Faith:
i PRAYED LONG FOR THESE WORDS22 total reviews
Comment from seaglass
The essence of Faith has been discussed and debated for centuries. We all must find in within our selves. Your poem is well written and defines Faith and the choices one has to make regarding it.
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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The essence of Faith has been discussed and debated for centuries. We all must find in within our selves. Your poem is well written and defines Faith and the choices one has to make regarding it.
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Dear Seaglass: I do sincerely appreciate your kind remarks and always love hearing from you! All the best! Blessings: Vance
Comment from Maureen's Pen
Dear Vance - As always your have me pondering your work more deeply. This exploring you share gives a rainbow effect of your thoughts and inner wisdom of faith - I thought you penned it well, and overall gave me a sense of higher power to consider your message. Really well done.
Thanks for sharing and good luck.
Maureen
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Dear Vance - As always your have me pondering your work more deeply. This exploring you share gives a rainbow effect of your thoughts and inner wisdom of faith - I thought you penned it well, and overall gave me a sense of higher power to consider your message. Really well done.
Thanks for sharing and good luck.
Maureen
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Wow Maureen: what a delightful and unique perspective on this work and so encouraging coming from one with such extraordinary talents! Many thanks and endless HUGS! Vance
Comment from tbacha58
Oh God Bless You Vance, this is a poem of true Faith, this is a poem to allow readers look forward to read your messages through that tremendous strong Faith phrases in that poem of yours. He answered your prayers when you prayed, He is our strength as you wrote, He is the Creator, and without our Faith in Him, life is worthless.
Oh Vance, your poems always leave a beautiful feeling that runs through my whole body and mind. Winner or not, You are an Amazing writer.
Good luck for the contest. Love Terry xoxoxo
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Oh God Bless You Vance, this is a poem of true Faith, this is a poem to allow readers look forward to read your messages through that tremendous strong Faith phrases in that poem of yours. He answered your prayers when you prayed, He is our strength as you wrote, He is the Creator, and without our Faith in Him, life is worthless.
Oh Vance, your poems always leave a beautiful feeling that runs through my whole body and mind. Winner or not, You are an Amazing writer.
Good luck for the contest. Love Terry xoxoxo
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Dear Terry: this is the third time I've tried to reply to thank you for this lovely review. I'm so glad to hear from you as you always lift my spirits! I hope the other responses get through somehow! Love and blessings! Vance
Comment from Dean Kuch
Well, Vance, your prayers have served you well, my talented friend. This is a breathtakingly beautiful poetic proclamation of faith, hope, belief and love in and for Him, our heavenly father.
Simply fabulous work. What else more can I say? LOL...
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Well, Vance, your prayers have served you well, my talented friend. This is a breathtakingly beautiful poetic proclamation of faith, hope, belief and love in and for Him, our heavenly father.
Simply fabulous work. What else more can I say? LOL...
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Dean: thank you so much for this generous six! Your comments are deeply appreciated as I consider your skills to be at the top of this passion of poetry. You need not say more...just being out there and radiating your mind and spirit is all that counts my friend!! Vance
Comment from Preston McWhorter
Hi, Vance,
"Faith" is an exceptional paean to God. It is an excellent poem with the good rhyme, rhyme scheme and flow. It has
excellent figurative language and imagery. (with blessed images of majesty). Good luck in the contest.
Preston
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Hi, Vance,
"Faith" is an exceptional paean to God. It is an excellent poem with the good rhyme, rhyme scheme and flow. It has
excellent figurative language and imagery. (with blessed images of majesty). Good luck in the contest.
Preston
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Dear Preston: what a wonderful honor to receive these beautiful words and encouragement from you! I deeply respect your massive knowledge and talents and really appreciate your comments and this lovely six stars . Thank you so much! Vance
Comment from lakeport
Faith,indeed one must keep faith, that's very heartfelt expressed poem, very nice rhyming.I enjoyed reading it,Good luck at the contest,God bless you. lakeport.
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Faith,indeed one must keep faith, that's very heartfelt expressed poem, very nice rhyming.I enjoyed reading it,Good luck at the contest,God bless you. lakeport.
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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/Dear Lakeport: so great to hear from you and so thankful for your kind review and encouragement. All the Best! Vance
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your welcome,lakeport.
