Shadows of Wonder
A free verse regarding the LIGHT and Gratitude20 total reviews
Comment from apky
You have a very admirable way to point at gratitude being the immunity to people's negative emotions. The way you show people what it is to be grateful to God is also admirable and the very best encouragement anyone can offer to others who seek to find their way to God.
Well done, Vance.
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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You have a very admirable way to point at gratitude being the immunity to people's negative emotions. The way you show people what it is to be grateful to God is also admirable and the very best encouragement anyone can offer to others who seek to find their way to God.
Well done, Vance.
Comment Written 17-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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Thank you so much apky, for your lovely and encouraging review. I'm glad you enjoyed it and so glad that you found positive meaning in my words! It is always such a gift to know that I have touched someone in a positive way! Love Vance3
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written encouraging and uplifting free verse poem. There is only one way to fight the enemy, and that is to praise the Lord in gratitude for all the blessings we receive daily.
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A very well-written encouraging and uplifting free verse poem. There is only one way to fight the enemy, and that is to praise the Lord in gratitude for all the blessings we receive daily.
Comment Written 17-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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Thanks so much Sandra, for your lovely review and confirmation...as I'm certain that if anyone would understand my message, it certainly world be you! and ....btw....bless you for all your wonderful works that have blessed me in the past! Vance
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Vance
I like how we tell us how we should be Thankful for what God has given to each of us and, how by praying helps open our mind so we can see the light even in the darkest times of our daily lives
Gert
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Hello Vance
I like how we tell us how we should be Thankful for what God has given to each of us and, how by praying helps open our mind so we can see the light even in the darkest times of our daily lives
Gert
Comment Written 16-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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OH! Thank you Gert, for your lovely review as it's always wonderful to hear from you ... and if anyone would really get the full understanding of my message here, I knew it would be you! Bless you always, dear one! Vance
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Thank you Vance
Gert
Comment from JessyCee
I'm a huge fan of free verse poetry. I love the way you can play with words and make it your own and you did that with this piece. The flow is interesting and different and I like that about this. Well done.
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I'm a huge fan of free verse poetry. I love the way you can play with words and make it your own and you did that with this piece. The flow is interesting and different and I like that about this. Well done.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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Hi Jessy Cee, so wonderful to meet you and certainly, thanks so much for your lovely review and stars! I shall come visit your works and hope to see you again often.. Blessings always, Vance
Comment from royowen
Repeatedly God warns us to be thankful, giving praise with a thankful heart. You've written the perfect instruction for erstwhile believers, and even those of us who've been a little longer in the faith. This is so beautifully phrased in eloquent language, thanks Friend Vance, well done, blessings, Roy
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Repeatedly God warns us to be thankful, giving praise with a thankful heart. You've written the perfect instruction for erstwhile believers, and even those of us who've been a little longer in the faith. This is so beautifully phrased in eloquent language, thanks Friend Vance, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 16-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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Dear brother Roy...it is always a gift and a blessing to hear from you, as your thoughts and words always mean so much to me! I sincerely appreciate this fine review and inspirations...blessings always! Vance
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Welcome dear Vance
Comment from rama devi
Very fine poem of preaching and prayer, dear Vance. It's rich in sincerity and deep perceptive depth in spirituality and the light of truth. Divine light is perceptible to pure souls...and you're blessed to be such a one!
This reads like prose, but the stanzas make it feel poetic and the lofty tone makes it sound exultant. Nice to read! However, there are spag nits that hamper flow, which is otherwise quite smooth; suggestions noted below:
*Be still and dare not tremble in search of answers to questions'(no apostrophe) not ready for the light,
*but beware, for it is also(,) like nature's gardens, Also, (remove second also) prone to bugs and bees that constantly attract birds, worms, snakes'(no apostrophe) rats,
* Know now that the most impenetrable fence to keep these elements from your mind is pure GRATITUDE! There is no stronger immunity to these negative emotions than to be enriched with an everlasting appreciation for the good and positive circumstanstances of your life!
Well said! Just note that circumstances is misspelled (extra letter in middle).
*spelling here:
shining mirrored sword of GRATUTUDE
GRATITUDE (change U to I)
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Turn away(,) and give thanks immediately(,) and be strong and sincere in the purity of your thought as you dismiss the darkness,(no ,) and turn into the light of GOD, who shall forgive and protect you then and always.
LOVE THIS LINE: GOD initiates, empowers, magnifies, and materializes
*it even ALWAYS works for me anytime(,) day or night!
Blessings always to you too!
Love and Light,
rd
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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Very fine poem of preaching and prayer, dear Vance. It's rich in sincerity and deep perceptive depth in spirituality and the light of truth. Divine light is perceptible to pure souls...and you're blessed to be such a one!
