Heart Crafted Poems -2021
Viewing comments for Chapter 13 "Grandpa John"Musings of an old man -2021
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Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice artwork, Jim, and
thanks for the notes.
-This is a beautiful tribute
to your grandfather.
-You give us a chance to
get to know him with the
images your create- a
kind man who loved his family
and his country, but he also
had a good sense of humor.
-He also had faith in God.
-I can relate to your ending
because my dad and mom are
buried in Arlington Cemetery.
-My dad was honored with the
flag that I still have.
-Thanks for sharing your
grandfather's story and good
luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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-Nice artwork, Jim, and
thanks for the notes.
-This is a beautiful tribute
to your grandfather.
-You give us a chance to
get to know him with the
images your create- a
kind man who loved his family
and his country, but he also
had a good sense of humor.
-He also had faith in God.
-I can relate to your ending
because my dad and mom are
buried in Arlington Cemetery.
-My dad was honored with the
flag that I still have.
-Thanks for sharing your
grandfather's story and good
luck in the contest.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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Pam, thank you so much! I am so grateful for your families service and feel your loss on my heart. Your six-stars are such a gift, thank you!
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You are very welcome and deserving of the stars and review, Jim. Actually, my father was in the Air Force, served 20 years as a mechanic on the big C-5 planes, and served another 20 in Civil Service with the same job all at Dover AFB. Unfortunately, I lost both of my parents in their 70's, but they both were in bad health, so it was a blessing.
Comment from 4theloveoftrees
I enjoyed this tribute to your grandfather, it sounds like he was a wonderful person. I enjoyed "isn't it just a wonder ... just look around!" which shows me he enjoyed the simple things in life. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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I enjoyed this tribute to your grandfather, it sounds like he was a wonderful person. I enjoyed "isn't it just a wonder ... just look around!" which shows me he enjoyed the simple things in life. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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Thank you 🙏
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This is such a wonderful poem--a moving and vivid blend of literal and figurative language, answeet tribute to your hard-working, admirable grandfather. Vice-grips at beginning and end--like bookends--love that!
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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This is such a wonderful poem--a moving and vivid blend of literal and figurative language, answeet tribute to your hard-working, admirable grandfather. Vice-grips at beginning and end--like bookends--love that!
Comment Written 14-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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Janice , thank you 🙏
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job with your tribute to Grandpa John. Your free verse is in great form. There's good flow and your words are filled with imagery. I could see this awesome man as I read. I can tell you had a special bond with him (it is real, right?) Best wishes.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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You did a great job with your tribute to Grandpa John. Your free verse is in great form. There's good flow and your words are filled with imagery. I could see this awesome man as I read. I can tell you had a special bond with him (it is real, right?) Best wishes.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 14-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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Very real and very much from my heart.
Comment from Boogienights
This is too real not to be true. Your grandfather sounds like he was a honorable hardworking man, someone to be proud of. This is a wonderful tribute and a great contest entry ....Best of luck. :)
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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This is too real not to be true. Your grandfather sounds like he was a honorable hardworking man, someone to be proud of. This is a wonderful tribute and a great contest entry ....Best of luck. :)
Comment Written 13-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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Yes he was as real as the rain falling from the sky.
Comment from DonandVicki
Your last stanza took me back:
"I was eighteen when grandpa passed on ...
I stood man tall as I watched them --
ever so sacredly folded the flag into the symbolic tri-corned
shape -- thirteen times and then they laid that flag into my hand's.
Which I gripped vise-like and cried!"
I was 17 when my grandfather passed and I was handed the flag.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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Your last stanza took me back:
"I was eighteen when grandpa passed on ...
I stood man tall as I watched them --
ever so sacredly folded the flag into the symbolic tri-corned
shape -- thirteen times and then they laid that flag into my hand's.
Which I gripped vise-like and cried!"
I was 17 when my grandfather passed and I was handed the flag.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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My oh my, chills ran through me just now, you know!
Comment from Wendy G
What a fantastic tribute to your grandfather! He must have been a remarkable man, and I am sure moulded you into being some-one who would make him proud. Best wishes for this excellent entry.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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What a fantastic tribute to your grandfather! He must have been a remarkable man, and I am sure moulded you into being some-one who would make him proud. Best wishes for this excellent entry.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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Wendy, I was so very keenly aware that his nature became my nurture as I grew older and I am beyond words for the Joy on my heart.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very beautiful and heart wrenching free verse poem you have penned about Grandpa John. You used very good descriptive and heartfelt words with very nice imagery from the art work you chose. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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This is a very beautiful and heart wrenching free verse poem you have penned about Grandpa John. You used very good descriptive and heartfelt words with very nice imagery from the art work you chose. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
Comment Written 13-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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Thanks you Teri 🙏
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Grandpa John sounded like a grandfather we would all want to know.
Your tribute to him and your introduction to him to your reader is a well-written verse in detail for us to get to know him.
Good luck in the contest.
Best regards,
Mary
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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Grandpa John sounded like a grandfather we would all want to know.
Your tribute to him and your introduction to him to your reader is a well-written verse in detail for us to get to know him.
Good luck in the contest.
Best regards,
Mary
Comment Written 13-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2021
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Mary, thank you for your kind, kind words and six star validation 🙏🙏
Comment from Judy Lawless
Another beautiful poem in remembrance of your grandfather. He sounds like a wonderful man. I hope you continue to cherish and share your memories. Nicely done.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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Another beautiful poem in remembrance of your grandfather. He sounds like a wonderful man. I hope you continue to cherish and share your memories. Nicely done.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2021
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Thank you was much loved.