Comment from CMac2

Good

I like the message in this poem. It covers life in general I think, for really we have no choice to keep going some times as the alternative only sends us down darker paths. As a writer we have to just get the words out weather they follow any rules or not. Good for you

 Comment Written 04-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Jun-2015

Thank you CMac2 for the wonderful review and encouraging remarks, :-) Carolyn

Comment from angelface2

Excellent

Well done, Carolyn, This is certainly a good message of faith. The rhymes are very nice. The rhythm could be better, but so what? It's the message that counts. Praise the Lord. :>D Miss Sally

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Jun-2015

Thank you Miss Sally, glad you liked the message. :-) Carolyn

Comment from MizKat

Excellent

Hi Carolyn,

You did a great job in writing this poem. I loved every word of it. I really enjoyed reading your author notes too and also the scripture you put up. I think your poem should go far. Lately I can't seem to think of anything to write. My forgetfulness is dragging me down.

Kat

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2015

Hi There, so thankful for your sweet remarks and that you took the time to read and review. It is not easy to do that when you are not feeling well.
Love Carolyn

reply by MizKat on 03-Jun-2015

I always like to rate and review your work as it's always so good.

reply by the author on 03-Jun-2015

Thank you Kat, :-) Carolyn

reply by MizKat on 04-Jun-2015

You're welcome.

Comment from Mystic Angel 7777

Excellent

This meets the contest requirements beautifully. The construction is flawless as the meter is solid and the rhyme simply perfection. I love the way you have used a well known bible story as the basis to convey an example of a simple modern day miracle which happen all around us when we have faith. I wish you all the best in the judging and thank you for sharing it.

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2015

Thank you so much for your encouraging and insightful remarks. I am so happy you understood and enjoyed the poem. :-) Carolyn

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Excellent entry into the faith poetry contest. I love parables as to me they are the best way to reveal truths without coming across as pedantic and cliché.

Wonderful poem that illustrates the power of faith.

Best wishes to you in the contest.

Gloria

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2015

Thank you Gloria,
I really appreciate your comments and the best wishes. God encourages 'plagiarism' of His great text. :-) Carolyn

Comment from gallivandog

Excellent

That's a lovely poem Carolyn, and I agree with your notes, we shouldn't get tied down with poetry rules and restrictions, it should always be about the message the writer sends to people, leave all the technical stuff to the egotistical elitists, just enjoy what you write and write about what you enjoy and what you believe in, that's my philosophy.
Nice job, well done
Regards
Dave
S.Wales

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2015

Thank you Dave for the affirmative remarks. Glad you enjoyed the poem, :-) Carolyn

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Beautifully stated, Carolyn. God tells us if we have the faith of a tiny mustard seed, we can move mountains. It was interesting the metaphor you've used here, about the old fisherman whose family has all grown and flown the nest, so to speak, so that just he and his wife remains. Some of the most beloved verses in scripture on faith comes in Matthew 14:13-21, when Christ feeds the multitudes.

This is a wonderful poem. You've done a fantastic job with this one!
~Dean

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2015

Thank you Dean,
your insightful remarks regarding scripture are always a joy to me. We have a never ending bank of subject matter
available to us at anytime. And, God encourages plagiarism.:-)
Carolyn

reply by Dean Kuch on 03-Jun-2015

Ha, ha, yes, He's one of the few who does, Carolyn.
You're more than welcome, my friend. ~Dean :)

Comment from angel123

Excellent

I love your spiritual poem about faith. It flows well and I enjoyed reading it. It held my attention and it has a beautiful message. It also rhymes well.

Angel123

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2015

Thank you for this wonderful review, I appreciate all you have said. :-) Carolyn

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

The message for me was that sometimes to need to try a different approach and not take God for granted. He will help those who help themselves.

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2015

Thanks Shari, He usually has a plan B, doesn't He? :-) Carolyn

Comment from Sis Cat

Excellent

This is a refreshing faith story poem. You are correct in stating in your notes, "I am not as concerned with the perfection of the poem as I am about the message." You used Biblical references to story to craft your message with familiar pictures and words. I enjoyed the ease and softness of your poem with a solid core of faith. Thank you for sharing and I wish you success in the contest.

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2015

Thanks Sis Cat for your great R/R. I'm delighted you understood and enjoyed the poem and references. :-) Carolyn