Shedding the Old Coat
My Journey of being Surprised by Joy16 total reviews
Comment from Patty Mazzurco
This poem beautifully captures the journey of faith and its transformative power. I love the imagery of faith hanging like an old coat, it's a relatable metaphor that sets the tone perfectly. Your contrast between a security blanket and true faith adds depth, making it clear that faith is about restoration and connection.
The lines about faith as a horizon and a guiding light are particularly powerful, evoking hope and direction. I appreciate how you express faith as something that becomes part of us, emphasizing its importance in our lives. Overall, this is a heartfelt reflection that resonates deeply. Great job!
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2024
This poem beautifully captures the journey of faith and its transformative power. I love the imagery of faith hanging like an old coat, it's a relatable metaphor that sets the tone perfectly. Your contrast between a security blanket and true faith adds depth, making it clear that faith is about restoration and connection.
The lines about faith as a horizon and a guiding light are particularly powerful, evoking hope and direction. I appreciate how you express faith as something that becomes part of us, emphasizing its importance in our lives. Overall, this is a heartfelt reflection that resonates deeply. Great job!
Comment Written 27-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2024
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Hi Patty
Your review touched me and I'm so glad my words touched you. That's the wonderful part of writing! Thank you for such an absolutely stunning review.
Take care,
Senyai
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
This is very lovely. Even though I wrote one myself, I hope you win. This is just marvelous. Nice Icon. It makes me keep staring at it. Have a great week. Love ti you and yours. Karen
This is very lovely. Even though I wrote one myself, I hope you win. This is just marvelous. Nice Icon. It makes me keep staring at it. Have a great week. Love ti you and yours. Karen
Comment Written 26-Oct-2024
Comment from Jacob1395
Your poem describes the importance of faith and how it feels really well. I particularly liked the line, "True faith carries us on its wings." I thought that was really powerful. A well written piece. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2024
Your poem describes the importance of faith and how it feels really well. I particularly liked the line, "True faith carries us on its wings." I thought that was really powerful. A well written piece. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Jacob. I appreciate your thoughts on my work. Also the well wishes are a nice gesture, too :-)
Take care.
Comment from Ric Myworld
"Faith of a mustard see," is a hard choice to make, believing in what you can't see or touch. But once you finally accept and agree, it changes everything. Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2024
"Faith of a mustard see," is a hard choice to make, believing in what you can't see or touch. But once you finally accept and agree, it changes everything. Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 25-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2024
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Thanks so much, Ric!
Comment from Daniel Milton Taylor
Senyai, what an awesome, well written poem. Thank you for taking me on your joyful journey of Faith. The joy that comes from Faith is so hard to put into words, but you've done a magnificent job doing just that.
Take care, Daniel
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
Senyai, what an awesome, well written poem. Thank you for taking me on your joyful journey of Faith. The joy that comes from Faith is so hard to put into words, but you've done a magnificent job doing just that.
Take care, Daniel
Comment Written 25-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Oh, Daniel, thank you so much for your fine review! So happy it spoke to you.
Be well,
Senyai
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I enjoyed reading this poem. I liked the way you described faith especially where you said; faith is just like a horizon. Beautiful words. Well written.
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2024
I enjoyed reading this poem. I liked the way you described faith especially where you said; faith is just like a horizon. Beautiful words. Well written.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2024
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Hi Brenda,
Not sure if I sent a thank you for reviewing my work (thought I did) but wanted to let you know how much I value your thoughts. Great review, by the way. Thanks again.
Senyai
Comment from Begin Again
Many forget about the Lord and our faith except in our times of need, when we beg him to hear our prayers and grant us peace--like finding the old coat only when it's bitter cold. We must stand in His light daily and share our faith, for He will always be at our side.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
Many forget about the Lord and our faith except in our times of need, when we beg him to hear our prayers and grant us peace--like finding the old coat only when it's bitter cold. We must stand in His light daily and share our faith, for He will always be at our side.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 25-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Carol for your thoughts and fine review on my poem. I feel our faith is a lifeline to everything valuable in our lives.
Stay well,
Senyai
Comment from bob cullen
This is the story of true faith. Of believing there is something beyond this life. This belief holds me together. It justifies my existence and more importantly it promises me a tomorrow, far beyond this human experience. I pray every night, I'm not wrong.
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2024
This is the story of true faith. Of believing there is something beyond this life. This belief holds me together. It justifies my existence and more importantly it promises me a tomorrow, far beyond this human experience. I pray every night, I'm not wrong.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2024
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Hi Bob
I appreciate your thoughts on my work. No, you're not wrong. You can count on that... thank you for a great review, sir. I appreciate your time in this fast paced world we live in.
Take care,
Senyai
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I enjoyed your story about C S Lewis and his search for his faith. Sometimes we need to open our hearts to feel and nourish the soul with faith, a fine post, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
I enjoyed your story about C S Lewis and his search for his faith. Sometimes we need to open our hearts to feel and nourish the soul with faith, a fine post, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 25-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Hi, Dolly. Thank you for your thoughts on my poem. Yes, I love CS Lewis. His search for faith touched me deeply.
Senyai
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
The poem does a good job of reminding us how to be in touch with our faith. It is the factor in the life of a believer we cannot abandon. That is what connects us to the Lord. Our faith is what saves us. Well done and good luck.
Robert
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
The poem does a good job of reminding us how to be in touch with our faith. It is the factor in the life of a believer we cannot abandon. That is what connects us to the Lord. Our faith is what saves us. Well done and good luck.
Robert
Comment Written 24-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Hi Robert,
Thank you for your excellent review on my poem. I appreciate your thoughts on faith, our saving grace.
Be well,
Senyai
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You're so welcome.