Windows To The Past
Viewing comments for Chapter 14 "Jubilee"Poems about the old West.
36 total reviews
Comment from Treischel
A poetic description of the tree that meant swift justice in the Old West. You describe that tree and its history well, using Classic aabb rhyming on iambic heptameter that flowed smoothly on the tale of a Texas town and its punitive symbol.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2015
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A poetic description of the tree that meant swift justice in the Old West. You describe that tree and its history well, using Classic aabb rhyming on iambic heptameter that flowed smoothly on the tale of a Texas town and its punitive symbol.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2015
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Thank you for the comments and stars Tom. :<) Nancy
Comment from nancyjam
I enjoyed the story told here in your
well rhymed and metered poem.
I'm glad they saved the tree. The town may not have wanted to be reminded of the hangings but the sherif was right. It served as a reminder to behave.
Nancy
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2015
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I enjoyed the story told here in your
well rhymed and metered poem.
I'm glad they saved the tree. The town may not have wanted to be reminded of the hangings but the sherif was right. It served as a reminder to behave.
Nancy
Comment Written 18-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2015
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Right and it reminded them of the terror that went on before Law and order came to town. Thanks for the review Nancy. Did you get any rain there? Wegot a good soak! xsx Nancy
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North of LA got lots of rain last week. None near home. We've been in Texas since Thursday. Will be home tomorrow . No rain here in Dallas area til Wednesday. My sister in law in Las Vegas . Told me about the rain there.
Comment from Aussie
Your poem rang a bell with me; lately I have heard there are two books to the Bible that were never published. One was called Jubilee, apparently the Book of Judas. Apart from that, don't know a great deal. On reading your poem about the hanging tree, it does fit because Judas went out and hung himself. Interesting poem, most enjoyable, thanks for sharing. XX
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2015
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Your poem rang a bell with me; lately I have heard there are two books to the Bible that were never published. One was called Jubilee, apparently the Book of Judas. Apart from that, don't know a great deal. On reading your poem about the hanging tree, it does fit because Judas went out and hung himself. Interesting poem, most enjoyable, thanks for sharing. XX
Comment Written 18-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2015
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Thank you for the review and comments Kay. The hanging tree was quick penance for crime in the old west, trouble is many people were innocent of said crime. Have a great day! Nancy
Comment from krys123
Nancy;
-truly a phenomenal and brilliantly entertaining piece of poetry that I truly and dearly enjoyed very much. Your masterful writing of this piece shows your expertise and how brilliantly you put together and compose this story within a poem.
-Again your rhyming words were contingent to the meaning and concept of each line therefore making your rhythm to flow smoothly. And reason for this smoothness is affected your rhyming was neither forced nor labored.
-The rhythmic meter was very iambic and the cadence, timing and tempo or all helpful in making the reading clear, fluid and very easy.
-The imagery was absolutely outstanding and the imagery which was expertly expressive and vividly and demonstratively descriptive throughout the writing and this is why it was so entertaining to read.
-Thank you so much for sharing and posting this for everyone and made a good Lord be with you always Nancy.
Alex
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2015
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Nancy;
-truly a phenomenal and brilliantly entertaining piece of poetry that I truly and dearly enjoyed very much. Your masterful writing of this piece shows your expertise and how brilliantly you put together and compose this story within a poem.
-Again your rhyming words were contingent to the meaning and concept of each line therefore making your rhythm to flow smoothly. And reason for this smoothness is affected your rhyming was neither forced nor labored.
-The rhythmic meter was very iambic and the cadence, timing and tempo or all helpful in making the reading clear, fluid and very easy.
-The imagery was absolutely outstanding and the imagery which was expertly expressive and vividly and demonstratively descriptive throughout the writing and this is why it was so entertaining to read.
-Thank you so much for sharing and posting this for everyone and made a good Lord be with you always Nancy.
