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Pride won't hold you up...106 total reviews
Comment from nancyjam
Well crafted poem that conveys a powerful
message about the demise of empires when
they lost their way.
Excellent aabb rhyme and strong meter.
Nancy
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Well crafted poem that conveys a powerful
message about the demise of empires when
they lost their way.
Excellent aabb rhyme and strong meter.
Nancy
Comment Written 28-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016
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Thanks Nancy, for these insightful words and great review I appreciate it, blessings, Roy
Comment from Jay Squires
The timing couldn't be better, at least in the U.S. with the coming elections and the epitome of pride, who might very well get elected, could take us and a lot of other countries down to God's rubble. Thanks for the reminder, Roy and, as always, God Bless.
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The timing couldn't be better, at least in the U.S. with the coming elections and the epitome of pride, who might very well get elected, could take us and a lot of other countries down to God's rubble. Thanks for the reminder, Roy and, as always, God Bless.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2016
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Thanks Jay, for these insightful words and great review I appreciate it, blessings, Roy
Comment from gramalot8
Royowen, first off, you have a typo...second to last line... should be bible?? Now, to the poem... very well said. I love the message. Your rhyme and rhythm are very nice as well. Thank you for sharing your unique perspective with us.
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Royowen, first off, you have a typo...second to last line... should be bible?? Now, to the poem... very well said. I love the message. Your rhyme and rhythm are very nice as well. Thank you for sharing your unique perspective with us.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2016
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Thanks for these insightful words and great review I appreciate it, thank you I've corrected the glitch! blessings, Roy
Comment from brenda bickers
Hi Roy,
I have not read a poem in a long time that reads so well and is so true.
Oh, how the mighty fall. It is true that pride comes before a fall. We see time and time again but it is the people who suffer at the hands of these so called great and mighty rulers. I worry for our future and where this is all leading to.
A really great read.
Brenda:))x
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Hi Roy,
I have not read a poem in a long time that reads so well and is so true.
Oh, how the mighty fall. It is true that pride comes before a fall. We see time and time again but it is the people who suffer at the hands of these so called great and mighty rulers. I worry for our future and where this is all leading to.
A really great read.
Brenda:))x
Comment Written 28-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2016
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Thanks Brenda, for these insightful words and great review I appreciate it! blessings, Roy
Comment from barbara.wilkey
AHEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You poem is full of wisdom. You are so accurate. I am sure many will be shocked at things to come and it actually scares me. Thank you for sharing.
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AHEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You poem is full of wisdom. You are so accurate. I am sure many will be shocked at things to come and it actually scares me. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2016
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Thanks Barbara, for these empsthetic words and great review I appreciate! and the inspiring stars, blessings, Roy
Comment from evilynne
Your poem is certainly thought provoking. We have come so far, have drifted from the inscription on our statue. It is difficult in this time to adhere to the principles on which this country was founded. Evi
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Your poem is certainly thought provoking. We have come so far, have drifted from the inscription on our statue. It is difficult in this time to adhere to the principles on which this country was founded. Evi
Comment Written 28-Jul-2016
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Thanks Evi, for these wonderful words of empathy and a great review! And the inspiring stars, you've made my day, blessings, Roy
Comment from kiwisteveh
Hi, Roy. Your poem flows very smoothly and the rhyming couplets work well. The message is a reminder from history - empires come and go. It is the lesson, so eloquently expressed in Shelley's great poem Ozymandias, with the great irony in its final lines where the great king boasts on his statue, 'Look in my works, ye mighty, and despair.' yet 'nothing beside remains./The lone and level sands stretch far away.'
I am wondering about the purpose of the double dash and the ellipsis in the final two lines...
Steve
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2016
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Hi, Roy. Your poem flows very smoothly and the rhyming couplets work well. The message is a reminder from history - empires come and go. It is the lesson, so eloquently expressed in Shelley's great poem Ozymandias, with the great irony in its final lines where the great king boasts on his statue, 'Look in my works, ye mighty, and despair.' yet 'nothing beside remains./The lone and level sands stretch far away.'
I am wondering about the purpose of the double dash and the ellipsis in the final two lines...
Steve
Comment Written 28-Jul-2016
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Thanks Steve, for these insightful words and great review I appreciate it! blessings, Roy
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
These are truly important words to remember as humility is the key to unconditional love and peace in this world. A wonderfully penned and inspiring piece. Thank you so much for sharing it.
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These are truly important words to remember as humility is the key to unconditional love and peace in this world. A wonderfully penned and inspiring piece. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2016
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Thanks Monica, for these insightful words and great review I appreciate it, thank you! blessings, Roy
Comment from Bollie
This is fantastic!!! The exalted will be humbled and the humble will be exalted. Time has proven this time and time again. This poem isn't just biblically accurate, but it's also very well written. I love the rhyming and the flow of this poem. It's amazing that you combined history with scripture and created this eloquently written poem. REALLY REALLY GREAT JOB !!!
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This is fantastic!!! The exalted will be humbled and the humble will be exalted. Time has proven this time and time again. This poem isn't just biblically accurate, but it's also very well written. I love the rhyming and the flow of this poem. It's amazing that you combined history with scripture and created this eloquently written poem. REALLY REALLY GREAT JOB !!!
Comment Written 28-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2016
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Thanks for these insightful words and great review I appreciate it! blessings, Roy
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You're welcome Roy.
Have a wonderful day.
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You're welcome Roy.
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You're welcome Roy.
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Comment from Ric Myworld
Yes, Sir, I don't know if it's possible to have said it better. Our country seems to have forgotten all the things that made us great, and as we know, "The meek shall inherit the earth." It will take faith and humility to turn this world around, but unfortunately, we've come to only believe in the things we can see or touch. Thanks for the pleasure of reading another of your fine poems.
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Yes, Sir, I don't know if it's possible to have said it better. Our country seems to have forgotten all the things that made us great, and as we know, "The meek shall inherit the earth." It will take faith and humility to turn this world around, but unfortunately, we've come to only believe in the things we can see or touch. Thanks for the pleasure of reading another of your fine poems.
Comment Written 28-Jul-2016
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Thanks Ric, for the fabulous review and excellent comments, blessings, Roy,