Down In The Kitchen
Free Verse Poetry28 total reviews
Comment from Gert sherwood
Free Verse Poetry
Down In The Kitchen
Sally Law your lovely free verse poem, I see that you are honoring your maternal grandmother. I like how you are telling us most of her time was spent in the kitchen and
was the place of her dreams
Gert
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021
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Free Verse Poetry
Down In The Kitchen
Sally Law your lovely free verse poem, I see that you are honoring your maternal grandmother. I like how you are telling us most of her time was spent in the kitchen and
was the place of her dreams
Gert
Comment Written 31-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021
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Thank you for the beautiful review and generous comments, dear Gert. Blessings always,
Sally XOs
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You are welcome
Sally Law
Gert
sally
Comment from WalkerMan
This is an outstanding tribute to your maternal grandmother who gladly devoted her life to caring for her growing family, mostly through her unending tasks in a kitchen well before the modern conveniences which can lessen the time and effort she felt it her role to expend. As the cowboys in old films wished for themselves, she "died with her boots on" in the kitchen she loved after a life well lived.
From what you have told us about June, your mom, it is evident that your own lovely personality is easily traceable to such ancestors and the examples they set.
Superb, and aptly illustrated.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021
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This is an outstanding tribute to your maternal grandmother who gladly devoted her life to caring for her growing family, mostly through her unending tasks in a kitchen well before the modern conveniences which can lessen the time and effort she felt it her role to expend. As the cowboys in old films wished for themselves, she "died with her boots on" in the kitchen she loved after a life well lived.
From what you have told us about June, your mom, it is evident that your own lovely personality is easily traceable to such ancestors and the examples they set.
Superb, and aptly illustrated.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review and generous six stars. How kind and unexpected to see you so late in the week. A blessing to me! Sending you my best today as always,
Sal :))
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You are most welcome, Sal. From what you said, it is evident that your grandmother did not consider her efforts in the kitchen to be "chores" or even work. It was all a joyous "labor of love" to her. Those who are devoted to serving others are the happiest people. I'm glad to have read this post. :)) -- Mike
Comment from Liz O'Neill
I am breathless. This is one of your single-most brilliant works. You have captured the setting perfectly. Your craft of imagery brings the writer right to the kitchen in a chair observing. This is clearly A+ work.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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I am breathless. This is one of your single-most brilliant works. You have captured the setting perfectly. Your craft of imagery brings the writer right to the kitchen in a chair observing. This is clearly A+ work.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
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Thank you for the beautiful review and generous stars, dear Liz! This is such a wonderful gift from you. What a blessing. It makes me feel like a queen for a day!
Sending you my best, and love and blessings always,
Sal XOs?
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***smile***
Comment from Ric Myworld
When I was a young boy, women cooked and cleaned from daylight to dark. And then, it was time again to clean up the supper dishes and pans and put away what was left. They worked harder and longer than anyone. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021
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When I was a young boy, women cooked and cleaned from daylight to dark. And then, it was time again to clean up the supper dishes and pans and put away what was left. They worked harder and longer than anyone. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review and personal comments. It means so much. We must be the same age!
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Poignant tribute--elegant and evocative--this flows gracefully--a superb example of free verseo--natual breaks/nothing forced. Lovely paean to a remarkable lady.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021
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Poignant tribute--elegant and evocative--this flows gracefully--a superb example of free verseo--natual breaks/nothing forced. Lovely paean to a remarkable lady.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review and generous compliments, Liz dear. It means so much. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
Comment from lyenochka
Loved your poem, Sally! There's something so special about the kitchen. I think it's the place where memories are made. It's the heart of the home where love is served as shown by your hardworking grandmother. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021
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Loved your poem, Sally! There's something so special about the kitchen. I think it's the place where memories are made. It's the heart of the home where love is served as shown by your hardworking grandmother. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 31-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review and generous compliments, Helen dear. I appreciate the comments and extra well wishes. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
Comment from royowen
You sound like you have deeply loving and caring ancestors in your grandmother, what a lovely caring lady, just like St. Francis, she cared for little creatures deeply also, she's got a host of children to greet her. What a lovely and a beautifully written post Sally, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021
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You sound like you have deeply loving and caring ancestors in your grandmother, what a lovely caring lady, just like St. Francis, she cared for little creatures deeply also, she's got a host of children to greet her. What a lovely and a beautifully written post Sally, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 31-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021
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Thank you for the wonderful review and generous comments, dear Roy. Blessings always,
Sal XOs
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Most welcome Sally
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
This is a great tribute to your maternal grandmother, Sally. I enjoyed reading your contest entry. You portrayed her as a hard working woman who put family first--even over her own desires. I could see her cooking and caring for her family and the little kittens. She passed as she lived--serving others.
Best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021
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This is a great tribute to your maternal grandmother, Sally. I enjoyed reading your contest entry. You portrayed her as a hard working woman who put family first--even over her own desires. I could see her cooking and caring for her family and the little kittens. She passed as she lived--serving others.
Best wishes.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 31-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2021
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Thank you for the beautiful review, dear Jan. Blessings always,
Sal XOs
Comment from Sugarray77
Wow, Robyn, your free verse is so poignant and descriptive. I enjoyed the personal notes that helped me to understand her better and see what type of life she had. Great job on this one.
Melissa
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021
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Wow, Robyn, your free verse is so poignant and descriptive. I enjoyed the personal notes that helped me to understand her better and see what type of life she had. Great job on this one.
Melissa
Comment Written 31-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021
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This is Sally. That?s okay, I take it as a compliment. Thank you for the lovely review, dear Melissa. :))
Sal XOs?
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So sorry Sally. I had read one from Robyn prior to reading yours. Oops :)
Melissa
Comment from Begin Again
What a beautiful tribute to your grandmother. Women of today think they have it hard, but they truly have no idea. Your grandmother felt like it was her calling to care and feed the family and that's where she found her comfort. Awesome!
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021
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What a beautiful tribute to your grandmother. Women of today think they have it hard, but they truly have no idea. Your grandmother felt like it was her calling to care and feed the family and that's where she found her comfort. Awesome!
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 31-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review, dear Carol. I realized you k kw of this kind of life after reading your posts. We share a common theme. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs?
