Comment from mumsyone

Excellent

Life's not about the things we own
more so, it's the talents we hone

A beautiful presentation, Debbie, for a beautiful poem. Good rhyme and meter, and a great deal of meaning in the words.

Hugs,
Lois

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2014

Thank you, my friend. Hugs, Debbie

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

Extremely eloquent and important sentiments expressed in couplets, Debbie.

So many are obsessed with how they look and what they own, they forget the important things in life, as you so very well highlight here.

Best wishes, Ray.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2014

Thank you so very much, my friend~Debbie

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I'd have to agree with you here Debbie, it's true that the people we know and value, they are the most important and valuable things in our life! I love this relevant poem that talks of things of real value! Well done, blessings, Roy.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2014

Thank you so very much, my friend~Debbie

Comment from NurseBarb

Excellent

Amen to all that Sister!! Couldn't have said it better myself. Such a lovely poem and inspiring reminding us that material things of this world don't matter. It's what's in our hearts that God sees. Thanks for sharing this.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2014

Thank you so very much, my friend~Debbie

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

Great food for thought, Debbie. We all have some sort of talent, and the most satisfying lives are those where people USE them, I think. :)

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2014

I agree, Thank you, my friend~Debbie

Comment from dennis0530

Excellent

Beautifully rhymed couplets stating the very core of our existence. Not the passive kind - but one that is possessed of dynamism.

There is a song that goes, "A house is not a home..."
and relates with the saying, "Home is where the heart is."
This maybe a sentimental piece. It speaks about love and caring, of interpersonal relationships and about our beliefs among others.

The subtle message is, we have to distingush between existence and living and living with a purpose.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2014

'we have to distinguish between existence and living and living with a purpose' So very, very true. Thank you, my friend~Debbie

Comment from Jay Squires

Excellent

This could be a proclamation on how to live life, with the first line of each stanza showing how the commercial, political world would have us live it and the last line of each stanza revealing the spiritual rendering of life well lived.

Well done, Debbie!

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2014

Thank you, Jay. Take care, my friend~Debbie

Comment from Liandra

Exceptional

Your words are inspirational. If every soul lived by this rhyme, the world and life would be perfect! What a wonderful gift you have. Thank you for sharing, Debbie,

hugs,
Liandra

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2014

Thank you again, my friend~Debbie

reply by Liandra on 07-Jul-2014

You're always welcome - you write from your heart and Soul for all to share, Thank you...

:) Liandra

reply by the author on 08-Jul-2014

Thank you, my friend. I appreciate your kind support.~Debbie

Comment from mjac777

Excellent

Inspiring poem about life!

Well written with much wisdom and grace. Nice flow and rhythm without sacrificing meaning.

This would be a good placard to hang on one's mirror to view every day to remind us what's important in life.

Well done.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2014

Thank you so very much, my friend~Debbie

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Debbie;
The artwork here chosen is beautiful and it sure looks like it refers to life for life's essence.
Your rhyming couplets are done very well and neither of your rhymes are labored or forced and your rhythm and flow smoothly without your poem which makes it easy for me to read your poem clearly.
Your couplets have many answers for many of questions that arises in our lives and they are put to the forefront for people to read and understand that there is more to life
than just breathing.
Thank you for sharing and posting this for everyone to read and may the Lord be with you and keep you well.
Alex

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2014

Thank you much, Alex. Glad you enjoyed this. Have a blessed day, my friend~Debbie

reply by krys123 on 07-Jul-2014

You are so sincerely welcome Debbie