My Faith Calms the Storm
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Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Leann--congrats on your prize for this stunning poem! This powerhouse of graphic imagery brilliantly conveys your nightmarish terror--thanks for notes providing context. Cheers. LIZ
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2021
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Leann--congrats on your prize for this stunning poem! This powerhouse of graphic imagery brilliantly conveys your nightmarish terror--thanks for notes providing context. Cheers. LIZ
Comment Written 15-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2021
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Thank you so, very much. How kind of you to say that! Your comments are humbly appreciate it. Hugs.
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a well written free verse poem use the storm as a metaphor for life's problems and sleep and dreams as a path toward peace. This is a strong prayer of supplication for the help of those who need it. It shows how faith provides strength and peace.
Congrats for the second place finish in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthly.
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2021
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This is a well written free verse poem use the storm as a metaphor for life's problems and sleep and dreams as a path toward peace. This is a strong prayer of supplication for the help of those who need it. It shows how faith provides strength and peace.
Congrats for the second place finish in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthly.
dragonpoet
Comment Written 15-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2021
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Thank you very much. The strong feelings in the poem reflect the strong feelings I was having when I wrote it. Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It's humbly appreciated. Hugs.
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You are most kindly welcome.
Joan
Comment from LisaMay
Congratulations on your contest placing with this powerful poem!
Your dream is very skillfully depicted in a poetic framework. The short lines are very effective breaks: I sleep; I dream; I wake; I pray; I know; I sleep. The poem captures your anguish via a dream, and then your faith is reassuring and calming: "My God will guard their hearts and minds."
I wish you and your family members a peaceful resolution to the distressing relationship issues.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2021
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Congratulations on your contest placing with this powerful poem!
Your dream is very skillfully depicted in a poetic framework. The short lines are very effective breaks: I sleep; I dream; I wake; I pray; I know; I sleep. The poem captures your anguish via a dream, and then your faith is reassuring and calming: "My God will guard their hearts and minds."
I wish you and your family members a peaceful resolution to the distressing relationship issues.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2021
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Thank you very much. I am very excited for the second place! thank you also for your wishes of peace for my family. Hugs.
Comment from Boogienights
This was an interesting telling of a dream through poetry, and very well written in my humble opinion. Many times when we are troubled, it is in our dreams that we can come to at least an understanding, if not a resolution. I appreciate you sharing your work. :)
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2021
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This was an interesting telling of a dream through poetry, and very well written in my humble opinion. Many times when we are troubled, it is in our dreams that we can come to at least an understanding, if not a resolution. I appreciate you sharing your work. :)
Comment Written 07-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful, and generous review. It is appreciated. Hugs and blessings to you.
Comment from Ann Market
This poem describes anxiety and fear in physical senses, equating them very accurately to a storm. Your vivid descriptions of the storm show us how this terrible anxiety impacted you... this was done splendidly.
The verses you included are very encouraging; thank you for sharing this.
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2021
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This poem describes anxiety and fear in physical senses, equating them very accurately to a storm. Your vivid descriptions of the storm show us how this terrible anxiety impacted you... this was done splendidly.
The verses you included are very encouraging; thank you for sharing this.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much! Your generous six stars and your kind, encouraging comments have really made my day! I appreciate that you read and reviewed my poem. Hugs and blessings to you.
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Hugs and blessings, friend!
Comment from Loren .
Loved reading this poem. It speaks well of your faith and the underlying truth found in the Bible that we do find strength and loss of fear when we turn to God in faith. Knowing, in our heart of hearts that He hears and His will, will abide. God bless and prayer offered to your loved one that is in an abusive relationship. Loren
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2021
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Loved reading this poem. It speaks well of your faith and the underlying truth found in the Bible that we do find strength and loss of fear when we turn to God in faith. Knowing, in our heart of hearts that He hears and His will, will abide. God bless and prayer offered to your loved one that is in an abusive relationship. Loren
Comment Written 07-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much for reading my poem, and for your kind and thoughtful review. But most of all, thank you for your prayers. Hugs and blessings.
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This actually would be perfect for the Poetry Club I belong to. The last one was about a storm. As with those, there is a strong metaphor in your poem.
Actually, your entire poem is one metaphor. Your imagery appeals to all senses. The reader will be drawn in. There is great transformation from the 1st line and the final line. Well worked out.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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This actually would be perfect for the Poetry Club I belong to. The last one was about a storm. As with those, there is a strong metaphor in your poem.
Actually, your entire poem is one metaphor. Your imagery appeals to all senses. The reader will be drawn in. There is great transformation from the 1st line and the final line. Well worked out.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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thank you for your encouraging and kind comments. I appreciate it. Hugs and blessings.
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you are welcome
Comment from Mastery
Hello, LeAnn. This is a wonderful entry for the contest. The main reason for its success is your use of strong verbs all the way through. In any writing, verbs are King. It is also very inspirational for a faith poem. These are my favorite lines:
"Pines bend and break.
Angry wind barges through,
Throwing anything in its reach
Slap, push, scream! Temper tantrum turns to rage,
Leaving destruction in its wake."
Bravo! If I had six stars left they would be yours for sure, Bob
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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Hello, LeAnn. This is a wonderful entry for the contest. The main reason for its success is your use of strong verbs all the way through. In any writing, verbs are King. It is also very inspirational for a faith poem. These are my favorite lines:
"Pines bend and break.
Angry wind barges through,
Throwing anything in its reach
Slap, push, scream! Temper tantrum turns to rage,
Leaving destruction in its wake."
Bravo! If I had six stars left they would be yours for sure, Bob
Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much for those kind and encouraging words. You made me feel really good. :-) Hugs and blessings.
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Excellent job. :) Bob
Comment from Sally Law
This is very good and in the way a dream would come, sporadic. You did a great job and used descriptions to draw the reader in. I'm always glad to see Jesus and prayer as the calming solution.
Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XOs....
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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This is very good and in the way a dream would come, sporadic. You did a great job and used descriptions to draw the reader in. I'm always glad to see Jesus and prayer as the calming solution.
Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XOs....
Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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Thank you! I appreciate your comments, as always. Hugs and blessings.
Comment from Jean Lutz1
Powerful use of the written word and creation to help us cope with current culture. Your selected artwork complements -- reminds of the Bible verse depicting Satan as lightning falling from the sky. I wish you well with this entry.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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Powerful use of the written word and creation to help us cope with current culture. Your selected artwork complements -- reminds of the Bible verse depicting Satan as lightning falling from the sky. I wish you well with this entry.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2021
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Thank you for your kind review and for reading my poem. Hugs and blessings to you.