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Spiritual Oasis

Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "Thank you, Lord!"
a collection of spiritual poems

61 total reviews 
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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A wonderful tribute to nature here and just now we have two swans in our local pool who seemed to have settled in and everyone is happy to see them. I feed them both daily and they remember me! A fine well constructed write and I loved the words within, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2021

reply by the author on 12-Oct-2021
    Thank you for the great review, Dolly. Indeed, there is so much to be grateful for. He has been very generous. It is unfortunate that too many people forget about it.
Comment from Eunice Amero
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What a nice poem. I felt to be there. I love the sunshine.. It changes peoples moods. Then then beautiful swans as they set on the water they look so contented. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2021

reply by the author on 12-Oct-2021
    Thank you very much. Indeed, there is so much to be grateful for. God has been very generous.
reply by Eunice Amero on 12-Oct-2021
    For sure. Thank you and you also deserve a welcome.
Comment from Liz O'Neill
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This poem is upbeat and will cheer the readers. This invites the reader to be grateful and to examine what goes on with them from day to day. The sensory images you describe will draw the reader in. Nicely done.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2021

reply by the author on 12-Oct-2021
    Thank you very much. Indeed, there is so much to be grateful for. God has been very generous. It is unfortunate that too many people forget about it.
Comment from Paul McFarland
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You have some nice colorful phrases here. At first I didn't notice it. but you have a good rhyme scheme going. It must be nice to wake up to clear blue skies each morning.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2021

reply by the author on 12-Oct-2021
    Thank you. Indeed, there is so much to be grateful for. God has been very generous.
Comment from karenina
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Yes, your final stanza is golden indeed. It sums up the peace portrayed so effortlessly in the first two stanzas. We spend precious little time appreciating nature; what a lovely poetic reminder to sit back and enjoy the view!---

Karenina

 Comment Written 31-May-2010

reply by the author on 31-May-2010
    Karen, you are back!!!

    What a wonderful surprise! Today is a double holiday for me indeed. I am so happy you are here, again, and predict many wonderful days for you ahead. Your supreme talent was missed here, and now will shine the brightest light on us, mortals.

    I am happy you liked this poem; I take a dive at spiritual poetry every now and then, and find it a solace for the mind. This one is for those who forget how much we have to be grateful for; and praising the Lord for all he has given us.

    Thank you again - oh, wow, this is a treat!

    Love and blessings, Yelena
Comment from adewpearl
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rain's outpoor - outpour
Your quatrains have steady cadence and strong abab rhyming, Yelena, and I love the scene you paint - it is lovely to envision those swans gliding over the lake beneath the crimson sunset :-) what a lovely tribute to all the beauty of God's creation. Brooke

 Comment Written 16-May-2010

reply by the author on 18-May-2010
    Thank you so much for your most gracious review, dear Brook. It means a lot to me. Hugs and love, Yelena
Comment from sgalletti
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Hello dear friend! This is such an optimistic and beautiful poem. I wanted to wait until tomorrow to give you a six and realized you know when I open your PM's...that said, I will try to remember tomorrow to upgrade...there is beautiful imagery, lovely words, and a great message in this piece...Sue

 Comment Written 15-May-2010

reply by the author on 15-May-2010
    Thank you so much, dear Sue, for this wonderful review and the thought of six stars. I am deeply moved. I always find solace writing spiritual poetry; and perhaps I should do it more often.

    I enjoyed writing this one immensely.

    Bless you, dear friend, you are my California sunshine.

    From the far East Coast with much love,


    Yelena
reply by sgalletti on 15-May-2010
    Don't make it too spiritual though, dear friend...because that turns a lot of us off even though there is a large fan base out there. I liked the subtlety of your piece. I don't want to be preached at...if you know what I mean...Hugs, Sue
reply by the author on 15-May-2010
    No, just a tad bit spiritual, the kind this poem is. Glad you enjoyed; and the innuendo in this reply reminded me of our conversation this morning. I get the drift!

    wink, wink.. You understand?

    Love and hugs, Yelena
reply by sgalletti on 15-May-2010
    I do!
reply by the author on 15-May-2010
    After the revolution of 1917 in Russia the church was separated from the State, subjecting us to years of involuntary atheism. I don't think you can make a religious fanatic out of me if you try!! lol.

    But I enjoyed the poem I wrote today; found it soothing.
reply by sgalletti on 15-May-2010
    I can tell...it was soothing to me as well...
Comment from Ronni
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My oh my, what a truly mind, heart, and soulful
treasure trove of deepening gratitude, serener
appreciation and uplifintingly spiritual communion
with not only the bountiful beauties of nature, life's
subtle ebb and flow with tides and seasons, and a sweetly
entwined love of perpetual anticipation and celebration!
Presented with assimilatingly soft and encompassing
artwork, color tone and elegant flow throughout.
Fantastic presentation Yelena! Magnificent musing
and sharing from a truly enlightening muse.

 Comment Written 15-May-2010

reply by the author on 15-May-2010
    Oh, Ronnie,

    Thank you for such a stellar, refined and intellectual review, your exceptional rating and your stars. I am deeply moved.

    I always find solace in writing spiritual poetry; and I should do it more often. When we feel blue and gloomy, all we have to remember that there is so much we should be grateful for! God gave us very much.

    Thank you again, love and hugs, Yelena
Comment from Realist101
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Hi Yelena, I wish they would give us more sixes, this is perfect. What a beautiful poem. Your new love is a great inspiration for you!!! It really reflects in your work! I am SO happy for you!!! I hope you and Lucky are getting moved, and will be settling in well!! :) Susan

 Comment Written 15-May-2010

reply by the author on 15-May-2010
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Susan!. I am so happy you liked my poem. I always find solace when writing spiritual poetry; perhaps, I should do it more often! Lucky and I are definitely getting on that plane one day; right now I have to wrap things up financial in New York. Soon, soon.... Thank you again for such an adorable review, love and hugs, Yelena
Comment from writealot2
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What a beautiful tribute to nature, peace, love and gratitude. Your words are metaphors of life. I really enjoyed the read.

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 Comment Written 15-May-2010

reply by the author on 15-May-2010
    Thank you so much for the great review. I appreciate it very much. Hugs and love, Y.