Miscellaneous Poems
Viewing comments for Chapter 26 "The rudderless ship"Poems not in other books
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Comment from nancy_e_davis
"When I grew up, I gave up childish things."
Boy did I ever. Almost overnight I understood I was on my own. Dad and mom no longer led the way. Eighteen hundred forty two miles away, expecting a baby on the outskirts of sin city!
I had a Christian background thanks to dad and mom. He was a man thanks to the military. We were just fine. This is a well written poem CD. Good luck in the contest. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2018
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"When I grew up, I gave up childish things."
Boy did I ever. Almost overnight I understood I was on my own. Dad and mom no longer led the way. Eighteen hundred forty two miles away, expecting a baby on the outskirts of sin city!
I had a Christian background thanks to dad and mom. He was a man thanks to the military. We were just fine. This is a well written poem CD. Good luck in the contest. Nancy:)
Comment Written 04-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2018
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Thanks very much, Nancy. Sounds like there's probably a good story in that :) Cheers, Craig
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about what each of us believes in and how we live our lives is a choice that each of us make. When we choose to not believe that God is the omnipresence of our conscience mind, no one can just another who is right and who is wrong only God can make that judgment.
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A very well-written poem about what each of us believes in and how we live our lives is a choice that each of us make. When we choose to not believe that God is the omnipresence of our conscience mind, no one can just another who is right and who is wrong only God can make that judgment.
Comment Written 04-Dec-2018
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Thanks very much, Sandra. Most appreciated -- Craig
Comment from Scarbrems
Well, you know you are preaching to the atheist choir with the subject, here. This is fluent with strong rhymes and a clear message. I'd say you should do well in the contest, but it's a brave soul who goes against the religious grain in the contests here.
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2018
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Well, you know you are preaching to the atheist choir with the subject, here. This is fluent with strong rhymes and a clear message. I'd say you should do well in the contest, but it's a brave soul who goes against the religious grain in the contests here.
Comment Written 04-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2018
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I'd say a snowflake's chance in hell, Emma :)
Still, it's nice to know not everyone is aggrieved by my occasional rants on the subject.
Most grateful,
Craig
Comment from Debbie Pope
I am with you 100 % on this one. What if you lived all of your life without hearing of God. This argument that you dispute says that such a person does not know right from wrong.
A belief in God may help you choose the right thing. For some it makes them afraid of not doing the right thing. But I think that adults of sound mind know deep inside the difference. You don't even have to think about it. It's innate knowledge.
On a totally different note, my son is marrying into a very Catholic family, so my grandchildren will definitely be Catholic. I have trouble believing that Catholics think the Pope has to tell them what to do. I am going to have to avoid religious topics and watch my tongue.
Enjoyed your poem..
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2018
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I am with you 100 % on this one. What if you lived all of your life without hearing of God. This argument that you dispute says that such a person does not know right from wrong.
A belief in God may help you choose the right thing. For some it makes them afraid of not doing the right thing. But I think that adults of sound mind know deep inside the difference. You don't even have to think about it. It's innate knowledge.
On a totally different note, my son is marrying into a very Catholic family, so my grandchildren will definitely be Catholic. I have trouble believing that Catholics think the Pope has to tell them what to do. I am going to have to avoid religious topics and watch my tongue.
Enjoyed your poem..
Comment Written 03-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2018
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I would think that's probably a very wise course of action, Debbie. I'd say there's no doubt you're right about the children's upbringing. I just hope they don't try to force your son into the fold. Thanks for the great comments. Craig
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He is pretty stubborn. He is holding onto his Southern roots.
Comment from Zue65
I like the way you penned the poem, the lines are fluid and flowed smoothly. I don't agree with the message but I respect your views. Thanks for sharing your art to the readers. May Jesus bless you.
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I like the way you penned the poem, the lines are fluid and flowed smoothly. I don't agree with the message but I respect your views. Thanks for sharing your art to the readers. May Jesus bless you.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2018
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I won't be holding my breath waiting for blessings, but I do appreciate your willingness to accept the right of others to their views. And thank you for the kind comments, they are much appreciated. Craig
Comment from lyenochka
Great way to share your argument in this sonnet form, Craig. Parenting is always flawed because everyone is flawed. But no matter how one is taught whether with blind obedience or encouraged to form opinions and question authority early on, the main thing is that the child has no doubt about how loved s/he is.
Best wishes on the contest!
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2018
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Great way to share your argument in this sonnet form, Craig. Parenting is always flawed because everyone is flawed. But no matter how one is taught whether with blind obedience or encouraged to form opinions and question authority early on, the main thing is that the child has no doubt about how loved s/he is.
Best wishes on the contest!
Comment Written 03-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2018
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Thanks for the most interesting comments and the good wishes, Helen. I am not expecting great things for this one ;-)
Most grateful,
Craig
Comment from Impromptu Scribe
This is an interesting entry for the 'I Can't' poetry contest, particularly as it implies that the aetheist or the agnostic is in fact more self-reliant and capable of dealing with a curved ball coming out of left field, because faith is not dependent on a higher being, but on his or her own ability to deal with the unexpected. Good luck in the contest. Best wishes
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This is an interesting entry for the 'I Can't' poetry contest, particularly as it implies that the aetheist or the agnostic is in fact more self-reliant and capable of dealing with a curved ball coming out of left field, because faith is not dependent on a higher being, but on his or her own ability to deal with the unexpected. Good luck in the contest. Best wishes
Comment Written 03-Dec-2018
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I'd say that is an insightful and correct application of the idea. Many thanks for the excellent comment, and good wishes :) Craig
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You are very welcome :) Best wishes
Comment from BeasPeas
Good rhyming and flow (image, too) in your poem. Best wishes for the contest with this piece which speaks of a different point of view. I think each is entitled to his/her own and as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else that is perfectly okay. Marilyn
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2018
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Good rhyming and flow (image, too) in your poem. Best wishes for the contest with this piece which speaks of a different point of view. I think each is entitled to his/her own and as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else that is perfectly okay. Marilyn
Comment Written 03-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2018
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See, we agree on several things, Marilyn ;-) Many thanks for the great comments. Craig
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I think politically we may disagree, but on many other things we agree. I have friends on both sides of the aisle (as they say) and in many different camps. As long as we don't punch each other in the nose, it's all good.
Comment from Gloria ....
A superb sonnet and fine entry into the I can't contest, Craig.
I get such a kick out of the way you Strayans pronounce hand and wrong as rhyming, but I kind of get it. I never make issue out of that kind of thing anyway.
Super metre and rhyme and sentiment and I wish you much luck with the contest committee. :))
Gloria
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A superb sonnet and fine entry into the I can't contest, Craig.
I get such a kick out of the way you Strayans pronounce hand and wrong as rhyming, but I kind of get it. I never make issue out of that kind of thing anyway.
Super metre and rhyme and sentiment and I wish you much luck with the contest committee. :))
Gloria
Comment Written 03-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2018
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Oh crap, thanks for picking that up, Gloria! Whoops! I'll have to stop drinking at breakfast time :)
I've done a quick fix, now time to see if it makes sense lol
Most grateful for your eagle eye and kind comments and rating :)
Craig