Poems from a Pensive Poet
Viewing comments for Chapter 5 "Old Barns"Verses from my heart
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Comment from leesm
I love old barns too. And I think there's something in all of us (at least us older folks - lol) that relates to these old structures. Your poem flows nicely, is well rhymes, and was a pleasure to read.
Warmly,
-Lee
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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I love old barns too. And I think there's something in all of us (at least us older folks - lol) that relates to these old structures. Your poem flows nicely, is well rhymes, and was a pleasure to read.
Warmly,
-Lee
Comment Written 19-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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Thank you Lee, I'm glad you stopped by to review this. Most people who have reviewed this say they like them. My family thinks I'm the only one.
Beth
Comment from Penpal
I enjoyed this piece which flows well and describes your fascination with barns. I like old things as they have history and can stir the imagination.
I guess we never should forget where we come from either, that's as important to our journey here as the now and the future. Good job.
Pen
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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I enjoyed this piece which flows well and describes your fascination with barns. I like old things as they have history and can stir the imagination.
I guess we never should forget where we come from either, that's as important to our journey here as the now and the future. Good job.
Pen
Comment Written 19-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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Thank you Pen, I appreciate the review and I'm glad you enjoyed this.
Beth
Comment from rogerpolly
A lovely tribute to a building which dots much of the countryside. We have few (or no) barns in our area of the Southwest. I agree that they are a wonder in themselves.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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A lovely tribute to a building which dots much of the countryside. We have few (or no) barns in our area of the Southwest. I agree that they are a wonder in themselves.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. I am surprized to know there are no barns around your part of the world. I thought they were everythere.
Beth
Comment from adewpearl
Have you ever visited Lancaster County/Pennsylvania Dutch country, Beth? They have the best barns ever. They have hex signs on the side of them that are among the world's best folk art.
YOur poem in rhyming couplets has good flow, strong rhymes and explains your love of old barns beautifully :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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Have you ever visited Lancaster County/Pennsylvania Dutch country, Beth? They have the best barns ever. They have hex signs on the side of them that are among the world's best folk art.
YOur poem in rhyming couplets has good flow, strong rhymes and explains your love of old barns beautifully :-) Brooke
Comment Written 19-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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Yes, I have visited Lancaster County. I was amazed at the barns there. They are very different from barns in the south. Some of them are nicer than the houses. I just wish I'd had a digital camera when I was there. Thanks for the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from patwannabe
I'm with you, Beth. I love old barns and old houses. I take my camera with me when I go out (I live in rural Maryland) and am getting quite a collection.
I like your poem. I like the line, "I see the charm in rustic things"... That speaks to my soul. Well done, pat
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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I'm with you, Beth. I love old barns and old houses. I take my camera with me when I go out (I live in rural Maryland) and am getting quite a collection.
I like your poem. I like the line, "I see the charm in rustic things"... That speaks to my soul. Well done, pat
Comment Written 19-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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Thank you Pat, I see I'm not the only one turned on by these things. I appreciate the review.
Beth
Comment from Curt Mongold
Very pretty piece about waxing nostalgic for nostalgia.
In you last quatrain, you transposed "a" and "just." I also believe that it is "who" and not "whom".
Sincerely,
Curt
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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Very pretty piece about waxing nostalgic for nostalgia.
In you last quatrain, you transposed "a" and "just." I also believe that it is "who" and not "whom".
Sincerely,
Curt
Comment Written 19-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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Curt, Thank you so much for the review and for noticing the spag with the a. I have a problem knowing when to use who or whom. I thought whom was an object of the very made. I could be wrong.
Beth
Comment from rama devi
Sweet and simple, like a country girl!
Loved the second stanza read aloud---great flow and nice consonance on P sounds in first two lines and C sounds in last two.
Perhaps something in my distant past
produced an imprint sure to last.
I see the charm in rustic things
and my artistic soul takes wings.
Very good job and no nits!
Nice picture presentation too.
Love, rd
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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Sweet and simple, like a country girl!
Loved the second stanza read aloud---great flow and nice consonance on P sounds in first two lines and C sounds in last two.
Perhaps something in my distant past
produced an imprint sure to last.
I see the charm in rustic things
and my artistic soul takes wings.
Very good job and no nits!
Nice picture presentation too.
Love, rd
Comment Written 19-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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It is good to hear from you rama devi. I appreciate you taking the time to review this. I'm so glad you liked it.
Beth
Comment from Amicus
Well done, Beth...the rhymes satisfy, the flow is smooth, and the sentiment intimate and appealing. The romantic lure of old buildings ... barns, country churches, carriage houses etc...has always held a fascination for me too. It is as though they all have stories to tell and are calling to the writer in me to come closer, know them and hear the stories so I can tell them. Even as a child they called to me. But I digress...your poem is lovely and evokes warm positive feelings. Good job.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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Well done, Beth...the rhymes satisfy, the flow is smooth, and the sentiment intimate and appealing. The romantic lure of old buildings ... barns, country churches, carriage houses etc...has always held a fascination for me too. It is as though they all have stories to tell and are calling to the writer in me to come closer, know them and hear the stories so I can tell them. Even as a child they called to me. But I digress...your poem is lovely and evokes warm positive feelings. Good job.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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Thank you, I'm so glad you share my sentiments. All the things you mention appeal to me. I guess it is our creative nature.
Beth
Comment from RebelRose
I can relate to the fascination. They are interesting. It's fun to ride around the country side and look at them. Good poem.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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I can relate to the fascination. They are interesting. It's fun to ride around the country side and look at them. Good poem.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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Thank you Rose, They all seem to have a personality all their on. Particularly the weathered ones.
Beth
Comment from WRITER1
I think we are together on this. I see a countryside scene and have to take a picture too. I love the country it's where I also grew-up.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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I think we are together on this. I see a countryside scene and have to take a picture too. I love the country it's where I also grew-up.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2010
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. I'm glad you agree. You're a lady after my own hearts.
Beth