The Woman That I Am
Thanks To granddaughter Kenzie for 2 sides of Woman Art40 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
Wonderful! What a beautiful testimony of how the Lord changed you from the painful history and lack of love from others. But God has filled you to overflowing and you are a bright beacon of His healing love and joy! Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Wonderful! What a beautiful testimony of how the Lord changed you from the painful history and lack of love from others. But God has filled you to overflowing and you are a bright beacon of His healing love and joy! Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Thank you so very much Helen for such a lovely review and kind words for my poem . You are always so sweet and I appreciate it more than you could know, God Bless my friend!
Comment from MissMerri
Your last line in this fantastic poem, is my most favorite. It is the perfect ending to the buildup, the story you tell so sweetly of the young lady, unsure, alone, empty, until Jesus came and made all things different. It is clear to all who read your poetry, that you are effervescent, warm-hearted, generous and totally delightful. I believe, as do you, that God can make such a difference in a life. This poem tells your story wonderfully. MM
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Your last line in this fantastic poem, is my most favorite. It is the perfect ending to the buildup, the story you tell so sweetly of the young lady, unsure, alone, empty, until Jesus came and made all things different. It is clear to all who read your poetry, that you are effervescent, warm-hearted, generous and totally delightful. I believe, as do you, that God can make such a difference in a life. This poem tells your story wonderfully. MM
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much Merri! Your sweet comments mean so very much to me. Amazing how any type of abuse in early years will mold us into what we think we are. Although I was popular in high school, I carried the pretense and pain with me until I found God, who was always there, but couldn't see Him as long as I was hating deep inside and people pleasing on the outside. What a mess that can be! Once again I just hope anyone else feeling this way will see God standing right there holding His hand out to take theirs. Thanks my dear friend for the kind review and caring comments.
Comment from Paul McFarland
A very nicely done poem, Debi, showing the transition that you went through to become a Christian. The last two lines finish up the poem very nicely.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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A very nicely done poem, Debi, showing the transition that you went through to become a Christian. The last two lines finish up the poem very nicely.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much Paul! Amazing how any type of abuse in early years will mold us into what we think we are. Although I was popular in high school, I carried the pretense and pain with me until I found God, who was always there, but couldn't see Him as long as I was hating deep inside and people pleasing on the outside. What a mess that can be! Once again I just hope anyone else feeling this way will see God standing right there holding His hand out to take theirs. Thanks my dear friend for the kind review and caring comments.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
nice poem exploring the woman that you are and what shaped your evolution from a girl into a strong confident adult woman clearly showing how you overcame adversary.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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nice poem exploring the woman that you are and what shaped your evolution from a girl into a strong confident adult woman clearly showing how you overcame adversary.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2022
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Thanks Jake for the great review and such kind words. As always they are so much appreciated! Thanks again my dear friend!
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
This is a strong verse celebrating not only your strength and perseverance but an expression of faith and the impact it has had on your life as you conquered
adversity.
Bravo!!!
The artwork from your granddaughter, Kenzie is sophisticated and stunning. I don't know how old she is, but I certainly hope she will pursue an artistic profession.
Her artwork enhances your writing in a very complex way.
The rhymes are like taking a breath, effortless.
Well done!
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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This is a strong verse celebrating not only your strength and perseverance but an expression of faith and the impact it has had on your life as you conquered
adversity.
Bravo!!!
The artwork from your granddaughter, Kenzie is sophisticated and stunning. I don't know how old she is, but I certainly hope she will pursue an artistic profession.
Her artwork enhances your writing in a very complex way.
The rhymes are like taking a breath, effortless.
Well done!
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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I thank you so very much Kitty as my poem does rejoice of victory. We are not meant to be victims and I refuse to play the role. Thank you for your kind review and lovely words of Kenzies art as well. She is 19 yrs old and is thrilled that I use her work as much as I do. Thanks again my dear friend!
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Firstly, let me say, Kenzie is an amazing artist. I love her
interpretation of two sides of a woman. She is talented!
Your contest entry read well, Debi. It had smooth flow, great
rhymes, and imagery-filled words/phrases. You described
yourself poetically, but with a true heart. I enjoyed reading
your poem and could imagine everything as I read--due to
what you've shared on FS. You are an AMAZING lady.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes, Jan
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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Firstly, let me say, Kenzie is an amazing artist. I love her
interpretation of two sides of a woman. She is talented!