This reads like prose, but the stanzas make it feel poetic and the lofty tone makes it sound exultant. Nice to read! However, there are spag nits that hamper flow, which is otherwise quite smooth; suggestions noted below:
*Be still and dare not tremble in search of answers to questions'(no apostrophe) not ready for the light,
*but beware, for it is also(,) like nature's gardens, Also, (remove second also) prone to bugs and bees that constantly attract birds, worms, snakes'(no apostrophe) rats,
* Know now that the most impenetrable fence to keep these elements from your mind is pure GRATITUDE! There is no stronger immunity to these negative emotions than to be enriched with an everlasting appreciation for the good and positive circumstanstances of your life!
Well said! Just note that circumstances is misspelled (extra letter in middle).
*spelling here:
shining mirrored sword of GRATUTUDE
GRATITUDE (change U to I)
*
Turn away(,) and give thanks immediately(,) and be strong and sincere in the purity of your thought as you dismiss the darkness,(no ,) and turn into the light of GOD, who shall forgive and protect you then and always.
LOVE THIS LINE: GOD initiates, empowers, magnifies, and materializes
*it even ALWAYS works for me anytime(,) day or night!
Blessings always to you too!
Love and Light,
rd
Comment Written 16-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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Hi rama! i just arrived last night in Bonita Bay Florida, Immediately thinking of you and now so glad to hear from you with this lovely review! Oh! how I do look forward to giving you one very special warm hug...some day soon! Have a wonderful vacation and thanks again for the lovely review. Love, Vance
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Thanks for your enthusiastic response, dear Vance. I hope you enjoy your vacation in Florida. Cool weather here at the moment, which I Love! It probably feels warm to you, though.
Looking forward to that hug!
Love,
rd
Comment from Ricky1024
Thanks for this Vance.
It was well written with great theme and imagery.
It flowed well and read well with no grammar issues as well.
Adjective Content was aligned well with Objective Content and Descriptive Measures aligned perfectly.
Dr Ricky 1024.
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Thanks for this Vance.
It was well written with great theme and imagery.
It flowed well and read well with no grammar issues as well.
Adjective Content was aligned well with Objective Content and Descriptive Measures aligned perfectly.
Dr Ricky 1024.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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Thank you so much Ricky, for this great review and stars! It is always a real joy to hear from you and I certainly hope that all is going well for you in this new year! Stay safe on that hot motorcycle and keep writing great stuff. Blessings always! Vance
Comment from Brigitte Elko
This was a timely read for me at this particular time. It is powerful beyond words and I embraced it and applied it immediately. Thank you for sharing. My fortitude is here waiting for the light. POWERFUL!!!!
Blessings,
Brigitte
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This was a timely read for me at this particular time. It is powerful beyond words and I embraced it and applied it immediately. Thank you for sharing. My fortitude is here waiting for the light. POWERFUL!!!!
Blessings,
Brigitte
Comment Written 16-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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Dear Brigitte, your words are an encouragement and a blessing to know that my works have been positive and meaningful to you! Thank you for your lovely message and bless you, dear one, always! Please stay in touch and be well, Love, Vance
Comment from lyenochka
I like how you present Gratitude as "immunity to these negative emotions." I also like that you show us that being thankful to God is a key spiritual weapon and that you encourage us to be in the Light.
The thing that confused me is the word, "phosgene" which is a chemical compound. Rather, I wonder if you mean "phosphene?" (light we see in the dark?)
Bless you, Vance!
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I like how you present Gratitude as "immunity to these negative emotions." I also like that you show us that being thankful to God is a key spiritual weapon and that you encourage us to be in the Light.
The thing that confused me is the word, "phosgene" which is a chemical compound. Rather, I wonder if you mean "phosphene?" (light we see in the dark?)
Bless you, Vance!
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Comment Written 16-Jan-2018
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Thank you lyenochka, so much for your lovely review and stars, and I appreciate your tip on the spelling error!! It is always a special delight to hear from you and I hope to see you again soon...I will be around to visit your works also! Blessings! Vance
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
Light shows the way, gratitude to God's action is ever appreciable, Satan would stand against blessing, praying for light and guidance is the key for peace; well said, well done this free verse. DR ALCREATOR
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Light shows the way, gratitude to God's action is ever appreciable, Satan would stand against blessing, praying for light and guidance is the key for peace; well said, well done this free verse. DR ALCREATOR
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Comment Written 16-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2018
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Thanks Alcreator, Litt Dear, for this lovely review and stars. It is always a pleasure to hear from you and I hope to see you again soon! Blessings always, Vance
