The Prodigal and Me
a story in a poem57 total reviews
Comment from Sugarray77
Hello JM ...I enjoyed reading your beautifully crafted poem. Your meaningful words resonated with me and were an encouragement to forgive. Good job on this verse and thank you for sharing,
Melissa
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
  |
Hello JM ...I enjoyed reading your beautifully crafted poem. Your meaningful words resonated with me and were an encouragement to forgive. Good job on this verse and thank you for sharing,
Melissa
Comment Written 10-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
-
Thank you Melissa for your understanding and encouraging review.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from GG.
That is so sweet,and caring.A petal blown on the breeze,returning to God's love.The description is very real,like a universal, that many people can relate to.Picture perfect for the gentle poem.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
 |
That is so sweet,and caring.A petal blown on the breeze,returning to God's love.The description is very real,like a universal, that many people can relate to.Picture perfect for the gentle poem.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
-
Thank you Elisabeth for your understanding and encouraging review and for the extra special sixth star. I greatly appreciate your kind comments.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Sanku
Yes the last line makes it clear that the mistakes lies within both.
This is a sad poem ,the mother during her last hours feeling sad abouth son and not forgetting that she too was to blame.
her prayer God is bery touching.
all the best in the contest.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
|
Yes the last line makes it clear that the mistakes lies within both.
This is a sad poem ,the mother during her last hours feeling sad abouth son and not forgetting that she too was to blame.
her prayer God is bery touching.
all the best in the contest.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
-
Thank you Sanku for your understanding and encouraging review.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Gloria ....
Wow, this is a powerful poem, Janet. There must be quite a few people that die with regret from estrangement and wish they had a moment to make it up.
Your metre and rhymes are perfect and this is really gorgeous.
Gloria
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
|
Wow, this is a powerful poem, Janet. There must be quite a few people that die with regret from estrangement and wish they had a moment to make it up.
Your metre and rhymes are perfect and this is really gorgeous.
Gloria
Comment Written 10-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
-
Thank you Gloria for your understanding and encouraging review. I always appreciate hearing from you.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
This is beautiful, absolutely beautiful. Such a sad and beautiful message conveyed here. We should never wait to late to make amends no matter who is at fault. Hopefully, we don't wait so late that it happens like this. I enjoyed this beautifully presented an well written poem you've shared with us. Very well done!
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
|
This is beautiful, absolutely beautiful. Such a sad and beautiful message conveyed here. We should never wait to late to make amends no matter who is at fault. Hopefully, we don't wait so late that it happens like this. I enjoyed this beautifully presented an well written poem you've shared with us. Very well done!
Comment Written 09-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
-
Thank you Jeffrey for your understanding and encouraging review. I greatly appreciate your kind comments.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Tirza Savellano
Spectacular! Your passionate words really helped develop this majestic piece. I admire your work and wish you well in all your future endeavors. A six star, for sure. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
|
Spectacular! Your passionate words really helped develop this majestic piece. I admire your work and wish you well in all your future endeavors. A six star, for sure. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
-
Thank you Tirza for your understanding and encouraging review and for the extra special sixth star.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from victor 66
A very well versed poem with good rhyme and rhythm. The relationships of parents and their children is sometimes difficult to understand. I suspect most parents would relate to your piece. While one grown child is close to you and another is not, is baffling. Sometimes somethings, just are. I wish you well.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
|
A very well versed poem with good rhyme and rhythm. The relationships of parents and their children is sometimes difficult to understand. I suspect most parents would relate to your piece. While one grown child is close to you and another is not, is baffling. Sometimes somethings, just are. I wish you well.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
-
Thank you Victor for your understanding and encouraging review.
I appreciate your thoughtful comments.
Blessings
Janet
-
You are most welcome, Janet.
Comment from kahpot
Wonderfully said, I believe the worst thing a parent can go through is the loss of a child, this read is beautiful yet so very sad, very well written and best wishes for your contest****kahpot
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
|
Wonderfully said, I believe the worst thing a parent can go through is the loss of a child, this read is beautiful yet so very sad, very well written and best wishes for your contest****kahpot
Comment Written 09-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
-
Thank you for your understanding and encouraging review. The separation of a child and parent is truly one of the worst things for a parent. I don't know how the child copes.
Blessings
Janet
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello!
What an incredibly moving "story in a poem." A bit disturbing that it is "inspired by a reoccurring dream"... yes? What I appreciate about your poem is that both the mom and son hold responsibility for their dysfunctional relationship. Takes two.
If I may, I am wondering about the last two lines:
I prayed oh Lord, I've one more plea --
"Forgive this son of mine -- and me."
If you are praying, would it not make sense that all of the following be place in quotes: "Oh Lord, I've one more plea
Forgive this sone of mine -- and me."
Very effective last couplet. The punctuation just may need adjustment if you intend for the "Oh Lord..." to be part of your prayer.
Thank you for sharing!
diane
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
|
Hello!
What an incredibly moving "story in a poem." A bit disturbing that it is "inspired by a reoccurring dream"... yes? What I appreciate about your poem is that both the mom and son hold responsibility for their dysfunctional relationship. Takes two.
If I may, I am wondering about the last two lines:
I prayed oh Lord, I've one more plea --
"Forgive this son of mine -- and me."
If you are praying, would it not make sense that all of the following be place in quotes: "Oh Lord, I've one more plea
Forgive this sone of mine -- and me."
Very effective last couplet. The punctuation just may need adjustment if you intend for the "Oh Lord..." to be part of your prayer.
Thank you for sharing!
diane
Comment Written 09-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
-
Thank you diane for your understanding and encouraging review. And you are so right about the punctuation in that last line. I immediately changed it when I read your review.
Blessings
Janet
-
Hello Friend,
I am so pleased that I could be of some assistance! Beautiful poem!
Comment from tbacha58
Hi, if the whole world would read this poem, many mothers would think twice before taking down a son or daughter, our today would always be a delighted and prosperous one. Your expression is so down to earth, so confident, and I enjoyed reading your poem. Thank you. Terry xoxo
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
|
Hi, if the whole world would read this poem, many mothers would think twice before taking down a son or daughter, our today would always be a delighted and prosperous one. Your expression is so down to earth, so confident, and I enjoyed reading your poem. Thank you. Terry xoxo
Comment Written 09-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
-
Thank you Terry for your understanding and encouraging review.
Blessings
Janet
