05-20-2017, 09:17 AM
Hi Todd
A chilling read. Rather taunting, too. Interesting how you chose thunder in the title, perhaps symbolic of the voice of God, but I won't ask why. "matching murder for murder", as much as I don't agree, can work as sort of an object lesson likely representing vindication of the innocent. I didn't like the poem at first, but the truth is, it is a very thoughtful honest poem. "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." Romans 12:19. I prefer God's wrath over man's judgement, because I know an omniscient God is the only One who can render a truly fair verdict. It's scary, though. Thank you for the interesting read. I like how it improved with each edit, too. Have a blessed night. janine
A chilling read. Rather taunting, too. Interesting how you chose thunder in the title, perhaps symbolic of the voice of God, but I won't ask why. "matching murder for murder", as much as I don't agree, can work as sort of an object lesson likely representing vindication of the innocent. I didn't like the poem at first, but the truth is, it is a very thoughtful honest poem. "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." Romans 12:19. I prefer God's wrath over man's judgement, because I know an omniscient God is the only One who can render a truly fair verdict. It's scary, though. Thank you for the interesting read. I like how it improved with each edit, too. Have a blessed night. janine
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