Proud to Be His Daughter
Admirable in every way31 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Rachelle.
Sounds like you got all your dad's good qualities. He gave you good advice to stay with the piano. It is good that you took it.
Sorry for your loss. I think he is still proud of you.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day.
Joan
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Hi Rachelle.
Sounds like you got all your dad's good qualities. He gave you good advice to stay with the piano. It is good that you took it.
Sorry for your loss. I think he is still proud of you.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day.
Joan
Comment Written 13-Mar-2025
Comment from CD Richards
An absolutely delightful tribute to your father, Rachelle. Referring to the last line, I'm certain this poem would make him very, very proud; as would your accomplishments.
Excellent rhyme and meter, and the emotional content and affection shines through. I see it's already achieved "All Time Best" status, and deservedly so. Well done, and best of luck.
Craig
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2025
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An absolutely delightful tribute to your father, Rachelle. Referring to the last line, I'm certain this poem would make him very, very proud; as would your accomplishments.
Excellent rhyme and meter, and the emotional content and affection shines through. I see it's already achieved "All Time Best" status, and deservedly so. Well done, and best of luck.
Craig
Comment Written 13-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2025
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Oh, wow! Did it? That's exciting! He'd be VERY proud of that!!
Thank you for this extremely kind and thoughtful review, Craig. It's quite the start to my day. xoxo
Comment from lyenochka
I'm sure your father is so proud of all you accomplished. He died much too young. But he was a great influence on you as you listed generosity, tenacity, and love of music. I recall from your book that he did nurture your love of music.
Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2025
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I'm sure your father is so proud of all you accomplished. He died much too young. But he was a great influence on you as you listed generosity, tenacity, and love of music. I recall from your book that he did nurture your love of music.
Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 13-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2025
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That he did. Thank you for remembering that, Helen.
And thank you for this absolutely beautiful review. I appreciate it. xo
Comment from Thomas Bowling
The sadness of your excellent poem and the grief-ridden r ending bring unbearable sadness. I have five sons and one daughter. If I lost one I would cry for the rest of my life.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2025
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The sadness of your excellent poem and the grief-ridden r ending bring unbearable sadness. I have five sons and one daughter. If I lost one I would cry for the rest of my life.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2025
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I hear that! I read a saying decades ago that has never left me: Once you have a child, you forevermore wear your heart on the outside of your body.
Thank you for this sweetly poignant, understanding review. xoxo
Comment from Mrs Anna Howard
This brings me to tears. I absolutely love the last line in the bracket. Of course, you still make him proud. I find it intimidating to write rhyming poems in English and still being to convey something so profound. You nailed it!
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2025
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This brings me to tears. I absolutely love the last line in the bracket. Of course, you still make him proud. I find it intimidating to write rhyming poems in English and still being to convey something so profound. You nailed it!
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2025
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Thank you, Anna. I never-but-never consider poetry my strong suit, but when it came to expressing how I feel about my father, this one pretty much wrote itself. xoxo
Comment from Harambe iz ur Daddy
Rachelle, this is a lovely tribute to your father, very touching. The rhyming is great. The content is outstanding.
I'm gonna poke at one tiny little thing, which as a singer you might appreciate.
For that was always my life's goal <= life's goal is a good phrase, as concept or idiom of sorts, but thinking as a lyricist, it's best to avoid a tailing S against most percussive consonants, because the S is going to be stronger than the following word, and cause either a clarity issue or a tempo issue. (It will project as "sgoal" which is hard to convey as a single coherent syllable).
Alternate ideas: that was always my life goal (still suboptimal because it places the stress on MY, which functions as a possessive adjective)
OR
that has always been my goal / all my life that was my goal
OR change it up a bit to connect it better to the next line, remove redundancy, and increase catharsis. Eg. through the seasons of my life that's what I strived to be
And there's one spot where I thought the choice of words was a little clunky:
When seeing how life works.
"seeing" seems a little passive as a verb coming off of a reference to your dad's steely strength. There are other rhymes available: such as:
-and tantalizing quirks
-which helps me beat up jerks
I don't know if that is the content you are going for but thought you'd enjoy those.
