My Treasure
My father's poem book38 total reviews
Comment from CrystieCookie999
I enjoyed reading this poem. How wonderful to have a father who wanted to read poetry aloud to a son. I have one book of poetry from childhood as well that got read and re-read about all the colors called "Hailstones and Halibut Bones," which always made me think it was about something else entirely. I especially like the last stanza, since I feel writing and telling poetry must be an extremely popular activity away from the trials of this mortal world.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2024
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I enjoyed reading this poem. How wonderful to have a father who wanted to read poetry aloud to a son. I have one book of poetry from childhood as well that got read and re-read about all the colors called "Hailstones and Halibut Bones," which always made me think it was about something else entirely. I especially like the last stanza, since I feel writing and telling poetry must be an extremely popular activity away from the trials of this mortal world.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2024
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Thanks, Crystie. "Hailstones and Halibut Bones" sounds like a real winner.
Comment from Michael Cassar
A book. Loaded with a treasure of memories. Snuggled among books, but always easily found by the eyes. Fingers always joyful to reach it, and hands happy to cautiously handle. The mind gently rides the sea of memories it engenders as slowly your beloved object that only dad knows its true profound meaning. A poem resurrecting many memorable objects in our family
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2024
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A book. Loaded with a treasure of memories. Snuggled among books, but always easily found by the eyes. Fingers always joyful to reach it, and hands happy to cautiously handle. The mind gently rides the sea of memories it engenders as slowly your beloved object that only dad knows its true profound meaning. A poem resurrecting many memorable objects in our family
Comment Written 19-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2024
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Thanks, Michael. Your review is very poetic.
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Thanks for your appreciative words
Comment from XinaD
This is very touching. Treasured memories that last a lifetime. It has a pleasant meter, the rhyming scheme is on point. All around, an excellent poem! Well done.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2024
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This is very touching. Treasured memories that last a lifetime. It has a pleasant meter, the rhyming scheme is on point. All around, an excellent poem! Well done.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2024
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Thanks, Xina. That was a wonderful time in my life.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
love this poem about the pleasure of reading poetry with your Dad from his favorite poetry books. Great image and feel. BTW I have found Binge AI program (Microsoft) and Google Bard now Gemini does a great job of poetry analysis. I use it every day and am learning a lot. I usually ask the following question please analyze this poem indicating meter, if any, poetic techniques used, diction, theme, tone, word count, lines and possible form this is what they came up with
This is a beautiful poem that expresses the speaker's nostalgia for the childhood memories of listening to his father read poetry to him. Here is my analysis of the poem:
Meter: The poem has a consistent meter of iambic tetrameter, which means each line has four feet of unstressed and stressed syllables, such as "You sit / up on / a shelf / a mongst / your peers". This creates a rhythmic and musical effect that suits the theme of poetry and reading.
Poetic techniques: The poem uses several poetic techniques, such as:
Rhyme: The poem has a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGH IJIJ KLKL MNMN, which means the second and fourth lines of each stanza rhyme with each other. This creates a sense of harmony and cohesion in the poem.
Alliteration: The poem uses alliteration, which is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, such as "poem book", "passing time", "words to rhyme", "sound of written word", "poems that I liked the best", "visions from those verses", "mem'ries that I have", and "poems that he used to read". This creates a sense of emphasis and melody in the poem.
Enjambment: The poem uses enjambment, which is the continuation of a sentence or phrase across a line break, such as "Your dog-eared pages stained by passing time / Hold words, immortal, that will never fade" and "And then around me his strong arms he'd wrap. / Then gently carry me up to my bed". This creates a sense of flow and connection in the poem.
Personification: The poem uses personification, which is the attribution of human qualities to non-human things, such as "Your neighbors not half read as well as thee" and "words, immortal, that will never fade". This creates a sense of intimacy and admiration in the poem.
Diction: The poem uses a mix of formal and informal diction, which is the choice of words and phrases. The poem uses formal words such as "amongst", "thee", "immortal", and "Earthbound", which create a sense of elegance and reverence. The poem also uses informal words such as "dog-eared", "lad", "snuggle", and "Teddy Bear", which create a sense of familiarity and warmth.
Themes: The poem explores several themes, such as:
The power of poetry: The poem shows how poetry can inspire, comfort, and enrich the speaker's life, as he describes the poems as "words, immortal, that will never fade" and "carved a place in history they made". The poem also shows how poetry can create a bond between the speaker and his father, as they share their love and appreciation for the written word.
The nostalgia for childhood: The poem shows how the speaker longs for the simple and happy times of his childhood, when he would listen to his father read poetry to him before bedtime. The poem uses vivid imagery and sensory details to evoke the speaker's memories, such as "I'd find my father sitting in his chair", "I would snuggle up against his chest", "I'd fall asleep there in his lap", and "his strong arms he'd wrap". The poem also uses contrast to highlight the difference between the past and the present, such as "And as a lad, before I learned to read" and "Until my Earthbound spirit is set free".
