Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

I have to admit Roy, my religious teaching did not include Bible study. I do find when you write poems of your deep faith both inspiring and educational. This is another beautifully written poem of faith and thought.
Blessings,
Mary

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022

Thanks Mary, for your empathetic comments and a thoughtful review blessings Roy

Comment from Kayte Ray

Excellent

I really like your work and I have to appreciate that there is a biblical basis for a lot of it. You do a wonderful job putting into words the faith that is desired by so many and found by so few. Your flow is easy to read and follow and makes the piece easy to enjoy. Nice work.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022

Thanks Kayte, for your lovely comments and a sage review blessings Roy

Comment from Eternal Muse

Excellent

I loved the spirituality and the message of hope in this poem. Beautifully written and presented, and thank you for the scriptural references.

This shows your high standards. I particularly liked your second stanza. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022

Thanks so much, for these outstanding comments a great review, blessings Roy

Comment from Raul1

Excellent

I find this poem spiritual, and it is something to think about. The message of hope is very important. Excellent work! Good use of poetry. Thank you for sharing! Good job!

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022

Thanks so much Raul, for these outstanding comments a great review, blessings Roy

Comment from aryr

Excellent

The picture was interesting, Roy. Before I even read your poem I recognized the story from the Bible. As I read your poem I recognized joy and sadness of the unwise. Joy was prevalent in those who were blessed. Very well done, greatly enjoyed. Blessings.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022

Thanks Alie, for these excellent comments and review, blessings Roy

reply by aryr on 22-Feb-2022

Most welcome, Roy, blessings.

Comment from scongrove

Exceptional

Thank you for sharing this. You always teach me something new. Your messages are so meaningful.
Sorry I haven't gotten to read your posts till now. I'm not even sure if I'll have something to share here this week. One of my friends tried to commit suicide this weekend. She is addicted to prescription drugs and was ready to give up. Please say a lot of prayers. Her name is Angie.

Always your fan,
Shana :)

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022

Of course I will dear girl, I?ll alert others, draw close, nothing like a f

reply by scongrove on 22-Feb-2022

Thanks so much :)

reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022

Bless you girl.

Comment from bhogg

Exceptional

I enjoy all of your work. This is truly excellent. There is a message in every quatrain. I have to say I like the first one best. It is so true in so many instances, to see the vessel and not what its heart contains. Well done. Bill

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022

Thanks so much, for these wonderful comments a terrific review, blessings Roy

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I remember Dickens writing about poverty in nearly all his books and his stories are a great insight into the poverty in Victorian Britain. I think the power in poverty is to prick our conscience into doing something about it, a poignant write Roy, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022

Thanks so much Dolly, for these wonderful comments and a terrific review, blessings Roy

Comment from Carolyn Dooley

Excellent

This is a great poem, another great work from you. I have enjoyed reading all of your post. You are a great writer. There are too many blind people, with perfect vision. People need to wake up, especially, these days.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022

Thanks so much Carolyn, for these wonderful comments and a terrific review, blessings Roy

Comment from Jeff Flaig

Excellent

This was well writen with some good lines. Those poor five virgins who ran out of oil. What else will they have to look forward to?

Nicely done, Royowen

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022

Thanks so much Jeff, for these wonderful comments and a terrific review, blessings Roy