I Want to Read
For all those who love to read48 total reviews
Comment from Mrs. KT
Good Morning, Rod!
What a lovely, nostalgic poetic offering that definitely resonates with this reader. How I longed to read as the youngest child in a family of readers. My family always read after dinner every evening, and at ages 3 - 4, while I enjoyed the camaraderie, what I truly desired was to be able to read by myself. By age five, I was also in the mix - thanks to my parents and sisters.
Congratulations on your win. And thank you for the memory!
diane
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
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Good Morning, Rod!
What a lovely, nostalgic poetic offering that definitely resonates with this reader. How I longed to read as the youngest child in a family of readers. My family always read after dinner every evening, and at ages 3 - 4, while I enjoyed the camaraderie, what I truly desired was to be able to read by myself. By age five, I was also in the mix - thanks to my parents and sisters.
Congratulations on your win. And thank you for the memory!
diane
Comment Written 16-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
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Hi Diane. I am so pleased I could conjure up memories of your youth when you learned to read. I enjoyed writing this poem for my granddaughter who was the model for ?Sis.? She?s eight now and reads everything I give her. Many thanks for the high praise and those six bright stars. Rod
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My pleasure!
diane
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello Rod, Congratulations! I can see why you won the Rhyme contest. A lovely poem - very sweet story in this poem - lovely ending '"If you have dreams, work hard for them and you'll succeed." Warm regards Dorothy
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
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Hello Rod, Congratulations! I can see why you won the Rhyme contest. A lovely poem - very sweet story in this poem - lovely ending '"If you have dreams, work hard for them and you'll succeed." Warm regards Dorothy
Comment Written 16-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
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I am delighted you enjoyed I WANT TO READ, Dorothy, and truly appreciate the kind praise and the congrats. Rod
Comment from Gail Denham
Nice poem. And isn't it something that some kids can read at that young age. I'm so glad to hear of kids wanting to read. Everything is on their little computers these days - and that's not so good for them. Reading is enlightening.
Good poem - flowed smoothly.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
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Nice poem. And isn't it something that some kids can read at that young age. I'm so glad to hear of kids wanting to read. Everything is on their little computers these days - and that's not so good for them. Reading is enlightening.
Good poem - flowed smoothly.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
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Thank you, Gail, for sharing I WANT TO READ. Yes, some kids can?t read soon enough, like my granddaughter who is ?Sis? in the poem. Glad you liked it. Rod
Comment from James Upshaw
This poem actually made me smile. Firstly, it reminds me of the relationship I have with my younger sister. Also, it reminds me of my own impatience with learning new things. It is all worded so well. I genuinely thank you for writing this.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
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This poem actually made me smile. Firstly, it reminds me of the relationship I have with my younger sister. Also, it reminds me of my own impatience with learning new things. It is all worded so well. I genuinely thank you for writing this.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
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I am so pleased I WANT TO READ put a smile on your face, James, and brought back memories of the relationship you and your sister have. Rod
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Rod. Congratulations on winning the contest with this fine poem. A nicely composed piece with great rhyming and theme. The illustration is perfect to accompany. Great job. Marilyn
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
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Hi Rod. Congratulations on winning the contest with this fine poem. A nicely composed piece with great rhyming and theme. The illustration is perfect to accompany. Great job. Marilyn
Comment Written 15-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
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Many thanks for sharing I WANT TO READ, Marilyn, and the congrats. I am delighted you enjoyed the poem and the artwork. Rod
Comment from clsandau
Very inspiring poem. Touches most of us who like to write poetry and particularly rhyming variety. A very cute connection between brother and sister and one can see that little girl stomping her feet. Well done, but I see you have already won it, so congratulations on a great write. Carol
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Very inspiring poem. Touches most of us who like to write poetry and particularly rhyming variety. A very cute connection between brother and sister and one can see that little girl stomping her feet. Well done, but I see you have already won it, so congratulations on a great write. Carol
Comment Written 15-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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I am delighted you enjoyed I WANT TO READ and found it inspiring. Many thanks for your kind praise. Rod
Comment from LisaMay
Congratulations on winning the contest with this lovely poem, Rod.
The message it sends shows Daddy's aspirational influence. The characters of the children shine through your lines as well. The choice of that delightful illustration is perfect.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Congratulations on winning the contest with this lovely poem, Rod.
The message it sends shows Daddy's aspirational influence. The characters of the children shine through your lines as well. The choice of that delightful illustration is perfect.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Thank you so much for your kind praise of I WANT TO READ, Lisa. I think my wife had a greater effect on my children?s reading habits than I did. My granddaughter was the inspiration for ?Sis? in this poem. She?s been reading since she was four. Rod
Comment from rspoet
hello Rod,
Easy to see why fanstorians would relate to your story poem
of a brother teaching his impatient sister the world of words.
Nicely written with its exact rhymes.
Congratulations on the win!
Robert
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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hello Rod,
Easy to see why fanstorians would relate to your story poem
of a brother teaching his impatient sister the world of words.
Nicely written with its exact rhymes.
Congratulations on the win!
Robert
Comment Written 15-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Thank you so much, Robert, for your kind praise of I WANT TO READ and your congrats. Rod
Comment from Boogienights
This is wonderful. I love poems that rhyme and this one is perfect. I also like the idea of a child wanting to read, rather then watch TV. We need kids like that. Thanks for sharing this.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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This is wonderful. I love poems that rhyme and this one is perfect. I also like the idea of a child wanting to read, rather then watch TV. We need kids like that. Thanks for sharing this.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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I am delighted you enjoyed I WANT TO WRITE and flattered you think the rhymes are perfect. Thank you for sharing. Rod
Comment from Connie C
Such a sweet rhyme this and a winner at that! Reminds me a lot of my grandson and granddaughter who are about their age in the poem.
Nice rhyme throughout and just a sweet little story.
Connie
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Such a sweet rhyme this and a winner at that! Reminds me a lot of my grandson and granddaughter who are about their age in the poem.
Nice rhyme throughout and just a sweet little story.
Connie
Comment Written 15-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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I am delighted I WANT TO READ conjured up images of your grandchildren reading, Connie. So pleased you like the rhymes. Rod