Lessons Learned and Spiritual
Viewing comments for Chapter 21 "Cycle of a Child and a Flower"Do good and feel good poems
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Comment from karenina
What an adorable photo! Did this inspire your poem or were you blessed to find such a perfect image for your words?
Children... Such precious blossoms of hope! I'm saddened that some would stoop to crushing them as if they were flowers to be trampled on in a garden...
You've nicely expressed that BOTH are blessings from God... Flowers are wonderful...but seasonal...
Our children, our grandchildren--these are life's truest treasures!
Karenina
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023
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What an adorable photo! Did this inspire your poem or were you blessed to find such a perfect image for your words?
Children... Such precious blossoms of hope! I'm saddened that some would stoop to crushing them as if they were flowers to be trampled on in a garden...
You've nicely expressed that BOTH are blessings from God... Flowers are wonderful...but seasonal...
Our children, our grandchildren--these are life's truest treasures!
Karenina
Comment Written 30-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023
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Hi babe, I might do something with that awesome line if you don't mind. Will you look at ithe poem one more time as I last edited about 30 seconds ago.
And see where I could add that in.
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Far be it for me to try to tell you where a line ought to go, Debi! You've done great. Anything I expressed, remember, is a direct reflection of the impact of your poem! It's great...just as it is!
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Would you look again and see if it's suggestive enough against abortion?
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"But our child will always be our child until the time we go
While some were never given, the chance to further grow"
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This works very well. I was thinking, in my comments, about all of the child abuse that occurs...but certainly
this encompasses all of that and more!
(Good job Debi!)
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Yeah murder by abuse, later suicide or abortion.
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Great, then I will keep it. Thanks for your kind input sweet friend!
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Anytime! Best of luck!
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent poem to express gratitude for children. I couldn't agree more, my children are my treasure and the best part of my life.
Well done!
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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Excellent poem to express gratitude for children. I couldn't agree more, my children are my treasure and the best part of my life.
Well done!
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
Comment Written 30-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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Marivale, thank you so very much for always having such kind things to say and being so thoughtful in your reviews. Your kind words are always so appreciated.
Comment from Paul McFarland
A very nice poem on the joy that a child brings into a family. The only drawback on having children is the worry that we parents have right up into their adulthood.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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A very nice poem on the joy that a child brings into a family. The only drawback on having children is the worry that we parents have right up into their adulthood.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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Paul, My kids are now in their forties and I still worry about them. Lol!
I thank you so very much for always having sweet kind things to say and being so thoughtful in your reviews. Your kind words are always so appreciated.
Comment from Ginda Simpson
What a lovely poem about the gift of life, so precious is a child. You poem has good rhyme and flow, but the very last line seems out of place. I think you could successfully end this verse with the line above (just my thought).
SO MUCH better. Change really lifted this to a six star rating. Alas, I have none left.
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023
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What a lovely poem about the gift of life, so precious is a child. You poem has good rhyme and flow, but the very last line seems out of place. I think you could successfully end this verse with the line above (just my thought).
SO MUCH better. Change really lifted this to a six star rating. Alas, I have none left.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023
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Hi Ginda, I completely re- wrote that last verse and if you have a chance to read I'd love to have your feelings about it. --
.Thanks for all your kind comments my friend
Comment from Terry Broxson
Your beautifully written poem clearly comes from the perspective of a loved daughter and a mother and grandmother who loved her children and now sees the love passed to the next generation. Excellent work. Terry.
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Your beautifully written poem clearly comes from the perspective of a loved daughter and a mother and grandmother who loved her children and now sees the love passed to the next generation. Excellent work. Terry.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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'Thanks Terry! You are so perceptive to pick that out in this poem. Not everyone caught that as part of the meaning. Thank you for that and your other kind words, my very dear friend!
Comment from ArwenE
This poem expresses the idea that a child is a precious gift, and that love and nurturing are the most important things needed to help them grow and thrive. The comparison between a child and a flower is a unique and creative one, highlighting the similarities and differences between the two. The message about the importance of faith in every stage of life is also a positive and uplifting one. Overall, the poem is well-written and touches on important themes in a simple, yet powerful way.
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This poem expresses the idea that a child is a precious gift, and that love and nurturing are the most important things needed to help them grow and thrive. The comparison between a child and a flower is a unique and creative one, highlighting the similarities and differences between the two. The message about the importance of faith in every stage of life is also a positive and uplifting one. Overall, the poem is well-written and touches on important themes in a simple, yet powerful way.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much Arwen, for this lovely review,and comments for my poem about children and - flowers. And of course; your six star gift .
I cannot thank you enough and look forward to reading your work soon!