Comment from c_lucas
Being created in the Image of God, each of us has the ability to create. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Being created in the Image of God, each of us has the ability to create. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Dear c_lucas: so nice to meet you and I certainly appreciate your very kind remarks and encouragement. All the best! Vance
Comment from Nosha17
Yes, with God all around is, assuring us that all His creatures are there for us to enjoy. Well chosen words and rhymes to convey your spiritual message. Enjoyable read and good luck in the contest. Faye
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Yes, with God all around is, assuring us that all His creatures are there for us to enjoy. Well chosen words and rhymes to convey your spiritual message. Enjoyable read and good luck in the contest. Faye
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Dear Faye: thank you so much for your generous comments and encouraging feedback. It is always a pleasure to hear from you. kindest regards! Vance
Comment from TOMORAL
This is excellent poetry describing my very faith in God. You have expressed in beauty the essence of faith and an everlasting belief in our Creator. Excellent contest entry.
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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This is excellent poetry describing my very faith in God. You have expressed in beauty the essence of faith and an everlasting belief in our Creator. Excellent contest entry.
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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DEAR TOMORAL; thank you sincerely for your wonderful six stars and encouraging review! I love your work and always glad to hear from you: Vance
Comment from rama devi
Second review
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First Review (FOUR stars)
Wonderful poem of faith---with a unique duet of perspectives and a Divine POV in the second half--love it.
Eloquent phrasing and word choices in some lines. A few lines flow less smoothly than others---just a hint of being forced, but not significantly. Do let me know if you want suggestions along those lines.
Lots of depth of emotion and height in tone and tenor...delightful spiritual overtones and mystical musings!
Good rhymes
My critique now pertain to punctuation, which I think would serve to sculpt the cadences and make a smoother read. They are optional...but strongly recommend. You've got almost zero end-line punctuation. I recommend removing the one end-line comma but using full prose-style IN-LINE punctuation.
I will note suggestions in (parenthesis):
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Yet sings in breaths of soothing winds(,) then roars and claps out loud
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No boundaries of trust could ever stand that weakens mankind's faith in thee, (REMOVE COMMA)
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While thee, most profound reality(,) to any sentient mind should surely leave no doubt
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Many minds of conscious reality(,) for time beyond measured contemplations
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Yet I(,) the Master Creator(,) made your heart(,) mind and soul that you may think and feel
Then(,) alas, free will(--)my final gift(--)so you may choose how you use all three
NICE:
Faith is an act of conscious commitment to accept the gifts that I have given you
Faith is the mind of gratitude that lets you know I'm always here and I am really true
Faith knows(,) with never a doubt;(:) when you choose to believe in GOD ......... (use just three dots...)
Y(y)ou have chosen right!
Enjoyed the immense devotional fervor that prompted this write. The prayerful-ness of it is rich and nuanced.
While is has room for improvement on small levels, overall, it is quite impressive. Bravo.
Love and Blessings, rd
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reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Second review
:-))
First Review (FOUR stars)
Wonderful poem of faith---with a unique duet of perspectives and a Divine POV in the second half--love it.
Eloquent phrasing and word choices in some lines. A few lines flow less smoothly than others---just a hint of being forced, but not significantly. Do let me know if you want suggestions along those lines.
Lots of depth of emotion and height in tone and tenor...delightful spiritual overtones and mystical musings!
Good rhymes
My critique now pertain to punctuation, which I think would serve to sculpt the cadences and make a smoother read. They are optional...but strongly recommend. You've got almost zero end-line punctuation. I recommend removing the one end-line comma but using full prose-style IN-LINE punctuation.
I will note suggestions in (parenthesis):
*
Yet sings in breaths of soothing winds(,) then roars and claps out loud
*
No boundaries of trust could ever stand that weakens mankind's faith in thee, (REMOVE COMMA)
*
While thee, most profound reality(,) to any sentient mind should surely leave no doubt
*
Many minds of conscious reality(,) for time beyond measured contemplations
*
Yet I(,) the Master Creator(,) made your heart(,) mind and soul that you may think and feel
Then(,) alas, free will(--)my final gift(--)so you may choose how you use all three
NICE:
Faith is an act of conscious commitment to accept the gifts that I have given you
Faith is the mind of gratitude that lets you know I'm always here and I am really true
Faith knows(,) with never a doubt;(:) when you choose to believe in GOD ......... (use just three dots...)
Y(y)ou have chosen right!
Enjoyed the immense devotional fervor that prompted this write. The prayerful-ness of it is rich and nuanced.
While is has room for improvement on small levels, overall, it is quite impressive. Bravo.
Love and Blessings, rd
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 30-Jun-2014
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2014
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Dear rd: thank you sincerely for the very kind and thoughtful feedback you have offered to improve this work! I will make these changes and thank you all the while I'm doing it. I do so respect your work and your kind perspectives. All the best! Vance
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Thanks, Vance! WIll upgrade in advance, as I may not be around for some days...lots of work to do. Warmly, rd