Perseverance
Never give up on something you belive in.74 total reviews
Comment from Jim Lorson Sr
Dean, everything you have brought up in this excellent contest entry, I have experienced. My brother, sister and my friends were aghast by the way I did things. Keeping my faith in God was how I made choices with the moral issues that presented themselves to me. To be honest dean, there was one female that tested my faith. I prayed to Jesus for His help in resisting her advances. Then, one day she came to me and said, "You are by far the strongest man that I have ever met. Something tells me that it would be better for us to be good friends instead of lovers." He answered my prayer.
Dean, I wish you good luck in this contest my friend,,,,,,Jim
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Dean, everything you have brought up in this excellent contest entry, I have experienced. My brother, sister and my friends were aghast by the way I did things. Keeping my faith in God was how I made choices with the moral issues that presented themselves to me. To be honest dean, there was one female that tested my faith. I prayed to Jesus for His help in resisting her advances. Then, one day she came to me and said, "You are by far the strongest man that I have ever met. Something tells me that it would be better for us to be good friends instead of lovers." He answered my prayer.
Dean, I wish you good luck in this contest my friend,,,,,,Jim
Comment Written 25-May-2014
Comment from Kenneth Schaal
I truly believe Dean, that you may be one such a person. I ordinarily shy from slogans, anything set in stone, but there's lots of relevance in what your acrostic says, esp. when tied to the notes. Kenny
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I truly believe Dean, that you may be one such a person. I ordinarily shy from slogans, anything set in stone, but there's lots of relevance in what your acrostic says, esp. when tied to the notes. Kenny
Comment Written 25-May-2014
Comment from radiantdamsel
I really like the artwork. The poem was succinct yet powerful. It conveyed the message in a straightforward manner and it's very empowering and inspirational. Good luck on the contest. :)
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I really like the artwork. The poem was succinct yet powerful. It conveyed the message in a straightforward manner and it's very empowering and inspirational. Good luck on the contest. :)
Comment Written 25-May-2014
Comment from Domino 2
I completely agree with your notes, Dean. Though I have no strong Faith, I always pride myself on my honesty, and my caring nature - even though it may not always come over that way. :-)
Excellent acrostic (not one of my fave forms) with terrific values and positivity in doing the right things, expressed. Your advice is very caring and should give strength to many who have self-doubt.
Best wishes, Ted
reply by the author on 25-May-2014
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I completely agree with your notes, Dean. Though I have no strong Faith, I always pride myself on my honesty, and my caring nature - even though it may not always come over that way. :-)
Excellent acrostic (not one of my fave forms) with terrific values and positivity in doing the right things, expressed. Your advice is very caring and should give strength to many who have self-doubt.
Best wishes, Ted
Comment Written 25-May-2014
reply by the author on 25-May-2014
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Thanks a bunch for such an encouraging review, Ted. As always, I do appreciate it very much!
Comment from paulah60
Hear hear! A great (rhymed) acrostic, Dean, powerfully conveying a very important message. It's one we need to be reminded of often, as life can be a challenge.
I wanted to pick out certain lines that really resonated with me, but I'd be copying and pasting pretty much the whole poem!
I also like your author notes. Excellent!
Cheers
Paula
reply by the author on 25-May-2014
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Hear hear! A great (rhymed) acrostic, Dean, powerfully conveying a very important message. It's one we need to be reminded of often, as life can be a challenge.
I wanted to pick out certain lines that really resonated with me, but I'd be copying and pasting pretty much the whole poem!
I also like your author notes. Excellent!
Cheers
Paula
Comment Written 25-May-2014
reply by the author on 25-May-2014
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Thanks so much for your complimentary review, Paula. I appreciate it very much.
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
Oh well done, Dean. This is a very worthwhile acrostic and I think for the first time in my life I have read one that both suits the form and has created an inspirational work. Well done indeed, Giddy
reply by the author on 25-May-2014
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Oh well done, Dean. This is a very worthwhile acrostic and I think for the first time in my life I have read one that both suits the form and has created an inspirational work. Well done indeed, Giddy
Comment Written 25-May-2014
reply by the author on 25-May-2014
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Thank you very much, Giddy, and what a lovely thing to say! You've made my day, my friend, sincerely!
Comment from James Dooney
dead damn set you are right here. Now just go and tell Barry Democrat that in the penthouse. Oh wait .. he does stick to his ideals... of ruining America and the world that is !
reply by the author on 25-May-2014
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dead damn set you are right here. Now just go and tell Barry Democrat that in the penthouse. Oh wait .. he does stick to his ideals... of ruining America and the world that is !
Comment Written 25-May-2014
reply by the author on 25-May-2014
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Ha ha, thanks, James, and yes, he certainly does!
Comment from tbacha58
Hi Dean, that is an amazing very strong poem, full of hope, faith, choices, words that light up our darkness, you are such a strong writer, always using the very right words to prove your strength. Good luck young man. Sure its a winner, a very strong word. Hugs Terry xoxo
reply by the author on 25-May-2014
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Hi Dean, that is an amazing very strong poem, full of hope, faith, choices, words that light up our darkness, you are such a strong writer, always using the very right words to prove your strength. Good luck young man. Sure its a winner, a very strong word. Hugs Terry xoxo
Comment Written 25-May-2014
reply by the author on 25-May-2014
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Thanks so much for such a wonderfully encouraging review, Terry. I sincerely appreciate it (and you) immensely!
Comment from Dawn Munro
Well done, in every way! This is such a marvelous message, beautifully presented in exceptional form use, Dean. You've managed to weave some wonderful rhyme and near-rhyme in this acrostic, and I loved it!
reply by the author on 25-May-2014
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Well done, in every way! This is such a marvelous message, beautifully presented in exceptional form use, Dean. You've managed to weave some wonderful rhyme and near-rhyme in this acrostic, and I loved it!
Comment Written 25-May-2014
reply by the author on 25-May-2014
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Thanks, Dawn, I'm so happy to hear you say that. When I saw the contest, that word just leap to the forefront, and I set about writing what I felt it meant to all of us. I hope it inspires some who may be thinking about giving up to keep going, and never give in.
Thanks so much again for your outstanding review, my friend!
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi Dean,
Wonderful message of perseverance. Forge ahead to think positively with faith.
As always, nicely formatted and presented.
Cheers,
Keep Smilin'.... Jax
reply by the author on 25-May-2014
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Hi Dean,
Wonderful message of perseverance. Forge ahead to think positively with faith.
As always, nicely formatted and presented.
Cheers,
Keep Smilin'.... Jax
Comment Written 25-May-2014
reply by the author on 25-May-2014
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Thanks so much for your kind and encouraging review, Jax. it' always such a pleasure to hear your take on my work. I appreciate it.