Heart Cafted Poems - 2020
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Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
You certainly have written a Fabulous Free Verse, poem. Those ties I am so familiar with. When my husband passed away there must have been close to one hundred. I was so sorry to see them go. But then as you say we have our own ties too, family ties that can never be given away.
Ralf
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2020
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You certainly have written a Fabulous Free Verse, poem. Those ties I am so familiar with. When my husband passed away there must have been close to one hundred. I was so sorry to see them go. But then as you say we have our own ties too, family ties that can never be given away.
Ralf
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2020
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Ralf, I too still have a ridiculous number of ties, and never wear them any longer, I was thinking I might make a piece of art some day..we shall see.
Comment from karenina
This brought a spontaneous smile-- My dear departed Dad loved his ties!
He could choose shoes socks, suit, shirt in ten minutes yet would stand before his dresser mirror holding one tie up to his neck and then another... Often going through the meticulous (Ex-Marine) tie-knot routine only to mumble "No, that's not the one."--and begin again. I think I saw him in a bow tie ONCE...one the occasion of my brother's wedding. He wasn't a fan... Also, he came back from a business trip to Austin, Texas with a Bolo only to be mercilessly teased. Nope--the traditional necktie was his thing...and may I add he aced the "family tie" thing as well!--Karenina
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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This brought a spontaneous smile-- My dear departed Dad loved his ties!
He could choose shoes socks, suit, shirt in ten minutes yet would stand before his dresser mirror holding one tie up to his neck and then another... Often going through the meticulous (Ex-Marine) tie-knot routine only to mumble "No, that's not the one."--and begin again. I think I saw him in a bow tie ONCE...one the occasion of my brother's wedding. He wasn't a fan... Also, he came back from a business trip to Austin, Texas with a Bolo only to be mercilessly teased. Nope--the traditional necktie was his thing...and may I add he aced the "family tie" thing as well!--Karenina
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Karenina, what a wonder sharing of your experience and reflection on your departed father, may he rest in peace. Thank you for this honest review and refelction.
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Thank YOU for bringing him around to me with your poem... Every memory of him is treasured!--Karenina
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Bow Ties, Silk ties, Family Ties
by JLR
Hello my friend
I enjoyed your Free Verse poem about ties. Nice entry for the "Ties" event in "The Fabulous Free Versers Club". I can imagine all the different types of ties you describe so well. Good job.
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Bow Ties, Silk ties, Family Ties
by JLR
Hello my friend
I enjoyed your Free Verse poem about ties. Nice entry for the "Ties" event in "The Fabulous Free Versers Club". I can imagine all the different types of ties you describe so well. Good job.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Gypsy, thank you for your kind validation. Enjoy the rest of your week.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written free verse poem about the precision whereby a gentleman seek for the perfect tie to fit the suite and the occasion. It is a task with much detail.
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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A very well-written free verse poem about the precision whereby a gentleman seek for the perfect tie to fit the suite and the occasion. It is a task with much detail.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Sandras, thank you, certainly ties are fast becoming a lost fashion statement.
Comment from Louise Michelle
Who knew the thought that went into selecting a tie. You packed a lot of information into this well constructed poem. And I also appreciated the deeper level of thought that you expressed so creatively. Well done. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Who knew the thought that went into selecting a tie. You packed a lot of information into this well constructed poem. And I also appreciated the deeper level of thought that you expressed so creatively. Well done. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Lou, thanks vey much!
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
You share your experience with the changes in styles of ties over the years, your love of using ties for all occasions; well said, well done, thank you for sharing this free verse; ALCREATOR
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You share your experience with the changes in styles of ties over the years, your love of using ties for all occasions; well said, well done, thank you for sharing this free verse; ALCREATOR
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Thank you! Have a delightful week.
Comment from Cindy Decker
Hi, JLR,
A nice fast-paced poem about the versatility of ties.
Note: I found two small errors, in the second paragraph--there should be a space between appreciate and the . And wore should be past participle "worn."
Otherwise, a pretty cool poem.
Best wishes,
Cindy
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Hi, JLR,
A nice fast-paced poem about the versatility of ties.
Note: I found two small errors, in the second paragraph--there should be a space between appreciate and the . And wore should be past participle "worn."
Otherwise, a pretty cool poem.
Best wishes,
Cindy
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Good catch Cindy, smiling back!
Comment from Sugarray77
Great job on this write, Jim. I love your free verse approach using multiple internal rhymes. You covered the whole range of neck ware for men and used fun anecdotes to showcase each one.... now for your piece on family ties.... that one could be challenging. Great job!!
Melissa
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2020
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Great job on this write, Jim. I love your free verse approach using multiple internal rhymes. You covered the whole range of neck ware for men and used fun anecdotes to showcase each one.... now for your piece on family ties.... that one could be challenging. Great job!!
Melissa
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2020
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Thanks my good friend! I love, love your poem in progress...
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
I've always loved seeing ties on men.
When I was sixteen, I went to the men's section of a large Department store, and asked a man to teach me how to tie a tie. My 7-year-old brother wanted to wear a tie to Church.
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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I've always loved seeing ties on men.
When I was sixteen, I went to the men's section of a large Department store, and asked a man to teach me how to tie a tie. My 7-year-old brother wanted to wear a tie to Church.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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What a neat sister you are! To be so astute to find instruction for your brother to be able to tie a tie correctly instead wearing as silly clip on!
Comment from royowen
Choosing ties as the literal, the physical, and the metaphorical is not an easy thing to put in perspective, but nevertheless, to know perceptive takes the sub-clausively Well. Well done my friend, this is an excellent free verse, language rich and well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Choosing ties as the literal, the physical, and the metaphorical is not an easy thing to put in perspective, but nevertheless, to know perceptive takes the sub-clausively Well. Well done my friend, this is an excellent free verse, language rich and well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 29-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2020
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Roy, thank you so much my friend!
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Well done