Comments for The Gladdest Thing

Comment on Invictus by Charles Powell

Charles Powell — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:54:33 +0000

This Was the poem that Timothy McVeigh gave to the warden as he was being led to the death chamber. I think it sums up the attitude of the “My way ” theology. Dorthea Day penned a response from the Christian viewpoint. It follows.

Out of the light that dazzles me,
Bright as the sun from pole to pole,
I thank the God I know to be
For Christ the conqueror of my soul.

Since His the sway of circumstance,
I would not wince nor cry aloud.
Under that rule which men call chance
My head with joy is humbly bowed.

Beyond this place of sin and tears
That life with Him! And His the aid,
Despite the menace of the years,
Keeps, and shall keep me, unafraid.

I have no fear, though strait the gate,
He cleared from punishment the scroll.
Christ is the Master of my fate,
Christ is the Captain of my soul.

Comment on Friendship by Emma Clair

Emma Clair — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:20:09 +0000

Beautiful - I liked this one, my friend!

Comment on When You Are Old by Diane

Diane — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:09:18 +0000

I love this poem. Thanks for including it!

Comment on Warning by peoplepowergranny

peoplepowergranny — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:22:23 +0000

The election is getting closer! My suggestion: Let’s all dye our hair to go with our political persuasion for the next couple weeks. Right now my hair is purple because I’m neither one. Vote in my poll at peoplepowergranny.blogspot.com, and let me know what color you would like to be in the next few weeks. And I would suggest it not be black or white!

Comment on Warning by Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:08:27 +0000

I like it too. I read somewhere that this is the favorite poem of the British people, though that’s probably exaggerating. Still, it’s jolly, and if the right mood strikes - as it must have for you - sad too. Very British!

Comment on Warning by Catherine Morris

Catherine Morris — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:06:08 +0000

Michelle, this poem made me cry. I’ve read it before — in a high school English or college poetry class, I forget which — but I think I kinda rolled my eyes at it then. I must be getting older, cuz now I just teared right up. Thanks for posting.

Comment on Sonnet 129 by Tracy Wolff

Tracy Wolff — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:16:44 +0000

Oooh– this has always been one of my favorites. He uses such strong language that it gives me shivers.

Comment on Sonnet 129 by Cascadepoet

Cascadepoet — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:31:12 +0000

It was great to find some good poetry without advertisements and other distractions. I like your taste and still have much, much more to read. You’ve inspired me to write my first sonnet at work today! I may hate it tomorrow, but so be it? Sonnet #1 is done and perhaps one day I will have written 129…

Thanks…

Comment on Sonnet 129 by James

James — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:32:10 +0000

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Comment on Oh, When I Was In Love With You by Rafa

Rafa — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:39:13 +0000

This is just so beautiful.