Reflections For The New Day
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Comment from jshep
This is a fantastic interpretation of the scripture, Jewel, as well as an amazing work of art. The flow and rhyme were great and the message was powerful. I had a bible-thumping judgmental grandmother, and I always said that was the worst thing we could do, was to judge others as to what we thought they did wrong. Your poem affirms that we are not to judge and with have harsh judgment against us for it. 'Will Jesus be of Shepherd or will be go out with the goats?' What a great line. Extremely well done and very powerful poem. Joyce
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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This is a fantastic interpretation of the scripture, Jewel, as well as an amazing work of art. The flow and rhyme were great and the message was powerful. I had a bible-thumping judgmental grandmother, and I always said that was the worst thing we could do, was to judge others as to what we thought they did wrong. Your poem affirms that we are not to judge and with have harsh judgment against us for it. 'Will Jesus be of Shepherd or will be go out with the goats?' What a great line. Extremely well done and very powerful poem. Joyce
Comment Written 26-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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Joyce, I am so glad you stopped by to read and review this one. I am surprised by the response. Many want to judge another or be critical of them, yet don't see they are sinning too. Thank you for commenting.
Comment from c_lucas
Your acts of today may haunt your tomorrow. This is a very well written poem. There is good imagery and descriptive scheme. Good luck in your contest.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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Your acts of today may haunt your tomorrow. This is a very well written poem. There is good imagery and descriptive scheme. Good luck in your contest.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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Thank you so much.
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You're welcome.
Comment from Nanny 6
Jewell, if I had a six star, I'd put it on this poem. Your rhyming and story was outstanding, with words that should penetrate any heart that's judgemental and unkind. Well done, and good luck in the contest! Judy
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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Jewell, if I had a six star, I'd put it on this poem. Your rhyming and story was outstanding, with words that should penetrate any heart that's judgemental and unkind. Well done, and good luck in the contest! Judy
Comment Written 26-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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Thank you Judy. I tried to add to your review last night that I chose the same subject. but I don't think it showed up. I appreciate your kind words and affirmations. Good luck to you too!
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I did notice...looks like two great minds think alike! ; ) As far as the flower video, I haven't seen any online, I just remember those documentaris...on the Discovery channel...
Comment from mahejabeen/ nidhi
I really like the poem. It tells us about the morality and kindness we lack when we have the right to judge someone and about the pride we show that has a very negative impression on other people. It gives us a very unique lesson you'd not usually find. I think the thought put behind it very different, unique and it was thought out deeply with a thing that you can easily relate to.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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I really like the poem. It tells us about the morality and kindness we lack when we have the right to judge someone and about the pride we show that has a very negative impression on other people. It gives us a very unique lesson you'd not usually find. I think the thought put behind it very different, unique and it was thought out deeply with a thing that you can easily relate to.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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Thank you
Comment from pixiemillie
What a beautiful read and paraphrase of your Biblical sites. This is so well-written and speaks so well of our need to be solicitous in our treatment of others. . .
Do you judge and criticize or do you seek what's true?
When others fail to measure up to self redeeming ways,
instead of words encouraging, we lash out thoughts, unkind.
The proud self righteous army kicks the wounded down,
having never walked in their 'shoes' our jugemental conduct uncalled for. . .
If we were found in their shoes; looking back in retrospect.
Condemnation's not redeeming when others fail, you know,
continually able to see another's faults and forgetting about the self-examination. . .
Thy works are now removing splinters from one's eyes,
Blinded by the beam in ours, our mind is hypnotized.
if we continue on in this path and don't reflect on our own lives we may be lost. . .
Why does one call him "brother" or "sister" of God's kin?
While bitter roots have choked out love, in self-righteous sin.
and if we do not change our ways and seek forgiveness we may be just separated out as not worthy. . .
Only God can judge the sinner as one sows of sifted oats.
Will Jesus be our shepherd or will we go out with the goats?
Again, well put, that need to be watching of our every word, our treatment of others, examining of our heart and soul and the need for repentance when it is called for.
NOTE: there are a couple of compound adjectives crying for a hyphen.
The entire pieces rhymes and is metered so well that other than a few little hyphens missing this is a perfect entry for the contest.
I'm not sure the artwork is as appropriate for this piece unless you were trying to emphasize the redemptive suffering of Christ- -and the words "Whatsoever you do to the least. . ."
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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What a beautiful read and paraphrase of your Biblical sites. This is so well-written and speaks so well of our need to be solicitous in our treatment of others. . .
Do you judge and criticize or do you seek what's true?
When others fail to measure up to self redeeming ways,
instead of words encouraging, we lash out thoughts, unkind.
The proud self righteous army kicks the wounded down,
having never walked in their 'shoes' our jugemental conduct uncalled for. . .
If we were found in their shoes; looking back in retrospect.
Condemnation's not redeeming when others fail, you know,
continually able to see another's faults and forgetting about the self-examination. . .
Thy works are now removing splinters from one's eyes,
Blinded by the beam in ours, our mind is hypnotized.
if we continue on in this path and don't reflect on our own lives we may be lost. . .
Why does one call him "brother" or "sister" of God's kin?
While bitter roots have choked out love, in self-righteous sin.
and if we do not change our ways and seek forgiveness we may be just separated out as not worthy. . .
