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Shadows past.115 total reviews
Comment from risktaker
I like the structure, scenes depicted, and the flow. I like the word choice and the imagery. Living in the past and refusing to forgive yourself for mistakes that cannot be undone can really hold you back. Knowing that God forgives and loves you gives you freedom and a desire to live in the present and move forward.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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I like the structure, scenes depicted, and the flow. I like the word choice and the imagery. Living in the past and refusing to forgive yourself for mistakes that cannot be undone can really hold you back. Knowing that God forgives and loves you gives you freedom and a desire to live in the present and move forward.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thank you so much for the kind review, lovely comments and excellent rating, I appreciate them, blessings, Roy
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Comment from donastell20
A very nice set of verses that rhyme well adn give out a great meaning. I found it very interesting to read as yet another good poem from you.
Thanks
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A very nice set of verses that rhyme well adn give out a great meaning. I found it very interesting to read as yet another good poem from you.
Thanks
Comment Written 01-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thank you so much for the kind review, lovely comments and excellent rating, I appreciate them, blessings, Roy
Comment from dragonpoet
This abcb quatrain poem tells of how faith can keep the past from ruining your
present and future. It is very hopeful for those who are in a dark place that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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This abcb quatrain poem tells of how faith can keep the past from ruining your
present and future. It is very hopeful for those who are in a dark place that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
Comment Written 01-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thank you so much for the kind review, lovely comments and excellent rating, I appreciate them, blessings, Roy
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Any time, Roy,
Joan
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
The spectres of my past laid bare,
exposed by Heaven's Son,
in God I trust, my lamp burns strong,
their hold on me is gone.
I think faith chases away any ghosts that might intrude in
our lives. I was left with three little lads to bring up alone after years of mental and physical abuse, but my faith put all dark, unsettling thoughts and ghosts of the past behind me and pulled me through, making me a stronger person.
Your poem should do well in the contest, Roy - good luck.
Margaret
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The spectres of my past laid bare,
exposed by Heaven's Son,
in God I trust, my lamp burns strong,
their hold on me is gone.
I think faith chases away any ghosts that might intrude in
our lives. I was left with three little lads to bring up alone after years of mental and physical abuse, but my faith put all dark, unsettling thoughts and ghosts of the past behind me and pulled me through, making me a stronger person.
Your poem should do well in the contest, Roy - good luck.
Margaret
Comment Written 01-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thank you so much Margaret, for the kind review, lovely comments and excellent rating, I appreciate them, blessings, Roy
Comment from Autumn Splendour
"The spectres of my past laid bare,
exposed by Heaven's Son,
in God I trust, my lamp burns strong,
their hold on me is gone."
The last stanza sums up the gist of your poem, which is "in God I trust" lovely.
We all go through the dark soul of the night, be it ghosts
of the past that haunts us or present pain that will not assuage, but we have God for comfort and for rest and He will not tempt us beyond what we can bear. Keep writing.
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"The spectres of my past laid bare,
exposed by Heaven's Son,
in God I trust, my lamp burns strong,
their hold on me is gone."
The last stanza sums up the gist of your poem, which is "in God I trust" lovely.
We all go through the dark soul of the night, be it ghosts
of the past that haunts us or present pain that will not assuage, but we have God for comfort and for rest and He will not tempt us beyond what we can bear. Keep writing.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2015
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Thank you so much for this wonderful review and excellent rating, blessings, Roy.
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hi Roy - this is a very well written poem with good abcb rhyme form. You have approached this prompt on ghost/ghosts with the imaginary ghosts of the mind. Those that haunt you in a fearful way. But as always you bring in your faith in God with a lovely final stanza. Good luck in the contest. Warm regards Dorothy x
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Hi Roy - this is a very well written poem with good abcb rhyme form. You have approached this prompt on ghost/ghosts with the imaginary ghosts of the mind. Those that haunt you in a fearful way. But as always you bring in your faith in God with a lovely final stanza. Good luck in the contest. Warm regards Dorothy x
Comment Written 01-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thank you, once again for this excellent rating and review, I'm grateful, Roy.
Comment from tfawcus
'Rubbed raw by horror's rasp' is a splendid line! It rolls off the tongue so well! Your device of taking the shadows one step further and writing of wraiths of shadows certainly set the scene, underscoring the sense of being hopelessly lost before being found by your Saviour.
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'Rubbed raw by horror's rasp' is a splendid line! It rolls off the tongue so well! Your device of taking the shadows one step further and writing of wraiths of shadows certainly set the scene, underscoring the sense of being hopelessly lost before being found by your Saviour.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thanks Tony, for the encouraging comment, I'm always in awe of your abilities my friend, blessings, Roy.
Comment from gypsymoth
Well done. You won victory over your ghosts of the past
through His grace. Years ago I moved my family into a house,
that we soon discovered, was haunted,very haunted. I really
couldn't afford to move out at the time. After a lot of strange
happenings, my stepfather bought a crusifix for each room.
I put them over the kids beds and the crib . The visits stopped.
Gypsymoth
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Well done. You won victory over your ghosts of the past
through His grace. Years ago I moved my family into a house,
that we soon discovered, was haunted,very haunted. I really
couldn't afford to move out at the time. After a lot of strange
happenings, my stepfather bought a crusifix for each room.
I put them over the kids beds and the crib . The visits stopped.
Gypsymoth
Comment Written 01-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Wow, I've never actually seen any paranormal activity, but heard lots, it's amazing what holy symbols can do, great review thanks, blessings, Roy.
Comment from Walu Feral
G'day Roy. What a great contest entry this is mate. It flows beautifully and speaks highly of your faith and how it chased the ghosts of the past away and holds them at bay. Well done and good luck, cheers Fez
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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G'day Roy. What a great contest entry this is mate. It flows beautifully and speaks highly of your faith and how it chased the ghosts of the past away and holds them at bay. Well done and good luck, cheers Fez
Comment Written 01-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thank you so much Fez, for the kind review, lovely comments and excellent rating, I appreciate them, blessings, Roy
Comment from alf collier
Hi Roy. Once again, I love the smooth lines you deliver in your poems, one day, I hope to achieve that same flow. I shall continue studying your work, alf
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Hi Roy. Once again, I love the smooth lines you deliver in your poems, one day, I hope to achieve that same flow. I shall continue studying your work, alf
Comment Written 01-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thanks for the vote of confidence, but you do pretty well from my observation, I think we all try for excellence, and hopefully achieve it sometimes, great review, Alf, thanks, Roy.