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If I Am Alone

A spiritual rondeau

25 total reviews 
Comment from June Sargent
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This is a beautiful reflective piece that invites us to ponder on the presence of our Creator in our lives. At the end of the day, when sun sets before moon rises, we can commune with Him and be grateful we lived to see another day. Thank you for the reminder.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2020
    Yes, there is nothing so peaceful than communing with God in a natural setting when you are alone. Many thanks for sharing my poem, June, and your very kind praise. Rod
Comment from Patty Palmer
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Very good! You have written a very positive poem filled with colorful descriptions which made the poem even more enjoyable. I liked the picture you chose as well, It enhanced the poem nicely too.
Patty

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2020
    Thank you very much, Patty, for your kind praise of my rondeau. Rod
Comment from Janet Foor
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Lovely artwork and presentation for this lovely rondeau. Your refrain fits your poem perfectly. Excellent use of alliteration and beautiful rhyme.

Well done.
Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 15-Jul-2020
    Thank you so much, Janet, for your very kind praise of my rondeau.
Comment from MissMerri
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This is such a beautiful rondeau and so lovely-sounding when read aloud. I love the imagery and as one who enjoys being alone, I could strongly relate to the theme. This will do well in the contest I am sure.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 15-Jul-2020
    MissMerri, you have made my day! I am thrilled?and honored?to receive such high praise for this rondeau. I am so pleased you can relate to its theme. Many thanks also for those six bright stars.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written Rondeau about being alone when the sun goes down and where our thoughts may take us at a time when we can appreciate the perfect beauty of God's creation.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 15-Jul-2020
    Yes, there is nothing nicer than spending the early evening alone in God's world. Many thanks for sharing my rondeau, Sandra.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
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The rondeau is a very appealing form/style. Yours is excellent in every respect. Through the use of vivid details, you have painted a lovely blend of nature and appreciation for an awesome sunset.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 15-Jul-2020
    Thank you very much for joining me in my canoe, Janice. I truly appreciate your kind praise.
Comment from Susan Larson
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It seems often in our busy, social society, we neglect, or don't even recognize the blessings of being alone, to quietly communicate with God, listen to His voice rather than the television and just be...alone.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 15-Jul-2020
    Oh, you articulate exactly what I am trying to say in my rondeau. Thank you so much, Susan, for the wonderful review and those six bright stars.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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This is a finely tuned and metered Rondeau and I enjoyed the tranquillity and ambience of being alone with one's thoughts and enjoying the peace, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 15-Jul-2020
    Thank you so much, Dolly, for your kind praise of my rondeau.
Comment from Bill Pinder
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I like this poem which communicates a feeling of strong peace in God's presence. Thanks for sharing your creativity in this well written poem. Good luck in the contest! Bill

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
    Thank you very much, Bill. I am delighted you felt the poem conveys the theme I intended?Peace in God?s presence.
Comment from zanya
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It's interesting to read a Faith Poem in the Rondeau format - a hint of prayer-like quality with repetition-the tone here is peaceful and meditative -thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
    Thank you very much for sharing my spiritual rondeau, zanya. I am very pleased you found it peaceful and meditative.