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Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello :)
It's the first time I read a free verse poem from you. I like it. Well chosen words to express the inner turmoil and spiritual journey. Attractive presentation.
The first stanza has a typo.... I stuggle.... I think you mean I struggle
Good job!
Gypsy
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2015
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Hello :)
It's the first time I read a free verse poem from you. I like it. Well chosen words to express the inner turmoil and spiritual journey. Attractive presentation.
The first stanza has a typo.... I stuggle.... I think you mean I struggle
Good job!
Gypsy
Comment Written 06-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2015
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Thank you Gypsy. I am glad you liked it. Oh my, I will fix it immediately.
Comment from MacMhuirich
This is a wonderful Free Style, spiritual poem. Are these questions to ask God? We were given free will and it's what we do with that free will that determines which path we travel. Mans inhumanity to man needs to hold it's hand up at times.
Bless you
John
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2015
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This is a wonderful Free Style, spiritual poem. Are these questions to ask God? We were given free will and it's what we do with that free will that determines which path we travel. Mans inhumanity to man needs to hold it's hand up at times.
Bless you
John
Comment Written 05-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2015
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Thank you John for this review and making a very good point about free will.
Comment from bhavnag5
A thought-provoking poem. It is sensitively written and takes you into the deep recesses of your mind about the eternal battle between good and evil. The humility in the poem is touching. However, the poet decides to question how Satan can cause such havoc and prays that his faith in Jesus remains unbroken. There is a bit of unsureness in this as I believe that God and Satan can both reside in us and that we have an eternal battle to choose the righteous path. Also, Satan and God are two extremes and that majority of mankind is neither god-like, although many strive towards that state, but nor are they like Satan.
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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2015
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A thought-provoking poem. It is sensitively written and takes you into the deep recesses of your mind about the eternal battle between good and evil. The humility in the poem is touching. However, the poet decides to question how Satan can cause such havoc and prays that his faith in Jesus remains unbroken. There is a bit of unsureness in this as I believe that God and Satan can both reside in us and that we have an eternal battle to choose the righteous path. Also, Satan and God are two extremes and that majority of mankind is neither god-like, although many strive towards that state, but nor are they like Satan.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2015
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Thank you bah bag for sharing your thoughts.
Comment from Joyce Long
Very well done.
Our love is based on Faith. When we begin to question, our Faith is certainly being tested. At the lose of my children, I questioned Why? It was only when I learned to thank him for allowing me to have them for the length of time I did that I was able to find peace.
"I pray my faith in God remains unbroken." Be positive. Know your Faith in God will remain unbroken.
Well done.
Joyce 11-5-15
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2015
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Very well done.
Our love is based on Faith. When we begin to question, our Faith is certainly being tested. At the lose of my children, I questioned Why? It was only when I learned to thank him for allowing me to have them for the length of time I did that I was able to find peace.
"I pray my faith in God remains unbroken." Be positive. Know your Faith in God will remain unbroken.
Well done.
Joyce 11-5-15
Comment Written 05-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2015
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Thank you Joyce, for a wonderful review, and also a powerful sharing.
Comment from Irish Goat
Great spiritual visualization using rhetorical questions to made its point. Great informal rhyme scheme throughout that give a wonderful flow and lyrical quality. Well done.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2015
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Great spiritual visualization using rhetorical questions to made its point. Great informal rhyme scheme throughout that give a wonderful flow and lyrical quality. Well done.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2015
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Thank you Irish Goat.
Comment from Dean Kuch
In our church we call those newly reborn, Holy Ghost Christians, Tom. At first, they're all filled with the fire and spirit of the Holy Spirit. But then, life happens, and the devil is a master manipulator--an Equal Opportunity Destroyer--if you will. Believers are constantly under attack.
But someone once told me to keep your friend close and your enemies even closer still. I DARE Satan to take shots at me. Why? Because I put on the Armor of God, every...single...day. And nothing, I mean NOTHING he has in his arsenal can penetrate it.
My Pastor once told me that the Bible is like a manual for the human soul. Makes sense, right? I mean, even automobiles come with manuals on how to care for them, right? That is what His Word is designed to do for us--teach and assist us on how to care for our soul.
This body--this frail, old, disease riddled husk we are contained in will one day wither and die. But the soul is eternal and everlasting.
Have faith, my friend. He's never let me down yet!
Always with respect
~Dean
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2015
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In our church we call those newly reborn, Holy Ghost Christians, Tom. At first, they're all filled with the fire and spirit of the Holy Spirit. But then, life happens, and the devil is a master manipulator--an Equal Opportunity Destroyer--if you will. Believers are constantly under attack.
But someone once told me to keep your friend close and your enemies even closer still. I DARE Satan to take shots at me. Why? Because I put on the Armor of God, every...single...day. And nothing, I mean NOTHING he has in his arsenal can penetrate it.
My Pastor once told me that the Bible is like a manual for the human soul. Makes sense, right? I mean, even automobiles come with manuals on how to care for them, right? That is what His Word is designed to do for us--teach and assist us on how to care for our soul.
This body--this frail, old, disease riddled husk we are contained in will one day wither and die. But the soul is eternal and everlasting.
Have faith, my friend. He's never let me down yet!
