Comment from Mia Twysted

Excellent

Let the stone that weights you down roll past. Don't run after it, but let it roll till it fades from sight allowing you to take a deep breath and renew yourself.

 Comment Written 16-Mar-2022

Comment from Rosemary Everson1

Excellent

We get our grace or faith from God. It is a gift. To have faith in ourselves we must also believe and love ourselves so we can love others. Do we have the strength to roll an immense boulder up a hill so it could only roll down again?

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2022

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Wise words - but we must also remember that our faith is in God's ability to strengthen us, and to fill us with His strength and perseverance. Best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2022

Comment from in777wr#

Excellent

This poem is very strong. This well written poem reads and flows well. The picture you chose accentuated this poem well. I like this very encouraging poem. Nice job.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2022

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

I like how you left the boulder up to the reader. Your message was good, and you told it in only 10 words. Congratulations. Keep up the good work. Best wishes.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2022

Thanks for reviewing - I appreciate your comments.

Comment from Jennifer Keeley

Excellent

Great work. Ten words says it all. The picture you chose was great-it portrays the heavy weight that can be on any person. I felt your quote really matched your subject. I liked this!

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2022

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Comment from dellsworthpoet

Excellent

A nice sentiment. The poem flows well. The language is conversational. The message is easily understood.

Suggestion:
Rather than weighty I might suggest suffocating. Stones are weighty by nature. My suggestion would indicate that this weight is holding back or strangling advancement. Just a thought.

Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2022

Thanks for your review, and suggestion. You are right - using 'weighty' is intrinsically repetitious. I shall take on the idea of 'suffocating' by changing it to 'stifling', as I feel the 2 syllable word sits better than a 4 syllable one. Thank you!

reply by dellsworthpoet on 14-Mar-2022

You are welcome.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I can honestly say I have little faith in myself, but I have great faith in the one who say, "What is impossible for man, is possible for God." Luke 18:27. Beautifully written, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2022

Thanks for reviewing - I appreciate your comments, Roy.

reply by royowen on 14-Mar-2022

Most welcome

Comment from Janice Canerdy

Excellent

If believers sincerely ask the Lord to increase their faith in HIM, He will also increase their faith in themselves. You have made excellent use of your ten words and artwork.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2022

Thanks for reviewing, Janice - I appreciate your comments.