Thankful heart
From my11 total reviews
Comment from royowen
What a great nonet of praise to God Wendy, and you've managed to write it with a great shape also. The message you've written has given much meaning to this post, well done, exact syllable count too,, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022
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What a great nonet of praise to God Wendy, and you've managed to write it with a great shape also. The message you've written has given much meaning to this post, well done, exact syllable count too,, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 25-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022
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Thank you Roy. That's very encouraging as I don't normally write Nonets!
Wendy
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You did well
Comment from Annmuma
Very well done. like how the theme of the poem travels downward just as our blessings from God do. .. at least, theoretically. I know they are all around us and we just absorb them, but the thought is always 'blessings come FROM God, sorta setting the stage for down flow. Anyway, great piece and good luck in the contest. ann
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022
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Very well done. like how the theme of the poem travels downward just as our blessings from God do. .. at least, theoretically. I know they are all around us and we just absorb them, but the thought is always 'blessings come FROM God, sorta setting the stage for down flow. Anyway, great piece and good luck in the contest. ann
Comment Written 25-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022
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Thank you Ann! I love your reflections, and very thoughtful review. Thanks too for the good wishes.
Wendy
Comment from Mrs. KT
Out of sixes, Wendy, but your nonet form and message are both deserving!
On my computer screen, the first two lines could be "scooted over" a bit to achieve a really tidy triangular shape. Probably just my wonky computer and abysmal eyesight. The sentiments take precedence. Well-delivered and received!
Thank you for sharing!
Best wishes!
diane
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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Out of sixes, Wendy, but your nonet form and message are both deserving!
On my computer screen, the first two lines could be "scooted over" a bit to achieve a really tidy triangular shape. Probably just my wonky computer and abysmal eyesight. The sentiments take precedence. Well-delivered and received!
Thank you for sharing!
Best wishes!
diane
Comment Written 23-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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Thank you for such a wonderful review - I appreciate it a lot, especially as I am a beginner at the Nonet format.
Wendy
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I enjoyed reading and yes, we should thank God for all we have and for all the grace He grants us. We do not do it often enough. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I enjoyed reading and yes, we should thank God for all we have and for all the grace He grants us. We do not do it often enough. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much Barbara for your thoughtful and encouraging review and good wishes. I appreciate all of them.
Wendy
Comment from Begin Again
Perfect reminder after reading and thinking about the world's greed....We should be thankful beyond words for all the gifts we are blessed with and we receive them freely.
smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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Perfect reminder after reading and thinking about the world's greed....We should be thankful beyond words for all the gifts we are blessed with and we receive them freely.
smiles, Carol
Comment Written 23-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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Thank you Carol for your encouraging review. Always appreciate hearing from you.
Wendy
Comment from Pantygynt
You have obtained a very neat shape from your nonet. It is also syllabically correct. In addition, the content, a genuine prayer of gratitude is also well stated.
I copied it back into Word and centred it. The first line was a little short but when I lengthened it to: 'You've offered me such amazing love,' which adds little length without compromising the syllable count, an almost perfect isosceles triangle result.
Although this is not stated as a requirement it always impresses the judges.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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You have obtained a very neat shape from your nonet. It is also syllabically correct. In addition, the content, a genuine prayer of gratitude is also well stated.
I copied it back into Word and centred it. The first line was a little short but when I lengthened it to: 'You've offered me such amazing love,' which adds little length without compromising the syllable count, an almost perfect isosceles triangle result.
Although this is not stated as a requirement it always impresses the judges.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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Thank you so much for going to that trouble. Much appreciated, I will adjust it to suit.
Wendy
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Wonderful!
It was amazing. I caught myself actually wishing it would not end. As the poem diminished to the left I was thinking "noooooooo".
Great work. Thank you.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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Wonderful!
It was amazing. I caught myself actually wishing it would not end. As the poem diminished to the left I was thinking "noooooooo".
Great work. Thank you.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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Oh Wayne - thank you so much for this encouragement! (This was my first ever Nonet!) Perhaps I will write a longer one along these lines one day. I had been thinking about Psalm 23 when I wrote it. Many thanks for the fine rating and six stars!
Wendy
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Well deserved.
Comment from LisaMay
The presentation of this piece, a well constructed nonet, is very appealing with your attention to colour-coordination. The nonet has a nicely sloped shape to it, showing your attention to each line length. The sentiments express your devotion, appreciating the Lord's bounteous gifts, with a sincere yet simple 'thanks'.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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The presentation of this piece, a well constructed nonet, is very appealing with your attention to colour-coordination. The nonet has a nicely sloped shape to it, showing your attention to each line length. The sentiments express your devotion, appreciating the Lord's bounteous gifts, with a sincere yet simple 'thanks'.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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Thanks so much for noticing those details, which I tried to get right (as I am a beginner with the Nonet style). I appreciate your words and encouragement.
Wendy
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A fine faithful prayer of thanks in the form of a nonet Wendy and I felt your dedication and belief here, I wish you luck with the contest, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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A fine faithful prayer of thanks in the form of a nonet Wendy and I felt your dedication and belief here, I wish you luck with the contest, love Dolly x
Comment Written 23-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
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Thank you Dolly. I appreciate your review and good wishes a lot, especially as I haven't done a Nonet before.
Wendy
Comment from Theodore McDowell
Great poem for the contest, Wendy. You follow the required format and in a very straightforward and powerful manner express your thankfulness to God for all his gifts.
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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2022
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Great poem for the contest, Wendy. You follow the required format and in a very straightforward and powerful manner express your thankfulness to God for all his gifts.
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Comment Written 22-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2022
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Thanks Tim. Your review is very encouraging. I was meditating yesterday on Psalm 23, and thought I would have a go at a Nonet. (I don't think I've done one before.) So many things to be thankful for, but hopefully this is a start, and a very brief summary!!
Wendy
