Cruel words...
Grace, the unconditional willingness to forgive.79 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
This poem tells of the power of words. Hurt caused by words last much longer than physical hurts. This also tells how faith can heal pain caused by others and by your own actions.
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018
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This poem tells of the power of words. Hurt caused by words last much longer than physical hurts. This also tells how faith can heal pain caused by others and by your own actions.
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 24-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018
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Thanks Joan, for your splendid words and great review,, blessings, Roy
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My pleasure, Roy. Have a good week.
Joan
Comment from ameen786
Yes indeed, one must be always careful when he/she activates the tongue and yes indeed, grace is a wonderful gift gifted to mankind by God. Another excellent poem my friend and as always beautifully rhymed with a graceful theme; thank you for sharing.
P.S: Please check, "Burden of gratitude"-I wrote this poem inspired by your poetry.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018
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Yes indeed, one must be always careful when he/she activates the tongue and yes indeed, grace is a wonderful gift gifted to mankind by God. Another excellent poem my friend and as always beautifully rhymed with a graceful theme; thank you for sharing.
P.S: Please check, "Burden of gratitude"-I wrote this poem inspired by your poetry.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018
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Thanks for your gracious words, and the best best compliment of all is that one inspires a work, I will check it out dear friend, blessings, Roy
Comment from Gladys2013
Amen and amen!! Grace I speech is such a hard thing to master but if submitted to God, we need not fight this battle alone. Great piece of writing and oh so true.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018
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Amen and amen!! Grace I speech is such a hard thing to master but if submitted to God, we need not fight this battle alone. Great piece of writing and oh so true.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018
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Thanks so much Gladys, for these fine comments and great review, blessings, Roy
Comment from ScarletAffliction
So pause awhile -- consider grace --
speak verbal silk not goads in lace.
I'm really enjoying your work, sir! It's consistently faithful and loving and kind work. What a breath of fresh air and food for the spirit. Thanks for sharing your talent and using your skills for His Glory.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018
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So pause awhile -- consider grace --
speak verbal silk not goads in lace.
I'm really enjoying your work, sir! It's consistently faithful and loving and kind work. What a breath of fresh air and food for the spirit. Thanks for sharing your talent and using your skills for His Glory.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018
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Thanks so much for these marvellous comments and review, blessings, Roy
Comment from MissMerri
I love this poem Roy! I was thinking of writing one myself, similar but different, about forgiveness. I enjoyed this so much, I don't know if I can even write mine now. You have said everything so beautifully here. I think grace and forgiveness are conjoined twins, in a way. There is nothing wrong with this... it is lovely in every way. Thanks for sharing this with us. MM
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018
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I love this poem Roy! I was thinking of writing one myself, similar but different, about forgiveness. I enjoyed this so much, I don't know if I can even write mine now. You have said everything so beautifully here. I think grace and forgiveness are conjoined twins, in a way. There is nothing wrong with this... it is lovely in every way. Thanks for sharing this with us. MM
Comment Written 23-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018
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Thank you Adonna, for such a gracious comments and super review, your opinion and encouragement and have always admired you, blessings, Roy
Comment from lyenochka
Beautiful exhortation, Roy! As we are all writers here, we should take care in how we use words. May we all try to "speak verbal silk " and use our "power to raise." Love the ending:
"Thus, grace is God's eternal gift --
they're wrought in Christ to heal sin's rift. "
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018
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Beautiful exhortation, Roy! As we are all writers here, we should take care in how we use words. May we all try to "speak verbal silk " and use our "power to raise." Love the ending:
"Thus, grace is God's eternal gift --
they're wrought in Christ to heal sin's rift. "
Comment Written 23-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018
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Thanks again Helen for your gracious words and spledid comments, blessings, Roy
Comment from Eternal Muse
Yes, often we say words that we regret for years. Often, they kill friendships and relationships. It's great if the offended party shows some grace and forgives. Doesn't happen all the time.
Excellent rhyme and meter throughout. Excellent societal commentary.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018
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Yes, often we say words that we regret for years. Often, they kill friendships and relationships. It's great if the offended party shows some grace and forgives. Doesn't happen all the time.
Excellent rhyme and meter throughout. Excellent societal commentary.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018
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Thanks, for your great review and marvellous comments, blessings, Roy
Comment from judiverse
Words can certainly hurt. As you write, destructive speech can tear a soul. One can exert power with his words, and it is sad when his choices are hurtful and tactless. I'm thinking of the abusive and sometimes cruel speech used by some of our leaders. It is a sorry example. One might be able to forgive those who make hateful, disparaging remarks, but sometimes they are so overwhelmed they go so far as to commit suicide. Excellent rhyme and flow in your lovely poem. judi
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018
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Words can certainly hurt. As you write, destructive speech can tear a soul. One can exert power with his words, and it is sad when his choices are hurtful and tactless. I'm thinking of the abusive and sometimes cruel speech used by some of our leaders. It is a sorry example. One might be able to forgive those who make hateful, disparaging remarks, but sometimes they are so overwhelmed they go so far as to commit suicide. Excellent rhyme and flow in your lovely poem. judi
Comment Written 23-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018
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Yes leaders are suppose to set and example, to them it's a game, but to folk who believe in them, it sets an atrocious, it's a wonder the can sleep at night, keep the kids ears away from them, thanks dear friend for your kind words and response, blessings. Roy
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You're very welcome, Roy. We aren't getting very good examples for the kiddos, given the leadership they see. Your poem flowed so beautifully. judi
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That's true Judi,
Comment from Sasha
This is beautifully written and so true. It seems with age, I have a thinner skin and harsh words sting so much more than when I was younger. We all should be aware how our words can hurt someone. Lovely work with this one.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018
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This is beautifully written and so true. It seems with age, I have a thinner skin and harsh words sting so much more than when I was younger. We all should be aware how our words can hurt someone. Lovely work with this one.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018
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Thanks so much Sasha for these fine comments and great review, blessings, Roy
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Wise words, indeed, Roy. Hurtful words said in haste cannot easily be taken back. The problem with words is, we can't forget them, either. It's a shame people can't stand back for a few minutes before the words pop out. Another of your lovely poems, my friend and a pleasure to read. xxx Sandra xx
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018
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Wise words, indeed, Roy. Hurtful words said in haste cannot easily be taken back. The problem with words is, we can't forget them, either. It's a shame people can't stand back for a few minutes before the words pop out. Another of your lovely poems, my friend and a pleasure to read. xxx Sandra xx
Comment Written 23-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018
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Thank you my dear sweet friend, you are lovely Sandra, blessings, Roy
