Comment from ameen786

Excellent

A soulful/deep reflection my friend; unique in its theme with a combination of faith and emotion, "My Pisgah? To see love abound."-Amen!

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018

Thanks so much, Ameen - very greatly appreciated - Craig

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

I agree so with the author notes, my friend. A lovely ABC poem with the use of rhyme which adds so much to it. Best wishes in the contest, my friend. This is a great entry~Debbie

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018

Thanks very much, Debbie, for the very kind words., and good wishes. They are appreciated. Craig

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

The story of Moses; his sin was pride. His punishment was more than it should have been. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018

I tend to agree with you. Thanks for the kind words - Craig

reply by c_lucas on 17-Apr-2018

You're welcome, Craig.

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

I'd have to agree, Craig, that a compassionate world would indeed be many people's idea of "Pisgah". This was interesting to read about what Pisgah means.

Your poem is a strong entry for the ABC contest. It's a very original premise to write about. I enjoyed reading your ABC (FGHI) poem. Perfect pairing of picture and poem too. Well done! Good luck in the contest, Craig. ~~ Connie

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018

Thanks very much, Connie. I appreciate the kind words and the good wishes. Cheers, Craig

Comment from --Turtle.

Exceptional

Hey, Craig...

A super entry, in my opinion, well done with taking a bible story, one packed with a sense of a lot of effort to get there, the sense that you know something of desire exists, and it should be a hop-skip-jump away, but the distance is more than infinite. The taunting of it being in view, yet out of reach.

I couldn't even tell it was an ABC poem because the words all meshed so well that the constraint of having a starting letter was secondary to the fitting of the poem.

I wondered if visually an extra line between the story and My Pisgah? But... an idle wondering.

Strong poem.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018

That was an excellent suggestion, Turtle - thanks so much. I think it definitely makes an improvement. Most grateful for the very kind words and thoughtful comments. Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about tgd Pisgah of Moses. We have many views that may never realize, but Ibthink we should never give up hope while we still are alive.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018

Thanks very much, Sandra. Most grateful for the kind comments. Craig

Comment from Mrs. KT

Exceptional

Hello Craig,
I share your Pisgah. I, too, yearn for an unapathetic, compassionate world.
Your ABC poetic offering is soulful, spiritual, and splendid.
It tells a beautiful story while offering the reader your own personal/social commentary at the end. Simply wonderful.

Thank you for sharing!
diane

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018

Thank you so much, Diane, the the very kind comments, and for the wonderful rating. Your lovely review has lifted my morning. Cheers, Craig

Comment from tfawcus

Exceptional

I do like this one! Pisgah is such an unlikely word and you have woven it most eloquently into this short poem about two promised lands, the one that Moses never set foot on and the one that seems to slip further from our grasp day by day, with the dangerous posturing of our leaders.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely comments and the delightful rating, Tony. Both are very much appreciated - Craig

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

I think this is a good entry for the 'ABC Poetry' writing prompt.
Your short verse uses the ABC structure well and tells a clear story.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018

Thanks very much, Sharon for the good wishes and kind comments. Craig

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

Good one. Good word. We all have our pisgahs I guess, different for each of us. What's worse... never having something you want or having it and then losing it?

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018

What's option C? :) Cheers, Craig