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Enough Is Enough

Why,why, the barren womb's cry More water,sighs the earth,run dry; The grave ever cries for more; An unending roar,the fire's rampage Give,give echos this pagan age ! Inspired by Proverbs 30 :15-17

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Charlene Bird

Date: 4/24/2009 7:54:00 PM

A powerful write Brian, always get the best out of you!

Jan Harvey

Date: 4/15/2009 9:17:00 AM

A title that reads into the poem is well placed and fitting.Much, such as "sighs the earth relates to everyone, deep despair and solution. Very nice. Jan

Robin L. Gass

Date: 4/15/2009 5:27:00 AM

Beautiful sermon in this piece, Brian! You never fail to enlighten and enrich us with your words. Thank you for sharing! Love, Robin

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/14/2009 6:06:00 PM

One man's pagan is another mans God. Light & Love check soup mail

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/14/2009 4:22:00 PM

Very insightful reflection on the irony of life. "The barren womb's cry" got to me, Brian. My nephew's wife is now pregnant for the third time through artificial insemination. She is 40 and wants a child so badly. I know this was not your intent, but it made me ache for all of the miscarriages she's had. She comes from a family of 10 children, so she will never admit "Enough Is Enough." Great Poem! Love, carolyn

Derrick Burton

Date: 4/14/2009 12:13:00 PM

Loved how you placed that verse into living poetry and made it shine alot. Enjoyed it alot.

Raul Moreno

Date: 4/14/2009 11:54:00 AM

Nice verse Brian I loved its entirety...Raul

Jane Bowen

Date: 4/14/2009 10:53:00 AM

Captivating thoughts you draw attention to. I see a wise poet's ...shield ...giving the reader a lot to think about...Mainly the point! After reading Proverbs 30 :15-17 I see your marvelous mind working to create this wonder of a poem. I dont do much reading of the bible...but I love proverbs and Romans...My father was a Jehovah's Witness...as a child their interpretation was all I knew. Understanding truth or what was meant by a scripture is all in the interpretation I long to know.....

L'Nass Shango

Date: 4/14/2009 6:40:00 AM

Mmmm ... you impregnate the Proverbs and gave birth to a gem. Thanks for information and bio, brother. Messing with numbers was my first gig before I became a teacher. High praises again.

Jane Bowen

Date: 4/14/2009 6:12:00 AM

Quite the poem Mr. Strand. Lovely in form! I've got things I need to take care of...kids to school etc. BUT I will return to this...after looking up Proverbs! :) Great to see this inspiring piece of work my friend. You are a natural poet. I enjoy reading your mind working for the good of us all....:) God has blessed you well with this talent. Continue please...I shall return to add to the comment. Jane

Brian Anderson

Date: 4/14/2009 4:51:00 AM

the last line of this poem really struck a chord with me. so very true

Christopher Higgins

Date: 4/14/2009 4:11:00 AM

I love how the barren womb is crying and asking questions in this piece.. the barren womb is a powerful line...the first line speaks very loudly and forcefully.