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The Journey

How will I journey to Christmas this year?

17 total reviews 
Comment from Dawn Munro
Exceptional
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Wow, my friend, this is spectacular in every respect. You've made free verse a new art, in my honest opinion, presenting it as you have... Of course, the poem itself is fabulous! My fave? This--

"there are many ways to the manger"

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2024
    I know of no one I have more respect for on FS than you. All these years, I go in and out to speak and teach and write. And when I come back to FS, there you are. Andl what do you do? You bless me with a read, a review, and a six!
    Thank you, Dawn. A blessed Christmas. -Bill
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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A fine Christmas post for the contest and I enjoyed this festive journey here William and wish you luck with the contest, a Merry Christmas to you and yours, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2024
    Thank you, Dolly, for your read and review. I know I will get a fair evaluation of anything I write if your name is attached to it. I am always grateful. Merry Christmas. -Bill
Comment from bob cullen
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I love your presentation in this poem. It really is an attention grabber. And it tells the real story with accuracy. Also love your stairway. It too is an eye-grabber.

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2024
    Thank you, Bob for your read and review. -Bill
Comment from DonandVicki
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I did enjoy the way that you structured your poem, very inventive. This poem spoke to me of the many ways that a person can travel and find God, very well constructed.

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2024
    Okay, so which one of you did the read and review. Just curious. l am thankful for your feedback. -Bill
reply by DonandVicki on 24-Dec-2024
    Dons the poet and reviewer, Vicki is my muse.
Comment from zanya
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Yes this poem reflects upon our journey from a spiritual perspective and how we might journey to Jesus and the manger and find our way to the manger-thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2024
    Thank you, Zanya, for your very insightful reflection and review. -Bill
Comment from ESOSTINE
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The Lord calls us individually in unique ways. The way you patterned your poem, forming a stairway created a visual image of the poem. Well done, dear William for the creativity displayed in this poem of Christmas. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2024
    Thank you for your very thoughtful read and review.-Bill
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. Yes, God does have a special stairway into every heart. Even yours. I enjoyed reading this entry and wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2024
    Thank you, Barbara, for your read and review. -Bill
Comment from Trina Layne
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This piece encourages deep reflection. I could appreciate what you were trying to do with the formatting, that staircase effect. I think it was fairly useful and strengthened the overall impact of the writing. Congratulations on your work!

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2024
    Thank you, Trina, for your read and very thoughtful review.
    -Bill
Comment from royowen
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I think for all of, when I came to Christ, or rather He came to me, I wasn't expecting it, my life reached new depths and concerns, but He turned my mourning into dancing, my despair into hope, my downward flight unto the mountain top. May the peace and love of God in Christ Jesus be with you and yours at this auspicious time Nill,, to you and yours from me and mine, blessings Roy.

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 24-Dec-2024
    I was worried you wouldn't read this. i've been busy entering contests this week. Another just a few minutes ago. Thank you, Roy. You have no idea what it means to me to have you review what I write and post. Only about one out of 30 writes is made public. But this one was very personal. A blessed Christmas. BTW, I'm going to Dallas for Christmas. Oh, dear. -Bill
reply by royowen on 24-Dec-2024
    I receive all your work Bill, your a favourite with me, Merry Christmas
Comment from Teri7
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Bill, This is a beautiful and well written poem! As I am reviewing this poem I am listening to Oh Holy Night! One of my favorite Christmas songs. Great wording and lovely imagey. Best wishes in the contest. Teri

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 23-Dec-2024
    When I get a six from a seasoned FS member and reviewer, I pay attention. Thank you, Teri. A six from you is very special to me. -Bill
reply by Teri7 on 23-Dec-2024
    You are so welcome Bill. I always enjoy your writing. It blesses me! Teri