Thanks for sharing this,
🦍
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2025
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Rachelle, this is a lovely tribute to your father, very touching. The rhyming is great. The content is outstanding.
I'm gonna poke at one tiny little thing, which as a singer you might appreciate.
For that was always my life's goal <= life's goal is a good phrase, as concept or idiom of sorts, but thinking as a lyricist, it's best to avoid a tailing S against most percussive consonants, because the S is going to be stronger than the following word, and cause either a clarity issue or a tempo issue. (It will project as "sgoal" which is hard to convey as a single coherent syllable).
Alternate ideas: that was always my life goal (still suboptimal because it places the stress on MY, which functions as a possessive adjective)
OR
that has always been my goal / all my life that was my goal
OR change it up a bit to connect it better to the next line, remove redundancy, and increase catharsis. Eg. through the seasons of my life that's what I strived to be
And there's one spot where I thought the choice of words was a little clunky:
When seeing how life works.
"seeing" seems a little passive as a verb coming off of a reference to your dad's steely strength. There are other rhymes available: such as:
-and tantalizing quirks
-which helps me beat up jerks
I don't know if that is the content you are going for but thought you'd enjoy those.
Thanks for sharing this,
🦍
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2025
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I do enjoy them. Thank you for helping me see those points. xoxo
Comment from Wendy G
What a wonderful tribute to your father, who is still proud of you, I am sure. His times in the car with you were obviously precious to him, and he used his time with you to install important values and integrity. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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What a wonderful tribute to your father, who is still proud of you, I am sure. His times in the car with you were obviously precious to him, and he used his time with you to install important values and integrity. Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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I so appreciate these kind and generous words, Wendy. Thank you. xoxo
Comment from judiverse
I thought I had already reviewed this. This is a very sincere and touching remembrance of your father. You describe effectively some of the qualities he instilled in you. You convey that you owe so much to him, and I am sure he was proud of you. Excellent rhyme and flow, and best of luck in the contest. judi
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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I thought I had already reviewed this. This is a very sincere and touching remembrance of your father. You describe effectively some of the qualities he instilled in you. You convey that you owe so much to him, and I am sure he was proud of you. Excellent rhyme and flow, and best of luck in the contest. judi
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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Thank you for all of this, Judi. It made me feel so very good xoxox
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What a wonderful tribute. He must hav been proud of you, too. judi
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Rachelle.
The poem about your father is beautifully written. Your language is very descriptive when you identify the traits you are honoring. The form of the poem is excellent. The most endearing and impactful statement in the poem as I read it is, "The silence reigning since your death."
That is not just a statement of history. It is a declaration of dedication and devotion. Excellent poetry has important and profound meaning. It's not just rhyming words. It is heartfelt expression. This poem meets that criteria. Excellent!
Good luck in the contest.
Z
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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Hello Rachelle.
The poem about your father is beautifully written. Your language is very descriptive when you identify the traits you are honoring. The form of the poem is excellent. The most endearing and impactful statement in the poem as I read it is, "The silence reigning since your death."
That is not just a statement of history. It is a declaration of dedication and devotion. Excellent poetry has important and profound meaning. It's not just rhyming words. It is heartfelt expression. This poem meets that criteria. Excellent!
Good luck in the contest.
Z
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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Oh, Z., this has me crying, it made me feel so happy inside. Thank you for your kindest and most gracious of words. They mean the world. xoxox
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You are VERY welcome, Rachelle.
Z
Comment from Stacy M.S.
Aw, first of all I am so sorry you lost this wonderful person.
As for the poem...you have penned the details of a beautiful person...yet this person also mirrors you!
Gorgeous poem and writing, I enjoyed it.
PS - I am sure he is still very proud of you!
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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Aw, first of all I am so sorry you lost this wonderful person.
As for the poem...you have penned the details of a beautiful person...yet this person also mirrors you!
Gorgeous poem and writing, I enjoyed it.
PS - I am sure he is still very proud of you!
Comment Written 12-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2025
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Thank you, Stacy M.S. for this most encouraging and affirming of reviews. I could not appreciate it more. xoxo
