Comment from GracieAnn

Excellent

Carolyn, this is a well balanced write that relays the biblical account with precision in each rhyming couplet. It is encouraging and inspiring. Well done. :0 GracieAnn

 Comment Written 30-May-2014

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reply by the author on 30-May-2014

Thanks GracieAnn,
it has been amazing, how the readers have found this series, to be a 'welcomed' learning experience.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Dear Carolyn - Your post sharing all the Gideon was is well penned with strong rhyme - Its not a story I remember, but that's just my memory loss. So I enjoyed reading this one - nicely done.
Thanks for sharing it.
Maureen

 Comment Written 29-May-2014

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reply by the author on 29-May-2014

As I write these old Bible stories in rhyme, it is a refresher to me as well. Maureen, I am so glad you are enjoying this series. Thank you for following and for the generous ratings.
Love, Carolyn

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

solid rhyming couplets
the alter of Baal - altar
dew-soaked fleece - add the hyphen
good alliteration in drop of dew
let's choose an army - add apostrophe for contraction of let us
in God's army - add apostrophe for possessive
You tell this story extremely well in poetic form :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 29-May-2014

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reply by the author on 29-May-2014

Thanks Brooke for the through review and edits. I'm glad you are following the series, your comments are very encouraging.
:-) Carolyn

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

I love the artwork you choose for poem.
and enjoyed the read.
you capture my attention from the first line to the last and the message within.

 Comment Written 29-May-2014

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reply by the author on 29-May-2014

Thanks misscookie for reading and enjoying Gideon. Love, Carolyn

reply by misscookie on 01-Jun-2014

You're very welcome, have a blessed Sunday.
Cookie

Comment from sweetwoodjax

Excellent

this is very well written, Carolyn, you did an excellent job writing this poetic tale of Gideon. I don't remember this story. I remember the fleece, but not the men who drank

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 29-May-2014

As I was reading the entire story of Gideon, I found so much more to his life I had actually not recalled reading before.
Thank you for following and enjoying this series. :-) Carolyn

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

This is a story I'm not familiar with. I don't understand the lines about choosing an army judged on the way they drank the water. Is getting on knees a reference to praying and therefore idolizing the water?

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 29-May-2014

From what I understand, an army needed to be ready at all times, the ones (the 300 chosen ones) didn't relax and drink straight from the stream, but rather remained vigilant and scooped the water and lapped from their hand. That would keep them in an upright position to be ready for battle. (Not easily ambushed or taken by surprise.) Those were the type of valiant men the Lord was looking for. It is such an interesting bio of Gideon. Shari, thanks for following this and your interest. :-) Carolyn

reply by Spitfire on 29-May-2014

That makes sense. Thanks for explaining.

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Carolyn, I found this parable really enjoyable to read and it was written quite well and very inventive and creative. Your rhyming couplets were done very well and neither of the rhymes were forced, labored for strained while your rhythm flowed smoothly throughout your poem. Thank you for sharing and posting this for others and may you have a good one always.
Alex

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 29-May-2014

Hi there Alex, thank you so much for reading and enjoying this one. Gideon was an interesting man. :-) Carolyn

reply by krys123 on 29-May-2014

You are so sincerely welcome

Comment from Cajungirl

Excellent

Beautifully written, Carolyn. Another wonderful Bible story in poetic form. I am certainly enjoying these, please do continue. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Hi Vergie,
And thank you for your wonderful support, I am so glad you are enjoying them. More to come,
:-) Carolyn

Comment from Mystic Angel 7777

Excellent

This is another wonderful addition to your list of spiritual warriors. I often forget about Gideon so this was a beautiful reminder for me. Nicely done and I thank you so much for sharing this with me.

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thanks so much for this wonderful review. Glad you enjoyed Gideon. :-) Carolyn

Comment from NurseBarb

Excellent

So glad that I am part of God's army. Loved this entry and really enjoyed reading it and actually learning from your stories. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 28-May-2014

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reply by the author on 28-May-2014

Thank you NurseBarb, I am delighted you are enjoying this series. :-) Carolyn