Heart Crafted Poems -2021
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Comment from Sharon Davis
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.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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
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Sharon, thank you🙏
Comment from The Cowboy Poet
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
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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
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Cowboy, yes to have the nature of a person provide lover long nurture is special, I bet you are like your grandpa 👴
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That would be a blessing indeed.
Comment from Raul1
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!
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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
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Thanks Raul
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You're welcome.
Comment from RGstar
''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
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
''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
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RGStar, your strong validation is very meaningful!🙏
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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
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Thank you👍👍
Comment from Susan Larson
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!
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2021
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
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Thank you, yes but his nature has a been a life-long nurture and I am grateful.
Comment from Earl Corp
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.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2021
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
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Earl, wow eleven that was tough, thanks for sharing.
Comment from Jill McCauslin
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!
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2021
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
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Jill, thank you! His life - his nature has been my life-long nurture.
Comment from Dilettante junior
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..
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2021
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
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Your kind words are very validating, I have been nurtured by his nature my whole life!
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
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!
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2021
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
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Seshardi, thank you for your review and comments