Burning Questions
Having Doubts...9 total reviews
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
This is a great spiritual poem. Your title is so appropriate. "Things" will happen that we don't understand . . . . but as my mother believed everything happens for a reason. While we may not understand, or know the reason, they will happen.
The questions you pose are great. We don't know the answers, yet we must strive to be the best we can be in the time we have on the Earth. I know it is hard for young children/teens to see through their grief. This is presented beautifully.
[5th line last verse---> Then not than.]
Congratulations on your finish in the contest. Thanks for caring & sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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This is a great spiritual poem. Your title is so appropriate. "Things" will happen that we don't understand . . . . but as my mother believed everything happens for a reason. While we may not understand, or know the reason, they will happen.
The questions you pose are great. We don't know the answers, yet we must strive to be the best we can be in the time we have on the Earth. I know it is hard for young children/teens to see through their grief. This is presented beautifully.
[5th line last verse---> Then not than.]
Congratulations on your finish in the contest. Thanks for caring & sharing. Jan
Comment Written 29-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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First of all , Thank you for letting me know about my error, I really appreciate the help. Thank you also for such a nice review. Your mother was a wise woman. My mom used to say..This too will pass..it always gave me comfort.
Comment from sharyl
Love this...been that girl from time to time. Old enough now to have a better understanding of why things are as they are.....good luck with the contest. And thanks for writing this...
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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Love this...been that girl from time to time. Old enough now to have a better understanding of why things are as they are.....good luck with the contest. And thanks for writing this...
Comment Written 28-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review my poem, I really appreciate it. It's nice to know that someone understands.
Comment from robina1978
An excellent artwork that complements your poem perfectly. It is without any doubt spiritual. Your father died when you were just fifteen. You screamed: 'hate you God!'. But He did not listen. Many years later and you've been blessed so many times, miracles have come to you. Husband and children have made your life complete. Surely God helped with this. God was there in times of trouble. Two times death shadowed you (nicely said). God was there to shelter you and He restored your life. Then a lot of questions in your mind, like suffering, hunger, die in war. Why doesn't God intercede? So now you are still in doubt, your questions go unanswered. You still want to know. Best wishes for the prompt.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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An excellent artwork that complements your poem perfectly. It is without any doubt spiritual. Your father died when you were just fifteen. You screamed: 'hate you God!'. But He did not listen. Many years later and you've been blessed so many times, miracles have come to you. Husband and children have made your life complete. Surely God helped with this. God was there in times of trouble. Two times death shadowed you (nicely said). God was there to shelter you and He restored your life. Then a lot of questions in your mind, like suffering, hunger, die in war. Why doesn't God intercede? So now you are still in doubt, your questions go unanswered. You still want to know. Best wishes for the prompt.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, its very much appreciated.
Comment from Cindy McIntyre
This is a very touching poem and one that is perfect for this spiritual contest. Good luck to you. As I read your poem I could relate to so much of your loss and pain. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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This is a very touching poem and one that is perfect for this spiritual contest. Good luck to you. As I read your poem I could relate to so much of your loss and pain. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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Thank you for such a nice review. Its good to know that someone can relate to it. Thanks again.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Your poem has some sad rememberances, and fifteen is a young age to lose someone so close, sorry for your loss. Your poem flows like a dream with great rhymes, but more importantly for me are the warm sentiments here, good luck with the contest, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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Your poem has some sad rememberances, and fifteen is a young age to lose someone so close, sorry for your loss. Your poem flows like a dream with great rhymes, but more importantly for me are the warm sentiments here, good luck with the contest, love Dolly x
Comment Written 27-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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Thank you for this kind review and for the six stars, It means so much.
Comment from karenina
I guess God wanted us to have free will...and not all of us steer clear of greed, the devil, impure thoughts, et al. If not for free will we would be puppets, not humans who have the freedom to choose good over evil. In short, I don't know the answer to the "why" but I believe in the "how"....and that's as far as I can go for now.....
Karenina
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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I guess God wanted us to have free will...and not all of us steer clear of greed, the devil, impure thoughts, et al. If not for free will we would be puppets, not humans who have the freedom to choose good over evil. In short, I don't know the answer to the "why" but I believe in the "how"....and that's as far as I can go for now.....
Karenina
Comment Written 27-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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You make an excellent point, I've never looked at it that way. Maybe I just want too much....free will and God's help to alleviate suffering. It's just that when a natural disaster happens that kills so many or when a country commits genocide I wonder why. Thanks again for reading.
Comment from Katya
Gosh, we don't really get the answers we crave, do we? But it possible to get good lives. That's part of the answer. But not quite enough to stop the craving.
-- that's how I'm reading your poem. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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Gosh, we don't really get the answers we crave, do we? But it possible to get good lives. That's part of the answer. But not quite enough to stop the craving.
-- that's how I'm reading your poem. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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Thank you, that is what I was trying to say. I appreciate you taking time to read and review.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This speaks a fifteen year old girl did not believe in God at father's loss, later matter resolved, now another question to God about suffering rises; blessing forgotten, now again God is before question; well worded, well done; good luck with the contest. KEEP WRITING, INSPIRE CHANGING -DR ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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This speaks a fifteen year old girl did not believe in God at father's loss, later matter resolved, now another question to God about suffering rises; blessing forgotten, now again God is before question; well worded, well done; good luck with the contest. KEEP WRITING, INSPIRE CHANGING -DR ALCREATOR
Comment Written 27-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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Thank you, I appreciate your comments.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good entry for the 'Spiritual' writing prompt.
Your faith despite your unanswered questions is clear and well told.
Good luck to you with this one in the competition.
Sharon
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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I think this is a good entry for the 'Spiritual' writing prompt.
Your faith despite your unanswered questions is clear and well told.
Good luck to you with this one in the competition.
Sharon
Comment Written 27-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018
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Thank you for reading my poem, and for your nice comments.
