Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

What a terrific poem. Wally is smart. Old people have wonderful stories to tell, and they want to talk about the days of their youth. It's good for kids and for the seniors. Kids learn and seniors get the attention they lack.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2016

Thank you so much. I'm so glad you like Wally.

He's almost like family. LOL. 8-)

Comment from MelB

Excellent

Hi Yvonne, this is a nice addition to your Wally themed poems. I'm sure they would love Wally at the nursing home. He's a great helper too!

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2016

Thank you. I'm so happy you like it. 8-)

reply by MelB on 14-Sep-2016

You're welcome:)

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is just too cute and sweet what Wally did! I enjoyed reading it very much. You used very good descriptive wording and very good imagery. I love reading about Wally! hugs, Teri

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2016

Thank you so much. I'm happy you like Wally. He's become like a member of my family. LOL.

I appreciate your support and your friendship. 8-)

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Oh this is simply delicious, da. Your metre and rhymes written to perfection and you captured Wally's day at the old folk's home with delightful precision. The artwork is incredible too.

Very, very cool. :))

Gloria

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2016

Thank you so much. I think this is the first Wally you've read.

I'm glad you think so well of my poem. Wally's almost a member of the family. LOL. 8-)

I've been working on the Terza Rima poem. I have a practice one. Do I post as usual, or on the "Challenges" page?

reply by Gloria .... on 14-Sep-2016

Yes it is my first Wally Poem. :)) More please. Just post away, I'm positive you've done a fine job.

reply by the author on 14-Sep-2016

There are chapters before this one. It's a book. Click on the "show chapters." I'd be honored if you'd read them. (Is that a solicitation for reviews? Don't mean it to be, truly. You can read them without reviewing. Please do.)

Comment from MizKat

Exceptional

Hi DaMommy,

I love your poems about Wally. You write them very well. I like your rhyming words too. I'll be looking forward to reading more about cute little Wally.

Kat

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2016

Thank you. And thank you for that galaxy of stars! I think of you when I'm writing Wally because I know you like him so much.

You're probably my biggest fan. Love, Yvonne

reply by MizKat on 13-Sep-2016

Hi Yvonne,

They're always fun to read. I just posted a poem called "Autumn Arrives" if you'd like to read it.

Kat

Comment from Bollie

Excellent

This is a very clever and creative poem with great rhyming that's unforced. The syllable count is really consistent throughout which allows the poem to flow effortlessly. Really nice job, keep up the good work.

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2016

Thank you so much for your review and your encouragement. I truly appreciate both. I'm happy you like Wally. 8-)

Comment from RoostyNester

Excellent

Wally seems like a very nice little weasel. I liked your cute little child's poem about helping the old folks. Reading to them and helping them out. Very well done and cute.

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2016

Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 8-)

Comment from GoodHearted Woman

Excellent

Such a precious kids' story. If I had young one again, I'd want the whole series--(I know, I know, there isn't one--laugh). Also, it says artwork by Wally Weasel--now, does THAT mean you? Well, it's all so charming and after listening to all the rumbles of war on youtube for the last two hours, it was a needed respite. I wonder if parents read to their kids anymore, Yvonne. I just assumed they did, but nowadays with all the electronic things, I don't know. I did see a Netflix movie recently where the 2 yr. old was playing a game on his phone (looked like) while he was eating his breakfast. But also there are 3 yr. olds reading their own books. So much I just don't know any more. Again, great little poem. Laugh. Marcia

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2016

Thank you so much. I will SOMEDAY get my stuff together and get Wally in a real book. I'll let you know.

I can't claim Wally's artwork as my own (wink). He's temperamental about his art.

Some people here on FS say they read these stories to their children or grandchildren. I hope they enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them.

I'm amazed at how young children are when they start using all this technology. I think a little goes a long way. They miss so much with their heads stuck to an electronic thingy. 8-)

Comment from Mary Wakeford

Excellent

I really love your little Wally who comes from somewhere within your heart and mind. I love this altruistic side of him too, and can see it taking flight in many more writings. Great presentation with the green background, which I find present in a lot of nursing homes...I suppose it is a soothing color.

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2016

Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words. I'm so happy you like Wally.

He's a little weasel with many interests and talents. LOL. 8-)

Comment from KyColonel Randal

Excellent

I love this poem. As a teacher of at-risk students, I have supervised juveniles volunteering in the community, and a trip to the nursing home with them was always a positive experience. My one constructive criticism would be this line: "Wally's home, and in his little lime green studio," which is the only awkward line in the poem, awkward especially as the next line also begins with "and." Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2016

Thank you for such a lovely review. How nice you are to work with the young people.

I will look at that line. 8-)