Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan

Excellent

I belong to the Hindu faith that is practised in India. In Hinduism, we too have the Holy Trinty, called the Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the protector) and the Maheshwara ( the destroyer).I appreciate this short rhyme, smoothly rendered, and very spiritual. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021

Thank you Seshardi, I have read many much about your Origins of Faith and bow in reverence to all of your great Avatars who proscribed great Truths that continue to be passed down through all the ages both in eastern and western spiritual journeys of seekers of wisdom.

Comment from Senyai

Excellent

Hi JLR,

Congratulations! This is truly inspired. I can see why the excellent 2 line prayer won the contest!

"Abba, Patri, Spiritus; I bow before the Trinity ...
absolve, purify, sanctify my soul; for all eternity."

Really well thought out with a strong message conveyed. A divine photo to enhance :-)

Always,
Senyai

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021

Thank you so very much, I didn?t realize I won this contest until your post. I am incredibly honored.

reply by Senyai on 26-Jul-2021

Oh, glad I could be the first to offer my congratulations, sir :-). Well deserved for sure!

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I must have missed this contest and congratulations on your win. We all hope to not only bring happiness into our hearts, but also believe in our faith too, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021

Thank you for your validation, a rare win but one that I will treasure as it becomes a personal mediation prayer.

Comment from Boogienights

Excellent

I don't know what the first sentence means or what the significance of the words are...but the second line is very clear. We all seek what is asked for in that line. Thank you for sharing. :)

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021

Thank you,
In the New Testament- Abba means Father,
Patri, meaning Father, a loan word from the Greek and Latin,
Spiritus, Latin term for breath often used as in spirit. Hope that adds value..

reply by Boogienights on 26-Jul-2021

Comment from evesayshi

Excellent

In my opinion, I appreciate this short rhyme, smoothly rendered, given the difficult scenario - fully compliant with the prompt. Best wishes in the contest...

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2021

Eve, thank you for the good wishes.🙏

reply by evesayshi on 25-Jul-2021

You're very welcome...Eve

Comment from Rosemary Everson1

Excellent

Lots of descriptive words of how to pray; I have to perhaps look up the meaning: Abba (God as Father), Patri (Father), Spiritus (breath or spirit);
absolve (set or free someone from blame), purify (make clean), sanctify (declare holy).

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2021

Rosemary yes words do matter.

Comment from Justin Chopin

Excellent

This is a beautiful prayer. I'm glad that God was able to move you to write such a wonderful piece of poetry with only two lines to use. The last parts of this poem where you ask for purification from your inequities was very powerful . Well done.

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2021

Justin, man?s free will? does provide us with choices, sometimes we must be absolved from those choices and to be purified is why he sided on the cross for everyone to seek redemption.

reply by Justin Chopin on 26-Jul-2021

great testimony.

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

I love the first line where you use the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost, that was a lovely line. And the second one follows on perfectly, asking to be absolved from sin for all eternity. This is an excellent contest entry. Very well done, and good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2021

Thank you Sandra ...🙏

Comment from roof35

Excellent

This is an excellent entry for the Two Line Prayer poem. I think it should do well in the contest and I wish you luck. Your illustration matches perfectly with your words.

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2021

I appreciate your validation

Comment from Jarvis Popovich

Excellent

Congratulations on this piece. The prayer is a far reaching one. And lots of truth behind it. Blessings to you, and I hope the prayer reached its destination.

Thanks for the write and best of luck in the future!

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2021

Jarvis, I believe all prayers reach their intended target to be used for their highest and best uses. 🙏