Grandpa and the Sunday Paper
Remember the Sunday paper when it was huge?26 total reviews
Comment from Marienkiefer
A nicely nostalgic poem of the good old days. I cannot remember the last time I saw an actual newspaper. Paper routes a thing of the past....
-What works very well in your writing is the nostalgia and old world feel you create through descriptions and word choices.
A joy to flip through the papers.
A very nice read.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2022
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A nicely nostalgic poem of the good old days. I cannot remember the last time I saw an actual newspaper. Paper routes a thing of the past....
-What works very well in your writing is the nostalgia and old world feel you create through descriptions and word choices.
A joy to flip through the papers.
A very nice read.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Marien, for your marvelous review of my poem. I am so pleased I could transport you back in time.
Comment from Douglas Goff
What a great nostalgic piece of work. I really enjoyed this.
Well written. I didn't see any grammatical issues.
Pending no dead puppy stories or angels gave me mouth to mouth and brought me back stories you should do well.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2022
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What a great nostalgic piece of work. I really enjoyed this.
Well written. I didn't see any grammatical issues.
Pending no dead puppy stories or angels gave me mouth to mouth and brought me back stories you should do well.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Doug, for your kind praise of my poem and encouraging vote of confidence.
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
This was a joy to read! What wonderful memories that you have of him. Loved the imagery you shared - I could see him savoring that newspaper and saving the sports page for last. Love his reasoning for reading the comics first. This was a terrific poem - a beautiful tribute to a good man - great job.
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2022
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This was a joy to read! What wonderful memories that you have of him. Loved the imagery you shared - I could see him savoring that newspaper and saving the sports page for last. Love his reasoning for reading the comics first. This was a terrific poem - a beautiful tribute to a good man - great job.
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, Michael, for your great response to my poem. I am especially pleased you could see Grandpa savoring that newspaper.
Comment from BermyBye50
This is an exceptional entry in the The Good Old Days contest. You brought back fond memories of reading the newspaper with this write. Everyone had there unique approach or systems to divide up the sections of the paper as they read. Today's digital online newspapers leaves a lot to be desired. The focus is primarily on pop culture and whats new on social media . Real journalism can only be found in the good old Sunday paper. Your rhyming is perfect and reads smoothly. I enjoyed this write. Well done.
All the best in the contest,
Eugene
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2022
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This is an exceptional entry in the The Good Old Days contest. You brought back fond memories of reading the newspaper with this write. Everyone had there unique approach or systems to divide up the sections of the paper as they read. Today's digital online newspapers leaves a lot to be desired. The focus is primarily on pop culture and whats new on social media . Real journalism can only be found in the good old Sunday paper. Your rhyming is perfect and reads smoothly. I enjoyed this write. Well done.
All the best in the contest,
Eugene
Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2022
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Eugene, I am delighted you enjoyed my poem and that it brought back memories. I also truly appreciate that bonanza of stars. Yes, DIGITAL takes the pleasure out of reading a Sunday paper.
Comment from NANCY V. FORREST
You have captured the atmosphere of the Sunday paper ritual beautifully. It is a warm and comforting memory for me, as I am sure it is for many It is shame it has passed into history. The illustrations is apt as well
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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2022
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You have captured the atmosphere of the Sunday paper ritual beautifully. It is a warm and comforting memory for me, as I am sure it is for many It is shame it has passed into history. The illustrations is apt as well
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Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Nancy. I am very pleased you think the poem captures the atmosphere of that era.
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Comment from royowen
What a lovely memory my friend, I can remember other things, I know my son in law's father lives with my daughter three grandsons and him, but as yet we live here in our own place. This is superbly written, and excellently smooth, abcb rhymed piec, well done, blessings Roy
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reply by the author on 22-Oct-2022
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What a lovely memory my friend, I can remember other things, I know my son in law's father lives with my daughter three grandsons and him, but as yet we live here in our own place. This is superbly written, and excellently smooth, abcb rhymed piec, well done, blessings Roy
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Comment Written 22-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 22-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Roy, for your very kind praise of my poem.
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Most welcome
