Comment from jake cosmos aller

Excellent

Powerful and moving poem about a child growing up with fond memories of his Dad reciting his favorite poem and then ending up reciting that poem to his children as he becomes a Dad.

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2023

Thanks, Jake. I plan on continuing the tradition with my great grandchildren.

Comment from Cathy M

Excellent

what a lovely remembrance of a well loved poem and person. You captured the love of both with your poem. I love your last two lines in the last stanza. A perfect end.

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2023

Thanks, Cathy. That last stanza puts a lump in my throat every time I read this poem.

Comment from Heather lyn Tobias

Exceptional

Awe I really enjoyed this poem. It had a great flow. You touch my heart when you said he climb up on his knee. Smiling memories as a child. Thank you so much for sharing a special piece of writing.

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2023

Thanks, Heather. I'm glad that I could touch your heart.

Comment from MissMerri

Exceptional

Well, I loved this poem too, "Anonymous". Beautiful melodic lilt, wonderful rhymes, and a perfectly delightful story. Good luck in the contest. I think this is a prize-winner for sure. MM

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Jun-2023

Thanks, Adonna. Always appreciate hearing from you.

reply by MissMerri on 20-Jun-2023

Looks like I was right. First place! Congratulations!

reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023

Guess who.

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

Sounds like poetry to me. I can see this unfolding into a touching story. So sad but yet so real of a father and son. I wish you the best in the Father's Day contest.

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023

Thanks, Ben. When I do this poem at readings, I still get a lump in my throat.

Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

A touching and poignant piece that captures the joy and love shared between a child and his dad. A precious moment frozen in tune to be relived now with your own children and grandchildren. Thank you for sharing your story!

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023

Thanks, June. Ghose times were very special to me.

Comment from papa55mike

Excellent

Those traditions and memories are made to be shared with the children we cherish. What a wonderfully written poem.

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

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023

Thanks, Mike. I'll be carrying on the tradition with my great grandchildren.

Comment from Kaiku

Exceptional

Very nice. Such a nice story of your father sharing with you his love and love of a story in what ever fashion it being read. The Cremation of Sam McGee was told in a soft firm voice over and over to me as a child by my father. Can't forget those moments. Good luck.

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023

Thanks, Kaiku. Have you ever read "The Creation of Sam McGee"?

reply by Kaiku on 16-Jun-2023

Can't say I have. i will look it up. Thanks.

Comment from Wayne Fowler

Exceptional

I love it. Glad I had a six left.
So much better than what you see on a traditional Fathers' Day card. Nice tribute to your father. Good work.
Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023

Thanks, Wayne. My father was a great reader. He also wrote a few poems.

Comment from Terry Broxson

Excellent

This is an excellent poem for the Father's day contest. Your writing created a very vivid vision of you as a young boy on your father's knee and also of that with a child of your own. Very well done. Terry.

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2023

Thanks, Terry. Those were times that I will never forget.