what is a musician
what is a writer
what is a poet
what is a painter
what is a printer
what is a sculptor
what is a scientist
what is a mathematician
what is a physicist
what is a father
what is a mother
what is a child
what is the human race?
All given the chance to choose between
joy and sadness
All given a chance to say or do something
of great interest to the world
All given the choice to feel
burdened or unburdened
All given the chance to keep moving
forward through sun or through fog
Momentum carries them through their lives
sometimes interrupted
But always in the background pushing
pushing forcing them onward
What is His gift to us?
The true gift of love for all who toil
and even those who don't
A true gift
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Good Piece
I'm not really sure what to say about this piece except that i like it.
Good Piece
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Yes, no matter the profession we are all the same and all a child of God's. Great write, thank you for sharing your favorite with me, best of luck in the contest.
♥
whisper
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A good poem, there is a lot of questions in the world...and these are some of them. Good luck in the contest!
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This is a nice, simple, and sweet poem. The ending is really nice and it has a great message. But it does raise a lot of questions...some of which seem to go unanswered. But really very interesting.
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Very nice... simple. But in a good way. I like it a lot!
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"for all who toil
and even those who don't"
What an ending!
it's very profound.
When I began to read
I had no idea where you
were going with this.
And then, Wow! The ending--
very climatic and cleverly
written.
I love to be surprised!
And so I was!
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People love labels, and deciding what they mean, when in reality everyone has a seperate meaning for everything in life...lovely poem, interesting topic
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??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? alot of questions lol true i agree good writing keep it up
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simple and honest
This was a wonderful poem. When I saw all those What if's I doubted I'd be reading anything interesting, but it won me over. It's simple and honest, I liked it. -
yeah i like this. its simple. its a very powerful truth. nice work.
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This is rather interesting. It is also very true. I liked the message that you conveyed in this. Thanks for entering and good luck.
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This was a great write, rather interesting as well, I like how you started the beginning stanza with "what is" it made the poem a more interesting read. Nicely done. Thanks for entering and best of luck to you in my contest.
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Thats cool I like this one
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Great write. And an interesting topic too. I like all of the questions that are asked..worthy questions indeed. Great Write and keep penning
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As someone who is increasingly questioning my life perspective, I like the scope and message of this poem. So many of the big questions seem to get pared down over the years and answered by the same answers: Love, Peace, Creativity. Great writing.
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I think this works really well and the repetition only adds to the impact. Each new question gives the reader another avenue to explore and perhaps inspire them to write something of their own. I like the combination of styles also included in this piece, from the repetition to the ending. It flowed so well on the page and also in my head. Those pondering writes often make the most interesting works to read. Excellent, keep sculpting my dear talented poet.
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Really good
You can see that 'true gift of love' in this talented work. I love the way you use the repetition to break down the seperate people so its as if your sayig that each person whether a scupltor, builder or mother that we're all the same all part of one large thing and all gifted with love.
Amazing and deep I wish i could be as clever with my poetry
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very good
i like the fact that you lested creative professions
and
then went to mother, etc
you soirt of pushed the universal envelope of love
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good
interesting poses
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Although it is quite repetetive, I think that it works in context with this piece. The repetitions add to the feel of the poem rather than being distracting. I love the way you ended it.
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A truly marvelous piece here, and i can answer one question for you at least, what is a sculptor? a sculptor is you, someone who crafts and weaves such imagery, and such skill into a piece such as this, clever and effective, a good and enjoyable read.
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Bob Fox
Yes indeed there are those who are unfortunate. But I pray He will help them in some way. I find prayer does help. It gives solace. Warm Regards...vivela -
rays of shadow
Thank you so much for your very generous response to questions. It is wonderful to have such positive feedback to one's work!! Warm Regards..vivela
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Makes ya wonder
Some are less fortunate then others. especially in this greedy world. But I pray you are right aboutGod
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gorgeous
i wasn't expecting this at the end and i'm glad that God's grace was included, because it trumps all of man's possible gifts included in the above.
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sublimewriter
Thank you for your wonderful comment on questions. Indeed God's grace trumps all!! Many thanks!! Warm Regards...vivela
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beautiful
this is not what I was expecting from the title, but I'm glad that that was not what you wrote, because this is a simple, beautiful expression of God's grace and generosity..."What is His gift to us?
