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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Measure (01/10/13)
How Much?

A ruler’s inches measure height,
Any linear measure in sight.
We use pounds to determine weight,
Charts for calories on our plate.
The results may cause some to sigh,
To worldly standards we don’t comply.

There are tests to determine IQ.
Tests show how well students can do.
Music has set beats per measure.
Poets use meter for your pleasure.
Measures can be passed by Congress
Causing both joy and or distress.

Cup and ounces are used by cooks,
Careful measurement not overlooked.
Nurses use a thermometer.
Cars come with a speedometer.
Measure can be a noun or a verb
Different meanings please or disturb.

A man’s measure how can we know,
Success, wealth and power to show?
The world will tell us this is true.
The Bible tells us something new.
God loved us so much He sent His Son
To die to bring us salvation.
God’s love for us can’t be measured.
This truth should be always treasured.
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Connie K Cameron
01/18/13
This is a really good poem with a great message!
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
01/18/13
This is really good. I thought the words just flowed off the page. The rhymes were great too. You also did a nice job of weaving the topic throughout this delightful poem.
Michelle Knoll 
01/21/13
Very nice!
Sheldon Bass 
01/21/13
This is a good poem and well on topic. I liked your examples of different types of measures, but especially the contrast with the measure of "Truth". The end could be just a bit stronger, but overall it is wonderful.
Leah Nichols 
01/22/13
Excellent rhyming here. Great job counting the syllables and coming up with a variety of measures which fit the theme nicely. Good point as well.
C D Swanson 
01/22/13
Really like this poem. Moving and touching.
God bless~
Bonnie Bowden 
01/23/13
Excellent use of the topic in your poem. Good use of rhyme and rhythm. I agree that last stanza could be strengthened because it doesn't flow as well as the others.