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Heart Crafted Poems - 2023

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Musing of an old man

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Comment from Jessica Wheeler
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A genuinely moving and thought-provoking poem. I thought you structured your words to fit the criteria of this type of poetry, brilliantly. The last two lines of each stanza created an emotional build up for me, that was satisfied when brought home in the third stanza- it felt like an orchestral crescendo! Choosing a way to walk, avoiding tempting side roads, and continuing on despite uncertainties - Blind faith in a nut shell!
Beautiful writing, thank you for sharing.
<3
Jessica

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2023
    Jessica, I am quite humbled by your kind words and validation of this poem, thank you!🙏
Comment from rjuselius
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I don't really believe in god but definately a higher power! The mysterious ways we are always uncountable.
Thank you for sharing!
Blessings with hugs and kisses,
Rebekka x

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2023
    Rebekka, whatever you cleave to for mind, body and spirit that works for you is awesome!
Comment from lyenochka
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Your Baccresieze poem is thought-provoking as it takes faith to turn over the reins to God to lead. But as you show us, when we tried to lead our own lives, we really are unsure where we are going.

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2023
    Smiles and thanks!
Comment from Pearl Edwards
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I haven't tackled this form, yet it seems complicated but you've done well with it JLR in this poem of the choice you made to walk with faith 'unsure to where'.
Cheers
Valda

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2023
    Hi Valda, thanks still taking the journey, and gratefully so.
Comment from harmony13
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The author's words are engaging, descriptive and creative. As I read
these words I thought about a beautiful prayer that is entitled
A Prayer of Unknowing by Thomas Merton! It is online and you'll can google it. The words of this poem resonate with me as faith is an important part of one's journey. Great poem! Have a great week!

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2023
    Thomas Merton is one of daily go to Wisdom teachers.
reply by harmony13 on 07-Mar-2023
    Thank you, I knew many of the authors
    and I will checkout some of the ones I don't know. Have a great day!....Maria
Comment from jacquelyn popp
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I enjoyed your poem. Excellent work, and very nicely written. I liked the form that you wrote your poem in, it was interesting. Faith is a leap for most of us. The way of believing in faith is through God, and is the way you can achieve what you're going for. Your poem read well, and flows nicely. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2023
    Thank you!
Comment from Aussie
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Life is a learning journey. Man being too proud to ask for His help. Once we belong to Him our eyes are opened to the real world and we have His protection. Nicely written and honest. K xx

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2023
    K thank you! I appreciate the wonderful validation, I am Grateful for His Grace.
Comment from dragonpoet
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Hi Jim,
This poem seems to be one of doubt mixed with faith. The speaker knows he is being lead somewhere, but doesn't know exactly where. Though, I think he's sees booze is not on the right path
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2023
    Joan, I think any vice that dampens the Light that shines from within is made manifest by losing an inner moral compass away from the Promise of Life Eternal.
reply by dragonpoet on 07-Mar-2023
    That is true, Jim.
    Joan
Comment from Raul1
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The way of believing in faith is through God this is the way you can achieve for what you're going for. Excellent work! No mistakes found in your poem. Nice. Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2023
    Thanks!
Comment from karenina
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What an interesting form! It's going on my list, and one day I will present it to the muse and beseech her help in attempting one!

Faith is a leap for most of us. We may well believe...but just where the path will take us depends a great deal on what barricades we put up for ourselves along the way!

Karenina

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 07-Mar-2023
    I am quite certain your muse will have manynwise words to impart, as always.
reply by karenina on 07-Mar-2023
    Ah. We shall see! She's very finicky in her old age!

    :)