Comment from Frank Atwood

Excellent

Very good and quite energic is words. Ones truth can set one free to fly in a world of broken propellers and bent wings. God bless and keep up the great writing.

 Comment Written 07-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Feb-2013

Thank you Frank, I hoped you would like this. Bless you right back. Carolyn

Comment from Curt Mongold

Excellent

Your faith is well stated in this piece that has the message of spirituality enveloped within the words. I really like the phrase-"Decibels of glory sing," and the last line, which reminds me of Hebrews 1:11.
Sincerely,
Curt

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013

Thank you Curt for the kind review. I am glad you like it and the scripture is correct. :-) Carolyn

Comment from Curtis Hatch

Excellent

This is a delightful poem about belief in things not seen. Religion has so few absolutes; it is important that one studies the evidence thoroughly before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. It takes more faith to be an agnostic than it does to be a believer in the God of heaven.

I compare the theory of the Big Bang against logic, and I must draw the conclusion that the universe sprang into being with the explosion of a minuscule amount of matter accidentally.

When I study the creationist version of the beginning of the universe, I can believe in a form of the Big Bang. God, a thinking and logical Being, created the universe with a design in mind by speaking it into being.

The difference, one way says that it was an accident and everything is the result of happenstance. The other, says that there was design in the creation and the design continues to rule the universe.

My faith is with the Living God and the design and plan he has for mankind.

Until next time,
Curtis

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013

Thank you Mr.. Hatch, I too believe in the Living God and that he spoke created all things. Faith being the 'substance' of things hoped for and the 'evidence' of things not seen. I agree with you it takes more of a kind of 'faith' to be an agnostic or and atheist than it does to believe in the Designer of all things. I appreciate your insightful comments. :-)Carolyn

Comment from Siouxsun

Good

Love the message you are trying to portray.Shows deep gratitude for the free gift. I was looking for a specific pattern when I read sing and ring so it threw me off a little searching for it.

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013

Thank you for your honest appraisal of the poem. My best to you. Carolyn

Comment from Winslow

Exceptional

Dear notesandmore,

A wonderful description of the faith that you now have. For this poetic bell does declare and ring out so well, "I believe Lord, I am free."

Good luck in the contest. I would cast my vote for this one.

Warm regards,

Winslow

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013

Thank you fro the encouragement and the pending vote. I am very glad you like the poem. :-) Carolyn

Comment from Ronni

Excellent

Very concise and compelling effects and rewards of
deeply abiding Faith, and its incomparable inner
and outer salvations.
Great contest entry...best of luck!

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013

Thank you Ronni, I appreciate the review and your encouragement. Carolyn

Comment from Righteous Riter

Exceptional

This piece has an excellent and powerful message. This piece flows well although there is no rhyming. My attention is captured by the title but it is the words that held it. I'm more into the message than the structure and all that other stuff and this is an excellent message to me. Excellent work.

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013

Thank you for the wonderful and insightful review. I appreciate you. Carolyn

Comment from wordsareus

Excellent

This is a wonderful entry for the Faith Poetry contest. The image you paired with your poem catches the reader's attention. Good luck.

 Comment Written 05-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013

Thanks for the kind review. I appreciate your comments and best wishes.. Carolyn

Comment from sunnilicious

Excellent

There is power in spirituality. I have always believed it. And by reading this poem, you know it too. Well thought out. Creatively written. Excellent work.

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2013

Thanks so much. I am glad you liked the poem, some of the poetic forms I am now using are very new to me. However, any that have a spiritual message is always a joyous write. Good night, Carolyn

Comment from CommCode

Good

I don't know much about poetry and its forms, but this seems good to me! The words you used are unique. Does this poem reflect your personal beliefs?

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2013

Hi Cody, most of my poems are rhyming so this poem was a new path for me. This is an ABAB poem where each letter of the alphabet is used starting anywhere you like then the last line can start with any letter. And yes, I think we all write from our own source of inspiration and strengths in one form or another. You might enjoy reading my poem 'Inspired'. I think you can still access it. Thanks for your review. Carolyn