Comment from Bill O'Bier

Excellent

An excellent write and so completely true. The wording and rhymes are great. The artwork is well paired with the piece.Thanks for sharing.

Wishing you all the best...
Bill

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2016

Thanks Bill, for these insightful words and great review I appreciate it! blessings, Roy

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

Very well done, my friend. Timely of course considring all, that goes on these days. There is an old country song that I remember called "Pride goes Before A Fall" by Jim Reeves.

I liked these lines in your poem in particular, Roy:

"The Bible says walk humbly with, your God 'cause He promotes-
and you will find if you wear pride, you'll wear waste's tattered coat."

Good writing, Roy. Bob

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2016

Thanks Bob, for these insightful words and great review I appreciate it! blessings, Roy

Comment from Muffins

Exceptional

This poem goes to the gut. It strips away the BS and throws out the shades. Each stanza his a history lesson and a warning. We've seen it happen when we allow ourselves to be pander to by lunatics who claiming they have all the answers and they can fix everything. When all they want is power.
I got chills reading it.

P.S. I was about to read Dean Kuch's Castle Keep Without Walls poem then I read his author's note to read your poem first.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2016

Thanks for these wise and measured words and insightful review, and the generosity of your heart, I appreciate it! blessings, Roy

Comment from seaglass

Exceptional

I have always heard the pride goes before a fall. In modern America, pride and haughtiness is being deemed as desirable and profitable. People who are humble and loving are scoffed at as being weak, low energy or unmotivated. If only God's justice would strike down the haughty and not the entire land.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2016

Thanks for these wise words and reflective, generous review, and the amazing stars, I appreciate it! blessings, Roy

Comment from scongrove

Exceptional

Fantastic writing! :) Your message stands true. I think our country for the most part has lost their way. It's sad to say, but I think its getting closer to the end. If most of the world would go by God's word, it would be a better place to be. Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy reading what you post.
Great job!
Always your fan,
Shana :)

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2016

Thanks Shana, for these wisely, measured words words and generous, reflective review and stars, you are a friend and I appreciate you! blessings, Roy

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Roy, this is a very forceful poem describing what the word has come to. Empires come and go, and looking at history, and always fall due to man's folly. The times we are living right now only proves that. A very well written poem. Gives food for thought. All the best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2016

Thanks Ulla, for these insightful words and great review I appreciate it! blessings, Roy

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

That was an amazing poem, and a hard hitting one too, Roy. Your words filled me with despair for our world, it is a world that is increasingly becoming Godless. The terrible things that are being committed, and being committed using God's name, are dreadful! Our God would never want this. Excellent writing, my friend, one that everyone should read. This is a virtual 6, have no real ones left. :( Well done, my friend. :) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2016

Thanks Sandra for these insightful words and reflective review and the virtual six, how's your dear brother, I appreciate it! blessings, Roy

Comment from create4christ

Excellent

This is beautiful Roy...and SO TRUE! I enjoyed reading your rhymes and rhythm that flowed so nicely. I grow teary-eyed as I agree with what you say.

Thank you for sharing, my friend...Penny

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2016

Thanks Penny, for these insightful words and great review I appreciate it! blessings, Roy

Comment from Dutchie

Excellent

A thought provoking poem Roy. In my humble opinion there is a difference between pride and haughtiness. My English is not that good, so probably I'm wrong. There is a Dutch saying that says: Haughtiness becomes for the fall. And if you look at the history it's true.Their greed has no limits and will destroy them. A great write, that everybody has to read, Sorry I have no sixes left, but you really deserved it. Fia

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2016

Thanks Fia, for these insightful words and great review and the virtual six, I appreciate it! blessings, Roy

Comment from Neonewman

Excellent

The lack of respect this nation has for our savior simply floors me. We are headed for destruction for sure if we can't come together as a whole. Bring God back into our schools would be the best way to start.
God bless Roy!
Steve

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2016

Thanks Steve, for these insightful words and great review I appreciate it! blessings, Roy