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Comment from meggie13
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The photo used for your poem is the exact match for it. I like the repetition of "The Eye of God is looking down " and that it is highlighted. If that doesn't make sinners repent , what will. Well written with good rhyme and flow.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 11-Apr-2015
    Thank you very much meg give. Good point.
reply by meggie13 on 11-Apr-2015
    You are welcome. Blessings!
Comment from Joan E.
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I am glad your photograph re-inspired you and shared the result with us. Your Villanelle is the perfect vehicle for your theme, and I admired your refrain and repeated rhymes--I was also reminded of the Easter season. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2015
    Thank you Joan. Always have a camera handy, i say.
reply by Joan E. on 11-Apr-2015
    You're a great Boy Scout! -J
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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What a fantastic photo you took, Tom. It really does look like an angry eye of God. Can't blame Him either, there is so much that is bad down here now. Your poem is perfect, my friend, a lovely artistic pairing. xsx Sandra.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2015
    Thank you Sandra. I am delighted by your response.
Comment from Maureen's Pen
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Dear Tom - what a great shot you took! Amazing poem with stunning imagery and expressive lines. Great poem skillfully penned.
Thanks for sharing,
Maureen

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    Thank you Maureen. That was an awesome sky. Glad I had the camera in the car. Had to pull off the road and shoot it.
Comment from kiwijenny
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It does look like an eye in the sky. I've just finished watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy....eye in the sky.
Well penned. I am glad to be in Christ
1jo 1:7
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7
Well penned villanelle
God bless

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    Thank you Kiwijenny for an outstanding scriptural review.
Comment from Dean Kuch
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Excellent poetic telling of why God may at times feel wrath is justifiable, and done in superb Villanelle format too, Tom.

Stunning photo, frightening poem!

~Dean

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    Thank you Dean.
reply by Dean Kuch on 09-Apr-2015
    You're more than welcome, Mr. 'T'... ;)
Comment from Ben Colder
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Had I a six star it would be yours. This is fantastic. You built this poem appropriately. The eye says it all. Well done. Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    Thank you very much Ben.
Comment from patcelaw
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I like the format for this poem I had never heard of a villanelle poem before, but do find it interesting.
The cloud formations when there is a break and the sun shines through, and calling it the Eye of God is a very apt description. Blessings for a good day, Patricia

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    Thank you Patricia.
Comment from rod007
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The picture and the words are in sync. The repeated refrain adds force and power to the poem. One can imagine God's condemnation of the sins of man and the forbidden fruit of demon's delights. Well done, Tom.

 Comment Written 09-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    Thank you rod.
Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens
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The Villanelle is a favorite of mine. Yours is exceptionally well done as it features fabulous photo as well. The 'Eye of God', does see all. It is not always to be feared but to be delighted in as well. However, those who fear not and do not His will most certainly will provoke His wrath.
Great job Tom,
:-) Carolyn

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 09-Apr-2015
    Thank you Carolyn. Your words are wise. The review is excellent. The stars are most welcome.