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Tanka(there is hope)

Faithful poetry contest

15 total reviews 
Comment from Rickie1
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SUGAR

Excellent words of inspiration. You give reason and hope for people going through difficult times. When things are at their worse it brings the best out of us. Good job.

Rickie


 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018
    Thanks so much for those words. It is encouraging to hear. I am grateful for your review!

    Melissa

Comment from Mustang Patty
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Hi, Melissa,

Such a beautiful photo to emphasize the point of your poem. I think this work should do well in the Faith Poetry contest - to believe that anything is possible is the core of faith.

Good luck!!

~MP~

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 10-Nov-2018
    Good morning, Patty. Thank you for your lovely review and encouragement. I have been praying for the ability to make a clear, strong point through FS about faith, and this photo prompted me to write this verse. Our God can create hope from what looks like nothing. Have a wonderful day. Melissa
Comment from dragonpoet
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This tanka is well illustrated with your choice of art. The words remind us that
faith keeps us strong and hopeful through the rough times.

Keep writing

dragonpoet

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2018
    Thanks for your comments and review. Much appreciated.
reply by dragonpoet on 08-Nov-2018
    Don't mention it. It's what we are here to do.

    dp
Comment from l.raven
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Hi Melissa, what a wonderful poem of faith and hope...until God says it's over...it's not over...I love your poem sweet girl...and sooooo love this picture...very nicely written...and I love your poem....love you...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2018
    Thanks so much, Linda for your encouraging words. I agree that the Lord has everything in his hands!! All the best!! Melissa
reply by l.raven on 08-Nov-2018
    yes He does...and you are always so welcome...all the best to you as well..love you...Linda xxoo
Comment from Ulla
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Hi Melissa, this wonderful tanka really gave me food for thought. I'm not religious, but faith can be so many things. A faith that the future will bring something good is a belief i can identify with. I thoroughly enjoyed your poem. Good luck in the contest. Warm regards. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2018
    Thank you so much, Ulla. All the best! Melissa.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
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What a beautiful expansion on the biblical call of "be not afraid", Melissa -- you have truly taken that lovely reassurance and expounded upon the true power and depth of those words for everyone to take heart....wow. :) ;) :) Good luck in the contest, ma'am and thank you so much for the wonderful message to start the day! :) ;) Yvette :)

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2018
    Thank you for the lovely review, Yvette. I really appreciate your comments and encouragement. All the best! Melissa
Comment from country ranch writer
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NICE WORK UP FOR THIS POEM REMINDING US TO NEVER GIVE UP HOPE WHEN ALL IS LOST FOR ONE NEVER KNOWS WHERE THE NEXT MIRACLE WILL COME FROM.

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018
    Thank you so much!
reply by country ranch writer on 07-Nov-2018
    smiles
Comment from PoemsOfDD
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Sugarray77, this is an excellent entry for the Faith poetry contest. All syllables are correct to convey a strong message of holding onto hope and not losing faith. A very spiritual piece with a beautiful and perfect picture to carry it across.
Best of luck in the competition. ~DD

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018
    Thanks so much, DD!
Comment from Gert sherwood
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Hello Sugarray77
Yes, I agree with faith as you said
when all seems lost, and
the hurt reaches to your core
Your tanka has perfect syllable count and a very good message to those who are losing their faith.
Gert

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018
    Thank you so much
Comment from SLMorrical
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This is great, and the picture just adds to it. I can see how faith can spring from what appears to be dying. I have seen dying patients decided to get saved and have faith in god and their passing turns calm. This is very well done. Keep writing.

 Comment Written 07-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 07-Nov-2018
    Thank you very much for your lovely review.
reply by SLMorrical on 07-Nov-2018
    Welcome