Tribute To John Henry McAfee
A tribute poem to my paternal Great Grandfather53 total reviews
Comment from Neonewman
This is a great tribute you have crafted for your great-grandfather. I loved that he resisted being sold and carved a name for himself in the worst times imaginable in history. Thank you for sharing, my friend.
God bless,
Steve
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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This is a great tribute you have crafted for your great-grandfather. I loved that he resisted being sold and carved a name for himself in the worst times imaginable in history. Thank you for sharing, my friend.
God bless,
Steve
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Thank you for a wonderfully supportive review. Your words are greatly appreciated.
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My pleasure.
Comment from QC Poet
A free nan what chose to become as fellow slaves was brave indeed there are many who would not have walked in his shoes Glad your family still ownes an acre of the land he worked so hard to obtain. Thanks for Sharing your story with FanStory
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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A free nan what chose to become as fellow slaves was brave indeed there are many who would not have walked in his shoes Glad your family still ownes an acre of the land he worked so hard to obtain. Thanks for Sharing your story with FanStory
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Thank you my brother. I am indeed proud of him and his accomplishments as well as being proud to know that I am one of his great grandsons.
Comment from estory
The rhyming lines here are like a trail back in time to these moments of your ancestor. We sort of feel that connection back to him, from you to him. You should write a novel about him. I think it would make a good story. But it's really more of a novel than a poem. estory
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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The rhyming lines here are like a trail back in time to these moments of your ancestor. We sort of feel that connection back to him, from you to him. You should write a novel about him. I think it would make a good story. But it's really more of a novel than a poem. estory
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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I would love to do that, unfortunately I lack sufficient details to make it a novel of any quality. In short I do not know enough about him. I have had to rely on stories told to me by people who are now all deceased.
Comment from Julia Thomas-Ficken
I do like this poem. It has good subject matter. Your rhymes are good, But I just can't put my finger on what I feel is missing. I think it may be the meter, ya know? It doesn't flow as smoothly as I think it can, you might try counting syllables and match them up so it has more rhythm? That's my opinion. I can tell he meant a lot to you. You are proud!
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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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I do like this poem. It has good subject matter. Your rhymes are good, But I just can't put my finger on what I feel is missing. I think it may be the meter, ya know? It doesn't flow as smoothly as I think it can, you might try counting syllables and match them up so it has more rhythm? That's my opinion. I can tell he meant a lot to you. You are proud!
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Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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I thank you for your comments. I will look into more fine tuning. However if I cannot on my own , make it better I will try getting suggestions from some of my sources.
Comment from GWHARGIS
This was so interesting. I love genealogy. Hearing about families and their roots are cool. I have researched my own family and had some eye opening discoveries. Thank you for sharing. Gretchen
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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This was so interesting. I love genealogy. Hearing about families and their roots are cool. I have researched my own family and had some eye opening discoveries. Thank you for sharing. Gretchen
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Thank you Gretchen. I have been following the stories about the Amish communities and am intrigued greatly.
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Nolan,
This poem is a treasure. A beautiful account of your ancestry. Something to share and be proud of.
I wish I knew my ancestors as well:
They came from Italy, and my great-grandfather was a curmudgeon and family despot. That's all I know about him. Yours is a wonderful true-story,
Best wishes,
Cindy
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Nolan,
This poem is a treasure. A beautiful account of your ancestry. Something to share and be proud of.
I wish I knew my ancestors as well:
They came from Italy, and my great-grandfather was a curmudgeon and family despot. That's all I know about him. Yours is a wonderful true-story,
Best wishes,
Cindy
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Thank you. I am sorry about your grandfather. The sad truth is that every family has at least one member that proves to be a disappointment.
Comment from Ric Myworld
It's nice to be able to look back and be proud of someone in our heritage. Fifteen children is a giant feat in itself, or at least we know what he did in his spare time. LOL. I know I'm not supposed to laugh at my own jokes, but sometimes I get carried away. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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It's nice to be able to look back and be proud of someone in our heritage. Fifteen children is a giant feat in itself, or at least we know what he did in his spare time. LOL. I know I'm not supposed to laugh at my own jokes, but sometimes I get carried away. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Yeah, I fathered two and after that I got a vascetomy. A son and a daughter and I was done. Plus, I already had a step daughter so three kids was my limit for sure. Thank you for your thoughts on my poem, I appreciate you my friend.
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I never wanted more than two, but I'm a slow learner. So, after the fourth, when I figured out what was causing them, I stopped. :-) I appreciate you too, my friend!
Comment from jake cosmos aller
A Great tribute to your Grandfather and your ancestor. Well done tribute, and family history. Like how you weave these stories together in your poem like the images as well.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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A Great tribute to your Grandfather and your ancestor. Well done tribute, and family history. Like how you weave these stories together in your poem like the images as well.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much. Please know that you are appreciated.
Comment from Boogienights
What an amazing story, thank you for sharing it. He was truly a couragous man and left a wonderful legacy behind. There was a strength in him that should be admired. :)
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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What an amazing story, thank you for sharing it. He was truly a couragous man and left a wonderful legacy behind. There was a strength in him that should be admired. :)
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Thank you so much. I truly whish that I had been able to get to know him personally.
Comment from Rachelle Allen
What a fine and loving tribute to a man who left a legacy of strength, character, goodness, tenacity and an indomitable spirit. No wonder you're so special, Nomi; traits like that in a bloodline remain strong and ferocious! Thank you for sharing this beautiful story of a man who helped to make you who you are. xoxo
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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What a fine and loving tribute to a man who left a legacy of strength, character, goodness, tenacity and an indomitable spirit. No wonder you're so special, Nomi; traits like that in a bloodline remain strong and ferocious! Thank you for sharing this beautiful story of a man who helped to make you who you are. xoxo
Comment Written 22-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Thank you. It was wonderful and affirming to learn of such a progenitor in my own bloodline.
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Oh, I bet it was!!!
