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Homesteaders

Starting A New Life

7 total reviews 
Comment from AprilViolet
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

You really have a way with words. I felt like I was watching them on their adventures! I am a fan and enjoy all of your poems but especially your "Penny" poems.

 Comment Written 11-May-2019


reply by the author on 11-May-2019
    Wow..thanks so much! Penny says thanks too.
Comment from LisaMay
Excellent
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You've done well with this poem: you've painted the picture with words that I could imagine this family's toil and hardship, leaving a familiar life behind for the uncertainty of a new one. Well done and good luck.

 Comment Written 11-May-2019


reply by the author on 11-May-2019
    Thank you for reading and reviewing my poem. I really appreciate it. :)
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Excellent
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How brave were these men, women and children in the race to own land and build a life! Your poem pays tribute to them all and I enjoyed the ride with you, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 11-May-2019


reply by the author on 11-May-2019
    Thank you so much, I appreciate you reading my poem, and for such a nice review.
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
Excellent
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You paint a picture that can be seen in the mind. I can see this family with all of their belongings traveling across the land with hopes, dreams, and a lot of excitement. I enjoyed reading this well written tale. Well done!

 Comment Written 10-May-2019


reply by the author on 11-May-2019
    Thank you for this very nice review. :)
Comment from Earl Corp
Excellent
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An excellent poem about the western migration by wagon train. This is a very good entry into the western poetry contest. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 10-May-2019


reply by the author on 11-May-2019
    Thank you for this wonderful review. :)
Comment from papa55mike
Excellent
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I really like this poem, the rhyme is very good. One thing I would suggest is to bring all of the story under the picture and center it. It would read a lot better.

Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike

 Comment Written 10-May-2019


reply by the author on 11-May-2019
    I did take your suggestion, and it looked so much better. Thank you.
Comment from Coco Jane
Good
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A nice simple story.

All the stanzas rhyme abab except stanza 1-it is abcb.

Something more dramatic is needed, I think--maybe a description if the dangers, or a sense of how the gamiky feels to be settled in their new home. Just a thought.

I like the idea of seeding and then putting down roots.


 Comment Written 10-May-2019


reply by the author on 11-May-2019
    Thank you for taking time to read and review my poem. It's much appreciated.