Stories and Poems for the Holidays
Viewing comments for Chapter 7 "Thanksgiving"Holiday musings.
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Comment from adewpearl
kinfolks are arriving - I don't have time to research this now, but I would say kinfolk
Your quatrains have excellent flow when read aloud and strong rhymes, and the details create a most appropriate holiday festive mood - this is warmly nostalgic and touching :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2009
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kinfolks are arriving - I don't have time to research this now, but I would say kinfolk
Your quatrains have excellent flow when read aloud and strong rhymes, and the details create a most appropriate holiday festive mood - this is warmly nostalgic and touching :-) Brooke
Comment Written 22-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2009
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Thank you Brooke, I appreciate you lovely review. I will check out the kinfolk/ kinfolks thing. You are probably right. Beth
Comment from Begin Again
Beth
E X C E L L E N T !
Your poem is filled with the true meaning of Thanksgiving and how glorious it is to share time with our family and give thanks for all our blessings...I truly enjoyed it.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2009
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Beth
E X C E L L E N T !
Your poem is filled with the true meaning of Thanksgiving and how glorious it is to share time with our family and give thanks for all our blessings...I truly enjoyed it.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 22-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2009
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Thank you Carol, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Now, I just have to get busy and pull it off. I will have about fourteen here for dinner that day. I didn't mention all the work that's involved for the cook.
Beth
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Beth
I can relate whole heartedly...I have 21 to feed and Yours TRuly does all the cooking...I love to cook and I usually act like I am feeding an army...Have a great day! Carol
Comment from zydecosal
Nice job Beth. In fact, you do a great job on all your poems. Your creativity is wonderful. Great job and Happy Thanksgiving.
Sally
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2009
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Nice job Beth. In fact, you do a great job on all your poems. Your creativity is wonderful. Great job and Happy Thanksgiving.
Sally
Comment Written 22-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2009
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Thank you Sally, I really appreciate you reading all my pomes and giving such great reviews.
Beth
Comment from jimchester
This is delightful! I have been writing quatrains as well and I really appreciate your remaining true to meter and rhyme. And on top of it, the message comes through beautifully. Congratulations on a job VERY will done!
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2009
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This is delightful! I have been writing quatrains as well and I really appreciate your remaining true to meter and rhyme. And on top of it, the message comes through beautifully. Congratulations on a job VERY will done!
Comment Written 21-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2009
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Thank you Jim, I do appreciate you reviewing this and the nice comments.
Beth
Comment from The Guardian
By far, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I think you've captured the sensory images -- smells, sounds, and sights -- of the holiday. No real suggestions. Rhyme and rhythm work nicely.
Best,
Merle
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2009
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By far, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I think you've captured the sensory images -- smells, sounds, and sights -- of the holiday. No real suggestions. Rhyme and rhythm work nicely.
Best,
Merle
Comment Written 21-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2009
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Merle, Thank you so much for the review and the nice comments. It represents a lot of work for the cook (me) but it is all worth it.
Beth
Comment from rhymer1
Hey Beth; maybe it is just that the last poem I reviewed did not flow well, but this one flows like the River Afton: gently. A delightful read.
Slainte, rhymer1
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2009
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Hey Beth; maybe it is just that the last poem I reviewed did not flow well, but this one flows like the River Afton: gently. A delightful read.
Slainte, rhymer1
Comment Written 21-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2009
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Ah.. Thank you Rhymer, I'm so glad you liked it. Thanks for the review and nice comments.
Beth
Comment from Charlene0513
To BethShelby,
So very well explained and it flowed nicely. As you say it is a happy and bountiful harvest that one and all give thanks this very special Thanksgiving Day.
Charlene
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2009
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To BethShelby,
So very well explained and it flowed nicely. As you say it is a happy and bountiful harvest that one and all give thanks this very special Thanksgiving Day.
Charlene
Comment Written 21-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2009
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Thank you Charlene, I appreciate your review and lovely comments.
Beth
Comment from CCasetta
Perfect. A little reminiscent of the folksy rhyme of Edgar Guest. the meter is great, the words thoroughly describe Thanksgiving activity and its meaning. Very nice poem.
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2009
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Perfect. A little reminiscent of the folksy rhyme of Edgar Guest. the meter is great, the words thoroughly describe Thanksgiving activity and its meaning. Very nice poem.
Comment Written 21-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2009
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Thank you, I'm so glad you liked it. You are the first American to comment. I forget they don't celebrate Thanksfiving everwhere. I appreciate your review and comments.
Beth
Comment from anabellapongasi
Very nice thanksgiving poem. I enjoy the descriptions of the food served on Thanksgiving. (We don't have that feast in my country so we dont have turkey day and I've never had turkey, only chicken. ) Very well written and enjoyable to read.
Anabella
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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2009
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Very nice thanksgiving poem. I enjoy the descriptions of the food served on Thanksgiving. (We don't have that feast in my country so we dont have turkey day and I've never had turkey, only chicken. ) Very well written and enjoyable to read.
Anabella
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Comment Written 21-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2009
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Thank you Anabella, I don't eat turkey myself but it is traditional. I realized after I posted this that only America celebrates this holiday so I have added something to my author's notes to explain it to someone who isn't familiar with it. Thanks for the review and the lovely comments.
Beth
Comment from Mark Nolan
Yes I think you call our Christmas here in Australia your thanksgiving there wherever you are. A well written piece with the importance of family emphasized. Well done.
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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2009
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Yes I think you call our Christmas here in Australia your thanksgiving there wherever you are. A well written piece with the importance of family emphasized. Well done.
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Comment Written 21-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2009
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Mark, I did know that. Our Thanksgiving is the last Thursday in November in honor of the first Thanksgiving the pilgrims celebrated that first winter after they came to this country. I thought you had Christmas on December 25 the same as ours. I forgot only America celebrates Thanksgiving and many of you are from other countries. I'll put something in my author notes. Thanks for the review and nice comments.
Beth
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Ok I didnt realise that. Yes we celebrate Christmas on Dec 25th