Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hi Shauna,
This is a nicely done nonet about a strong symbol of your family's belief. Does this mean everyone in your family has a flag pole? I like the eagle, too. It means you have the two symbols of America in one place.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2023

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

I don't know what's happened to all the patriotic people that I remember from when I was young. Now we have people who won't even stand for the National Anthem. Treason. My hats off to your father! Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022

Seriously, Ric! So much has changed from our world of yesteryear. Thankfully we cling to our happy memories. Thanks so much for your continued support and encouraging words!

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Wow, a perfectly formed nonet. I have taught this form and previously had a challenge on FanStory called, "Nonet for the Nines." Y. M. Roger lead it with me and she left about a year ago. I've struggled keeping with it since she left. I think it is one of the most beautiful poetry forms. Thank you for sharing and for your patriotic emphasis. Patriotism seems to be going by the wayside as well. Not me. Sending along my very best to you and yours and for the contest, Sally XOs

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022

Thank you once again, dear Sally! Oh, your challenge sounds like it was fun! This was my very first go at a nonet. I always appreciate your kind and encouraging words.

Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

I enjoyed your flag poem and how the flag pole came to be and to honor the flag, to your dad, it was important to follow flag protocols. I have seen lately that people forget or do not know there are rules in displaying the flag.
Very well done nonet.
Best wishes,
Mary

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022

Thank you once again, dear Mary! That was my first go at a nonet. It was satisfying to compose. I appreciate your kind and encouraging words!

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

Hi MB,

I enjoy the nonet form. I also admire the dedication of your Dad to proper flag protocols. We need more Patriotic displays such as that in our country today.

Thank you for sharing.

Kim

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022

Thanks so much, dear Kim. That was my first go at a nonet, and it was fun! Yes, Dad was a patriot at heart. I appreciate your kind words!