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Title: While the Door is Open
Author: Julie Pisacane
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Publish America
Publish America
ISBN: 1-4241-5497-9
Pages: 100
Reviewer: Tammy Varner Hornbeck
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I waited on pins and needles for this book to arrive, and I wasn't sorry. The cover is breathtaking. It has been an opinion of mine that the cover is just as important as the content of the book, and the cover on While the Door is Open not only fit the work itself perfectly, but welcomed the reader with open arms.
With my heart racing in anticipation, I opened my book. The first poem, Turn A Page touched my soul, not only as a Christian, but as an author too:
Seeds of faith are found on each page
Planted in souls throughout each age
Golden pages help us to see
The glory of eternity
The layout of the book is highly unique, yet it works. The book is separated into sections, all to a purpose from the writer. The whole book is well organized and arranged to benefit the reader, and it does. I especially like the fact that each section has a coordinating scripture; and each poem has a scripture that testifies to the inspiration of the author.
Other poems in the book show a different facet to the author's faith; for instance, the poem entitled Sorry Satan This Soul Is Taken highlights a Christian with an attitude! A perspective not often enough expressed. I loved this poem and couldn't wait to share it with my husband (a preacher).
Get back Satan try something new
My soul's reserved and not for you
Overall, this is a book to add to my list of favorite contemporary poetry collections. It is a book that could be used to snatch a quick moment of wisdom, or as a nice leisurely read over a rainy weekend. I will enjoy reading this book again in the future and sharing particular poems with friends and family.
Julie Pisacane is an author I will be looking for more books from.
Comment ID Comment Sender
321 Your poem Once , Twice ...
has the following comment:
This poem is so WONDERFUL! GOD Bless You. Edith Eutsler
488 Your poem Designer Clothing
has the following comment:
Julie this is a dynamic piece of work - I love it so - Isn't God so wonderful - He planned everything so perfect and to His likings. I'm glad He accepted me as His child! barbara ann smith
334 Your poem Once , Twice ...
has the following comment:
Dear Julie, What a wonderful message to share with people, and what a powerful one. I really enjoyed this poem. God Bless you Nora Nora Wandyg
573 Your poem How Beautiful
has the following comment:
I loved that poem, Julie. You are such a blessing to me in my life. I'm in here but don't have very many poems in here yet. How many can we have in here? Keep on Writing, because your poetry is shining a light to others. I put my full name in as Tamara Morgan. God Bless you always, Julie. Tamara Tamara
617 Your poem Like A Butterfly
has the following comment:
This is so lovely. It totally speaks to my journey with Christ. Thank you for this blessing. God bless! Verity Elisabeth
762 Your poem Entering Autumn
has the following comment:
A sweet poem if somewhat 'young'. Helma
1018 Your poem Clay In The Potter's Hand
has the following comment:
Julie this is really beautiful. Keep up what God is wanting you to do. He loves you. Have a Merry Christmas Lorena M. Ged-Stevens
1019 Your poem Clay In The Potter's Hand
has the following comment:
very well done Valerie Chambers
1593 Your poem Message Of Hope
has the following comment:
Hope will keep the hurting uplifted, when done in earnestness of the love of our God. Keep on hoping for the coming of our savior! Billy
1594 Your poem Message Of Hope
has the following comment:
THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU. Regina Reynolds
2174 Your poem Locked In Faith
has the following comment:
He has sealed us with his holy spirit of promise.I am amazed of how many people do not trust in God's eternal salvtion. we find in the book of Hebrews where it says,He is come now once in the end of the world to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself, and unto those who look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. Christ is the end of the law of Moses. Unto those who believe.He is the resurrection, the way and the life.For the law of the spirit of life has made me free from the law of sin and death.It is so good to know who is the author and the finisher of our faith. God bless and keep you proclaiming life in Christ. your sister in Christ, dot. dorothy roberts
2230 Your poem A Little Tear
has the following comment:
Hi Julie....this is a very nice little poem. I have often tried to get back to your website on poetrypoem and never could manage it. I typed in your url but I never seened to have any success. So glad to see you on here and glad now I can get back to your website. I see you have still a link to mine...thank you. I too have set up another site and share another with a very good friend. I am so glad to have found you and your poems again. Take care and God bless. Colin Colin Moffett
2292 Your poem Lord Remember Me
has the following comment:
This is a wonderful acrostic poem. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration. Lucia Haase
2320 Your poem Lord Remember Me
has the following comment:
BEAUTIFUL! Jamie Kindell
2362 Your poem Depart From Me
has the following comment:
Great writing, Julie. Christians need to rebuke the devil daily. There is no place in our lives for his shenanigans. You phrased it well with plenty of emphasis on the true source of our authority to rebuke satan -- none other than our blessed Savior and Lord, Jesus. God is real; God is right; God reigns. Blessed be His holy name. Reason A. Reason A. Poteet
2499 Your poem Gardens Of Righteousness
has the following comment:
Thank you for the beautiful words of truth. I put all confidence in the scripture you placed with your poem. This is why I love this web sight. It is a wonderful place to plant the Word of God which He has sown in our hearts. He giveth seed to the sower. The word is the seed. The word became flesh. The tares are swon by the devil. Jesus said he would let the wheat and the tares grow together, then he would send the reapers which are the angels, they will take out everything that does offend, this his glory will fill this earth. Let heaven and nature sing, The Lors Is come, let earth receive her king. Can you see his glory now filing the earth? He commanded his light to shine forth out of the darkness. for where sin abounds, much more God's grace abounds. keep planting. God brings the increase. your friend in Christ, dot. dorothyroberts