Only God can judge the sinner as one sows of sifted oats.
Will Jesus be our shepherd or will we go out with the goats?
Again, well put, that need to be watching of our every word, our treatment of others, examining of our heart and soul and the need for repentance when it is called for.
NOTE: there are a couple of compound adjectives crying for a hyphen.
The entire pieces rhymes and is metered so well that other than a few little hyphens missing this is a perfect entry for the contest.
I'm not sure the artwork is as appropriate for this piece unless you were trying to emphasize the redemptive suffering of Christ- -and the words "Whatsoever you do to the least. . ."
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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Whatsoever you do to the least...indeed! If we bear the name of Christ, we need to imitate him and this is why I chose this artwork,dear one.
About those hyphens! I never know where to put them! Pm me?
Comment from adewpearl
Jewell, your quatrains in rhyming couplets read beautifully out loud and perfectly express the Bible's directive not to judge others. This is a tough one for most people - it's far easier to follow rules like don't murder than to follow rules about our attitudes toward others that make many people think they're just being righteous. Good luck in this thoughtful contest with your inspired entry. Brooke
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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Jewell, your quatrains in rhyming couplets read beautifully out loud and perfectly express the Bible's directive not to judge others. This is a tough one for most people - it's far easier to follow rules like don't murder than to follow rules about our attitudes toward others that make many people think they're just being righteous. Good luck in this thoughtful contest with your inspired entry. Brooke
Comment Written 26-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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Thanks Brooke!
Comment from amada
This is a very inspiring take on the everlasting " forgive and you will be forgiven" My favorite line "The sin has been forgiven with one prayer of "I repent."
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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This is a very inspiring take on the everlasting " forgive and you will be forgiven" My favorite line "The sin has been forgiven with one prayer of "I repent."
Comment Written 26-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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Thank you!
Comment from JustJenny12345
Some metre issues with this one, Jewell, but the message is certainly strong! I'll not give it four coz it will knock you off the board and that's mean LOL, plus I know you take it all in good faith. I've noted a couple of spots, but not all of them, where the metre trips, just as examples.
When others fail to measure up to self redeeming ways,
We shouldn't condemn in hatred, then go on with our day. -- You could tweak the metre here by changing the last line to, Should we condemn the hatred and then go on with our day? Carries on your question thing you started at the beginning, too.
Envisions of one's failure invade a shallow mind, -- If you put 'can' after 'failure', your metre will be smoother.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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Some metre issues with this one, Jewell, but the message is certainly strong! I'll not give it four coz it will knock you off the board and that's mean LOL, plus I know you take it all in good faith. I've noted a couple of spots, but not all of them, where the metre trips, just as examples.
When others fail to measure up to self redeeming ways,
We shouldn't condemn in hatred, then go on with our day. -- You could tweak the metre here by changing the last line to, Should we condemn the hatred and then go on with our day? Carries on your question thing you started at the beginning, too.
Envisions of one's failure invade a shallow mind, -- If you put 'can' after 'failure', your metre will be smoother.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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Thank you! You are one meter reader I love! I appreciate your help there.
Comment from Ronni
Who else but a "Biblical Savant" could come up with such
a profound and prophetic inquiry into human judgements!
Indeed, in judgement, we most often deter objectivity
and true discernment by making hasty inferences or
assumptions through the prism of our own inadequacies
and innate prejudices. Then too our judgements are so
slow to advance into perception and true understanding;
that after the error or fault is known to us or discovered
by others, it is often too late for any redress or redemption.
You have succinctly and serenely cited all the human
errs and erratics in judging and the resource and recourse
is rightfully found in the Bible and God being the Supreme
Guide and Guidance first and foremost.
Phenomenal write Jewell...Good luck in contest!!!!!
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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Who else but a "Biblical Savant" could come up with such
a profound and prophetic inquiry into human judgements!
Indeed, in judgement, we most often deter objectivity
and true discernment by making hasty inferences or
assumptions through the prism of our own inadequacies
and innate prejudices. Then too our judgements are so
slow to advance into perception and true understanding;
that after the error or fault is known to us or discovered
by others, it is often too late for any redress or redemption.
You have succinctly and serenely cited all the human
errs and erratics in judging and the resource and recourse
is rightfully found in the Bible and God being the Supreme
Guide and Guidance first and foremost.
Phenomenal write Jewell...Good luck in contest!!!!!
Comment Written 26-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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Wowzie. I do love the way you review. Thank you for your belief in not only the content, but me. Bless you my friend.
Comment from Gert sherwood
Bravo VisionaryPoet777
what more can I say your rhyem is perfection within my eyes and you cetinly did an excllet job with the meter
Now I wish you the best in the contest
Oh yes,
I like how you were inspired to write you entry from the the Gospel of Matthew.
Gert
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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Bravo VisionaryPoet777
what more can I say your rhyem is perfection within my eyes and you cetinly did an excllet job with the meter
Now I wish you the best in the contest
Oh yes,
I like how you were inspired to write you entry from the the Gospel of Matthew.
Gert
Comment Written 26-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2009
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Thank you Gert. I kept thinking about this one and have more ideas but this is a subject I am passionate about having been wrongly judged and falsly accused by the very own "family of God". Thankyou Gert.
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You are so welcome VisionaryPoet
Gert