The Creation of Sam McGee
A Robert Service tale38 total reviews
Comment from Denizen Kane
My dad used to recite this poem to me as a boy, and I always loved the tale. But it's true my friend, though Sam met his end, his intentions were covered in gold. There are strange things done under that midnight sun, where the men still moil for gold, but since he left Plum Tree, back in Tennessee, his story has never grown old. As for me, I must say, reading your poem today, fully explains Sam's most fateful beginning!
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2022
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My dad used to recite this poem to me as a boy, and I always loved the tale. But it's true my friend, though Sam met his end, his intentions were covered in gold. There are strange things done under that midnight sun, where the men still moil for gold, but since he left Plum Tree, back in Tennessee, his story has never grown old. As for me, I must say, reading your poem today, fully explains Sam's most fateful beginning!
Comment Written 03-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2022
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Thanks, Dano. My dad used to read poems to me quite often when I was growing up.
Comment from amahra
Wonderful poem. You are so good at making rhymes that are not forced. And the rhythm is very musical.
His words were profound and profane. [I like the words 'profound and profane.]
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022
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Wonderful poem. You are so good at making rhymes that are not forced. And the rhythm is very musical.
His words were profound and profane. [I like the words 'profound and profane.]
Comment Written 10-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022
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Thanks, amahra. I kept wondering how Sam McGee got to Alaska, so I finally made up this tale to explain. I may take a look at dangerous Dan McGrew.
Comment from Dawn Munro
Well, well, well. I must confess, I am more than a little surprised that you seem to keep thinking you know my personality by reading what I write when you are OBVIOUSLY a writer too... (Lol) But in fact, I rarely wrote nonfiction back then, so perhaps I have misled you. (*grin*)
I enjoyed this very much. I would slap one of my rare sixes on it except that I am so late reviewing it, a six wouldn't promote it a lot. I'll save it for later in the week.
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2022
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Well, well, well. I must confess, I am more than a little surprised that you seem to keep thinking you know my personality by reading what I write when you are OBVIOUSLY a writer too... (Lol) But in fact, I rarely wrote nonfiction back then, so perhaps I have misled you. (*grin*)
I enjoyed this very much. I would slap one of my rare sixes on it except that I am so late reviewing it, a six wouldn't promote it a lot. I'll save it for later in the week.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2022
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Thanks for the review, Dawn. We writers are full of surprises.
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You're very welcome.
Comment from rspoet
Hello Paul,
This is another marvelous, fun poem of the creation of Sam McGee.
Little did Sam know what he was in for, nor did most of the gold miners
who went north. The only ones that got rich were the men selling equipment
and supplies to the searchers. But Robert Service immortalized the poor souls overcome by gold lust.
Excellent rhyming and meter, and good title too
Well done.
Best wishes.
Robert
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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Hello Paul,
This is another marvelous, fun poem of the creation of Sam McGee.
Little did Sam know what he was in for, nor did most of the gold miners
who went north. The only ones that got rich were the men selling equipment
and supplies to the searchers. But Robert Service immortalized the poor souls overcome by gold lust.
Excellent rhyming and meter, and good title too
Well done.
Best wishes.
Robert
Comment Written 08-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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Thanks for the review, Robert. You are right. Very few miners got rich.
Comment from Sally Law
Sorry for no six for this, Paul. I just happened upon this on a Friday. I so enjoyed your story in a poem and catching up with Sam McGee. This was lots of fun and rhyming form. Perfect meter and rhyme too.
Sending along my very best to you as always and my very best for the share a story in a poem contest.
Sally :))
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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Sorry for no six for this, Paul. I just happened upon this on a Friday. I so enjoyed your story in a poem and catching up with Sam McGee. This was lots of fun and rhyming form. Perfect meter and rhyme too.
Sending along my very best to you as always and my very best for the share a story in a poem contest.
Sally :))
Comment Written 07-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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Thanks, Sally. It took me quite awhile to write this one.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Paul, here goes my last six for this delightful tale within a poem. So old Sam McGee finally gave up, bless the man. It's a wonderful entry and I wish you the best of luck. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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Hi Paul, here goes my last six for this delightful tale within a poem. So old Sam McGee finally gave up, bless the man. It's a wonderful entry and I wish you the best of luck. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 07-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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Thanks, Ulla. Sam should have stayed with his guitar picking.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Thanks for your donation. It is quite inventive. I know not Robert Service but will google to see if they do. Well done. ............................................................
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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Thanks for your donation. It is quite inventive. I know not Robert Service but will google to see if they do. Well done. ............................................................
Comment Written 07-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2022
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Thanks, Tom. I think you will enjoy Service's stuff. He is my favorite poet.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
Technically, this poem was fine and it certainly had a story nestling within its rhymes. However, as non-American, novice poet I was a bit perplexed by the refereces to the man himself and to Robert Service. Some help in the notes would have been appreciated, to lighten my day of tunneling through google, and references therein. Kate xx
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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Technically, this poem was fine and it certainly had a story nestling within its rhymes. However, as non-American, novice poet I was a bit perplexed by the refereces to the man himself and to Robert Service. Some help in the notes would have been appreciated, to lighten my day of tunneling through google, and references therein. Kate xx
Comment Written 06-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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Sorry, Kate. I thought everybody in the English speaking world knew of Sam McGee.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This is an excellent, well-plotted narrative poem that held my attention till the sad ending. Poor man left a life of grief and boredom for a life that eventually killed him! (old expression fits--from the frying pan into the fire)
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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This is an excellent, well-plotted narrative poem that held my attention till the sad ending. Poor man left a life of grief and boredom for a life that eventually killed him! (old expression fits--from the frying pan into the fire)
Comment Written 06-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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Thanks, Janice. I think that would be from the dogsled into the fire.
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:-)
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
This is a beautifully written poem it has a great flow and rhyme scheme. A Lovely photo choice to compliment your words as well. We'll put together.
The northern lights
On those cold clear nights
Were an eerie sight to see.
And under his hood
It didn't look good
For the likes of Sam McGee. Nicely written poem.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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This is a beautifully written poem it has a great flow and rhyme scheme. A Lovely photo choice to compliment your words as well. We'll put together.
The northern lights
On those cold clear nights
Were an eerie sight to see.
And under his hood
It didn't look good
For the likes of Sam McGee. Nicely written poem.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2022
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Thanks, Joanne. "The Cremation of Sam McGee" is one of my favorite poems. Robert Service is my favorite poet.
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Your welcome