Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Portia, This is a very well written and very true poem in my eyes too. You used the words very well. It made me think of in the morning at church when we sing what a blessing it is. Thank you for sharing and for my lovely flowers. It was the most beautiful vase of flowers. I haven't gotten roses in a long time. Thank you so much. I love you dear friend! Teri

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

Teri,

Thanks so much for this great review and very kind comments; they are greatly appreciated.

I am so glad the flowers were blessings.

Love you, my sweet sister-in-Christ.💖💖💖

Portia

Comment from Katie Mae Dead

Excellent

Hello poet.
I like gospel music too. It's so energetic and after the bible says...make a joyful noise unto the lord.
Excellent lines of 10 syllables each.
Your rhymes are strong and the flow is great as well
This was a joy to read!
Take care
Katiemae

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

Katiemae,

Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments.

Blessings, Portia

Comment from Michele Harber

Excellent

What a lovely poem. It's hard to fit in unrelated words and make it seem organic, but you did a beautiful job. Your poem reads as a love song to the music, and your joy and enthusiasm radiate through it. Your unabashed joy makes the poem that much more fun to read.

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

Michele,

Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments; they are greatly appreciated.

Blessings...Portia

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

You have done an excellent job in crafting this complicated verse. Your use of gospel music as your theme is unique and highly enjoyable. I also love gospel music!! Good luck.

Melissa

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2021

Melissa,

Thanks so much for your review, very kind comments, and best wishes; they are greatly appreciated.

Blessings...Portia

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

This is a beautiful poem written about beautiful music. Gospel music is always joyful, happy music with uplifting words and foot-stumping, hand-clapping rhythms that make people smile. I especially like thoughts expressed in your last two lines..."It gives me comfort," and "trust in God." Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021

Thanks so much for your review, very kind comments, and best wishes.

Blessings...

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

That was really lovely. You've used the words so well in this poem, they aren't forced to make it work, but slide in naturally. This is an excellent contest and I wish you loads of luck! :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021

Thanks so much for your review, very kind comments, and best wishes.

Blessings...

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

Beautiful poem about the impact of Gospel music on one's life. You have an almost musical flow to your lines. "My emotions high and gracefully bold" is a perfect line that captures well the impact of Gospel music. Excellent poem that touches the soul.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021

Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments.

Blessings...

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Dear Mystery Writer,

We are told in the Bible that our singing edifies the congregation members and rises as a sweet sacrificial aroma to our heavenly Father. What could be better than that?

I appreciated these lines so much:

It gives me comfort I'm not scared to sing;
I trust God will hear me; to Him - I cling.

Thanks a bunch!

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021

Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments.

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Very nice image and
presentation, along
with highlighting
the required words.
-Effective imagery and rhyme.
-You show your love of
gospel music very well with
singing, the choir, and
"lyrics - derived from a musical roll."
-A good closing couplet.
-Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021

Thanks so much for your review and very kind comments.

reply by Pam (respa) on 16-Jul-2021

You are very welcome.

Comment from pookietoo

Good

Nice job! This is a good poem. I wish you luck in this contest. Keep writing your poems. Thank you for letting me read this poem. :-) :-) Keep smiling

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 Comment Written 16-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021

Thanks so much for your review, very kind comments, and best wishes.

reply by pookietoo on 16-Jul-2021

You're welcome.