Rocking Through the Ages
3-6-9 Contest entry24 total reviews
Comment from Colleen The Garbanzo Bean
I love the title, the picture, and of course, the poem. You captured the emotion in each stage of life so beautifully. I love the parallel of dreaming/wishing in each stage of life too. The loop at the end, when the old woman dreams of what she once had teaches us a nice lesson; although dreaming is a natural part of life, we should also spend time appreciating what we have. We will someday yearn for those moments. Great work!!
reply by the author on 29-May-2021
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I love the title, the picture, and of course, the poem. You captured the emotion in each stage of life so beautifully. I love the parallel of dreaming/wishing in each stage of life too. The loop at the end, when the old woman dreams of what she once had teaches us a nice lesson; although dreaming is a natural part of life, we should also spend time appreciating what we have. We will someday yearn for those moments. Great work!!
Comment Written 29-May-2021
reply by the author on 29-May-2021
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Thank you so, very much for your thoughtful and encouraging comments. I appreciate it. Hugs to you, and have a blessed weekend.
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
A beautifully written poem that sums up most of the lives of senior citizens. I love the sentiments expressed in simple words that touch the heart. Good luck in the contest!
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A beautifully written poem that sums up most of the lives of senior citizens. I love the sentiments expressed in simple words that touch the heart. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 29-May-2021
reply by the author on 29-May-2021
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Thank you very much. I'm glad you like my poem. Hugs and blessings to you, and have a safe weekend.
Comment from Light Magic
I love your poem and keep looking up at the chair when reading it because it works so well with what you're saying. Beautiful sentiment, you can almost see the transition from youth to old age, in your poem's depiction. Best of luck in the contest. :)
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I love your poem and keep looking up at the chair when reading it because it works so well with what you're saying. Beautiful sentiment, you can almost see the transition from youth to old age, in your poem's depiction. Best of luck in the contest. :)
Comment Written 29-May-2021
reply by the author on 29-May-2021
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Thank you so much for your encouraging comments. They are humbly appreciate it. Hugs and blessings to you.
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And you Leann :)
Comment from Sally Law
Fantastic entry for the 3-6-9 poetry contest, dear Leann. A marvelous passing of time rocking. It's funny how we long for those days when we were so tired, trying to get the baby back to sleep. My three sons are four years apart. I miss those days so much!
Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XOs...
reply by the author on 29-May-2021
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Fantastic entry for the 3-6-9 poetry contest, dear Leann. A marvelous passing of time rocking. It's funny how we long for those days when we were so tired, trying to get the baby back to sleep. My three sons are four years apart. I miss those days so much!
Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XOs...
Comment Written 29-May-2021
reply by the author on 29-May-2021
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Thank you, Sally. I humbly appreciate your encouraging and supportive comments. I am definitely experiencing some feelings of nostalgia and missing my babies. My two youngest bought a house and moved out this past November. Hugs and blessings always. Have a great and safe weekend.
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Mime moved out then one is back for awhile. He's struggling with some life things. Blessings for the week,
Sal XOs...
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very nice artwork
and presentation, Leann.
-The syllable count is good.
-I like your approach to the poem
by showing this woman in three
stages of life.
-The little girl wants to grow up;
the mom would like a little rest;
the old woman thinks back to
the rocking horse and cradle.
-A very good entry; good luck!
reply by the author on 29-May-2021
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-Very nice artwork
and presentation, Leann.
-The syllable count is good.
-I like your approach to the poem
by showing this woman in three
stages of life.
-The little girl wants to grow up;
the mom would like a little rest;
the old woman thinks back to
the rocking horse and cradle.
-A very good entry; good luck!
Comment Written 29-May-2021
reply by the author on 29-May-2021
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Thank you so much. Have a beautiful weekend. Hugs and blessings to you.
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You are very welcome and have a great weekend, too!
Comment from Begin Again
A beautiful poem, Leann, with so much love and memories entwined in its words... Life marches on for all and some things remain constant (with added meaning as we age). Loved it! Smiles, Carol
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A beautiful poem, Leann, with so much love and memories entwined in its words... Life marches on for all and some things remain constant (with added meaning as we age). Loved it! Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 29-May-2021
reply by the author on 29-May-2021
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Thank you, Carol. I hope you have a beautiful weekend. Hugs and blessings to you always.
Comment from tfawcus
Rock on! Such a soothing motion - unless, of course, you happen to be on board a ship! I like the circularity of your poem. When I get to the rocking chair stage, I hope mine will be a little sturdier than the one in the picture.
reply by the author on 29-May-2021
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Rock on! Such a soothing motion - unless, of course, you happen to be on board a ship! I like the circularity of your poem. When I get to the rocking chair stage, I hope mine will be a little sturdier than the one in the picture.
Comment Written 29-May-2021
reply by the author on 29-May-2021
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Ha ha, yes, in fact, I'm going to buy myself a brand new rocking chair. Thank you for your comments and review. Hugs and blessings to you.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A lifetime of rocking here as we keep it moving through time and face the challenges of life, much enjoyed and good luck with the contest Leann, love Dolly x
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A lifetime of rocking here as we keep it moving through time and face the challenges of life, much enjoyed and good luck with the contest Leann, love Dolly x
Comment Written 29-May-2021
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Thank you, Dolly, for your comments and review. Hugs and blessings to you always. Have a wonderful weekend.
Comment from MissMerri
I love this triple 3-6-9 poem. The rocking theme is so neatly carried out in each stanza and follows from the child to the mother to the old woman, all rocking away. I would have liked the last line to say, "of wooden rocking horse and cradle," instead of rocking wooden horse, but maybe that's just because I'm used to the term "rocking horse" and not rocking wooden horse. Love the whole thing, actually. Good luck in the contest. MM
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I love this triple 3-6-9 poem. The rocking theme is so neatly carried out in each stanza and follows from the child to the mother to the old woman, all rocking away. I would have liked the last line to say, "of wooden rocking horse and cradle," instead of rocking wooden horse, but maybe that's just because I'm used to the term "rocking horse" and not rocking wooden horse. Love the whole thing, actually. Good luck in the contest. MM
Comment Written 29-May-2021
reply by the author on 29-May-2021
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Of course, you are correct! I don't know why I put the words that way. I'm going to switch that around as you suggested. Thank you so much, as always, for your thoughtful review and comments. Blessings, and have a beautiful weekend.
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I figured out why I put the word rocking before wooden? I was attempting to say both the horse and the cradle were rocking. However, I still switched it to your suggestion because it does sound much better. Thanks again.
Comment from damommy
I like how you used this form to show the different stages in a woman's life. This was the perfect form for it, and you did an excellent job. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 28-May-2021
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I like how you used this form to show the different stages in a woman's life. This was the perfect form for it, and you did an excellent job. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 28-May-2021
reply by the author on 28-May-2021
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Thank you so much. I appreciate your thoughtful comments and kind rating. Hugs and blessings to you.