Alex
Comment Written 18-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2015
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I really appreciate the six stars and sterling review Alex.
Also that you waited till Sunday so you could award a six. That was really nice. Have a wonderful day! xsx Nancy
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You are so welcome Nancy and I only usually do this when I feel a writing is worth what it is worth.
That may sound redundant but to me I find it the right thing to do. Sometimes I waited three days if I had many sixes. Your one hell of a writer. Excuse my words please.
Alex
Comment from Delahay
We do need reminders of our past, good and bad, so we can use our experiences to guide our future actions. The only problem with keeping symbols of bad actions it that some nut jobs will rally around them to do more evil. If Hitler had been buried in a marked place, plenty of idiots would make pilgrimages to his grave.
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2015
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We do need reminders of our past, good and bad, so we can use our experiences to guide our future actions. The only problem with keeping symbols of bad actions it that some nut jobs will rally around them to do more evil. If Hitler had been buried in a marked place, plenty of idiots would make pilgrimages to his grave.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2015
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Yes we have plenty of idiots in the world ready to rally around the worst causes available. Thanks for the review and stars.:<) Nancy
Comment from DALLAS01
This is great Nancy. An interesting story, a very important yet subtle message all wrapped up in perfect rhyme and meter. I have always like the word Jubilee, not one you see too often.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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This is great Nancy. An interesting story, a very important yet subtle message all wrapped up in perfect rhyme and meter. I have always like the word Jubilee, not one you see too often.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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I like that wood too. It just seems to wrap up everything fun andgood. LOL Thanks for the review and excellent rateing Dallas. Have a nice weekend! Nancy
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Comment from Janet Foor
You weave an interesting tale in beautiful Heptameter aabb rhyme, Nancy. A topic we don't hear about to often -- you create a somber story with a beautiful ending with your well written couplet. Well done as always.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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You weave an interesting tale in beautiful Heptameter aabb rhyme, Nancy. A topic we don't hear about to often -- you create a somber story with a beautiful ending with your well written couplet. Well done as always.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 17-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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Thank you Janet. Thank you for the six and the nice words. Have a nice weekend, Nancy
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hi Nancy - a very well written sympathetic poem written in good heptameter throughout, at which you are so adept. The story is well told and I particularly like the way you ended with such a wonderful final couplet. Very well done. Warm regards my friend, Dorothy xxx
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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Hi Nancy - a very well written sympathetic poem written in good heptameter throughout, at which you are so adept. The story is well told and I particularly like the way you ended with such a wonderful final couplet. Very well done. Warm regards my friend, Dorothy xxx
Comment Written 17-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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Thank you for the warm regards and excellent rating Dorothy. So happy you like the poem. Have a lovely weekend. Nancy
Comment from Carole Rosa
Nancy, This is a test to see if my review goes through even though my membership has lapsed. Your poem is lovely as always and the hanging tree is well known story from the olden days. Smiles. Carole
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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Nancy, This is a test to see if my review goes through even though my membership has lapsed. Your poem is lovely as always and the hanging tree is well known story from the olden days. Smiles. Carole
Comment Written 17-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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Yes it did work! Maybe it hasn't lapsed yet. Thank you for the big six and thinking of me today. I hope you have an enjoyable weekend my friend. Best wishes, Nancy
Comment from ciliverde
How wonderful to dream that we really could, as a society, learn from the past. I do agree wholeheartedly with your point that we should remember the past. Your hanging tree looks like an oak. Nice job with the heptameter and the rhymes.
Carol
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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How wonderful to dream that we really could, as a society, learn from the past. I do agree wholeheartedly with your point that we should remember the past. Your hanging tree looks like an oak. Nice job with the heptameter and the rhymes.
Carol
Comment Written 17-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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It has to be an Oak. There was an ancient oak tree in my block when I was growing up. Acorns, Squirrels and everything. It would be a shame to cut down such a tree.Thanks for the review and generous rating. Nancy
