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Poetry/Rhyme/John, The Baptist
Copyright Protected, ID 06-1558-068-27
All Rights Reserved, 2023, Constance La France

Chosen Theme, #10 John, the Bapist

Written June 27, 2023
For the International Standard contest, 12 Lines of Rhyme
sponsor, Joanna Daniel, Judged 07/02/2023

Second Place

John, the Baptist- baptised people in the Jordan River, Jesus said, the holy spirit came to him as a dove; to think about John, the preacher, the saint makes me quiver, imagine God giving this man the power of his love. John was a preacher in the Jordan River area, he was a prophet of God for all faiths- showing the way; come on Saturday, Sunday or any day feria, even unbelievers saw his baptism's as a gateway. Sadly, John was sentenced to death by King Herod, the Great, and he was beheaded, oh such fear of a preaching man; John's birth and death honored by Christians for his life and fate ... I pray to go the Jordan River where it all began.

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Kim Merryman

Date: 7/4/2023 9:07:00 PM

A lovely portrayal of John the Baptist, Constance! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Constance La France
Date: 7/6/2023 2:28:00 PM

Kim, thank you so much for the compliment and congrats, God Bless !

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/4/2023 9:37:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Your "John the Baptist" is a lovely write/story. Love your line, "to think about John, the preacher, the saint makes me quiver," Have a blessed day.................

Constance La France
Date: 7/6/2023 2:29:00 PM

Paula, thank you so much for the congratulations and the compliment, God Bless !

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/3/2023 1:01:00 AM

A great description of the hard work and forerunning aspects of John the Baptist. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Constance La France
Date: 7/6/2023 2:30:00 PM

Christuraj, thank you so much for the compliment, comment and congratulations, God Bless !

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/2/2023 11:54:00 PM

Great poem on John, the Baptist, with your feelings summed up in the last line, Constance, congratulations:)

Constance La France
Date: 7/6/2023 2:30:00 PM

Jo, thank you so much for the comment, compliment and congratulations, God Bless !

Joe Maverick

Date: 6/29/2023 4:07:00 PM

A valuble write here Constance, I was imparted Quite a lot about John facts that are so powerful. I Gained a greater awareness of how God really Loves all humanity, and the great lengtHs He Goes to to get a rapport with us.'God bless.'

Constance La France
Date: 6/30/2023 7:03:00 AM

Joe, thank you so much for the compliment and nice comment on my poem, God Bless !

Bill Baker

Date: 6/27/2023 5:20:00 PM

Nice Rhyme poem about one of my favorite Bible characters. He new his purpose in life and faithfully did all he was led to do. I enjoy your thoughts on his life through your poetry. Thanks for sharing, my friend. Good luck in the contest Constance. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Constance La France
Date: 6/29/2023 10:56:00 AM

Bill, my Texas poet friend, thank you so much for the compliment and nice comment, God Bless !

Stephan McBride

Date: 6/27/2023 3:50:00 PM

Beautiful poem of tribute, love it : )

Constance La France
Date: 6/29/2023 10:57:00 AM

Stephan, thank you so much for the compliment, God Bless !