Windows To The Past
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "The Engineer"Poems about the old West.
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Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
Hi Nancy,
I quite enjoyed this historical poem.
After recently watching a television series called Hell on wheel based on Bohanan and the building of the railroad I found your poem so easy to relate to.
The words flowed freely with vivid and descriptive language and told a tale of a very tough, violent and memorable time in history.
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2017
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Hi Nancy,
I quite enjoyed this historical poem.
After recently watching a television series called Hell on wheel based on Bohanan and the building of the railroad I found your poem so easy to relate to.
The words flowed freely with vivid and descriptive language and told a tale of a very tough, violent and memorable time in history.
Comment Written 09-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 09-Nov-2017
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I watched that series too. It was a really great series wasn't it. I could watch it again. Thank you Shirley. I based this poem on that series.Thank you for the six! You started my day off just right. I just got up. LOL Have a great day. Hugs. Nancy
Comment from DALLAS01
Think I missed this one, Nancy. Wonderful variety of key words and a really historical take on the early days of the railroad. Appreciated the author notes
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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Think I missed this one, Nancy. Wonderful variety of key words and a really historical take on the early days of the railroad. Appreciated the author notes
Comment Written 20-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2017
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Thank you for the review DAllas. Many of my fans missed this one hence the revive on it. I thought it was a good one, but was not that well received. I appreciate your support. Nancy
Comment from nancyjam
Nancy, this is wonderful. A great story of the railroad workers, told with realistic
imagery, rhyme and meter. It just flows along while giving the reader a taste of the old west and the men who made such progress across the country.
This should have been in a "Share a story in a poem contest!
I thoroughly enjoyed it, and also your author notes.
Have a great day!
Nancy
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2017
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Nancy, this is wonderful. A great story of the railroad workers, told with realistic
imagery, rhyme and meter. It just flows along while giving the reader a taste of the old west and the men who made such progress across the country.
This should have been in a "Share a story in a poem contest!
I thoroughly enjoyed it, and also your author notes.
Have a great day!
Nancy
Comment Written 20-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2017
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Thank you so much for the six Nancy. This is a revive. Some of these stories in this book were in the contest at different times. Only one of them made first, The Shootest I think. Anyhow the second poem in the book.I love writing these. LOL Have a great day. Nancy
Comment from jenintorre
A fabulous story in a poem . Loved the perfect rhyme. I see you posted it in 2014. How does that work? I'm a Newbie.. I would give you six stars but I have none left.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2017
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A fabulous story in a poem . Loved the perfect rhyme. I see you posted it in 2014. How does that work? I'm a Newbie.. I would give you six stars but I have none left.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2017
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The poems have to be at least two years old so you don't need to worry about it yet. LOL It seems like it takes forever to get to there. Thank you for the review and stars Jen. Nancy
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A very interesting story and I hung on every word Nancy, well rhymed and full of information, a joy to read, I wish I had a six for you as it deserves one, best wishes, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2017
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A very interesting story and I hung on every word Nancy, well rhymed and full of information, a joy to read, I wish I had a six for you as it deserves one, best wishes, love Dolly x
Comment Written 20-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2017
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Thank you Dolly! I appreciate the review and the five stars are always welcome. Have a great day! Nancy
Comment from country ranch writer
My Grandpa worked for the railroad back in his day and he had lots of stories to tell. He was injured and had to leave the railroad when his leg got caught when they were backing up the train brushing it badly.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2017
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My Grandpa worked for the railroad back in his day and he had lots of stories to tell. He was injured and had to leave the railroad when his leg got caught when they were backing up the train brushing it badly.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2017
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Thank you for sharing your story and the generous stars, Barb. Have a nice day! Nancy
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Comment from Unspoken94
You are one of the few who can tell a story
through poetry and forget that we are reading
poetry! This is one of those examples. You have
given the reader a dramatic story that also has a
message of the American idealism.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2017
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You are one of the few who can tell a story
through poetry and forget that we are reading
poetry! This is one of those examples. You have
given the reader a dramatic story that also has a
message of the American idealism.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2017
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Thank you Bill. That is what I try to do when I write my poetry. Thank you for the compliment and the six! You made my entire day! You have a wonderful day too! Nancy
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I always loved your Western stories, and this one is extra special because your family were there are the beginning. You must be proud of them, Nancy. This is a really lovely story in a poem, my friend, and the rhyming was excellent with perfect internal and end rhyme. Always a pleasure. xxx big hugs, my friend. Sandra x
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017
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I always loved your Western stories, and this one is extra special because your family were there are the beginning. You must be proud of them, Nancy. This is a really lovely story in a poem, my friend, and the rhyming was excellent with perfect internal and end rhyme. Always a pleasure. xxx big hugs, my friend. Sandra x
Comment Written 19-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017
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Thank you for the thoughtful review Sandra. I am proud of my people. They helped carve this great country.There were many stories I could have told but I gave it all to Nancy Jean because I was running out of room. LOL Have a nice day!Nancyxxx
Comment from Pantygynt
That old movie How the West was Won was on our screens again over here. I always wonder what it must be like sitting right on top of your history like you do in the USA. I know it sounds silly but we have too much history to choose from really. Yours is right behind you.
I thoroughly enjoyed your poem you really brought those days to life.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017
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That old movie How the West was Won was on our screens again over here. I always wonder what it must be like sitting right on top of your history like you do in the USA. I know it sounds silly but we have too much history to choose from really. Yours is right behind you.
I thoroughly enjoyed your poem you really brought those days to life.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017
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Thank you Jim. I know what you mean. Our country is still a baby compared to yours. Watch for "Hell on Wheels" Now that is some series. It is about the railroads and Mormons, Irish, Chinese.
Lots of history! Thanks for the review and stars. Nancy
Comment from royowen
Well done Nancy. A great worded and smoothly crafted poem, written in aabb rhymed heptametric verses for the pleasure and admiration of the reader. An excellent excercise in the production of a story-in-poem, and the necessary skill in its application. It's good to tie in one's ancestry too. Beautifully written Nancy, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017
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Well done Nancy. A great worded and smoothly crafted poem, written in aabb rhymed heptametric verses for the pleasure and admiration of the reader. An excellent excercise in the production of a story-in-poem, and the necessary skill in its application. It's good to tie in one's ancestry too. Beautifully written Nancy, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 19-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017
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Thank you very much Roy. My family's history is very interesting. I worked on it for two years and then I found FanStory. LOL Have a lovely day my friend. Nancy
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Well done Nancy,
