Paper Dolls and Toy Soldiers
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Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello michaelcahill your free verse poem of the Toy Soldier is great in the way a young boy images himself of what of what he fears most by being a real solider. Gert
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Hello michaelcahill your free verse poem of the Toy Soldier is great in the way a young boy images himself of what of what he fears most by being a real solider. Gert
Comment Written 07-Jan-2019
Comment from Mrs. KT
Happy New Year, Michael!
Such a well-crafted free verse poem of a young boy's days as a "toy soldier." Visual and emotive imagery speak to this reader. Lines and stanzas flow very well, and the reader is left with a smile...remembering other days...not as a soldier, but as one of the "Swarthout Kids" always riding a horse to save another orphan. Oh my!
Thank you for this wonderful tale of "derring-do!"
diane
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Happy New Year, Michael!
Such a well-crafted free verse poem of a young boy's days as a "toy soldier." Visual and emotive imagery speak to this reader. Lines and stanzas flow very well, and the reader is left with a smile...remembering other days...not as a soldier, but as one of the "Swarthout Kids" always riding a horse to save another orphan. Oh my!
Thank you for this wonderful tale of "derring-do!"
diane
Comment Written 07-Jan-2019
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Michael - Happy New Year.
Great artwork to compliment this piece. This poor toy soldier is working much too hard - but then they tend to do that. I love the zig-zag action and your description of running for cover.
I need to go back and read the rest of this book of 'Paper Dolls and Toy Soldiers.'
~patty~
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Hi, Michael - Happy New Year.
Great artwork to compliment this piece. This poor toy soldier is working much too hard - but then they tend to do that. I love the zig-zag action and your description of running for cover.
I need to go back and read the rest of this book of 'Paper Dolls and Toy Soldiers.'
~patty~
Comment Written 07-Jan-2019
Comment from Ulla
Hi Michael, I liked this free verse poem telling the story about a little boy who so wants to be a hero soldier. Bless him that he doesn't yet realise what the consequences could be. Yeah, I liked it a lot and thanks for using the proper word. All the best. Ulla:))
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Hi Michael, I liked this free verse poem telling the story about a little boy who so wants to be a hero soldier. Bless him that he doesn't yet realise what the consequences could be. Yeah, I liked it a lot and thanks for using the proper word. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 07-Jan-2019
Comment from victor 66
Michael, your work is always a pleasure to read. From the fifty's era, what little boy did not want to go out in a blaze of glory. Now, however... at a much older age, I'd just as soon wait my turn. It will be soon enough. Best wishes.
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Michael, your work is always a pleasure to read. From the fifty's era, what little boy did not want to go out in a blaze of glory. Now, however... at a much older age, I'd just as soon wait my turn. It will be soon enough. Best wishes.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2019
Comment from Abby Wilson-hand
THIS IS BEAUTIFLY WRITTEN I'M GLAD TO MEET YOU
BEEN OFF FANSTORY FOR A LITTLE WHILE BUT BACK
AND READ TO BEGIN ALL OVER AGAIN GREAT WRITE MY
FRIEND
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THIS IS BEAUTIFLY WRITTEN I'M GLAD TO MEET YOU
BEEN OFF FANSTORY FOR A LITTLE WHILE BUT BACK
AND READ TO BEGIN ALL OVER AGAIN GREAT WRITE MY
FRIEND
Comment Written 07-Jan-2019
Comment from Mimi Linny
Endearing free-verse of the escapades of a little boy playing soldier and the adventures he passes his way home. This is adorable and quite a fun read.
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Endearing free-verse of the escapades of a little boy playing soldier and the adventures he passes his way home. This is adorable and quite a fun read.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2019
Comment from Scott Cooper
I thought this very well composed/written and represented in a great format. I really enjoyed it. It painted a picture and stirred feeling. Happy New Years and Great work!
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I thought this very well composed/written and represented in a great format. I really enjoyed it. It painted a picture and stirred feeling. Happy New Years and Great work!
Comment Written 07-Jan-2019
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"Toy Soldier", is an extremely well-written and entertaining piece. This talented writer's work was a pleasure to both read and review. You KEEP WRITING and I'll KEEP READING. I look forward to seeing your next post.
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"Toy Soldier", is an extremely well-written and entertaining piece. This talented writer's work was a pleasure to both read and review. You KEEP WRITING and I'll KEEP READING. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2019
Comment from whitedesert
Liked this one Michael. Not much of this happening anymore, the world of imagination is dying I think. Such a pity. This was my youth, this was our afternoons after chores and school homework done. I liked how you have woven the imagination parts into the reality of the day, "I ran out of rations long ago" Very cool!
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Liked this one Michael. Not much of this happening anymore, the world of imagination is dying I think. Such a pity. This was my youth, this was our afternoons after chores and school homework done. I liked how you have woven the imagination parts into the reality of the day, "I ran out of rations long ago" Very cool!
Comment Written 07-Jan-2019