Comment from karenina

Excellent

Me too. I have the most serene sense that God understands, and even appreciates our act of faith. We know He listens always, from bended knee or not! "Positional Prayer" is a very clever title!

Good luck in this prompt/contest!

Karenina

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023

Thanks, Karenina. I am sure that God would take a prayer from any position.

Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig

Excellent

This is a good entry in the 25 words contest. The text is a good size. The message is clearly stated and easy to understand. It doesn't matter the position or location. God is everywhere. This you know. The visual fits okay. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023

Thanks, Sandra. I'm going to talk to him tonight about my water pipes. It's about fifteen degrees below zero right now.

reply by Sandra Nelms-Ludwig on 03-Feb-2023

You are welcome. My goodness! Where are you at?

reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023

I'm in Maine.

reply by Sandra Nelms-Ludwig on 03-Feb-2023

Yeah, you guys have extreme winters. I'm in central VA, and our winters are mild.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I know the feeling and I never kneel as my knees hurt too much! You made me smile here and I am sure that no one will mind you sitting to say your prayers, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023

Thanks for the review, Christine. Sorry about your sore knees.

Comment from Sarah Tummey

Excellent

Made me smile - the poem, obviously, not the pain of your arthritis. I liked that each line had 8 syllables and alternate lines rhymed.

My dad jokes of his arthritis: "Just as well it's not full-ritis".

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023

Thanks, Sarah. Your dad must be tough. Arthritis is no joking matter.

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

The author's words are familiar to me. Arthritis certainly causes one
not to be able to kneel. I think the author's poem for the reader makes
them feel not alone in how they pray. I don't kneel anymore either. The
poem flows and connects well. The artwork is awesome and the words
above the title are so true!

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023

Thanks for the review, Maria. I should start praying for a cure for arthritis.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Your contest entry, Mystery Author, was well done.
Great job with the requirements. Your word count
was correct. I liked the image you paired with your
poem and the use of rhyme.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023

Thanks, Jan. Lying down also works.

Comment from Mintybee

Excellent

This poem fits the exact word count needed for the 25 words prompt. It comments on the effect aging has on religious habits, which is a deep topic to handle in so few words. The diction makes this clear and specific, creating a solid visual in the reader's mind. The abab rhyme structure works well.
Mintybee

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023

Thanks, Mintybee. I sometimes pray lying down.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very well written 25 word poem you have penned for the writing prompt contest. It is a good thing that when we pray God hears our heart and not if we are standing or sitting hopefully. The older I get the harder it gets for me to kneel on my knees. Best wishes in the contest. love and blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023

Thanks, Teri. If I get down on my knees now, I need to grab onto something to get up.

reply by Teri7 on 03-Feb-2023

I know that feeling. Just be careful!

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

I completely understand the short verse poem. I think it's the position of the heart that matters most and the sincerity within. Thank you for sharing.

Sending my best to you today, as always, and my very best for the upcoming contest,
Sally :))

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 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023

Thanks, Sally. You are right about the position of the heart.

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

This was a great poem in few words. I find myself saying most of my prayers while lying down in bed. I know He hears me. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

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 Comment Written 03-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023

Thanks, Jessi. You are right. Lying down works, too.