Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Exceptional

This resonates so well and to be contained in such a short verse is truly skilful. The illustration also enhances the haunting nature of the poem. Thank you for helping me to learn from your words. Best wishes Debbie

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2023

Comment from Charles W. Johnson

Excellent

Those sins can keep you awake at night. Nice work, Debi. I've been off this site for most of this year as I hid from the MN snow and cold in SE Asia. I think I picked a good winter to be away!

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023

Well I was wondering what happened to you. I was afraid you fell off the face of the earth. Lol, and good thing for you that the earth is not flat, or you might have done that. Haha!

I have two things to say to you, Charles! What the heck are you doing in Asia? And the next is an observation that I think we are good enough friends so I can make it. Coward!! Hahaha! You must have had some inside info on the weather this Winter, because it is the Winter of the Century, that is for sure. Seriously tho, I have missed you and love hearing from my fellow Minnesotan man from Champlin. Thanks so much for your very kind review and comments. And it is so good to have you back here on FS, my dear friend.

Comment from Mintybee

Excellent

This poem caught my attention. The theme is universal. Who doesn't have any regrets that visit late at night? I like the couplet style you used to tie the lines together. You have the 10 words necessary for the contest. The idea of night time frights shifting from imaginary monsters to real mistakes was summed up very nicely here.
Mintybee

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023

Hey Mintybee, I thank you so very much for your kind comments for my haunting past sins poem and for always being so thoughtful in your reviews. Your kind words are always so appreciated, my dear friend.

Comment from June Sargent

Exceptional

Insightful poem accompanied by fantastic original artwork! What a talented family! You are absolutely right. Unresolved past sins will arise unexpectedly to attack your conscience. Better to deal with it before they slither away to return later.

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023

Hi June, I thank you so very much for your kind comments and your generous six stars for my haunting past sins poem And for always being so
thoughtful in your reviews. Your kind words are always so appreciated, my dear friend.

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This ten-word poem, Haunting of Past Sins, has the proper formatting and suggests that unresolved guilt over things done in the past can make life miserable still today.

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2023

Yes Bill. That is pretty much does it. I wrote this because as my mother wrote poetry too and taught her students as well. So when she became terminally ill, this was something she wrote about that in the dark, she had hoped that all her sins were reconciled, and yet she knew Jesus forgives all when we become Christian's. So it was kind of a attribute to my mother and anyone who feels the same.
Thanks my good friend for your kind words and review for this poem.

Comment from John Ciarmello

Excellent

Your Granddaughter's artwork is fantastic, Debi. I have to say together you make a great team.
Of course, your writing is brilliant and fits perfectly with the serpent of past sins. I enjoyed this one. Best, JohnC

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2023

Thanks so much John. I wrote this because as my mother wrote poetry too and taught her students as well. So when she became terminally ill, this was something she wrote about that in the dark, she had hoped that all her sins were reconciled, and yet she knew Jesus forgives all when we become Christian's. So it was kind of a a ttribute to my mother and anyone who feels the same.
Thanks my good friend for your kind words and review for this poem.

Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Exceptional

A stunning presentation and very powerful ten word poem.
Demon's of the darkness (bad dreams) always bring fear and trepidation.
Past sins whether real or imagined create a fine catalyst for tormented sleep and the amazing image highlights this even more.
Congrats Kenzie, beautiful artwork.
Blessings
Shirley

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2023

Thanks so much Shirley, I wrote this because as my mother wrote poetry too and taught her students as well. So when she became terminally ill, this was something she wrote about that in the dark, she had hoped that all her sins were reconciled, and yet she knew Jesus forgives all when we become Christian's. So it was kind of a a ttribute to my mother and anyone who feels the same. I send all of the nice things to Kenzie, and she loves hearing from those who comment on her work. She said to send the negative ones too, but thankfully there haven't been any.
Thanks my good friend for your kind words, review and those lovely six stars for this poem.

reply by Shirley E Kennedy on 11-Mar-2023

You're very welcome.

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Hi there,

This is really good. It's so well-conceived that the word restraint isn't apparent and it stands on its own separate from that aspect.

Very nice
GMG

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023

Hey GMG, I so appreciate your very kind review and comments. I am truly honored that you reviewed this. It means a lot to me.
Thank you so very much, my friend.

Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Hi Debi, a poem of truth. Sins of the past always haunt, especially when it is 2 a.m. Fantastic artwork by Kenzie. She is so very talented. Your 10 words leaves the reader much to ponder. Well done. Xo. M

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023

Hi Margaret, I thank you so very much for your kind comments for my haunting past sins poem and for always being so thoughtful in your reviews. Your kind words are always so appreciated, my dear friend.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I must admit, I've always thought of confession as a blanket confession, because there are sins we can't possibly remember. God's grace is amazing, He looks at our heart, not our guilt, I think we might be listening to the accuser. Beautifully written Debi, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2023

My mother wrote poetry for many years. I think that is why I loved it already at 8 years old. When she was dying of pancreatic cancer, she wrote more about her feelings. I really think in that kind of scenario where you know you are down to days, the evil one attacks even more. One of her poems she wrote,
The day so bright, God's sunshine to share
The night so dark, holds a moment of despair
Why in the darkness, do past sins appear?
I ask God's forgiveness and have nothing to fear

There was more, but that is where I was coming from with this. Too many do not know that a mistake doesn't mean a death sentence. I think it depends which family you were born into and what you were taught. So I have reached many with this poem who said they feel this way. I no longer do, but I think it is perfectly normal for someone on their deathbed to go back and forth because satan is always there in our weakest moments. My mom was only in her fifties when she died so her sin was still an issue to her, even tho she knew Jesus forgave her, she never let go of the guilt of giving a child away when she was in college. She really had a hard time dealing with that.
Anyway, sorry for going on and on, its just like you're my big brother. (HUGE SMILE) Thanks for listening to me bro!! (WINK) hehehehe!
Thanks for the kind review my sweet and lovable friend and brother in Christ.

reply by royowen on 10-Mar-2023

Yes, God?s bigger than our sin, and and we?re justified permanently, Abraham was justified by faith, as are we, but sanctification is the ongoing growth in Christ