The true gift of love for all who toil
and even those who don't
A true gift "
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Dark Whispers
Thank you for your kind words about questions. They are treasured. Warm Regards..vivela..I will be reading more poems after the holiday. -
Avensdesora
Thank you for your beautiful comment on questions. It is a gift that you are on the same page with me. Warm Regards...vivela
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Such a simple poem with beautiful wording and this truly The way life is percived in my eyes. "
What is His gift to us?
The true gift of love for all who toil
and even those who don't
A true gift"
Was so true and beautifully put.
Please return the favor, I would really appriciate it.
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Wow, I really like this poem. All the questions that most people never ask, most thoughts that most don't have. It's all so beautiful because it makes me think, makes me question. You have great talent. Keep up the good work.
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cadm14
Thank you for your thoughtful comment on questions. I'm so glad you enjoyed the poem. Warm Regards...vivela
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what a beautiful write. love is the true gift to us. this is a dynamic poem. i love the questions posed. then the responces are so wonderful. this puts all of us in the same boat. we are all these things. all given chances and choices. it's what we do with those chances and choices that makes the difference. the love of God is a miraculous thing, for we are sometimes so undeserving. i really like this. such a beautifully written poem. so glad i read this!!
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beav5446
Your comment on questions is wonderful.Thank you for reading it so closely. I genuinely appreciate your words!! Warm Regards...vivela...and thank you for the applause!!
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reminded me of a poem I wrote called "what is" ... check it out and let me know what you think. thanks for sharing this here today. i liked it. peace and light, kp
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kendal palmer
And thank you for the applause!!...vivela
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Wonderful piece of writing
OUTSTANDING WRITING HERE - AND SO TRUE TOO. THE FORM AND FLOW OF THIS PIECE IS BRILLIANT. THESE ARE ALL QUESTIONS THAT WE ASK OURSELVES, TIME AND AGAIN. I LIKE THE WAY THE WRITER ASKS THE QUESTIONS AND MAKES THE READER 'THINK.' THAT IS WHAT 'LIFE' IS ALL ABOUT, QUESTIONS. WHETHER WE GET THE ANSWERS TO THOSE QUESTIONS, IS ANOTHER MATTER. BUT YOU HAVE PENNED HERE A WONDERFUL PIECE.
KEEP WRITING
WAYNE
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Wayne Leon Learmond
And thank you for the applause!!...vivela -
Wayne Leon Learmond
What a wonderful response to questions. I'm so happy its true meaning came through. I certainly appreciate your kind words!! Warm Regards...vivela
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Reminds me at the beginning of the Why questions little children ask whenver you tell them something. Here it is what. Liked the ending to this poem - very true.
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grannyeri
Thank you for your comments on questions. I always enjoy hearing from you!! Warm Regards..vivela
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i really enjoy it!! you did a great job!! keep on writting!! Have a nice day!
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Lauren07
Thank you for your enthusiastic comments on questions!! And thank you for the applause!!
Warm Regards...vivela...you have a nice day, too!
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It's a different ending than I expected. I really was wondering where you were going to go ata first. Being a mom I'm used to playing 20 questions over everything. It's a little off in flow from the first half to the second. Almost as though it's two different poems. All in all though it is quite nice.
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Sugah Bear
I appreciate your words and comments on questions. It's alwyas helpul to get another's point of view. Keeps the mind working. Many thanks!! Warm Regards...vivela
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Oh. This is a very nice poem that you have here. I'm not sure I like the beginning as well as the rest of it because there was so much repetition but I guess it's up to the author and what they think is best for their poem. I did like the sentiments that you expressed and the positiveness of your thoughts for yourself and all those around you. I thought that was nice.
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luvdarkchocolate
Thank you so much for your kind comments on
questions! Your words are greatly appreciated!! Warm Regards...vivela
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I don't really agree with your title but your poem is inspiring. It asks questions that really can't be answered but are still amazing to ask.
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Elleon
Thank you so much for your comments on life...now changed to questions. You helped me with that. I'm so glad you found the poem inspiring!! Warm Regards..vivela
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