Always with respect
~Dean
Comment Written 02-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2015
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Thank you Dean. I am learning how to do that btester every day. Very good advice.
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It's always a pleasure, Tom.
~Dean
Comment from robyn corum
--> I pray I (learn?) how Satan's plans can play
Tom,
I don't know what's going on with you, but I'll say a prayer. But know this, it is not God, Himself, who brings the pain and woe - it is certainly the work of the devil, though God will allow it. Keep in mind one of my favorite sayings. please:
"Don't tell God about your great big problems --
Tell your problems about your Great BIG GOD!"
Hugs -
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2015
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--> I pray I (learn?) how Satan's plans can play
Tom,
I don't know what's going on with you, but I'll say a prayer. But know this, it is not God, Himself, who brings the pain and woe - it is certainly the work of the devil, though God will allow it. Keep in mind one of my favorite sayings. please:
"Don't tell God about your great big problems --
Tell your problems about your Great BIG GOD!"
Hugs -
Comment Written 02-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2015
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Thank you Robyn. Good advice.
Comment from Preston McWhorter
Hi, Treischel,
"The Big Question" is excellent free verse. (What is your source for a distinction between "free style and free verse"?) It has non-conventional structure which helps emphasize the message. It has good rhyme which does not follow a conventional rhyme scheme and good figurative language. (hone our tempered edge, others we have stoned). It carries a message of abiding faith that is not dependent upon some good fortune. What ever happens this poem seems to say that in spite of doubts and questions you will keep your faith.
Your friend and colleague,
Preston
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2015
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Hi, Treischel,
"The Big Question" is excellent free verse. (What is your source for a distinction between "free style and free verse"?) It has non-conventional structure which helps emphasize the message. It has good rhyme which does not follow a conventional rhyme scheme and good figurative language. (hone our tempered edge, others we have stoned). It carries a message of abiding faith that is not dependent upon some good fortune. What ever happens this poem seems to say that in spite of doubts and questions you will keep your faith.
Your friend and colleague,
Preston
Comment Written 02-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2015
Thank you Preston. I first was educated about this distinction by Gungalo, and then by Adewpearl. The dictionary defines Free Versecas no structure and no rhyme. If you think about it, the distinction makes sense. So a rhymed unstructured poem is Free Style. A structured unrhymed poem is Blank Verse. Below is a dictionary definition of Free Verse. As you can see, rhyming is excluded.
Free verse poems will have no set meter, which is the rhythm of the words, no rhyme scheme, or any particular structure.
Free Verse Poems: No Rules
Free verse poems do not follow the rules, and have no rhyme or rhythm; but they are still an artistic expression. They are sometimes thought to be a modern form of poetry; but, the free verse types of poem have been around for hundreds of years.
Read more at http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-free-verse-poems.html#mMP3J4ZtEs3eEokh.99
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Hi, Treicschel,
I guess different authorities. I learned that "free verse" had structure just not a formal one. Rhyme is good just not formal meter. It does not make any difference to me. Good poetry has emotion and has rhythm whatever you whatever youcall it. ,
Preston
Comment from Green Lake Girl
We humans have so many questions. I've wondered so many times why such horribly evil things happen in this world. Things beyond my comprehension.
Your poem is thoughtful and contemplative. You do a great job with the subject matter through rhyme. I really liked the visual component to this poem. It's very pleasing and drew me in immediately.
Well done, Tom.
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2015
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We humans have so many questions. I've wondered so many times why such horribly evil things happen in this world. Things beyond my comprehension.
Your poem is thoughtful and contemplative. You do a great job with the subject matter through rhyme. I really liked the visual component to this poem. It's very pleasing and drew me in immediately.
Well done, Tom.
Comment Written 02-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2015
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Thank you. I wasn't sure what to use for a picture.
Comment from Pantygynt
At this time of hallowe'en I sense this is touched with a certain feline spirit. I do love these lurking rhymes that seem to be so cunningly concealed, and it's not only the the rhymes that lurk. First tease out the rhythm from the apparent freedom and the rhymes become exposed as well.
I also liked the term "spiritual indigestion" from which I tend to find myself suffering when I delve into the "spiritual poetry" found on this site, but not this one.
The sixth star is long overdue and I have decided to add it this time for the perfect stylistic parody that this poem is.
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2015
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At this time of hallowe'en I sense this is touched with a certain feline spirit. I do love these lurking rhymes that seem to be so cunningly concealed, and it's not only the the rhymes that lurk. First tease out the rhythm from the apparent freedom and the rhymes become exposed as well.
I also liked the term "spiritual indigestion" from which I tend to find myself suffering when I delve into the "spiritual poetry" found on this site, but not this one.
The sixth star is long overdue and I have decided to add it this time for the perfect stylistic parody that this poem is.
Comment Written 02-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2015
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Thank you Pantygynt. Very much appepreciated. Your discernment remains tantamount. I appreciate the stars very much.
BTW, I thought you English Sonnet was going to win, but it missed by 1 vote.
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Yes Domino and I were so close throughout but there you go. That's life. It means I can still enter one of those Never Won a Contest contests LoL
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Lol. I was pretty disappointed my mine's . Performance.
