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Was fascinated years ago reading about this heroic Scottish Gospel hero who took to the hills preaching night time under the stars, dodging the King’s dragoons, almost as if by magic…Doug Blair

Write some more here, Girl. Poets write and write. Sustaining the craft. Sweaty work halved…Douglas Blair

I like the liberty in this and the magic of short term connection, affection…Douglas Blair…thanks carmen. http://histocall.blogspot.com

He is approaching the stage of the crinkled autumn leaves. Loves every image, as best he can. Wonders what he will leave behind. Thanks Steven…Douglas Blair. http://pastursgreen3.blogspot,com/

This is excellent representation of the child on the road to becoming full, productive and loving adult. Good stuff Karl…Douglas Blair

The huge potential of a hungry and creative heart, unselfishly opened up for opportunities of Grace, or of wicked oppression.

Yes I feel as if I am wandering mountain paths alongside Maligne Lake in Alberta. Jasper National Park. Inspired by Mary Shaffer, pioneer woman of Maligne @1902. And principal citizen of Banff, together with her guide turned Husband. more »

Thanks for your good wishes and uplift, acronimous…Douglas Blair.

Harry Chapin, the narrative Champion of verse, was an early favourite. Also Gordon Lightfoot, Longfellow, Tennyson, R L Stevenson, Robert Service. Later in the narrative line came John Masefield… Douglas Blair more »

Excellent thoughts on the Pilgrim’s walk. Alluding to bits of scripture throughout. As Jude in his Letter exhorted, you have contended for the faith once delivered to the saints. Gospel poetry builds up. The epistles suggest both a building project and a war (as shown in the account of Nehemiah). Press on Brother. There will be more of worship and communing in the writing. A poet becomes a distinguished poet by simply writing more verses. In an atmosphere of Love, not of doubt or naysaying.

http://histocall.blogspot.com/

Needed respect for the ones differing, but still wanting the peace and contentment for their kids. Not so very different. Truly. Cut them space and salute as they wander off. Gypsies. Look into the biography of English Evangelist Gypsy Smith. more »

Shore waters shying back. An excellent image creating mood and nature routine, but what is the woman thinking, saying, doing. We are not told. Only expression is her beauty lasting but a moment…Douglas Blair more »

The refreshing, rambling, unexpected joy and ribbing of someone like poet Billy Collins comes to mind, as a fresh start for poets who truly love the craft, and desire to say something novel and incisive…Douglas Blair. more »

Seeing the promising Man within the little frame of chilhood.

His eyes start to lower, to look in another direction. He stifles a sigh. Has other places he would prefer. He doesn’t give a damn about your inputs. Silly narcissist. Drop him like a slimy rock, wontchya…Douglas Blair more »

Fellowship with bikes, hot roads, ageing, wars fought, peace regained, aching limbs accepted…Douglas Blair

The stanza about sea lions barking brings on such a rich atmosphere. And real and needing to be ingested, accepted. All is not in proper order, but so what? Words often cause us to travel…Douglas Blair

The stars, the grains of sand, the waves incoming, the flocks of blackbirds at harvest, the flamingoes on that African Lake. All belittling the Observer. And for the good…Douglas Blair

Why have you only written one piece on this site, thus far. You are robbing an expectant readership. Consider also creating your own blog or site. Very easy and intuitive. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/. Just copy and open link more »

Europe doesn’t have much place for Gypsies; much respect. How sad. We need to be impacted by the simplicity and conviction of their journeys. We have possessions and square footage and titles. But truly they all have us by the carotid artery…Douglas Blair…I agree Brian that this is a five star gem. Write more. Write lots more. The perseverance is fueled by love, and Love never fails. (1 Corinthians 13) more »

This is a five star succinct beauty. No words wasted or pontificated. Simply clear and valuable to the Person Within, crying for nurture in Truth…Douglas Blair

Have a look at a faith site with many poems and uplifts. Conversation Above.

https://sites.google.com/site/conversationabove/conversation-pair?authuser=0

Just select, copy and open.

Here it is stunning to end up with the dust and blood. As a good poem it says much with little. Gets the four star. Caressing the wheat tenderly. I see in that, a moment of Russell Crowe in the movie Gladiator. Excellent experience, that film. Second only to Charlton Heston in Ben Hur 1959…Douglas Blair more »

This is love unstoppable. Heroic it seems, but actually near effortless because of the dynamo of Covenant and shared travel accomplished. God instills such unconditional attachment and stamina. This baby gets the five star, Lisa…Douglas Blair more »