Poems from a Pensive Poet
Viewing comments for Chapter 9 "The Ballad of John Howland"Verses from my heart
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Comment from Mistydawn
What a terrific poem. Well-written, interesting, thought-provoking, and a history lesson to boot. You're absolutely right, unless we are a hundred percent Native American, our ancestors probably suffered a similar fate. It's by the grace of God that we're here. Well done.Good luck with your contest.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2021
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What a terrific poem. Well-written, interesting, thought-provoking, and a history lesson to boot. You're absolutely right, unless we are a hundred percent Native American, our ancestors probably suffered a similar fate. It's by the grace of God that we're here. Well done.Good luck with your contest.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and for the lovely comment. I'm thrilled that you considered it worth of six stars.
Beth
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a nicely rhymed ode to your famous and lucky ancester. It is cool to know you are related to someone on the Mayflower, I am trying to do my family tree now. I had forgotten that they originally were going to sale in two ships.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
dp
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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This is a nicely rhymed ode to your famous and lucky ancester. It is cool to know you are related to someone on the Mayflower, I am trying to do my family tree now. I had forgotten that they originally were going to sale in two ships.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
dp
Comment Written 11-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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Thank you for the review and comments. Doing the family tree can be addictive when you start learning new things. It is fun hobby.
Beth
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You are most kindly welcome, Beth.
It is fun.
Joan
Comment from Gert sherwood
Howland comes to America on the Mayflower
BethShelby Your ballad of John Howland is well versed. I enjoyed reading your authors note
Gert
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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Howland comes to America on the Mayflower
BethShelby Your ballad of John Howland is well versed. I enjoyed reading your authors note
Gert
Comment Written 11-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. I'm glad you like it.
Beth
Comment from Ben Colder
Wow! They took God serious . 10 kids. I can understand why the descendants are many.
Very interesting. Perhaps you could be kin to John Smith? Never know about things.
Stay safe are there in Tenn. Hope you son kicks that COV.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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Wow! They took God serious . 10 kids. I can understand why the descendants are many.
Very interesting. Perhaps you could be kin to John Smith? Never know about things.
Stay safe are there in Tenn. Hope you son kicks that COV.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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I have some relatives that have eighteen kids. It isn't too special when you find out your are one ten million. Don is about over the virus and I didn't get it. Thanks for your prayers.
Betj
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I have been praying for you and Don. Glad to hear the good news.
Comment from Ulla
Well that is very interesting, Beth. I loved your poem. I am a descendant of the Mayflower, but the Baker's are well accounted for. They stem back from Liverpool, England where they embarked on their journey to the New World.
But just imagine all the rest, including you who may not know that and can descend from that wee boy. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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Well that is very interesting, Beth. I loved your poem. I am a descendant of the Mayflower, but the Baker's are well accounted for. They stem back from Liverpool, England where they embarked on their journey to the New World.
But just imagine all the rest, including you who may not know that and can descend from that wee boy. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 11-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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Thank you Ulla. I think the ones who embarked from England were supposed to be the ones one the Mayflower but when the sister which came from the Netherlands kept taking on water they had to load all those people on the Mayflower so it way overcrowded. I think I remember that name from the list.
Beth
Comment from Begin Again
Wow - an interesting poem with an interesting background and to discover you are related through time. I love doing ancestry but never have gone back that far. I know my husband's adopted family was related to Abraham Lincoln. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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Wow - an interesting poem with an interesting background and to discover you are related through time. I love doing ancestry but never have gone back that far. I know my husband's adopted family was related to Abraham Lincoln. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and comments on my poem. Research the family is a lot of fun.
Beth
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Wow! Beth, this is a poem deserving six-stars. You have done such a wonderful job here. I enjoyed reading the saga of John Howland and the Mayflower. You must be thrilled to be a part of that family. Just imagine, ten children! No wonder there are so many from that proliferation. I also liked your rhyming. Well done.
Ralf
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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Wow! Beth, this is a poem deserving six-stars. You have done such a wonderful job here. I enjoyed reading the saga of John Howland and the Mayflower. You must be thrilled to be a part of that family. Just imagine, ten children! No wonder there are so many from that proliferation. I also liked your rhyming. Well done.
Ralf
Comment Written 11-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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Thank you, Ralf. I really appreciate the review and comments. I thought finding someone who came over on the Mayflower was thrilling until I realized that I was just one of ten million. LOL
Beth
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
What an amazing story poem Beth, great rhymes and rhythm with a touch of historical magic makes this poem very interesting and entertaining, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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What an amazing story poem Beth, great rhymes and rhythm with a touch of historical magic makes this poem very interesting and entertaining, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 11-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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Thank you Dolly, I really appreciate the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from Judy Lawless
This is an interesting rhyme about ancestry. I do a lot of family research through because I find it very fascinating. My more recent ancestors all came to Canada, but further back some arrived via the US. I haven't yet found anyone who was on the Mayflower. Thanks for sharing this historical in a poet way. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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This is an interesting rhyme about ancestry. I do a lot of family research through because I find it very fascinating. My more recent ancestors all came to Canada, but further back some arrived via the US. I haven't yet found anyone who was on the Mayflower. Thanks for sharing this historical in a poet way. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. I've been interested in genealogy for a lot of years and it took a while to discover that link. Belonging to Ancestry.com helps.
Beth
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That was really interesting. Of course, there might be some people here in England who have John Carver's DNA, I'm sure not all of them left the UK. And of course, more could be in the Netherlands. Now, that's a thought. I suppose that is how we began populating the world.
Your poem was brilliant, I've not got a six left, but it and the prose part do deserve the gold star. Well done and good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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That was really interesting. Of course, there might be some people here in England who have John Carver's DNA, I'm sure not all of them left the UK. And of course, more could be in the Netherlands. Now, that's a thought. I suppose that is how we began populating the world.
Your poem was brilliant, I've not got a six left, but it and the prose part do deserve the gold star. Well done and good luck in the contest. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 11-Mar-2021
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and the lovely comments. I know many of my distant relatives must still be in the UK. Almost all of my lines came from the UK. and many left part of their family behind.
Beth