Reflections For The New Day
Viewing comments for Chapter 11 "Grateful"12 total reviews
Comment from ChryWizard
As well written as your poem is.... it was the Authors note that made this a 5 star review. We Americans don't turly see the waste we creat daily that others in far away places would feel blessed to have.
Thank you for this eye opener....
ChryWizard
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As well written as your poem is.... it was the Authors note that made this a 5 star review. We Americans don't turly see the waste we creat daily that others in far away places would feel blessed to have.
Thank you for this eye opener....
ChryWizard
Comment Written 08-Jan-2005
Comment from InfinitySeven
This was one of my favorites, Jewell, because it shows how kind you are. There is something special about someone being brave enough to be themselves, especially when what is inside is so precious. I've eaten at those places and each time have felt that somehow it was a sin. Eating more than what we need when others must starve. It's very sad. Thanks for sharing.
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This was one of my favorites, Jewell, because it shows how kind you are. There is something special about someone being brave enough to be themselves, especially when what is inside is so precious. I've eaten at those places and each time have felt that somehow it was a sin. Eating more than what we need when others must starve. It's very sad. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2004
Comment from made2soar
There is no such thing as "way too sensitive", because you are aware of those things too many people take for granted. Very good poem on being thankful and then taking the time to find ways to help those who need.
Thanks,
Jim
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There is no such thing as "way too sensitive", because you are aware of those things too many people take for granted. Very good poem on being thankful and then taking the time to find ways to help those who need.
Thanks,
Jim
Comment Written 27-Dec-2004
Comment from Vennan
This is a vivid reminder of our many blessings, at a time when most of us have just enjoyed one of the most indulgent days of the year. A friend of mine does missionary work in Tanzania, helping to build wells for villages that have no safe water source--work we're privileged to help support.
All the best,
Vennan
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This is a vivid reminder of our many blessings, at a time when most of us have just enjoyed one of the most indulgent days of the year. A friend of mine does missionary work in Tanzania, helping to build wells for villages that have no safe water source--work we're privileged to help support.
All the best,
Vennan
Comment Written 26-Dec-2004
Comment from Dawn of Tomorrow
Well that is very good, not sure what you were talking about, needing help. Excellent job with the rhyme and meter, only that first rhyme is a little off and that's not that big a deal. Great message as well. Definitely something we don't think enough about or care about.
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Well that is very good, not sure what you were talking about, needing help. Excellent job with the rhyme and meter, only that first rhyme is a little off and that's not that big a deal. Great message as well. Definitely something we don't think enough about or care about.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2004
Comment from Jaxson Phoenix
A sad but true commentary on our American society. We too often take for granted just how wealthy we as Americans truly are. You have captured this so eloquently in your poem. Great job.
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A sad but true commentary on our American society. We too often take for granted just how wealthy we as Americans truly are. You have captured this so eloquently in your poem. Great job.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2004
Comment from El Romantico
We in America have taken things for granted. Having served in the military I have been overseas and seen some not so fortunate things. We are selfish, greedy, and could care less if our neighbor has enough to get by. Other countries, people look after for one another because it is all they have. Where is the love?
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We in America have taken things for granted. Having served in the military I have been overseas and seen some not so fortunate things. We are selfish, greedy, and could care less if our neighbor has enough to get by. Other countries, people look after for one another because it is all they have. Where is the love?
Comment Written 26-Dec-2004
Comment from shelley kaye
this poem was sooo sad
and even sadder knowing it is so very true
you did a great job writing this with just enough emotion to keep the reader into it, but not too much too overwhelm us
great job :)
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this poem was sooo sad
and even sadder knowing it is so very true
you did a great job writing this with just enough emotion to keep the reader into it, but not too much too overwhelm us
great job :)
Comment Written 26-Dec-2004
Comment from Freeway29
This is so heartfelt, although I know your style is to write from the heart always. The imagery is so strong in this and I felt pangs of guilt as we all tend to breeze through life and the trivial things that annoy us, when there are so much more pressing things in the world. Thank you for sharing this.
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This is so heartfelt, although I know your style is to write from the heart always. The imagery is so strong in this and I felt pangs of guilt as we all tend to breeze through life and the trivial things that annoy us, when there are so much more pressing things in the world. Thank you for sharing this.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2004
Comment from wintersknights
it is true that one does not know the suffering of another until walking in anothers shoes. In this poem you show the dark nature of our world where those who have not get only a small bite. while we fight overweight and growing old as in your poem, others fight starvation.
Your poem has a rhythm that flows so smoothly inmy mind as I see the visions that you put before me.
remember there are have nots in this country that go hungry every night.
wk
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it is true that one does not know the suffering of another until walking in anothers shoes. In this poem you show the dark nature of our world where those who have not get only a small bite. while we fight overweight and growing old as in your poem, others fight starvation.
Your poem has a rhythm that flows so smoothly inmy mind as I see the visions that you put before me.
remember there are have nots in this country that go hungry every night.
wk
Comment Written 26-Dec-2004