The appreciation for fatherhood: The poem shows how the speaker admires and respects his father, who introduced him to the world of poetry and nurtured his curiosity and imagination. The poem uses affectionate and respectful terms to address his father, such as "my father", "Father", and "he". The poem also shows how the speaker hopes to reunite with his father in the afterlife, where they can enjoy poetry together again, as he says "And then again I'll sit on Father's knee, / And he'll lean close and whisper in my ear / Those poems that he used to read to me".
Tones: The poem has several tones, such as:
Admiration: The poem expresses the speaker's admiration for the poems and the poets who wrote them, as he says "Your neighbors not half read as well as thee" and "words, immortal, that will never fade".
Nostalgia: The poem expresses the speaker's nostalgia for the childhood memories of listening to his father read poetry to him, as he says "I long for that sweet time back in the past" and "And all those mem'ries that I have will last".
Gratitude: The poem expresses the speaker's gratitude for his father, who gave him the gift of poetry and love, as he says "A poem book my father gave to me" and "A treasure that I've kept these many years".
Hope: The poem expresses the speaker's hope for the future, where he can be with his father again and enjoy poetry together, as he says "Until my Earthbound spirit is set free" and "And then again I'll sit on Father's knee".
Word count: The poem has a total of 224 words.
Lines: The poem has a total of 32 lines, divided into 8 stanzas of 4 lines each.
Possible form: The poem has a possible form of ballad, which is a type of narrative poem that tells a story, often in a musical and lyrical way. Ballads typically have a regular rhyme scheme, a consistent meter, and a refrain (a repeated line or phrase). The poem follows these characteristics, as it tells the story of the speaker's childhood memories of listening to his father read poetry to him, has a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGH IJIJ KLKL MNMN, has a meter of iambic tetrameter, and has a refrain of "poems that he used to read to me".
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2024
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love this poem about the pleasure of reading poetry with your Dad from his favorite poetry books. Great image and feel. BTW I have found Binge AI program (Microsoft) and Google Bard now Gemini does a great job of poetry analysis. I use it every day and am learning a lot. I usually ask the following question please analyze this poem indicating meter, if any, poetic techniques used, diction, theme, tone, word count, lines and possible form this is what they came up with
This is a beautiful poem that expresses the speaker's nostalgia for the childhood memories of listening to his father read poetry to him. Here is my analysis of the poem:
Meter: The poem has a consistent meter of iambic tetrameter, which means each line has four feet of unstressed and stressed syllables, such as "You sit / up on / a shelf / a mongst / your peers". This creates a rhythmic and musical effect that suits the theme of poetry and reading.
Poetic techniques: The poem uses several poetic techniques, such as:
Rhyme: The poem has a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGH IJIJ KLKL MNMN, which means the second and fourth lines of each stanza rhyme with each other. This creates a sense of harmony and cohesion in the poem.
Alliteration: The poem uses alliteration, which is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, such as "poem book", "passing time", "words to rhyme", "sound of written word", "poems that I liked the best", "visions from those verses", "mem'ries that I have", and "poems that he used to read". This creates a sense of emphasis and melody in the poem.
Enjambment: The poem uses enjambment, which is the continuation of a sentence or phrase across a line break, such as "Your dog-eared pages stained by passing time / Hold words, immortal, that will never fade" and "And then around me his strong arms he'd wrap. / Then gently carry me up to my bed". This creates a sense of flow and connection in the poem.
Personification: The poem uses personification, which is the attribution of human qualities to non-human things, such as "Your neighbors not half read as well as thee" and "words, immortal, that will never fade". This creates a sense of intimacy and admiration in the poem.
Diction: The poem uses a mix of formal and informal diction, which is the choice of words and phrases. The poem uses formal words such as "amongst", "thee", "immortal", and "Earthbound", which create a sense of elegance and reverence. The poem also uses informal words such as "dog-eared", "lad", "snuggle", and "Teddy Bear", which create a sense of familiarity and warmth.
Themes: The poem explores several themes, such as:
The power of poetry: The poem shows how poetry can inspire, comfort, and enrich the speaker's life, as he describes the poems as "words, immortal, that will never fade" and "carved a place in history they made". The poem also shows how poetry can create a bond between the speaker and his father, as they share their love and appreciation for the written word.
The nostalgia for childhood: The poem shows how the speaker longs for the simple and happy times of his childhood, when he would listen to his father read poetry to him before bedtime. The poem uses vivid imagery and sensory details to evoke the speaker's memories, such as "I'd find my father sitting in his chair", "I would snuggle up against his chest", "I'd fall asleep there in his lap", and "his strong arms he'd wrap". The poem also uses contrast to highlight the difference between the past and the present, such as "And as a lad, before I learned to read" and "Until my Earthbound spirit is set free".
