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Heart Crafted Poems -2021

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Musings of an old man -2021

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Comment from Sharon Davis
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A well composed free verse poem written in response to the writing prompt- a salute. A heartwarming salute to your grandfather. Nicely presented. Great job.

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
    Sharon, thank you🙏
Comment from The Cowboy Poet
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I was impressed with how you handled the imagery. It was almost as if I could see him standing before me. You were blessed to have such a role model and you detailed your love for him so well in this masterfully handled tribute. I wrote a poem about my grandfather for this site. We're blessed to have such men in our lives. Cowboy

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
    Cowboy, yes to have the nature of a person provide lover long nurture is special, I bet you are like your grandpa 👴
reply by The Cowboy Poet on 16-Apr-2021
    That would be a blessing indeed.
Comment from Raul1
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This poem meets the requirements for the contest. Well written. The sentences flow with clarity. I like your poem. Excellent work! Thank you for sharing! Good luck!

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
    Thanks Raul
reply by Raul1 on 16-Apr-2021
    You're welcome.
Comment from RGstar
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''VIRTUAL SIX'' without doubt.

My friend, you excelled.
So , so sorry no six star for this one. A lesson into good adjectives giving the verbs a chance to perform, and the nouns robust and worthy.
A very good piece of writing. I could have read more.

My apologies for my humble offerings.

Strong delivery, yet, as heart warming as any I have read..

Best wishes.
RGstar

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
    RGStar, your strong validation is very meaningful!🙏
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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Grandpa John
by JLR

Great Entry for the ~ A SALUTE ~ (Free Verse) ~ writing prompt contest. I think your grandfather is a very good choice. He sounds like a very good man and grandpa. Good imagery and presentation. Solid structure. Well done! Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
    Thank you👍👍
Comment from Susan Larson
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How fortunate for you that you had such a wonderful grandfather who left you with such fond memories. Eighteen is a young age to have lost someone so special, but what a tribute you have written for him!

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 15-Apr-2021
    Thank you, yes but his nature has a been a life-long nurture and I am grateful.
Comment from Earl Corp
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What a great tribute to your grandfather. You were fortunate you had him until you were 18, I lost mine when I was 11. Thank you for sharing. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 15-Apr-2021
    Earl, wow eleven that was tough, thanks for sharing.
Comment from Jill McCauslin
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A great salute to your grandfather. You managed to convey a detailed story of him. I liked how you included the flag ceremony even though your poem was your interaction with your grandfather and not about his military service. Well done!

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 15-Apr-2021
    Jill, thank you! His life - his nature has been my life-long nurture.
Comment from Dilettante junior
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Wow! I never knew my grandparents but after reading the above rendition, I believe I missed a lot of things. Flawlessly expressed, subtle very high quality depiction from physical characteristics to mannerisms..

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 15-Apr-2021
    Your kind words are very validating, I have been nurtured by his nature my whole life!
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
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Grandfathers give us not only wisdom and encouragement, but they are an inspiration to us. You have introduced a man you most admire and your words are inspiring. A beautifully written free verse poem. Good luck!

 Comment Written 15-Apr-2021


reply by the author on 15-Apr-2021
    Seshardi, thank you for your review and comments