Come Follow Me
For all He has done for us, He asks so little in return58 total reviews
Comment from Annmuma
An absolutely lovely poem! The illustration sets the stage for the message which comes through loud and clear --- the message of Christmas! I enjoyed the read and felt inspired and comforted by the words. Happy New Year. ann
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2023
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An absolutely lovely poem! The illustration sets the stage for the message which comes through loud and clear --- the message of Christmas! I enjoyed the read and felt inspired and comforted by the words. Happy New Year. ann
Comment Written 30-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2023
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Ann, I am so touched that you found this poem as I wasn?t even sure it was still promoted. Thank you so very much for the kind words for it. I am also so appreciative to you for how often you frequent me and I am hoping to write less and review more and hope to get your way more. Thank you again, my very dear friend. Happy New Year to you too!
Comment from Lea Tonin1
You must have a wellspring somewhere around your place full of thousands of beautiful words that you just pick from to create the magic that you do! Very talented writer indeed gorgeous picture as well I like that he's carrying suitcases. It's a great metaphor or symbol for what's going on in the world. I see no issues with grammar aesthetic subject matter or sentence structure. Great job I hope you had a wonderful Christmas that you haven't even better New year and that your evening is fabulous!
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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You must have a wellspring somewhere around your place full of thousands of beautiful words that you just pick from to create the magic that you do! Very talented writer indeed gorgeous picture as well I like that he's carrying suitcases. It's a great metaphor or symbol for what's going on in the world. I see no issues with grammar aesthetic subject matter or sentence structure. Great job I hope you had a wonderful Christmas that you haven't even better New year and that your evening is fabulous!
Comment Written 29-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Hey there Lea, I thank you with all my heart for the sweetest review and words for my poem about Jesus. I certainly appreciate your kindness. Thank you again, my dear friend and happy New Year! Debi
Comment from Janet Foor
A powerful message on those three words, "Come Follow Me."
Thank you for sharing your poem that speaks to all of us if we listen and follow.
Well done Debi.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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A powerful message on those three words, "Come Follow Me."
Thank you for sharing your poem that speaks to all of us if we listen and follow.
Well done Debi.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 29-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Hi there Janet, I thank you with all my heart for the sweetest review and words for my poem about Jesus. I certainly appreciate your kindness. Thank you again, my dear friend and happy New Year! Debi
Comment from Willie P. Smith
Debi, this is one of the best, if not the best, spiritual poems I have ever read. To give you only six stars is ridiculous. It is so well written and
the message is loud and clear. Exceptional +, my very good friend.
Willie
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023
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Debi, this is one of the best, if not the best, spiritual poems I have ever read. To give you only six stars is ridiculous. It is so well written and
the message is loud and clear. Exceptional +, my very good friend.
Willie
Comment Written 28-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023
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Oh Willie. I thank you with all my heart for the sweetest review and words for my poem about Jesus. I love that I have such awesome Christian authors for friends, and I do appreciate your kindness. Thank you too for your gracious gift of six stars. And I have been wondering how you are doing? I hope you are feeling better now. Thank you again and happy New Year! Debi
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Debi,
Very nice entry for the "Jesus Birth" event in "Finding Your Muse".
I used to sing a song in many of my concerts years ago. It's by Don Francisco... "Come and Follow", when Jesus called some of his disciples, the fishermen. Good song!
He calls some of us every day, but we don't listen. Those who do will find relief... peace and healing, love and comfort.
"Repent, (follow), and give Him praise
(Now) fast forward to (now)adays" ...( I'd suggest a couple of things, first (unlike "repent"), "follow" is accented on the first syllable. So it trips the flow. And in the second line, you use "now" twice....
Repent and follow. Give Him praise.
Fast forward now into the haze)
"About to take bottle of pills" ... ( I suggest,
About to overdose on pills)
Nicely penned!
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023
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Hi Debi,
Very nice entry for the "Jesus Birth" event in "Finding Your Muse".
I used to sing a song in many of my concerts years ago. It's by Don Francisco... "Come and Follow", when Jesus called some of his disciples, the fishermen. Good song!
He calls some of us every day, but we don't listen. Those who do will find relief... peace and healing, love and comfort.
"Repent, (follow), and give Him praise
(Now) fast forward to (now)adays" ...( I'd suggest a couple of things, first (unlike "repent"), "follow" is accented on the first syllable. So it trips the flow. And in the second line, you use "now" twice....
Repent and follow. Give Him praise.
Fast forward now into the haze)
"About to take bottle of pills" ... ( I suggest,
About to overdose on pills)
Nicely penned!
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 28-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023
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I see what you are saying, Kimbob. Most of what you are saying is totally making sense to me and I love your suggestion on bottle of pills. My words stumbled every time I say it, yet people are loving this poem. So I will make some edits and appreciate you so very much, as usual. A few things I need to keep because they were where my prayers led me and I don?t argue with God. LOL.. but then God wasn?t as worried about meter as I was. Thanks again and happy new year to you and yours!!