2761 Your poem In The Willows
has the following comment:
Julie, Yes...there's something very soothing about a willow tree. (a beautiful picture you have there, also). The willow tree came up in a conversation a couple weeks ago, and I had said...you don't see very many willow trees anymore. Then, I thought of the willow tree we had when I was a kid, and used to play underneath the branches...making that space a fort. So, I have a very fond memory about a willow tree. Thanks for bringing that memory to light once again through your words and your picture. Sincerely, Lucia Haase Lucia Haase
3070 Your poem Near And Far
has the following comment:
Hi Julie, Beautiful poem, I sure enjoyed it! Thanks, Carla Carla Talmadge
3282 Your poem Destination
has the following comment:
Awesome! It's so good to be reminded of our final destination. When life is hard it's difficult to see beyond the here and now. Thank you for this poem for it is truly a blessing. God Bless. Matthew Dellafiora
3658 Your poem Give Me To Drink
has the following comment:
Hi Julie, I thought this was really a lovely poem, enjoyed reading it very much! Thank you and bless you, Carla Carla Talmadge
4826 Your poem With Singing
has the following comment:
Julie, This is a lovely poem and really speaks to me. Thank you, God Bless, Raymond Raymond Sutherland
5141 Your poem The Lily Among Thorns
has the following comment:
Hi! Julie. This is a lovely poem. You've reminded me that God wants us to be the 'Lillies'. Every Blessing, Raymond Raymond Sutherland
5270 Your poem Solitude
has the following comment:
Hi Julie, Thank You for this beautiful picture you painted in this little poem. Solitude is what I need, just to be with Him, Blessings Walli Walli Zamorano
5273 Your poem Solitude
has the following comment:
Hi! Julie, This is a lovely acrostic poem. You are right, Julie. There is no rest outside the will of God, God Bless, Raymond Raymond Sutherland
5282 Your poem Solitude
has the following comment:
Beautiful poem, Julie! Those times of stillness, of solitude, are treasures indeed. Your poem blessed me, Carla Carla Talmadge
5329 Your poem Solitude
has the following comment:
Very nicely done acrostic, Julie. And the message is oh so true. Worldy noise which seems to beckon us for such immediacy can get in the way of moments with God. God bless. Rich Tassinari
5675 Your poem Where Am I ?
has the following comment:
Hi! Julie, Thank you for posting, 'Where am I.' I like the way you have used question and answer to carry the poem. It's an unusual form and gives extra lift to the message, God Bless, Raymond Raymond Sutherland
5712 Your poem Where Am I ?
has the following comment:
Julie, this is a lovely a stand-alone piece augmented by the inflections of the question "Where Am I?" I praise God for the creativity He has inspired in you. God is timely; God is timeless; God is the Time-keeper. Go with God. Reason A Poteet
6263 Your poem Be Filled
has the following comment:
Hi Julie, thank you for this beautiful poem and its tribute to the Holy Spirit. I love that beautiful picture (wondering how you managed to paste it on). YOu did a beautiful job of arranging the lines to form arrows. Love always, Walli Walli Zamorano
8239 Your poem Warning-Road Work Ahead
has the following comment:
This is beautiful! Not to long ago, I received a message like this, I am sure it was from God now, for a friend who was going through so much in her relationship! She is a flagger for road construction. I told her how God was showing her so much with her flags, and why He placed her in this position. She needed to see all the signs and flags in person! It was quite a powerful message for her, and now looking at this, Praise God, is quite a confirmation for me and her! I am trying to get her to log on to this site, she also writes poems! If she gets to see this poem of yours, you will also be a part in helping her to see, how God is trying to help her into a better place! Praise God, and thank you for this beautiful sign of God's love! God bless you, Love, Carolyn Carolyn Walker
10434 Your poem Humility
has the following comment:
This poem is simple and lovely. I enjoyed it!! Linda Wright
8659 Your poem Blueness
has the following comment:
Hi Julie, Beautiful heartfelt poem. I have known times of blueness like that. I pray the Lord will lift your spirit as He has done so often for me, may you find the Lord can make flowers bloom even in the desert. Love and blessings, Carla Carla Talmadge
8668 Your poem Blueness
has the following comment:
Hi Julie, I liked your poem Blueness very much! I especially liked the part about the lamp running out of oil, and that no one had any more to spare. It puts things in perspective, how very 'cruel' this world can be...in its' selfishness! People have turned cold in a sense. ***And, that to me, is very sad! There needs to be more giving, caring people on this earth! But, it starts with being a Christian or just plain living your life for God! Thank you for this 'great' poem! Sincerely, TAmmy Straube tammy straube
8686 Your poem Blueness
has the following comment:
Beautiful poem, Julie. I have known what it means to feel "hopeless, helpless and hapless". If you are currently in this type of dark period then I pray your spirits are lifted soon. Blessings, Baxter Baxter Napier
8875 Your poem Upon The Harp
has the following comment:
Julie, such a song of peace you sing in this poem. I play on my heartstrings because I don't have a harp. I like your allusion to the verse that angels rejoice in the salavation of souls and they sing every time we refuse to give into the enemy. A very calming, blissful poem. God is wise; God is worthy; God is watching. Go with God. RAP Reason A. Poteet
8882 Your poem Upon The Harp
has the following comment:
Julie, Thank you for this poem. It carries a lovely lightness and brightness , which is a uplifting and delight to read. God Bless Julie. Raymond Raymond Sutherland
8895 Your poem Upon The Harp
has the following comment:
Julie, absolutely beautiful, beautiful. It is so soothing to the soul. I love your poem and the picture, Love and Grace, Walli Walli Zamorano
10931 Your poem Crystal Vision
has the following comment:
Hello Julie. This is such a powerful poem. As I read it, I saw myself trying to imagine the beauty of heaven. It's as if your poem came to life while I was reading. Inspiring ,powerful. Thanks for sharing. Lisa Brown. Lisa Brown
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