Writings From the Heart
Viewing comments for Chapter 21 "To all unwritten things"A book of Poetry & Writing
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Comment from Jean Lutz
I am so happy I found this series by you. I don't know if you are following Peter@Poole's recent writings. He is writing of the days of farming that he and his wife did. I look forward to each post complete with pictures.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2011
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I am so happy I found this series by you. I don't know if you are following Peter@Poole's recent writings. He is writing of the days of farming that he and his wife did. I look forward to each post complete with pictures.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2011
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thank you
Comment from lola29
Your poem is very inspirational. Hopefully, some sons, like you, will write those brilliant words down, while others will remember them always in their minds.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2010
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Your poem is very inspirational. Hopefully, some sons, like you, will write those brilliant words down, while others will remember them always in their minds.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2010
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thank you Lola for reading
Comment from flygirl254
This is an excellent poem! I'd read in another poet's work about one state trying to get the history books changed to make some things that have happened in this country sound acceptable and watered down from the truth. Your poem reminds me very much of that with your line, "will this generation pass the secrets of our forefathers forward." I hope that we do, because we have to know what the mistakes were before we are able to learn from them and change. I also love your reference to the age-old art of verbal story-telling and its importance to us today as sometimes these stories are the only way for us to know about the past.
I find this poem to be a terrific work. Great job!
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2010
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This is an excellent poem! I'd read in another poet's work about one state trying to get the history books changed to make some things that have happened in this country sound acceptable and watered down from the truth. Your poem reminds me very much of that with your line, "will this generation pass the secrets of our forefathers forward." I hope that we do, because we have to know what the mistakes were before we are able to learn from them and change. I also love your reference to the age-old art of verbal story-telling and its importance to us today as sometimes these stories are the only way for us to know about the past.
I find this poem to be a terrific work. Great job!
Comment Written 04-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2010
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thank you flygirl for this review and your welcome comments Gary
Comment from missy98writer
deepwater,
Wow, you've written a very thought provoking poem. A creative write and an enjoyable read. Lovely old photo you used. Excellent narrative, great cadence, good use of alliteration, and very descriptive writing. I enjoyed all five lines:
To all unwritten things
that are passed by voice throughout the evolution of time
never to be written in books or carved on stone
will this generation pass the secrets of our forefathers forward
to be carried over to their sons?
Cleaver theme and point you make that we need to pass on our history through family tradition, stories, and even recipes. I feel we learn through our history. You're a very talented writer and this fabulous free verse proves it. I feel it's a pleasure to read your poetry and writing. . .Melissa.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2010
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deepwater,
Wow, you've written a very thought provoking poem. A creative write and an enjoyable read. Lovely old photo you used. Excellent narrative, great cadence, good use of alliteration, and very descriptive writing. I enjoyed all five lines:
To all unwritten things
that are passed by voice throughout the evolution of time
never to be written in books or carved on stone
will this generation pass the secrets of our forefathers forward
to be carried over to their sons?
Cleaver theme and point you make that we need to pass on our history through family tradition, stories, and even recipes. I feel we learn through our history. You're a very talented writer and this fabulous free verse proves it. I feel it's a pleasure to read your poetry and writing. . .Melissa.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2010
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thank you melissa for the reviews and comments
Comment from miajaffri
A very thought provoking poem. Will this generation pass
the secrets of our forefathers to be carried over to their
sons? I think not. Families lack communication today.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2010
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A very thought provoking poem. Will this generation pass
the secrets of our forefathers to be carried over to their
sons? I think not. Families lack communication today.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2010
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thanks for the review miajaffri and the comments
Comment from Valkarie
I like this because...I think they will because many lost civilizations that are now lost have left their mark by passing down stories from father to son like the American Indians for one. A well written piece with a good visual and intriguing idea behind an emotional reality. This piece is inspiring with impeccable words and most creative.
Valkarie...
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2010
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I like this because...I think they will because many lost civilizations that are now lost have left their mark by passing down stories from father to son like the American Indians for one. A well written piece with a good visual and intriguing idea behind an emotional reality. This piece is inspiring with impeccable words and most creative.
Valkarie...
Comment Written 03-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2010
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thank you Valkarie for reading
Comment from mrsmajor
I doubt if my grandmother could ever have written down all the stories she has told, yet I remember them all and could possibly write a book about them.
I believe just as I was read all the wonderful, and colorful stories of my grandmother, they will be kept in the family as I read them to my children, and my grandchildren.
Throughout some African communities, and also Caribbean communities, much of their history is passed down through history by the story teller..
With all the electronics that is available very little will be lost, but the story tellers will still be present, the history comes to life through the story tellers of old..
Many are still among us, Still viable...
Thanks for sharing...
Regards
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2010
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I doubt if my grandmother could ever have written down all the stories she has told, yet I remember them all and could possibly write a book about them.
I believe just as I was read all the wonderful, and colorful stories of my grandmother, they will be kept in the family as I read them to my children, and my grandchildren.
Throughout some African communities, and also Caribbean communities, much of their history is passed down through history by the story teller..
With all the electronics that is available very little will be lost, but the story tellers will still be present, the history comes to life through the story tellers of old..
Many are still among us, Still viable...
Thanks for sharing...
Regards
Comment Written 03-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2010
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thank you for reading Mrs Major
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You are very welcome,
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You are most welcome, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Comment from marcellawachtel
Many tribes in Africa have no letters, and the way their stories are told is by being handed down from generation to generation. Your question is an important one; but it seems that with all the electronic gadgets and equipment that are in use, we will be passing on much more than is needed.
the poem takes the form of a question. Very effective.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2010
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Many tribes in Africa have no letters, and the way their stories are told is by being handed down from generation to generation. Your question is an important one; but it seems that with all the electronic gadgets and equipment that are in use, we will be passing on much more than is needed.
the poem takes the form of a question. Very effective.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2010
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thank you for reading,
Comment from Perp Ihebom
This is a nice piece about writing as an art, and as an act of continuity. It is so important that this singular thing has decided the fate of nations and individuals. Writing makes a difference and i like the poetic mode of drawing attention to its importance. kudos
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2010
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This is a nice piece about writing as an art, and as an act of continuity. It is so important that this singular thing has decided the fate of nations and individuals. Writing makes a difference and i like the poetic mode of drawing attention to its importance. kudos
Comment Written 03-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2010
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thank you Perp
Comment from animatqua
Well done. This seems to me to be the essence of the Native American belief in oral history as the solid rock.
I am a storyteller, a writer, and an avid reader. For me, the jury is still out on which method is best.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2010
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Well done. This seems to me to be the essence of the Native American belief in oral history as the solid rock.
I am a storyteller, a writer, and an avid reader. For me, the jury is still out on which method is best.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2010
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2010
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thank you for this review animatqua I do hope that you find the way forwords in you quest