Ok, I made the edits that were similar to your suggestions. The first one, I liked my nowadays but you were right about using the word now twice, so I just changed the first word to then instead of now.
I loved your suggestion of overdose and used that and the one about repent follow, etc. I changed it, but I never use periods in my poetry so it works well with a semicolon too. So pretty much used all of your suggestions, and I thank you very much, my awesome friend.
Comment from Mary Vigasin
I have read many wonderful and beautiful poems of faith, but I have to say this is the most creative, brilliant, warm and heartfelt writing on faith. I keep my faith very personal avoiding discussions, however I would like to share it with my cousin, a Protestant minister. He is one I have always avoid faith discussion because we were both raised as Catholic..
Stunning, clever and creative.
Mary
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023
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I have read many wonderful and beautiful poems of faith, but I have to say this is the most creative, brilliant, warm and heartfelt writing on faith. I keep my faith very personal avoiding discussions, however I would like to share it with my cousin, a Protestant minister. He is one I have always avoid faith discussion because we were both raised as Catholic..
Stunning, clever and creative.
Mary
Comment Written 28-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023
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Mary, I want you to know how your words have honored me. Please feel free to share this. That is what it?s all about. I pray before I write so I am happy His words are meaningful to others. Thank you also for the six star rating. So appreciated my dear friend. I wish you a happy and healthy New Year. God Bless, my dear friend. Love, Debi
Comment from Bicpen
A well versed commentary on the discipleship costs of following. To follow does not mean just to imitate the trail but it means to give devotion in all aspects of the divine life of becoming like the one to whom you are following. The great image of Christ has become flesh therefore we have the example with the Holy Spirit we have the heart here the life becomes one with the follower and the leader. Well done !
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023
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A well versed commentary on the discipleship costs of following. To follow does not mean just to imitate the trail but it means to give devotion in all aspects of the divine life of becoming like the one to whom you are following. The great image of Christ has become flesh therefore we have the example with the Holy Spirit we have the heart here the life becomes one with the follower and the leader. Well done !
Comment Written 28-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023
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He there, I thank you with all my heart for the sweetest review and words for my poem about Jesus. I certainly appreciate your kindness. Thank you again, my dear friend and happy New Year! Debi
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Thank you and all the best to you and yours ...
Comment from Brenda Strauser
Jesus is the hope for this world. I liked how the poem depicted different experiences It flowed well and was easy to read. The rhyming scheme was very good. It was well written. Great job!
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023
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Jesus is the hope for this world. I liked how the poem depicted different experiences It flowed well and was easy to read. The rhyming scheme was very good. It was well written. Great job!
Comment Written 28-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023
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Hello Brenda, I thank you with all my heart for the sweetest review and words for my poem about Jesus. I certainly appreciate your kindness. Thank you again, my dear friend and happy New Year! Debi
Comment from l.raven
Hi Debi, this in my opinion my beautiful friend...is one
of your best poems written...
is it ok with you if I copy it...I want a copy
for my house...and to show my pastor...
what came first...the picture or the poem???..
when you follow Him...believe...love...and trust in Him...
He will not only carry you...but everything that weights
heavy on your heart...
I loveeeeeeee this poem sweet girl...and your picture is
priceless...perfect...very well written...love much...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2023
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Hi Debi, this in my opinion my beautiful friend...is one
of your best poems written...
is it ok with you if I copy it...I want a copy
for my house...and to show my pastor...
what came first...the picture or the poem???..
when you follow Him...believe...love...and trust in Him...
He will not only carry you...but everything that weights
heavy on your heart...
I loveeeeeeee this poem sweet girl...and your picture is
priceless...perfect...very well written...love much...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 27-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2023
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OMGosh Linda, I would be honored for you to copy it. Thank you for the loveliest review and words. I am truly touched by your sweetness. Thank you for your six stars too, and know that I will be thinking of you on New Years Day and thanking God for another year of your friendship. Thanks again and for the generous six stars too. Love you with all my heart, beautiful friend. Love, Debi
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HI Debi, I will be thinking of you as well...I pray you have a wonderful
New Years Eve...please be safe and healthy...and your so very welcome...
you totally earn every star given...
Goodnight...sweet dreams...love you...Linda xxoo 🙏💖🥰🤗🌼🎇🎆😴🛌💖
Comment from Claire Tennant
He also knew I needed to read this poem, not that my circumstances are severe, just tricky. The picture chosen speaks volumes in itself, but your faith presented with gentleness speaks encouragement and truth. A truly beautiful poem. There is no need for correction but,I would love to read more poems like this.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023
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He also knew I needed to read this poem, not that my circumstances are severe, just tricky. The picture chosen speaks volumes in itself, but your faith presented with gentleness speaks encouragement and truth. A truly beautiful poem. There is no need for correction but,I would love to read more poems like this.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2023
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Claire, I thank you with all my heart for the sweetest review and words for my poem about Jesus. I certainly appreciate your kindness. Thank you again, my dear friend and happy New Year! Debi