Errand Boy
Their role keeps industry going.17 total reviews
Comment from JSD
Great handling of rhyme here, unforced on the whole, although I'm not so keen on 'disappears from face'. But a happy tribute to this essential role in society. Well done and thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2023
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Great handling of rhyme here, unforced on the whole, although I'm not so keen on 'disappears from face'. But a happy tribute to this essential role in society. Well done and thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2023
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Thanks for the kind review. I used to also love the money tips I received. Very handy for the savings jar. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are interesting, descriptive and creative. The poem
flows and connects well. The poem made me think of boy who delivered
the paper to our home. The poem brings back many memories. Thank
you for the author's notes - great that you delivered medicines to the
elderly and sick. The artwork is perfect and compliments this poem well!
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023
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The author's words are interesting, descriptive and creative. The poem
flows and connects well. The poem made me think of boy who delivered
the paper to our home. The poem brings back many memories. Thank
you for the author's notes - great that you delivered medicines to the
elderly and sick. The artwork is perfect and compliments this poem well!
Comment Written 15-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023
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Harmony, thanks so much for your review and I am glad you enjoyed the poem.
Thanks for your support and I trust you have a good day and take care.
Comment from Paul McFarland
Nice poem of your youth. It reminds me when I was a kid, I mowed lawns and delivered newspapers to make a little pocket money. Nice reference to Gunga Din.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023
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Nice poem of your youth. It reminds me when I was a kid, I mowed lawns and delivered newspapers to make a little pocket money. Nice reference to Gunga Din.
Comment Written 14-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023
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Paul thanks for the kind review. Yes, I think many of us would have had a job to do so as to earn some more money. I recall getting a lot of tips. Those were the days.
Take care.
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I think errand boys are very much needed and they don't use them over here but I can imagine how useful they are, I felt the sense of urgency and hard work in these words, much enjoyed Barry, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023
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I think errand boys are very much needed and they don't use them over here but I can imagine how useful they are, I felt the sense of urgency and hard work in these words, much enjoyed Barry, love Dolly x
Comment Written 14-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023
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Thanks Dolly for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes still a few over here. It was a good way to earn a dollar. Take care and have a great day.
Comment from royowen
I was an errand boy, my very first job, I often wonder about the people I worked with, way back then, I drove my bicycle around the streets of Adelaide, I swept the floors, for that I earned the princely sum of £3:10, £2 went to mum, £1 for weekly fares, and 10 shillings for me. Beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023
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I was an errand boy, my very first job, I often wonder about the people I worked with, way back then, I drove my bicycle around the streets of Adelaide, I swept the floors, for that I earned the princely sum of £3:10, £2 went to mum, £1 for weekly fares, and 10 shillings for me. Beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 14-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023
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Roy, you do have a great memory. All I recall is that I did very well from tips ( usually 20 cents or the old 2 shillings ). Glad you enjoyed the poem and also glad it was a happy trip down memory lane. Take care.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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Great memories
Comment from Isabel Fontes
This poem is exquisite; it evokes a memory of a past moment.
I appreciate the repetition, the structure, the flow, and the perfect rhyme scheme. Interestingly, this poem now brings to mind Uber Eats drivers.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
Thank you for sharing.
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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023
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This poem is exquisite; it evokes a memory of a past moment.
I appreciate the repetition, the structure, the flow, and the perfect rhyme scheme. Interestingly, this poem now brings to mind Uber Eats drivers.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
Thank you for sharing.
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Comment Written 14-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023
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Isabel,
Thanks for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, Uber eats is really no different. Just most seem to drive a car over here. Have a good day and take care.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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You are most welcome, Barry. :-)
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
I enjoyed this free verse with its lovely rhyme evoking those memories for you and the reader of the errand boy. There's a sweet poignancy in the tone and a rather timeless feel to the poetry style. Excellent! Debbie
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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023
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I enjoyed this free verse with its lovely rhyme evoking those memories for you and the reader of the errand boy. There's a sweet poignancy in the tone and a rather timeless feel to the poetry style. Excellent! Debbie
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Comment Written 14-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023
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Debbie,
Thanks so much for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed it. They were good memories and I recall doing pretty well with all the tips I received from clients. Oh the good old days when cash was king.
Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
