Thursday, September 13, 2007

The Face Of Christ Comments

Rating: 4.2

It stood alone, this old Church of grey,
tombstones scattered around in disarray.
Naming Squires and skivvies who’d lived and died
in this Hamlet, and now lay side by side.
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Ernestine Northover
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Duncan Wyllie 08 February 2008

Isn't it amazing what we can see without actually being there at the scene Skillfully written though with a tinge of sadness added Well done Love duncan X

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Alison Cassidy 23 September 2007

You capture the light of the divine in this fine descriptive piece. Beautiful images of stained glass and silence of sunset and stone. An atmospheric and spiritual delight. love, Allie xxxx

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Dee Daffodil 20 September 2007

Although I've never claimed to be a religious person...I still think that there is a special feeling that comes from being in a wonderful church, with sun streaming through stained glass. Somehow...it seems akin to nature...peaceful. Hugs, Dee

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Debora Short 13 September 2007

Ernestine this poem captures the multi-layered summoning of His love-fest! 'The Face of Christ' is truly a fine piece of writing. The depth the poem operates powerfully on so many levels; I especially enjoyed the way you skillfully weave His goodness with imagery. Blessings, Debora

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Lynda Robson 13 September 2007

Excellent Ernestine, felt I was there in that place, well worth a ten from me, love Lynda xx

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Brian Dorn 13 September 2007

This is great, Ernestine! Amazing imagery and a divine message. Beautifully done! !

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Patricia Gale 13 September 2007

Stunning piece Ernestine, beautiful.

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Marilyn Lott 13 September 2007

Absolutely beautiful, Ernestine. It gave me goosebumps! Marilyn

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Yes. I'm agnostic too but this is a brilliant, atmospheric, engaging portrayal. t x

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Lucianne Fasolo 13 September 2007

I'm not really religious like that, I'm agnostic in fact, but you have some pretty imagery in this poem. I liked it.

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