Theft of a rainbow
Not yours to take13 total reviews
Comment from harmony13
Great Poem! I agree with this author's words. The author's words
are strong, descriptive, meaningful and creative. Thank you for
the author's notes - they make this situation clear. The poem flows
and connects well. The title and artwork of these words are perfect!
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2021
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Great Poem! I agree with this author's words. The author's words
are strong, descriptive, meaningful and creative. Thank you for
the author's notes - they make this situation clear. The poem flows
and connects well. The title and artwork of these words are perfect!
Comment Written 20-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2021
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Thank you so much. I am glad you understood my thoughts. I appreciate your review.
Wendy
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Rainbows are God's creation; why adopt the symbol for one's own? I have never heard of such weird thing. We were put on earth to care for God's wonders. They are His.
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2021
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Rainbows are God's creation; why adopt the symbol for one's own? I have never heard of such weird thing. We were put on earth to care for God's wonders. They are His.
Comment Written 19-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2021
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Thank you so much for reviewing. I agree. They adopted the rainbow colour to represent a spectrum of gender identity and sexual preference, as the rainbow is a spectrum of colours.
Comment from Paul McFarland
You have used color very effectively in this piece. A nice idea of having the rainbow be a symbol from God. I respect your opinion about others using the symbol for their own purpose.
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2021
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You have used color very effectively in this piece. A nice idea of having the rainbow be a symbol from God. I respect your opinion about others using the symbol for their own purpose.
Comment Written 19-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2021
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Thanks so much Paul. I appreciate your thoughtful and kind review.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A rewarding write about the rainbow and its soothing gift after a storm, a colourful promise of better times ahead, much enjoyed and good luck with the contest, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2021
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A rewarding write about the rainbow and its soothing gift after a storm, a colourful promise of better times ahead, much enjoyed and good luck with the contest, love Dolly x
Comment Written 19-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2021
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Thank you Dolly. Much appreciated.
Comment from lancellot
This is a very interesting take. I remember the biblical story of the Great Flood and how the rainbow is suppose to be symbol of the covenant between God and man about never doing a flood again. The story is good but has flaws, because you don't need rain to form a rainbow. Speaking of physics rainbows should have been seen long before a flood.
Good work.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2021
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This is a very interesting take. I remember the biblical story of the Great Flood and how the rainbow is suppose to be symbol of the covenant between God and man about never doing a flood again. The story is good but has flaws, because you don't need rain to form a rainbow. Speaking of physics rainbows should have been seen long before a flood.
Good work.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2021
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Thank you so much for your review. I appreciate your thoughts.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Okay entry for the A Rainbow writing prompt contest.
Putting down gay people with their rainbow flag in the name of God is contradicting and not very christian of you.
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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2021
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Okay entry for the A Rainbow writing prompt contest.
Putting down gay people with their rainbow flag in the name of God is contradicting and not very christian of you.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2021
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Thank you for reviewing. I do appreciate that. However I am not putting down gay people. I have friends who are gay. I accept them and their choices, but I don't think they have the right to take God's rainbow promise and change its meaning. It's not PC to say so of course. Sometimes I think Christians need to be brave enough to state what they believe. Everyone else does. Nevertheless I hope you judged my work on its literary merit or lack thereof, and not because of the theme.
Comment from Annmuma
Interesting piece and well written. WE must remember that we were given free will by a completely loving and just God. Does it make sense to you that a loving and just God would punish his creation for exercising the freedom that He Himself granted? Good luck in the contest. ann
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2021
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Interesting piece and well written. WE must remember that we were given free will by a completely loving and just God. Does it make sense to you that a loving and just God would punish his creation for exercising the freedom that He Himself granted? Good luck in the contest. ann
Comment Written 18-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2021
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Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. I appreciate it.
Comment from Anne Johnston
Very well written and so true. I like the way that you have put each verse in the colours of the rainbow. And I like your closing verse:
"So let's reclaim the sign
The rainbow's still not theirs
It's God's own promise - His not mine -
And shows us that He cares."
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2021
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Very well written and so true. I like the way that you have put each verse in the colours of the rainbow. And I like your closing verse:
"So let's reclaim the sign
The rainbow's still not theirs
It's God's own promise - His not mine -
And shows us that He cares."
Comment Written 18-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2021
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Thank you very much Anne. Glad you enjoyed i.
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You are welcome
Comment from ahamranji
The poem is beautiful and smooth flowing. The rainbow means many things to many people. But the poet's perspective steeped in the Christian faith sees it as a sign of God's promise and he/she warns the world about straying from God's path.
As a poem it is excellent.
Best wishes and regards. God bless.
R Jayachandran
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2021
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The poem is beautiful and smooth flowing. The rainbow means many things to many people. But the poet's perspective steeped in the Christian faith sees it as a sign of God's promise and he/she warns the world about straying from God's path.
As a poem it is excellent.
Best wishes and regards. God bless.
R Jayachandran
Comment Written 18-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2021
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Thank ou very much. I appreciate your thoughtful review.
Comment from Pantygynt
The rainbow is always at its brightest and best when set against a dark and stormy sky. The promise then seems to counterbalance the threat, it always seems to me. Pleasantly presented in the colours of the rainbow.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2021
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The rainbow is always at its brightest and best when set against a dark and stormy sky. The promise then seems to counterbalance the threat, it always seems to me. Pleasantly presented in the colours of the rainbow.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2021
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That's a nice thought, and very true. Thank you for reviewing.
