Grandma Knows Best
Ronsardian Ode15 total reviews
Comment from Heather Knight
Hi Debra,
I love this. Both the way it's written and the content. It's both sweet and fun.
You've become a FS celebrity and you deserve it.
I've looked over the notes, but I have to confess I did it very quickly as I know I'll forget again in a sec.
Thanks for sharing your talent and your gorgeous personality that shines through your poems.
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2022
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Hi Debra,
I love this. Both the way it's written and the content. It's both sweet and fun.
You've become a FS celebrity and you deserve it.
I've looked over the notes, but I have to confess I did it very quickly as I know I'll forget again in a sec.
Thanks for sharing your talent and your gorgeous personality that shines through your poems.
Comment Written 05-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2022
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You're way too kind, Maria!
I'm glad you enjoyed the read, though :)
Sending love, Debra xx
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Right back at you.
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Debra,
Ah, you can't beat a grandmother, can you?
I'm pretty sure this is the second Ronsardian Ode I've read in the last week. (Just looked it up... it was damommy who wrote one.)
My favorite line,
"The cup and saucer rattle in my hands" ...suits your artwork to a "tea"! I can actually hear the rattle... or maybe those are marbles in my head.
When I was a kid, my grandparents used to let me drink tea. (I was always there, helping my grandfather at the woodpile, or playing checkers.) He always added sugar, and liked to dip my grandmother's home made rolls or bread (with butter) in the sweet tea. And I copied him, of course.
There was an old woman who lived in the heart of Grand Bay. I forget her name. Her back was bent over, almost at a right angle. It must have given her a lot of pain through the years. She sold fine English China... cups & saucers, and knick-knacks. My mother sent me there often for a gift for one of her friends.
Pleasant dreams!
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2022
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Hi Debra,
Ah, you can't beat a grandmother, can you?
I'm pretty sure this is the second Ronsardian Ode I've read in the last week. (Just looked it up... it was damommy who wrote one.)
My favorite line,
"The cup and saucer rattle in my hands" ...suits your artwork to a "tea"! I can actually hear the rattle... or maybe those are marbles in my head.
When I was a kid, my grandparents used to let me drink tea. (I was always there, helping my grandfather at the woodpile, or playing checkers.) He always added sugar, and liked to dip my grandmother's home made rolls or bread (with butter) in the sweet tea. And I copied him, of course.
There was an old woman who lived in the heart of Grand Bay. I forget her name. Her back was bent over, almost at a right angle. It must have given her a lot of pain through the years. She sold fine English China... cups & saucers, and knick-knacks. My mother sent me there often for a gift for one of her friends.
Pleasant dreams!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 03-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2022
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Hi Kimbob :)
Thanks for sharing those great memories with me!
Glad you enjoyed the read :)
I miss my grandparents so much. They played a huge part in my life, especially my childhood - I've so many wonderful memories of each of them....
Hope you're enjoying the weekend :)
Best wishes as always, Debra x
Comment from Liz O'Neill
You have several examples of literary technique. "Rattle" is clearly onomatopoetic and the alliteration of s's effect the sounds of the tea kettle. Some nice metaphors enhance the humor. Well done.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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You have several examples of literary technique. "Rattle" is clearly onomatopoetic and the alliteration of s's effect the sounds of the tea kettle. Some nice metaphors enhance the humor. Well done.
Comment Written 01-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Thank you so much, Liz, for your lovely feedback.
Best wishes, Debra :)
Comment from juliaSjames
You are so good at ekphrastic poetry, Debra. It's a gift. I'm not much for complicated poetry forms but your poem flowed smoothly and rhymed as you indicated in your author notes.
Grandmas are the source of much loving and contradictory advice. I warned my 11 yr old granddaughter about excessive teasing. And she pointed out that I tease too. Ooops! Point taken.
Stay safe and blessed
Julia
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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You are so good at ekphrastic poetry, Debra. It's a gift. I'm not much for complicated poetry forms but your poem flowed smoothly and rhymed as you indicated in your author notes.
Grandmas are the source of much loving and contradictory advice. I warned my 11 yr old granddaughter about excessive teasing. And she pointed out that I tease too. Ooops! Point taken.
Stay safe and blessed
Julia
Comment Written 01-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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LOL!
Thank you for your kind feedback, Julia :)
Best wishes as always, Debra x
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Ha ha ha, I always drank my tea black when I was growing up, I don't drink tea at all now, but cake has always played a part in my life and I couldn't live without a little slice, this Grandma does know best! A fun poem, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
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Ha ha ha, I always drank my tea black when I was growing up, I don't drink tea at all now, but cake has always played a part in my life and I couldn't live without a little slice, this Grandma does know best! A fun poem, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 01-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
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Hello Dolly :) Thank you so much for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed the read! Best wishes as always, Debra x
Comment from Irish Rain
Well...yummy!!
I'll take two slices of cake in exchange.
Love this Miss Debra, love the picture
too.
It has humor, and wit!!
Blessings...
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
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Well...yummy!!
I'll take two slices of cake in exchange.
Love this Miss Debra, love the picture
too.
It has humor, and wit!!
Blessings...
Comment Written 31-May-2022
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
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Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, Irish Rain :)
I'm glad you enjoyed the read.
Best wishes, Debra
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Have a lovely tomorrow!!!
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job in this 2fer, Debra. I enjoyed reading
your fun poem. Your words were perfect for the picture.
They were descriptive--I could see everything even if a
picture hadn't been included.
Thanks for participating, Jan
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
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You did a great job in this 2fer, Debra. I enjoyed reading
your fun poem. Your words were perfect for the picture.
They were descriptive--I could see everything even if a
picture hadn't been included.
Thanks for participating, Jan
Comment Written 31-May-2022
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2022
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Thank you so much, Jan, both for your lovely feedback and for organising the clubs :)
Best wishes as always, Debra
Comment from Gloria ....
A delightful use of this form. Of course "everyone" knows that sugar and milk doesn't count when it's put in cakes, but they are definitely bad when added to tea. Why, it wouldn't even be tea with milk and sugar;-)
Great cheek here in a clever design, and a terrific read today. :))
Gloria
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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A delightful use of this form. Of course "everyone" knows that sugar and milk doesn't count when it's put in cakes, but they are definitely bad when added to tea. Why, it wouldn't even be tea with milk and sugar;-)
Great cheek here in a clever design, and a terrific read today. :))
Gloria
Comment Written 31-May-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Hello Gloria :) Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and generous star rating! I appreciate both, glad you enjoyed the read :)
Best wishes as always, Debra x
Comment from royowen
That just shows how much grandma loves you, although she cares about your health, she also knows that life is too.short to be too strict with sugar, heh heh, beautifully written Debra, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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That just shows how much grandma loves you, although she cares about your health, she also knows that life is too.short to be too strict with sugar, heh heh, beautifully written Debra, blessings Roy
Comment Written 31-May-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Thank you so much, Roy :)
Best wishes as always, Debra
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Welcome
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello, Debra, I think it's a good idea to combine club events... kill two birds with one shot. Grandmas like to give sweets to their grand-childrens. :) well done.
Gypsy Blue Rose
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Hello, Debra, I think it's a good idea to combine club events... kill two birds with one shot. Grandmas like to give sweets to their grand-childrens. :) well done.
Gypsy Blue Rose
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
Comment Written 31-May-2022
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2022
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Thank you so much, Gypsy, for your kind feedback. Best wishes as always, Debra :) x
