Comment from Sefiros

Excellent

I'm going to assume that someone dared the grandpa to do that. Either that or I have to re-think all of my memories of my grandparents. I think, however, that it takes too long to get to the meat of the poem -- the dirty grandpa. Try describing the grandpa's dirty behavior throughout the years. That would be a poem I'd be interested to read.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2016

Hi, thank you for your comments and review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Just because there's snow on the roof doesn't mean there's not a fire in the stove, Fionageorge, isn't that right?
This is cute and very well rhymed.
I have a feeling you're not talking about grandpa pinching the cheek on grandma's face.
Call it a hunch, lol...

~Dean

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2016

Hi Dean. Thanks for your kind and generous review. Good hunch! Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

reply by Dean Kuch on 26-Apr-2016

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I was expecting some vicarious fun, since my only child is a 39-year-old bachelor and I don't expect to experience the joys of grandparent hood, but I was in for a surprise as I scrolled down this page! I enjoyed your rhythmic, rhymed quatrains in the voice of the grandchildren, who think their grandparents are the "coolest," and I can see as well as hear why!! Smiles- Joan

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2016

Hi Joan... I am pleased you enjoyed. once again, as poems sometimes do, it started of towards vicarious fun, but took its own turn and ended up with an admiration for the grandparents. (I can loan you some grandchildren - I have 12 now, and 6 great-grand children, with another one on the way!). Thanks Joan, and warmest regards, Marijke :o)

reply by Joan E. on 26-Apr-2016

With 18 and 1 about to arrive, you could easily loan me one or two! Smiles- Joan

Comment from Aussie

Exceptional

Good on yer' mate; bringing back memories of the good old days when men were men and women ruled the roost! Your poem waltzes along like a good old' song, I loved it.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Hi Kaye... I'm please I sent those memory banks into overdrive, my friend. Thank you so much for this lovely surprise of 6 stars... they are really appreciated. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

reply by Aussie on 26-Apr-2016

I wish we could award 6 stars every week. Not to be according to FS! Must be getting cold down your way> :-{

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I enjoyed your poem

It is really cute.

They look so happy.

Good job with the rhyme and flow of your lines.

Good job and thanks for sharing.

Jan

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Thank you so much for your positive review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Fiona. This is a great write. Gave me giggles. I enjoyed it more so because the man in the photo looks just like a friend of ours. I did a double take. For all I know it IS him as you say photo source is unknown. Flows well, is amusing, rhymes well. Good job. Marilyn

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Thank you so much for your positive review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from AnnaLinda

Excellent

Marijke,

It seems you are having a lot of fun with these
photos and your pen. Your poem was enjoyable
to read with its nice rhymes and an up beat message.

Okay, the photo looks like it was a real happening?
Dear Lord...Well, I would say that no matter the age,
of the couple I guess.

Nice poem:)
Linda

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Thank you so much for your positive review, Linda. Mmmmm ... can we have too much fun? Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

Hi Marijke!

I think your friend has influenced your writing in a great way this month. Ekphrastic poems are fun to write and you do that very well. I loved the humor in this last stanza:

Our lives are never boring
They can always make us laugh
They have taught us by example
That will be their epitaph

Great thought to rhyme laugh and epitaph!

Excellent work! :)

Kim

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Thank you so much for your positive review., Kim. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Markijke

= LOL! This was fun.
= That Grandpa, the ornery fella.
= Adorable picture. Your friend sounds like a fun, fun person.
= Keep 'em coming. Always enjoy a chuckle.

<> FYI: One word
grandparents ... grandmother ... grandfather.


=::= A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside Down! =::=
Jacqueline M Franklin (*_*)

=::= Feel free to visit my profile on Amazon.com =::=
amazon.com/author/jacquelinefranklin

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Thank you so much for your positive review, Jacqueline. I have un-hyphenated grandparents. Thanks. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

hahaha very good, got to love them, lucky you, I have no parents or grand parents around anymore, just 1 elder aunt left and she's only 10 years older than me. have a wonderful day

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2016

Thank you so much for your positive review, William. You could borrow some of my rowdier large extended family members??? Mmmm... maybe not! Warmest regards, Marijke :o)