A Tribute to Bart Hersey
A special friendship49 total reviews
Comment from Bill Schott
This Tribute to Bart Hersey is well made and the story that is told makes us all miss the man we never got a chance to meet. Good memories of a nice guy.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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This Tribute to Bart Hersey is well made and the story that is told makes us all miss the man we never got a chance to meet. Good memories of a nice guy.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Thanks, Bill. He was bigger than life.
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
What a beautiful, revealing and touching friendship poem, it is truly heartwarming and filled with the wonderful memories of your friend, Bart.
This was the stanza that made it for me: I ran many miles in that new pair of shoes,
And the pain in my feet went away.
So I went to visit that man on the hill
To thank him in person one day...what a way to start a friendship! It's just a genuine and happy though bittersweet write, I just loved it! Well done I feel as if I really got to know you and your friend superb I loved it :)
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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What a beautiful, revealing and touching friendship poem, it is truly heartwarming and filled with the wonderful memories of your friend, Bart.
This was the stanza that made it for me: I ran many miles in that new pair of shoes,
And the pain in my feet went away.
So I went to visit that man on the hill
To thank him in person one day...what a way to start a friendship! It's just a genuine and happy though bittersweet write, I just loved it! Well done I feel as if I really got to know you and your friend superb I loved it :)
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Thanks, Meia. I still go up to visit his widow when I can. I gave her a framed copy of this poem.
Comment from Terry Broxson
Paul, this is an outstanding poem for this contest, good luck. If I could make one suggestion in the form of a press release:
Gifted Poet, Paul McFarland adopts larger font for his work.
His readers rejoice! Excellent work. Terry.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Paul, this is an outstanding poem for this contest, good luck. If I could make one suggestion in the form of a press release:
Gifted Poet, Paul McFarland adopts larger font for his work.
His readers rejoice! Excellent work. Terry.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Thanks, Terry. I'll try to figure out how to make a larger font.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Trust is a necessary element in a real, enduring friendship. Your excellent poem tells the heartwarming story of such a friendship. Those of us who find just a FEW real friends in life are indeed fortunate. Very enjoyable
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Trust is a necessary element in a real, enduring friendship. Your excellent poem tells the heartwarming story of such a friendship. Those of us who find just a FEW real friends in life are indeed fortunate. Very enjoyable
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Thanks, Janice. You have hit the nail on the head with your comment.
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello Paul a good day to you. I hope this review finds you well. As a poet/writer it is always interesting to see the different takes on these contest/writing prompts. I think your take is definitely a good one. Good job and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Hello Paul a good day to you. I hope this review finds you well. As a poet/writer it is always interesting to see the different takes on these contest/writing prompts. I think your take is definitely a good one. Good job and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Thanks for the review. Bart was a special person.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Wish you would have told me sooner. I haven't a pair of shoes that are comforting. You were a lucky man... if this was a true story; if not well men can dream, can't we?
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Wish you would have told me sooner. I haven't a pair of shoes that are comforting. You were a lucky man... if this was a true story; if not well men can dream, can't we?
Comment Written 29-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Thanks, Tom. Every bit of this story is true.
Comment from dellsworthpoet
A nice homage poem. The flow is good. The rhymes are not forced. The conversational tone is warm. The piece stays on point. The images are clear.
Thanks for a good read.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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A nice homage poem. The flow is good. The rhymes are not forced. The conversational tone is warm. The piece stays on point. The images are clear.
Thanks for a good read.
Comment Written 28-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Thanks, Dellsworth. We lost a good one when this man died.
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You are welcome.
Comment from tfawcus
A fine tribute to your friend. These friendships that last through the years are rare, and it is a great sadness when they end. My heartfelt condolences.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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A fine tribute to your friend. These friendships that last through the years are rare, and it is a great sadness when they end. My heartfelt condolences.
Comment Written 28-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Thanks for the review. I appreciate the condolences.
Comment from Christine Geyer
I really enjoyed reading this poem. It was a nice dedication to a friend now gone. The feeling was definitely there but the flow at the beginning was a little off. Perhaps read it aloud to yourself to resolve that issue. Nice job
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reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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I really enjoyed reading this poem. It was a nice dedication to a friend now gone. The feeling was definitely there but the flow at the beginning was a little off. Perhaps read it aloud to yourself to resolve that issue. Nice job
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 28-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Thanks for the review, Christine. I will look things over.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
A great poem about a unique friendship that lasted for many years. I can see your friendship comes to life in your excellent verse. I like the last line the best.
What fate has in store for us, we never know.
It sometimes takes loved ones away.
But whenever I lace up a pair of Bart's shoes,
His spirit is with me that day.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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A great poem about a unique friendship that lasted for many years. I can see your friendship comes to life in your excellent verse. I like the last line the best.
What fate has in store for us, we never know.
It sometimes takes loved ones away.
But whenever I lace up a pair of Bart's shoes,
His spirit is with me that day.
Comment Written 28-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2022
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Thanks, Jake. I lace up a pair of his shoes every day.
