Sybil and the Easter Egg
A true story32 total reviews
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Considering all the love, care, and familial feeling, the 200 pounds was only slightly more than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. Good writing. Karen :-)
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2024
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Considering all the love, care, and familial feeling, the 200 pounds was only slightly more than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. Good writing. Karen :-)
Comment Written 03-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2024
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I absolutely agree, Karen! Love your analogy. Thanks so much for making me smile, as usual. Take care Debbie
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Unless I was having to eat Alpo for my dinner I would have put that sucker in glass and kept it. I wrote a new one! Karen
Comment from lyenochka
Oh dear - an eighty-five year old chocolate egg is probably not good at all. But it's been cared for all these years and even got on an auction block. Good for Sybil for valuing something and showing how something so small meant so much during those lean years. Thanks for sharing this story!
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2024
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Oh dear - an eighty-five year old chocolate egg is probably not good at all. But it's been cared for all these years and even got on an auction block. Good for Sybil for valuing something and showing how something so small meant so much during those lean years. Thanks for sharing this story!
Comment Written 03-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2024
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I know, it doesn't really sound very tempting, especially as she let some of the air in when she scratched away the foil! But thank you so much, Helen, for your kind review and for immersing yourself into the story. Greatly appreciated. Take care Debbie
Comment from SimianSavant
Terrifically obscure and convincingly told. My mom shares a birthday with the auction date, and I bought her the chocolate without telling her how old it was. Not one to complain, she said it was worth every pence of the 200 quid.
I think your best stanzas were 2 and 7, for the way they flowed. "Sale would seal", very clever. I'd use "Perhaps" in place of "maybe" due to the accent placement.
Thanks for a neat, highly original read,
SS
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2024
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Terrifically obscure and convincingly told. My mom shares a birthday with the auction date, and I bought her the chocolate without telling her how old it was. Not one to complain, she said it was worth every pence of the 200 quid.
I think your best stanzas were 2 and 7, for the way they flowed. "Sale would seal", very clever. I'd use "Perhaps" in place of "maybe" due to the accent placement.
Thanks for a neat, highly original read,
SS
Comment Written 02-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2024
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Haha! Loved the review! So grateful for your mom's kind bid. Good luck in the 5-7-5;) Take care Debbie
Comment from Sally Law
Wow, what a sweet (chocolate) story. I would never have had that kind of willpower, war or no war. I do understand war economies though, as I lived with my grandparents for a long time, and they spoke of WWI and WWII rationing and household economies. My mother, too, spoke of the Great Depression and how difficult it was on the farm. My paternal grandparents came from wealth; my mother did not. Chocolate, good coffee, and sweet treats were like gold during WW II. That's my kind of gold!
Wonderfully written and illustrated poem of Sybil Cook, Debbie dear!
Sending you my best today as always.
Sal Xos
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2024
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Wow, what a sweet (chocolate) story. I would never have had that kind of willpower, war or no war. I do understand war economies though, as I lived with my grandparents for a long time, and they spoke of WWI and WWII rationing and household economies. My mother, too, spoke of the Great Depression and how difficult it was on the farm. My paternal grandparents came from wealth; my mother did not. Chocolate, good coffee, and sweet treats were like gold during WW II. That's my kind of gold!
Wonderfully written and illustrated poem of Sybil Cook, Debbie dear!
Sending you my best today as always.
Sal Xos
Comment Written 02-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Sal, for your kind and thoughtful review! I certainly wouldn't have had that willpower either. Lovely to hear about your family's experiences too. I don't think those who lived through rationing - as my own parents did - were ever likely to change their ways to any great extent, even when foods became more available. Thanks again. Love Debbie xo
Comment from Jim Wile
What a wonderful poem about a very special child who showed the proper respect for the situation not only then, but later as she grew up. She's a great reminder of that generation who had a proper respect for hardship and didn't need the instant gratification so typical of future generations. Her willpower and strength of character was admirable in one so young.
