Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

I like the touch of Dylan Thomas in your last two lines. But the rest of your Faith poem has small typo. thots/THOUGHTS. I think 'thru' would be better in full 'through'. Just a thought. Good luck in the contest. Regards Dorothy

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2014

Thank you for your review, and thank you for noticing the typos. You are correct; they are misspelled.

Comment from Kausar_Javeria

Excellent

'Fear
Is an ever-present wraith
Who makes our job an act of
Faith.'
True that! Fear is a real pain!..IT really makes everything an act of faith...Awesome..Incredible! You described it very well!
And these lines:
'Onward, you writers.
Be fearless and write!
Do not go gently
Into that dark night.'
Very encouraging...Great job! God Bless!

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2014

Thank you very much. The last two lines though are similar to Dylan Thomas "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Dark Night" as that is a very good poem to read as well!

Comment from Righteous Riter

Excellent

Good use of the abcb rhyme scheme. Good end rhyming. Good descriptive word use that allows me to feel the impact of the words written. Good alliteration with writer/who/wants...portal/past...writer/won't...go/gently. Good complimentary photo followed by an encouraging message.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2014

Thank you.

Comment from judester

Excellent

I like this mantra for all writers.That is why this site is so important for everyone to express and get feedback on their thoughts and expressions.Sad or happy it is human nature to express, especially the younger writers, good job Judester

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2014

Thank you.

Comment from darla1977

Good

I think if a couple of verses were "spruced up" somehow you could pull a 5. The flow was off somehow. That doesn't mean you can't still make it into something really wonderful though! I would call this one a good start.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2014

Thank you.

Comment from Cindy Warren

Excellent

I know, I'm nervous every time I post something new. What if nonody likes it, or worse, nobody reads it? Us writers have to take that leap of faith. In your second stanza, you have thoughts spelled wrong.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2014

Thank you. Yes, "thoughts" is definitely spelled wrong. I'm glad you noticed.

Comment from mumsyone

Good

Cute poem, with good rhyme and meter; however, abbreviations should be saved for texting, not used in poetry. If you change those, please let me know and I will be happy to read it again.

We hope our thots (thoughts)
Thru (Through) words translate.

You are the portal
The past flows thru (through).

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 Comment Written 17-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Feb-2014

Thank you.

Comment from RJ

Excellent

A wonderful poem for a writer, said with good flow and rhymes. It is not fear, but faith alone that we never 'go gently into that dark night.' Thanks for sharing. RJ

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2014

Thank you!

Comment from Misrael

Excellent

Very good flow of words and yes there is a place for boldness in our writing but we must also be gentle sometimes as well. Good read and keep up the good work.

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2014

Thanks, Misrael. :) Keep the faith! I'm doing my best not to cuss on Miracle. The others, not having as much luck.

Comment from donaldcolson

Exceptional

Thanks for using my photo. I appreciate your lovely poem as well. In love the uplifting message to writers. It ennobles the task without a lot of drippy sentiment. Well done don

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2014

Thank you. :)