donka_k
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This poem is like a Psalm, a song of rebirth or discovery of one's own real identity. Very subtle yet powerful!! A true delight to read. Bravo!

A re-assuring promise from a source other than the Bible. Thank you for your comment. And yes, Heb. 4:12 is what the poem is about. God bless

This poem speaks in a deepest way to every "invisible child" including myself.
It takes a lot of courage in adulthood not only to admit that we have been "small" in the eyes of our parents but to decide to "grow" in our own eyes.
I loved the clarity and simplicity of your words, powerful, direct , light in the darkness. Thank you . more »

Thank you for taking the time to really read this poem. Your comment is insightful and made me think... again. I wrestle daily on my spiritual walk, and your review tells me that if what comes out of it stirs other poets... it's worth the struggle. Thank you more »

"... the rocks even speak it" I loved the clarity of thought, the conviction of the Holy Spirit! Poetry--- a wonderful way to preach the Gospel!!

"Teach us from your word..." A prayer for all of us, Jesus' followers! Thank you for sharing

This is deeply heart-felt with powerful imagery. "Like the blood in my veins", "to bring a life that's almost blue" How fluently can these emotions be expressed? Great piece of poetry! more »

Thank you, Abby, for your very encouraging words. This poem is a picture of my daily wrestling with God. I am so glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you for your encouraging words.

Praise the Lord! Rarely is there such up- front declaration of faith in poetry. I enjoyed every word of your poem.

Thank you for your encouragement. The Monarch is symbolic of my living in different lands as an immigrant.

This poem is heart-breaking but I could not stop reading it. Your imagery is stunning, the emotions, raw... A subject very difficult to talk or write about , but you did it in one breath. Very impressive work. more »

An awesome review! I saw the poem in a new light after reading your comment. Thank you so much!!

Thought provoking and visually rich. Like Jacob wrestling with an angel...

Heart-felt, as if nature tells her own story. Beautiful!