Some are rich, some are poor...
A poem about choice.62 total reviews
Comment from Janet Foor
An inspirational poem my friend. I just started a book title "Rich Man, Poor Man". Your title made me think of the book. I'm not very far into it but I doubt that it will give me the inspiration that your poetry does.
Thank you for sharing.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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An inspirational poem my friend. I just started a book title "Rich Man, Poor Man". Your title made me think of the book. I'm not very far into it but I doubt that it will give me the inspiration that your poetry does.
Thank you for sharing.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 11-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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Thanks Janet, for these fabulous comments and a super kind review, blessings Roy
Comment from Lobber
Hi there,
I like the musicality of your work...especially the effective use of repetition of ...While some are poor and some have wealth. also I like how you remind us that we have free will, free to be blind and free to see and that not everything is by chance or fated. - Lobber
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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Hi there,
I like the musicality of your work...especially the effective use of repetition of ...While some are poor and some have wealth. also I like how you remind us that we have free will, free to be blind and free to see and that not everything is by chance or fated. - Lobber
Comment Written 11-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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Thanks, for these brilliant comments and a super review, blessings Roy
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about rich in worldly things don't matter to God when our heart is not honest and pure. The poor are usually hard working and are humble to know they need God in their lives.
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A very well-written poem about rich in worldly things don't matter to God when our heart is not honest and pure. The poor are usually hard working and are humble to know they need God in their lives.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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Thanks Sandra, for these excellent comments and review, blessings Roy
Comment from judiverse
We may well wonder why some people seem to get all the breaks while others are constantly on the losing end. As you state in your notes, we can choose. Your variations on "While some are poor and some have wealth" are excellent. Our chances are equal with God. No matter how rich or poor, everyone is destined to die. We should focus on the grace of God and not on pursuing earthly dreams. Excellent rhyme and flow. judi
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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We may well wonder why some people seem to get all the breaks while others are constantly on the losing end. As you state in your notes, we can choose. Your variations on "While some are poor and some have wealth" are excellent. Our chances are equal with God. No matter how rich or poor, everyone is destined to die. We should focus on the grace of God and not on pursuing earthly dreams. Excellent rhyme and flow. judi
Comment Written 11-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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Thanks Judi, for these fabulous comments and a super review, blessings Roy
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You're very welcome. judi
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
I love the many messages conveyed in this. Life and the inevitability of death, and why many resist the Lord although he is near desiring that all reach out to Him. Thanks for sharing this inspirational and well written work. Well done!
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I love the many messages conveyed in this. Life and the inevitability of death, and why many resist the Lord although he is near desiring that all reach out to Him. Thanks for sharing this inspirational and well written work. Well done!
Comment Written 11-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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Thanks so much Bro for these fabulous comments and a super review, blessings Roy
Comment from Ben Colder
This poem brings to mind the moment and the reason for Jesus to ask the rich young ruler to sell it all and come follow Him. His Phrase about the needle is beyond carnal understanding.
Good one Bro.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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This poem brings to mind the moment and the reason for Jesus to ask the rich young ruler to sell it all and come follow Him. His Phrase about the needle is beyond carnal understanding.
Good one Bro.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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Thanks so much Ben for these fabulous comments and a super review, blessings Roy
Comment from DeboraDyess
Hi Roy. I love this. Love the selection of Bible verses, as well. :)
Favorite lines, though they be many. :)
the eyes see light -- its wondrous dance.
for God's not taken by surprise;
before creation's stone was laid,
God deemed man's sin by Christ be paid.
We may be rich, we could be poor
we are indeed somebody's fool.
We may be rich, we could be poor
we enter through the self-same door.
But man by nature still resists,
and God in love always persists. >> these two are my MOST favorite. :) (And now I sound like my 3-year-old grandson... lol)
Love this and wish I had an exceptional rating to give. :)
Be blessed, my friend.
Deb
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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Hi Roy. I love this. Love the selection of Bible verses, as well. :)
Favorite lines, though they be many. :)
the eyes see light -- its wondrous dance.
for God's not taken by surprise;
before creation's stone was laid,
God deemed man's sin by Christ be paid.
We may be rich, we could be poor
we are indeed somebody's fool.
We may be rich, we could be poor
we enter through the self-same door.
But man by nature still resists,
and God in love always persists. >> these two are my MOST favorite. :) (And now I sound like my 3-year-old grandson... lol)
Love this and wish I had an exceptional rating to give. :)
Be blessed, my friend.
Deb
Comment Written 11-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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I?ve got a very sweet, gentle, three year old grandson, you are blessed like I am, thank you Deb, we are truly blessed, blessings Roy
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your skillfully-written, inspirational poem is quite moving, thought-provoking, and Biblical in its powerful message. It makes me think of the expression "The ground is level at the foot of the Cross." Indeed, it is.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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Your skillfully-written, inspirational poem is quite moving, thought-provoking, and Biblical in its powerful message. It makes me think of the expression "The ground is level at the foot of the Cross." Indeed, it is.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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Thanks again Janice, for these marvellous comments and great review, blessings Roy
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
Just like the Bible says, "For the poor you will always have with you in the land. Therefore I command you, 'You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.'" (Deuteronomy 15:7-11)
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Just like the Bible says, "For the poor you will always have with you in the land. Therefore I command you, 'You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.'" (Deuteronomy 15:7-11)
Comment Written 11-Jul-2020
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Thanks again Rebecca, for these marvellous comments and great review, blessings Roy
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You're welcome.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Powerful message beautifully expressed in flawless rhythm and rhyme--fresh and elegant imagery throughout--so many fall into the trap of the trite--you never! Cheers. LIZ
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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Powerful message beautifully expressed in flawless rhythm and rhyme--fresh and elegant imagery throughout--so many fall into the trap of the trite--you never! Cheers. LIZ
Comment Written 11-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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Thanks again Liz, for these marvellous comments and great review, blessings Roy