The appreciation for fatherhood: The poem shows how the speaker admires and respects his father, who introduced him to the world of poetry and nurtured his curiosity and imagination. The poem uses affectionate and respectful terms to address his father, such as "my father", "Father", and "he". The poem also shows how the speaker hopes to reunite with his father in the afterlife, where they can enjoy poetry together again, as he says "And then again I'll sit on Father's knee, / And he'll lean close and whisper in my ear / Those poems that he used to read to me".
Tones: The poem has several tones, such as:
Admiration: The poem expresses the speaker's admiration for the poems and the poets who wrote them, as he says "Your neighbors not half read as well as thee" and "words, immortal, that will never fade".
Nostalgia: The poem expresses the speaker's nostalgia for the childhood memories of listening to his father read poetry to him, as he says "I long for that sweet time back in the past" and "And all those mem'ries that I have will last".
Gratitude: The poem expresses the speaker's gratitude for his father, who gave him the gift of poetry and love, as he says "A poem book my father gave to me" and "A treasure that I've kept these many years".
Hope: The poem expresses the speaker's hope for the future, where he can be with his father again and enjoy poetry together, as he says "Until my Earthbound spirit is set free" and "And then again I'll sit on Father's knee".
Word count: The poem has a total of 224 words.
Lines: The poem has a total of 32 lines, divided into 8 stanzas of 4 lines each.
Possible form: The poem has a possible form of ballad, which is a type of narrative poem that tells a story, often in a musical and lyrical way. Ballads typically have a regular rhyme scheme, a consistent meter, and a refrain (a repeated line or phrase). The poem follows these characteristics, as it tells the story of the speaker's childhood memories of listening to his father read poetry to him, has a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGH IJIJ KLKL MNMN, has a meter of iambic tetrameter, and has a refrain of "poems that he used to read to me".
Comment Written 18-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2024
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That is amazing, Jake. AI is a two edged sword, and this is the good edge.
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello, Mystery Writer,
My father did the same as yours:
"Abou Ben Adhem"
"The Wreck of the Hesperus"
"The Highwayman"
All are treasured because he read/recited them to me as a child.
Your poem is a beautiful accounting of love and memories.
Treasure it all
Thank you for sharing!
Best Wishes!
diane
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2024
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Hello, Mystery Writer,
My father did the same as yours:
"Abou Ben Adhem"
"The Wreck of the Hesperus"
"The Highwayman"
All are treasured because he read/recited them to me as a child.
Your poem is a beautiful accounting of love and memories.
Treasure it all
Thank you for sharing!
Best Wishes!
diane
Comment Written 18-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2024
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Thanks, Diane. If only everyone could have had the experience that we had.
Comment from zanya
Simply a joy to, read filled with happy memories and loving moments shared with a beloved father. A portrait of life's most meaningful moments powerfully evoked here.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2024
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Simply a joy to, read filled with happy memories and loving moments shared with a beloved father. A portrait of life's most meaningful moments powerfully evoked here.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2024
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Thanks, Zanya. Meaningful moments indeed.
Comment from John Ciarmello
This is a beautiful tribute to your dad and also to a special and warm time in your life as a child.
You wrote this with an unmatchable passion. Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2024
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This is a beautiful tribute to your dad and also to a special and warm time in your life as a child.
You wrote this with an unmatchable passion. Best, JohnC
Comment Written 18-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2024
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Thanks, John. There's nothing like being snuggled up in your father's arms.
Comment from Gunner Lil
An excellent entry for the contest.
Enjoyed the rhyming within,
An easy read that has a very good flow and pace.
Gook luck with the contest and thank you!
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2024
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An excellent entry for the contest.
Enjoyed the rhyming within,
An easy read that has a very good flow and pace.
Gook luck with the contest and thank you!
Comment Written 18-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2024
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Thanks, Lil. Those were great memories.
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi
This is a well rhymed ode to a great memory. I like that you always had a love for the written word, even when you couldn't read. It is good that you are writing and read poetry now. We hope we all have the same effect on our kids.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Good luck in the contest.
Have a great week.
Joan
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2024
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Hi
This is a well rhymed ode to a great memory. I like that you always had a love for the written word, even when you couldn't read. It is good that you are writing and read poetry now. We hope we all have the same effect on our kids.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Good luck in the contest.
Have a great week.
Joan
Comment Written 18-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2024
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Thanks, Joan. I have one son who is into writing prose. The grandchildren don't seem to be into writing, but my first great child just arrived, and I am going to go to work on her.
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Hi,
I worked hard to get my kids to just read. My son started reading comic books about after high school. My daughter just started reading a few years ago. She is 34. She started by listening to books. I think watching "Harry Potter:" got her interested in reading the books. Then it grew from there.
Joan
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, My Treasure, presented with eight ABAB-rhymed quatrains and takes the readers back to those treasured times with a book and a favorite reader who is missed as much.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2024
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This poem, My Treasure, presented with eight ABAB-rhymed quatrains and takes the readers back to those treasured times with a book and a favorite reader who is missed as much.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2024
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Thanks, Bill. That book is well worn, but I still haul it out now and again.