Comment from Regina Elliott

Exceptional

Hello Roy, this is a golden
and wise Christian poem that
expresses righteousness
and our need to be close to
Him. No, we shouldn't be
concerned with attaining
fame and fortune. Serving
our Lord is so much more
satisfying. Many blessings
to you and your family. ~

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2022

Thanks so much Regina, for these exceptional comments and a great review, blessings Roy

Comment from jake cosmos aller

Excellent

another powerful poem about the Christian's journey towards meeting the divine. I like the image, and the spirit of this poem although I don't share your faith.

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2022

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

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Roy,
I never wanted to be famous, maybe rich, but not famous. I never wanted to lose my privacy. You are right that faith leads the way to a better place in the end and helping man and beast is one step in getting to a stronger faith for all concerned.
Keep writng and stay healthy
Joan

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 09-Aug-2022

Thanks Joan, for these terrific comments and super review, blessings Roy

reply by dragonpoet on 09-Aug-2022

No problem, Roy.
Joan

Comment from karenina

Excellent

There is no fame you can take to heaven, right Roy? That's all about earthly pride and recognition. It's all about the trappings of ego and a feeling of accomplishment that will never be measured by God's ruler.

"I favour goodness, that's my goal."

Now that's an act of grace. Worth more than any treasure this side of eternity!

Very nice poem.

Karenina

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 09-Aug-2022

Thanks Karen, for these terrific comments and super review, blessings Roy

reply by karenina on 09-Aug-2022

You're welcome, my friend...

Comment from lyenochka

Exceptional

Thank you, Roy for your obedience to the Spirit! It's only natural for one as gifted as you are in the performing arts to want fame. But you chose to humbly follow Jesus and glorify Him instead of seeking self glory.

Suggestion as I think this is the vocative:
"Be humble boy, lest pride you spout" (comma after humble)

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 09-Aug-2022

Thanks Helen, for these delightful comments and review, blessings Roy

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

Your poems always touch a place in my heart and mind. Excellent repeating lines to keep the focus on the message,

Well done my friend.
Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 09-Aug-2022

Thanks Janet, for these splendid comments and review, blessings Roy

Comment from Janice Canerdy

Excellent

We who belong to Jesus must pray about our fears of failure and our leanings toward pride; He has the answers and the power to give peace and joy. Your poem is descriptive and reverent.

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 09-Aug-2022

Thanks Janice, for these splendid comments and review, blessings Roy

Comment from Teri7

Exceptional

Roy, This is a very well written and true six star poem in my eyes. You used very good descriptive words and interesting imagery. Very good scripture. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 09-Aug-2022

Thanks Teri, for these terrific comments and super review, blessings Roy

Comment from Michaela Moore

Exceptional

I love that you repeated those two exceptional lines at the poem's end. I love bookends in literature. And in this poem, the bookend is the key to the icing on the cake. I love that the title of this is hunger. We either hunger for the false and empty things of this world that decay and bring death, or we hunger for God and His Word, which brings long, cool drinks of life. For a rhyming poem with a definite rhythm that sings with song, the lines are intelligent and full of depth in meaning and refined in diction. Bravo!

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 09-Aug-2022

Thanks Michaels, for these splendid comments and a great review, blessings Roy

Comment from amahra

Excellent

A great writing as always, Roy. Blessings!

I hungered once to bathe in fame,
but I could never play that game. [I love these as repeated lines. The words carry so much weight.]

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 09-Aug-2022

Thanks Amahra, for these terrific comments and super review, blessings Roy