Comment from mfowler

Excellent

Blimey, Dean, this is a very touching story. When I combine your own story with the poem's narrative, I have to agree that God does work in mysterious ways. The whole notion of a kid loading up his questions in a bottle for God is precious, but actually getting an answer via a preacher and return bottle, is miraculous. Great verse work and emotional impact in this.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2014

It's all true too, Mark, except for the embellishments of which I explained in the author's notes. Of all the people who could have found that bottle, and all of the things which could have befallen it, what are the odds of a preacher finding and reading it? Probably better than a million to one, but it happened.

I'm very grateful for your thoughtful comments, my friend. And yes, He truly does. :)

Comment from Dom G Robles

Exceptional

Dean your poem is perfect in rhyme and rhythm. I believe it is 14 beats to a line and the rhyme is great. Written from the point of view of a child, it is imaginative, inquisitive, and above all, nostalgic. You sent the bottle with some questions down the creek and a kindly soul picked it up the bottle and answered your questions, sent it back down the creek and you found the bottle same spot. It is a great poem. I read the poem with interest from beginning to end. Congratulations. Dom

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, Dom. I really appreciate your exceptional rating and wonderful comments.

I've asked myself many times since that day, that out of all the people who could have found that bottle, and all of the things which could have happened to it, what are the odds of a preacher finding and reading it? Probably better than a million to one, but it happened.

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hey, Dean...

What a lovely, touching story. It's just awesome how it was found and returned. Sometimes a small world gets even smaller.

Did you meet the preacher personally, or just your mom? It was just so cool what he did.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*.*)

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2014

Thanks, Jax. I met him many years later after my mom told me what actually happened. We became very good friends, all the way up until his death in 1999. He was a wonderful and caring human being.

Thanks again.

Comment from Cajungirl

Exceptional

Gosh, Dean, this was a tear jerker. Superb, simply superb. The notes added a bonus to the poem. Thank you for spiritually lifting me.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2014

Thanks for your kind comments which helped to uplift my spirits a bit too, Cajungirl. I'm so happy you enjoyed it. :)

Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Exceptional

Dean this is so honest, spiritual and expressive.
It flows with such ease it seems as though it wrote itself.
It is lovely to read of how a simple lesson learnt in childhood can be carried for life.
Indeed God does work in mysterious ways.
:-) Shirley

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, Shirley, I really appreciate your wonderful review. Except for the embellishments I mentioned in the notes, it's all true, and I still have that note to this very day. It's been a great source of comfort to me, and others, over the years.

Thanks so much, again. :)

Comment from rod007

Excellent

This poem is one that every child and also adult ought to read for in it there is the simple and eternal massage that with prayer the Lord will answer. Prayer is an act of supreme faith in our Maker. Well done, Dean.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2014

Comment from GE Parson

Exceptional

As the kids say: "Cool!"
I Bro. Dean,
I'll bet you were so xcte at receiving a return note, you about dropped the bottle trying to retrieve the return note.

That was really gracious that the Pastor would take time
out of his busy schedule drive to your house to give you the answer.

Well, y'all have a great week,
Keep leaving Gospel tracks behind you,
Your Friend, Jerry

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, Jerry, my friend. I will do my best, I can promise you that!


You have yourself a wonderful week, Jerry, you hear? :}

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

This very special true story set in a fine poem. Wouldn't it make a great movie. You are blessed to have had an answer to you prayers, an experience to build faith, to be sure.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2014

Comment from JudyS

Excellent

Dean, What a wonderful poem. How nice of that pastor to answer your note and to go out of his way to get it back to you. Terrific man. Great writing here. Loved it. Judy

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2014

Comment from Trybuck

Excellent

Hi Dean, I saw your name and was expecting a horror poem but to my delight I find this well written poem of faith. God is good all the time. very well written, Buck

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2014