Your contest entry read well, Debi. It had smooth flow, great
rhymes, and imagery-filled words/phrases. You described
yourself poetically, but with a true heart. I enjoyed reading
your poem and could imagine everything as I read--due to
what you've shared on FS. You are an AMAZING lady.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes, Jan
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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Hello and thank you my lovely friend. Thanks for the beautiful compliments tor Kenzies's art. She loves and wants me to use any of her art, but believe it or not, some is a little out there, because her portfolio is more for her tattoo artist career. Yes, my 19 year old granddaughter is working towards a very reputable company in the field.
Thank you also Jan for your comments about my poem. I know that I had written my poem godfather that told of my molestation and rape, but was hoping this would sound more as a testimony of where faith in God can lead us, that I thought was an ok entry for the I am contest. However as my very good friend, do you think it is ok, or sound like I am overdoing the sad poems? I need to get my head back into more fun poetry. Love ya my dear friend and I thank you for your sweet comments.
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Debi,
I didn't interpret a a sad poem. It was a description of YOU as the contest required. 😊❤️🙏🐈⬛
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😘 Thank you my sweet friend! As I was hoping that was how others would see it as well.
Comment from royowen
I honestly worked hard my life to get rid of my inadequacy, that of proving my worthiness to just draw breath, but the need to impress has mostly gone, with a few batterings. So I understand, child abuse is the worst, I had to work hard with my kids, love is much more than a feeling, beautifully written Deb, appreciate you. Blessings Roy
Typo : Invaded by (a) cruel predator(@)
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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I honestly worked hard my life to get rid of my inadequacy, that of proving my worthiness to just draw breath, but the need to impress has mostly gone, with a few batterings. So I understand, child abuse is the worst, I had to work hard with my kids, love is much more than a feeling, beautifully written Deb, appreciate you. Blessings Roy
Typo : Invaded by (a) cruel predator(@)
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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Roy thank you for always being so kind. With this one being more of a testimonial, yet only touching the surface. Without being in touch with the feelings that I numbed, I doubt I'd ever realized the Truth of God's love and the need to be born again through Jesus's sacrifice for me. As I respect your feedback more than any I know here, I was having a hard time understanding my error in the line, invaded by cruel predators. Thank you for your help w clarifying.
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Well done good friend
Comment from GWHARGIS
Ooh, I loved this. The empowered person who can not only look at others eye to eye but look themselves in the eye. It was part autobiographical (?) and part testimonial. I like that it's an incline to empowerment and away from the shame that was eating away at the narrator. Well done!
Gretchen
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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Ooh, I loved this. The empowered person who can not only look at others eye to eye but look themselves in the eye. It was part autobiographical (?) and part testimonial. I like that it's an incline to empowerment and away from the shame that was eating away at the narrator. Well done!
Gretchen
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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Gretchen, could you be any sweeter? Yes, it is a testimony and wanting to show that there is a climb out of that place of darkness by turning our lives over to Jesus. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the lovely review and words!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I am glad to hear that you have turned your life around and became the woman you deserve to be here Debi. We are often confused frowning up and I was a people pleaser and rarely pleased myself and when you respect yourself, others start to do the same, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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I am glad to hear that you have turned your life around and became the woman you deserve to be here Debi. We are often confused frowning up and I was a people pleaser and rarely pleased myself and when you respect yourself, others start to do the same, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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Dolly, whether it be a survivor of molestation or even survivor of our own insecurities, the result is so often the terrible fate of being a people pleaser.
That was the case for me as well and without God in my life I would have never found that self respect that you too eventually found. Bless you and thank you for the lovely words my beautiful friend!
Comment from Raul1
I have enjoyed reading your piece of poetry. It's beautifully written. The sentences flow with clarity. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thank you for sharing!
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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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I have enjoyed reading your piece of poetry. It's beautifully written. The sentences flow with clarity. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thank you for sharing!
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Comment Written 20-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
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Raul, thank you so much for the very kind review my friend! It is always great to write truth of ourselves.
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You're welcome! God bless you!