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I'm sorry but I forgot to tell you thank you for your gracious gift of six stars.
That was so appreciated!!!
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Lovely image and nice presentation, Debi.
-You wrote a good poem with effective imagery and rhyme.
-I like the comparison between the flower and the child.
-Both add beautiful things to our lives, but the child is
"more precious than anything on Earth."
-A thoughtful poem with many good examples
of what the child and the flower add to our lives.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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-Lovely image and nice presentation, Debi.
-You wrote a good poem with effective imagery and rhyme.
-I like the comparison between the flower and the child.
-Both add beautiful things to our lives, but the child is
"more precious than anything on Earth."
-A thoughtful poem with many good examples
of what the child and the flower add to our lives.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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Pam, I thank you so very much for always having sweet things to say and being so thoughtful in your reviews. Your kind words are always so appreciated.
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You are very welcome, Debi, and i appreciate your reply.
Comment from Marienkiefer
A lovely poem, Debi. Very creative to compare the cycle of a child to that of a flower and to show the beauty in both.
-Beautiful contrasts, images and similes.
-Readers get the sense that each child is unique, responding to care and nurturing as do flowers as well.
-Positive messaging in this well thought out, meaningful poem.
-So sorry, but the idea of -flowers are just things- could appear as somewhat contrary to the message conveyed. Flowers have lasting impact, and are an important life source of grains, nuts, berries, essential oils, and therapies, providing too nutrients for various organisms.
All in all, joyful poem to read and savour, with wonderful parallels and beautiful connections made between children and flowers. Once again, a poem providing loving, faithful and kind insight, like warming sunshine. This is now one of my favourites of your poems.
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023
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A lovely poem, Debi. Very creative to compare the cycle of a child to that of a flower and to show the beauty in both.
-Beautiful contrasts, images and similes.
-Readers get the sense that each child is unique, responding to care and nurturing as do flowers as well.
-Positive messaging in this well thought out, meaningful poem.
-So sorry, but the idea of -flowers are just things- could appear as somewhat contrary to the message conveyed. Flowers have lasting impact, and are an important life source of grains, nuts, berries, essential oils, and therapies, providing too nutrients for various organisms.
All in all, joyful poem to read and savour, with wonderful parallels and beautiful connections made between children and flowers. Once again, a poem providing loving, faithful and kind insight, like warming sunshine. This is now one of my favourites of your poems.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023
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Hi Marien, thank you for such a great review on this. And just want to explain that one part. I was so worried someone would think that my comparison was putting the importance of a flower up in the same category as a child, which in my eyes don't come close. So that is why the reference to them being, "just thing". Nothing is more important than human life. Y'know?
But I hear you and I wasn't thinking about anything as just a plain to look at flower, and change that part to add more importance to it. Thank you for the great idea and for all the lovely vomments, my dear friend! Debi
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You are very welcome, Debi. I know exactly what you mean. I always have to remind myself to use those good ole similes, for sensitivities?.You have done a fabulous job doing that here. Nothing replaces my memory of my three year old picking first flowers, saving it all day and presenting me with the most beautifully, wilted bouquet along with a huge smile.Your poem reminds me of the love in the hearts of children and that precious moment. Thank you, my friend, for your lovely poem that brings to me my sweet memory. Blessings to you always, and your golden pen.🌸🌸
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Awe Marien, gosh what a beautiful picture you paint of that memory. I would love to see you write about that. And if you do please let me know
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Please read the poem again, as I changed it to show the importance of the flower for food as well as it's beauty
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Okay, Deb. My pleasure.
Please check your mail😃
Comment from Teri7
Debi, This is a very precious and very sweet poem about the cycle of a child and a flower. You used the most adorable art work and great descriptive words. It was a true joy to read and review! love and blessings, teri
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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Debi, This is a very precious and very sweet poem about the cycle of a child and a flower. You used the most adorable art work and great descriptive words. It was a true joy to read and review! love and blessings, teri
Comment Written 29-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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On Teri, I can't tell you how much your sweet words mean to me. And I am sending the same right back to you my wonderful. And thanks for the prayers I know you have said for me. Much love & appreciation for you!
Comment from Mary Vigasin
A charming and enchanting work both in words and presentation.
This is a brilliant comparison of children and flowers.
A child will wilt unless nurtured and loved:
"Both depend greatly on lots of loving care."
So true and beautifully stated.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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A charming and enchanting work both in words and presentation.
This is a brilliant comparison of children and flowers.
A child will wilt unless nurtured and loved:
"Both depend greatly on lots of loving care."
So true and beautifully stated.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 29-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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Mary, I thank you so very much for always having sweet things to say and being so thoughtful in your reviews. Your kind words are always so appreciated.