The City of the Tomb
The winding path of life that leads home.11 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
Enjoyed your well written spiritual haibun. We can all relate to the weary traveler as we walk this road of life. I like that he is in search for the Lord's tomb because it's Jesus' victory over the grave that gives us life. I also liked that he lived "with only his Lord for shelter." That reminds me of Psalm 90 - the Lord has been our dwelling place through all generations. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2021
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Enjoyed your well written spiritual haibun. We can all relate to the weary traveler as we walk this road of life. I like that he is in search for the Lord's tomb because it's Jesus' victory over the grave that gives us life. I also liked that he lived "with only his Lord for shelter." That reminds me of Psalm 90 - the Lord has been our dwelling place through all generations. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 03-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2021
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Hello, my friend. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Congratulations on your prize for this powerful testament of faith--a fresh take on the theme--story of a traveler versus typical words of prayer. Cheers. LIZ
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2021
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Congratulations on your prize for this powerful testament of faith--a fresh take on the theme--story of a traveler versus typical words of prayer. Cheers. LIZ
Comment Written 01-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2021
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Hi, Elizabeth. It was a shock, I entered on a whim. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from estory
I think you personalize the spiritual journey here, as you have Christ appear as a human being with compassion and love. Love and compassion personified. After the long struggle of the journey, He welcomes home the pilgrim, with a personal welcome. This individualizes the experience of meeting the Savior. estory
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2021
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I think you personalize the spiritual journey here, as you have Christ appear as a human being with compassion and love. Love and compassion personified. After the long struggle of the journey, He welcomes home the pilgrim, with a personal welcome. This individualizes the experience of meeting the Savior. estory
Comment Written 27-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2021
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Hello, my friend. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
We are all heading in the same direction Mike and we might as well embrace it and enjoy the journey before the end comes, a faithful and uplifting write, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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We are all heading in the same direction Mike and we might as well embrace it and enjoy the journey before the end comes, a faithful and uplifting write, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 27-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Hi, Dolly. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from Anne Johnston
What a beautiful picture you have portrayed of the path of life. With the hand of the Lord leading us every step of the way, the end is something to look forward to. I like your closing lines:
"the journey of life
follows a winding path home
where the Lord awaits"
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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What a beautiful picture you have portrayed of the path of life. With the hand of the Lord leading us every step of the way, the end is something to look forward to. I like your closing lines:
"the journey of life
follows a winding path home
where the Lord awaits"
Comment Written 26-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Hi, Ann. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
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You are welcome, God bless you as well
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Oh my, that brought goosebumbs all over me! That was amazing, if you don't win this contest, something will be really wrong. What a lovely, lovely story, Mike, it was just awesome. That he was sitting next to his Lord Jesus just blew my mind. Wonderful, my friend, I can't praise this story high enough. Well done and good luck!! :)) Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Oh my, that brought goosebumbs all over me! That was amazing, if you don't win this contest, something will be really wrong. What a lovely, lovely story, Mike, it was just awesome. That he was sitting next to his Lord Jesus just blew my mind. Wonderful, my friend, I can't praise this story high enough. Well done and good luck!! :)) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 26-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Hi, Sandra. Wow! Thank you for your kind words and shiny six stars. They are deeply appreciated!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
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You so deserved the six, Mike, I do hope you win. :)) xx
Comment from Pantygynt
This combination of haiku or senryu and prose is known as a haibun. It is not a form with which I am very familiar. Gypsy Blue Rose is the expert on Oriental stuff but this seems to be the sort of thing required.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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This combination of haiku or senryu and prose is known as a haibun. It is not a form with which I am very familiar. Gypsy Blue Rose is the expert on Oriental stuff but this seems to be the sort of thing required.
Comment Written 26-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Hello, my friend. I stumbled onto the Haibun during a contest on here and just loved it. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from nancy_e_davis
This is lovely, Mike. The statue in the picture certainly has taken a beating . It make me think of the fact that life is that hard at times, but the faithful will stand strong and tall until they reach the end of the journey. Good job. Good luck in the contest. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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This is lovely, Mike. The statue in the picture certainly has taken a beating . It make me think of the fact that life is that hard at times, but the faithful will stand strong and tall until they reach the end of the journey. Good job. Good luck in the contest. Nancy:)
Comment Written 26-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Hi, Nancy. I'd say that statue is 80 years old, at least. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from damommy
This is lovely. We must remember to keep the faith and hang on until the Lord returns, which I think/hope may be sooner than we think. I like the thought of meeting with an angel to guide me on the path.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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This is lovely. We must remember to keep the faith and hang on until the Lord returns, which I think/hope may be sooner than we think. I like the thought of meeting with an angel to guide me on the path.
Comment Written 26-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Hello, my friend. Yeah, the signs are there. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from Ric Myworld
In times that seem to be filled with never ending challenges for all, evidence of the second coming is near. But oh what a relief to know that before it gets its worst, we will be taken. God bless, Mike!
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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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In times that seem to be filled with never ending challenges for all, evidence of the second coming is near. But oh what a relief to know that before it gets its worst, we will be taken. God bless, Mike!
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Comment Written 26-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Hi, Ric. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
