Comment from yolieday

Excellent

That is a simple yet very special poem. There is something to say about revitalizing and being joy back. I really enjoyed the wording and the flow. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 06-May-2014

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reply by the author on 06-May-2014

Thank you my friend for your excellent review, I appreciate it. And welcome to this site. Bill

reply by yolieday on 06-May-2014

Thank you so much. I really am enjoying dumping all my laundry on you guys. Take care.

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

What antiquated notions in this glittering century of electronic babble! Old fellow, you could build a home, a clan, a civilized nation on crap like that, Careful, there!

 Comment Written 06-May-2014

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reply by the author on 06-May-2014

I'm not exactly sure what you mean by your review, good or bad, but thanks anyway. Bill

reply by LIJ Red on 06-May-2014

Good, my man, very good. Americans once held values like that...long ago...

reply by the author on 06-May-2014

Thanks again and welcome to this site. Bill

Comment from NicciFaye

Excellent

A wonderful and filled poem of memories from wall to wall. Almost 100 years old...wow...I can only image the silent laughter, cries, and talk throughtout the halls of this treasure...home.

 Comment Written 06-May-2014

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reply by the author on 06-May-2014

Thanks Nicci and you're right, if these walls could only talk. Have a great day my friend. Bill

Comment from Smoothiecool

Excellent

good luck in the contest

your well chosen words allow the reader to see and feel with your vivid images that the house that Grandpa built is now a home full of love and laughter once again

good enjambment through verses to allow free flow

cheers Smoothiecool

 Comment Written 05-May-2014

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reply by the author on 05-May-2014

Thank you for your excellent review, I appreciate your nice comments my friend. Have a great day. Cheers. Bill

reply by Smoothiecool on 05-May-2014

most welcome..SC

Comment from sgalletti

Excellent

What a wonderful story about a great place with lots of memories and deep roots. It is, indeed, a description of a "home" for generations. Glad you took the time to remodel and now love it as much as your grandpa did. Best of luck in the contest. Sue

 Comment Written 04-May-2014

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reply by the author on 05-May-2014

Thank you Sue for your nice comments, I appreciate it very much. Yes, I originally thought I would tear the old house down and rebuild a new home in its same spot, I thank God that I didn't do that. Have a wonderful day. Bill

Comment from Debra White

Excellent

Hi Bill :) Thank you for entering the contest!
I love that this is a true story - I'm presuming the photograph is of your home, the house your grandpa built. It is gorgeous, in a beautiful setting and I can imagine that inside will be warm and welcoming.
Nice abcb rhyme scheme and a very enjoyable read.
Good luck in the booth! Kindest regards as always, Debra :)

 Comment Written 04-May-2014

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reply by the author on 05-May-2014

Thank you Debra for sponsoring the contest, I enjoyed it very much. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem, this is what you call really being at home and I love it. Good luck to you as well. Have a great day. Cheers. Bill

Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

Hello Bill,

Your author notes are as touching as the poem itself - and the picture finishes the experience off so nicely.

What a feel good poem! Thank you. :)

Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Sonali :)

 Comment Written 03-May-2014

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reply by the author on 04-May-2014

Thank you Sonali for your nice comments, I really appreciate your thoughts. Enjoy your Sunday my friend. Bill

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Thank you for sharing your two best, life decisions! I enjoyed your true story, perfect "home sweet home" photograph and rhymed quatrains. Best wishes in the contest and happy weekend at home- Joan

 Comment Written 03-May-2014

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reply by the author on 03-May-2014

Thank you Joan for your nice comments, I appreciate you thoughts very much. Happy weekend to you to Joan. Bill

Comment from heyjude

Excellent

Bill, I really like the thoughts here. Not very many
people can do what you have done, move back to a family
home place. Good job on your rhyming quatrains for
this contest on Home.

 Comment Written 03-May-2014

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reply by the author on 03-May-2014

Thank you my friend for your excellent review and I agree with you. It took a lot of time and hard work, but it was one of the best decisions that I've ever made. Have a wonderful weekend my friend. Bill

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

OH Bill, you are such a sweetie....I wish I could do that with my grandmother home...but they sold it...I always felt so safe in there...I love your little story of fixing up your grandpa's home...and moving in...so very well written you...I love it...made me homesick...Luff Linda xoox voting

 Comment Written 02-May-2014

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reply by the author on 02-May-2014

Thank you so much my friend for all you nice comments. I remember you telling me about your grandparents home, I wish you could have kept it to. I'm so glad you liked it Linda, that makes me feel a lot better. Take care of yourself and have a great weekend. Bill

reply by l.raven on 02-May-2014

you too Bill...luff