In Vain (poem) by Janet Brice Parker on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on January 4, 2006

Ooooo... nothing like a bit of eye-ballin. And oh so true... tolerance and respect does seem to be for all credos APART from the Gospel of Christ these days. We can bend over backwards with the apologetics, and meekness is confused with weakness - in terms of what Christ has to offer, that is. However, if more true Christian grace was exhibited among those of us who are his followers, then perhaps His message might have more power to appeal. By that, I mean speaking our Truth in love and in a demonstration of its power in our own lives - not ramming a load of religious rules down people's throats. We cannot expect others to live by standards they don't believe in... especially when so many Christians don't! I guess walking the talk is the main thing... and standing up without embarrassment and speaking up for what Jesus means to us personally. An on-the-money write, Janet and one that reminds each of us that we all need to be clear in our own minds as to what life holds for us when sooner or later death red-rings our day... Like others, I like the hip-hop feel to this (showin me ignorance, but still!:)) Yes, SLEEEEEEEEP, and enjoy it while you can: your body obviously needs it. I needed 10 hours for about 10 years... now, with writing as my energy, I exist on between 4-and-a-half and 6... and have never felt fitter or better! Your time will come... ENJOY your time awake and don't be robbed of it by remorse and regret for not having more! LOL Kate xx

Reviewed by William Bonilla

Reviewed on January 3, 2006

Oh yeah! way to go
Write what's on your mind
don't pull no punches
Loved it Janet

William .....Love & peace

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on January 3, 2006

powerful voicing in this poem!

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on January 3, 2006

Thank you for speaking for the many who seem to have little say any more.

Felix

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on January 3, 2006

A large dose of poetic truth.

Reviewed by Paul Williams

Reviewed on January 3, 2006

Whoo hooo! powerful one this Janet, I love how this feels...let's see some tolerance and understanding out there.

Paul;-)

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on January 3, 2006

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Reviewed by Pamela Kimmell

Reviewed on January 3, 2006

Well this is certainly something different from our Janet! Has a great message that's for sure....almost reads like a rap lyric. Good for you stretching yourself in new directions....Bravo!

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on January 3, 2006

Well now that is one powerful poem Janet! It needs saying regardless of what anyone thinks, becasue it is what Christ thinks that counts the most, and we know who He is! Though some of our brother religions don't do it, many have tried to take Christ out of christmas, and God out of everything and they are the ACLU!Yet they never speak out against any other religion. You'd think people would get a clue as to why!Jesus the stumbling block that evil wants to be rid of! Thanks for sharing Janet!

Love,
Eileen