Windows To The Past
Viewing comments for Chapter 22 "Once Upon A Time in Oregon"Poems about the old West.
33 total reviews
Comment from Michele Harber
Wow. It's so interesting to know that these people were actually your ancestors. You do an amazing job of bringing the people and their efforts to life. You present them as bold, brave people who faced their journey with optimism and hope, making the loss of their children that much more painful. You hold the reader with you from the beginning, involving us in the characters and their story.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2022
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Wow. It's so interesting to know that these people were actually your ancestors. You do an amazing job of bringing the people and their efforts to life. You present them as bold, brave people who faced their journey with optimism and hope, making the loss of their children that much more painful. You hold the reader with you from the beginning, involving us in the characters and their story.
Comment Written 26-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2022
Thank you for the wonderful review, Michele. Have a great day! Nancy:)
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You?re so welcome, and you have a great day as well.
Comment from Malcolm Rothery
I love the old west and its rich, and usually poorly recorded history. I remember seeing a photo of Billy the Kid, and he did not look like any Hollywood actor I've ever seen. This a wonderfully evocative poem of that era, showing the hardships and not the Western film glamour. Thank you.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2022
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I love the old west and its rich, and usually poorly recorded history. I remember seeing a photo of Billy the Kid, and he did not look like any Hollywood actor I've ever seen. This a wonderfully evocative poem of that era, showing the hardships and not the Western film glamour. Thank you.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2022
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I have seen that photo as well and Billy the Kid was very homely. If you have time... read my poem Folk Songs. It is in my portfolio. The news was always romanticizing the stories and characters. LOL Thanks for the review. Nancy:)
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
This is a well written piece that pulled me in from the beginning. The descriptive words you chose created vivid imagery that placed me right in the middle of the story. The choice of background color works well.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2022
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This is a well written piece that pulled me in from the beginning. The descriptive words you chose created vivid imagery that placed me right in the middle of the story. The choice of background color works well.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2022
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Thank you so much for the encouraging comments and stars, K.L..
Have a lovely day! Nancy:)
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
'Once Upon A Time in Oregon ', is an extremely well-written and more than a little heart-breaking piece. It was a privilege to both read and review this talented poet's work. To me this is a six. I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2022
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'Once Upon A Time in Oregon ', is an extremely well-written and more than a little heart-breaking piece. It was a privilege to both read and review this talented poet's work. To me this is a six. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2022
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Thank you so much for the terrific feedback and special rating, Duchess. Have a wonderful day! Nancy:)
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Nancy as always you're very welcome.
I hope you have a wonderful day too!
the Duchess
Comment from lyenochka
How tragic for your ancestor! And so glad he had more children so there would be YOU! The Oregon Trail is a must in the Portland school curriculum and there are several museums and interpretive center. Thank you for sharing this history!
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
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How tragic for your ancestor! And so glad he had more children so there would be YOU! The Oregon Trail is a must in the Portland school curriculum and there are several museums and interpretive center. Thank you for sharing this history!
Comment Written 19-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2022
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Thank you for the thoughtful review and stars, Helen. They were not close relatives. I don't remember, but not direct ancestors. I don't even remember if they were maternal or paternal. LOL Nancy:)
Comment from Anne Johnston
Your poem is very well written, describing the tragedy that this family faced. I like to read stories about the pioneers. We do owe them a lot of thanks for the things they endured, and yet pressed on.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2022
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Your poem is very well written, describing the tragedy that this family faced. I like to read stories about the pioneers. We do owe them a lot of thanks for the things they endured, and yet pressed on.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2022
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So true, Anne. Thank you for the lovely review and stars, Dear. Have a nice day! Nancy:)
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You are welcome. you have a great day, too
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A well written story about a tragic incident and how families struggled in a flood to survive, a tragic story with well metered lines and end rhymes. How fascinating that the story was pieced together after that poor girls remains were found, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2022
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A well written story about a tragic incident and how families struggled in a flood to survive, a tragic story with well metered lines and end rhymes. How fascinating that the story was pieced together after that poor girls remains were found, love Dolly x
Comment Written 19-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2022
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I found so many such stories when I was doing my Genealogy. Thanks for the review and stars, Dolly. Have a great day. Nancy:)
Comment from Wendy G
What a moving poem, detailing those sad events, in a very thoughtful, reflective and well-written way. It is a tribute to the stamina and perseverance of your ancestors. I also enjoyed the information in your Author's Notes. Well done.
Wendy
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2022
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What a moving poem, detailing those sad events, in a very thoughtful, reflective and well-written way. It is a tribute to the stamina and perseverance of your ancestors. I also enjoyed the information in your Author's Notes. Well done.
Wendy
Comment Written 19-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2022
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Thank you for the thoughtful review and stars, Wendy. Enjoy your day dear. Nancy:)
Comment from Ben Colder
One must admire people who suffered the hardships as this family. As you mentioned, there are so many unmarked graves pointing at the trails of our history. Good one, Nancy.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2022
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One must admire people who suffered the hardships as this family. As you mentioned, there are so many unmarked graves pointing at the trails of our history. Good one, Nancy.
Comment Written 18-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2022
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By now cities have been built over some of those graves. Sad isn't it. Thanks for the review and stars, Ben. Have a lovely day. Nancy:)
Comment from Shirley McLain
What a sad story from long ago. You did a great job, and I didn't find any errors. I'm sure there are lots of stories like that. I had a Great Great Uncle die when he tried to cross a flooded creek with a wagon and washed washed away. Thanks for sharing. Have a great evening. Shirley
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2022
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What a sad story from long ago. You did a great job, and I didn't find any errors. I'm sure there are lots of stories like that. I had a Great Great Uncle die when he tried to cross a flooded creek with a wagon and washed washed away. Thanks for sharing. Have a great evening. Shirley
Comment Written 18-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2022
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There were many such stories I found when doing Genealogy. It was really interesting, but then I found FanStory by accident. LOL Thanks, Shirley. Have a nice day. Nancy:)
