Comment from juliaSjames

Exceptional

Melissa, there is something complete about your poem. A distillation of spiritual experience that imbues your simple write with power. I think you are describing here the peace that "passeth all understanding".

This is a remarkable entry and I believe it will end up on the podium.

BTW the artwork is superb.

Stay safe and blessed

Julia

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020

Hello, Sweet Julia, thank you for your wonderful comments. They have encouraged me so much. Yes, there is no peace without Jesus!! The Word says... godliness with contentment is great gain... what a deep and satisfying gift that is to us believers. :)

Melissa

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Excellent entry into the contest and what a fine artwork choice too eh? The way I figure it that lil trees looks totally satisfied growing there.

Wishing you much luck on the site's 20th Anniversary Extravaganza contest. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020

Thank you very much, Gloria!

Melissa

Comment from damommy

Excellent

So true. I've always believed the secret is to be happy with what you have. Everybody's got to have more and more, and they don't seem any happier for it.

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020

Thanks so much, Yvonne. Well said!

Melissa

Comment from Colin John

Excellent

Hi Melissa, you just seem to find the perfect words to compliment you poems and they are all very relaxing if that makes sense. Mant thanks for sharing, time for bed now. Cheers x

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020

Thanks so much Colin... hope you had sweet dreams.

Melissa

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Amen! I felt contentment just reading this. Giving our best everyday, and with each thing we write, is enough. I used to think it wasn't. Lately, I've been filled with such contentment. I'm glad you have this too.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs....

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020

Well said, and well-written, Sally.

Melissa

Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick

Excellent

Beautiful 20 syllable poem. I love your choice of words. Being grateful for what you have surely does bring peace. A contentment that soothes the soul. So true. Well done.

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020

Thank you so much, Joanne.

Melissa

Comment from Chrissy710

Excellent

Hi Melissa Hw absolutely true are these words and I am most certainly most grateful for all my wonderful family, friends and lot in life
Nice words in 20 syllables
Cheers Chris

 Comment Written 08-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020

Thanks so much Chris!!

Melissa

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

This is rather beautifully expressed. If is difficult to be poetic and say something worthwhile in just 20 syllable. I think you have both here. Good luck in the contest.

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 Comment Written 08-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020

Hi Jim.. thanks so much. So glad you liked it!!

Melissa

Comment from royowen

Excellent

No truer words have been spoken Melissa than these marvellous words, as Paul's words come back to bless us. "In all things I've learnt to be content" Philippians 4:11, well done Melissa, blessings Roy

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 Comment Written 08-Nov-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020

I knew you would understand and embrace the truth of the scriptures that is conveyed, but not quoted. There is no peace without Jesus!!!!

Melissa

reply by royowen on 08-Nov-2020

Well done