Excellent rhyme and meter helped make this a terrific poem, Debbie.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2024
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What a wonderful poem about a very special child who showed the proper respect for the situation not only then, but later as she grew up. She's a great reminder of that generation who had a proper respect for hardship and didn't need the instant gratification so typical of future generations. Her willpower and strength of character was admirable in one so young.
Excellent rhyme and meter helped make this a terrific poem, Debbie.
Comment Written 02-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Jim, for this wonderful review! The story popped up in the local news amid the gloom and doom and I couldn't resist it. As ever, I appreciate your support and kindness. Take care Debbie
Comment from John Ciarmello
This piece is unbelievably cool. I love everything about it, and the fact that it is a true story makes it much more intriguing.
What shines through here is Sybil's willpower not to bite into that chocolate.
I loved this, Debbie! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2024
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This piece is unbelievably cool. I love everything about it, and the fact that it is a true story makes it much more intriguing.
What shines through here is Sybil's willpower not to bite into that chocolate.
I loved this, Debbie! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 01-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, John, for this very kind and encouraging review! I'm extremely grateful. Take care Debbie
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Debbie,
This poem tells the story is smoothly metered and unforced rhyme.
Wow, I am surprised it didn't melt inside the wrapping having been uneaten for so long. I am amazed she didn't succumb to temptation. I would have. That still is a lot of money for a chocolate egg.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Hope you had a Happy Easter.
Joan
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2024
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Hi Debbie,
This poem tells the story is smoothly metered and unforced rhyme.
Wow, I am surprised it didn't melt inside the wrapping having been uneaten for so long. I am amazed she didn't succumb to temptation. I would have. That still is a lot of money for a chocolate egg.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Hope you had a Happy Easter.
Joan
Comment Written 01-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2024
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Joan, thank you so much for this kind and supportive review! I greatly appreciate your thoughtful comments. Take care Debbie
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Don't mention it, Debbie.
Joan
Comment from Mrs. KT
A fascinating story told in poetic form, Debbie!
I smiled throughout for, I, too, can relate to listening to what my elders said when I was a little girl. To this day, I would never ride my bicycle over the Michigan Avenue Bridge in Saginaw, MI because I can still hear my mother's admonition that if I did, something terrible might happen to me!
Too funny, but true!
And how much is 200pounds in American money? Close to 300.00 American dollars?
Much enjoyed!
Thank you for sharing!
Fondly,
diane
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2024
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A fascinating story told in poetic form, Debbie!
I smiled throughout for, I, too, can relate to listening to what my elders said when I was a little girl. To this day, I would never ride my bicycle over the Michigan Avenue Bridge in Saginaw, MI because I can still hear my mother's admonition that if I did, something terrible might happen to me!
Too funny, but true!
And how much is 200pounds in American money? Close to 300.00 American dollars?
Much enjoyed!
Thank you for sharing!
Fondly,
diane
Comment Written 01-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Diane, for this exceptional review! We really used to be kept in check in those days. I think you're probably right about the conversion rate - possibly a little more in dollars. As ever, it's a joy to hear your experiences and I'm very grateful for your kindness and support. Debbie xo
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this tale of Sybil Cook. It is surely a tale that should be told and you did it in a perfectly written poem. I enjoyed reading. It's very special.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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Thank you for sharing this tale of Sybil Cook. It is surely a tale that should be told and you did it in a perfectly written poem. I enjoyed reading. It's very special.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Barbara, for your kind and thoughtful review! This story popped out of the doom and gloom of local news and I couldn't resist it! Take care Debbie
Comment from Raul1
It sounds like she was a good person and had a good life. I can tell that she had a friendly personality. A wonderful dedication to a great person. Excellent work! Thanks for sharing your poem with us!
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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It sounds like she was a good person and had a good life. I can tell that she had a friendly personality. A wonderful dedication to a great person. Excellent work! Thanks for sharing your poem with us!
Comment Written 01-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Raul, for this kind and supportive review, much appreciated! Debbie
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You're welcome, my friend!
