lloyd! and thanks so much for your generous and uplifting review and stars! I shall come around and visit your works and hope to see you again soon. Blessings and thanks again! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
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Remain Blessed!
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Thank you sincerely Lloyd!! Vance
Comment from loismddavis
I appreciate the sentiments of your poem--though I am an atheist I can interpret the light in your poem in a positive way. I would call this work a small essay or perhaps a prose poem as I found it lacking in poetic elements. You spoiled a wonderful metaphor by explaining it afterwards.
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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I appreciate the sentiments of your poem--though I am an atheist I can interpret the light in your poem in a positive way. I would call this work a small essay or perhaps a prose poem as I found it lacking in poetic elements. You spoiled a wonderful metaphor by explaining it afterwards.
Comment Written 20-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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Nice to meet you Lois, and while we have our individual rights to see energies and realities of the world in our own special and chosen ways, I do appreciate your kind review. Many thanks: HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Vance you have a sweet soul and your faith exudes here in your free write. Gratitude is certainly evident in every line and praise of mankind and nature so that we live in harmony, best wishes, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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Vance you have a sweet soul and your faith exudes here in your free write. Gratitude is certainly evident in every line and praise of mankind and nature so that we live in harmony, best wishes, love Dolly x
Comment Written 20-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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;Thank you sincerely, dear Dolly, for your lovely and uplifting review and stars. so much appreciated! HIS GRAYNESS. Vance
Comment from l.raven
HI Vance, a very powerful massage in your story my friend...I pray every night...and all through the day I make sure I give praise to God...thank Him when I find something I have lost...I stay as close as I can...I love Shadows of Wonder...a wonderful free verse...very well written...love Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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HI Vance, a very powerful massage in your story my friend...I pray every night...and all through the day I make sure I give praise to God...thank Him when I find something I have lost...I stay as close as I can...I love Shadows of Wonder...a wonderful free verse...very well written...love Linda xxoo
Comment Written 18-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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Thank you sincerely Linda for this lovely and uplifting review and stars. I'm totally delighted to know you enjoyed this work and it had positive meaning to you! Blessings always! Vance
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you so welcome Vance...and Blessings to you as well...love xxoo
Comment from Badger_29
yes Vance, I would like to let you know that this comes at a time when the meaning is very important to me. I have read a lot of enlightening things on here lately, and this seems to tie them all together. I love your use of contrast here which between the dark aspects and the positive ones. Yhe mind as a garden, very well put.
lovely rhyming scheme kind of rambling I think it might be presented better if it had a couple spaces in it but in general I had no problem with the way that it was presented.
It was like a big gift with some wonderful things and not so wonderful but packaged in such a way ice to make the whole very enjoyable.
I have been here for about 11 years and we have had some interaction, it is a pleasure to read uplifting entry.
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Blessings
Darren
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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yes Vance, I would like to let you know that this comes at a time when the meaning is very important to me. I have read a lot of enlightening things on here lately, and this seems to tie them all together. I love your use of contrast here which between the dark aspects and the positive ones. Yhe mind as a garden, very well put.
lovely rhyming scheme kind of rambling I think it might be presented better if it had a couple spaces in it but in general I had no problem with the way that it was presented.
It was like a big gift with some wonderful things and not so wonderful but packaged in such a way ice to make the whole very enjoyable.
I have been here for about 11 years and we have had some interaction, it is a pleasure to read uplifting entry.
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Blessings
Darren
Comment Written 18-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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Thank you do much, Darren, for this lovely review and stars. so much appreciated: HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
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You are so welcome Vance, again a pleasure and an honor to write with you here. God bless, Darren
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Vance;
I know your words are a blessing to me. I like to be reminded that I always need to pray - NOT just when things are going badly, but also give Him prayers for thanksgiving when things are going right.
Thank you so much for sharing,
~patty~
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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Hi, Vance;
I know your words are a blessing to me. I like to be reminded that I always need to pray - NOT just when things are going badly, but also give Him prayers for thanksgiving when things are going right.
Thank you so much for sharing,
~patty~
Comment Written 18-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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Oh, dear Patty, always a joy to hear from you and I'm so delighted to know that my words and thoughts have had a positive meaning and experience to you. Blessings always and please stay close! Vance
