After The Picnic
A boy remembers summer116 total reviews
Comment from Alexander Vasa
Hello Bob, 'A landslide of leaving', I love that and what a great story. it reminded me of gatherings in our raucous big camp. The noise level is unbearable sometimes, and the children seem to sense when the grown-ups are getting plastered and become really naughty. LOL
I particularly liked the way you left granny 'til the end, the voice of common sense, who doesn't like beer, ahahaha because everyone's stonkered from grog, by now, heheeheh that reminds me of my family, too.
A very descriptive and fun loving story written so poetically. A definite recommend Ana.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
  |
Hello Bob, 'A landslide of leaving', I love that and what a great story. it reminded me of gatherings in our raucous big camp. The noise level is unbearable sometimes, and the children seem to sense when the grown-ups are getting plastered and become really naughty. LOL
I particularly liked the way you left granny 'til the end, the voice of common sense, who doesn't like beer, ahahaha because everyone's stonkered from grog, by now, heheeheh that reminds me of my family, too.
A very descriptive and fun loving story written so poetically. A definite recommend Ana.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
-
Aww. Thanks so much, Ana. I am so glad you can relate to the poem. :) Bob
Comment from Sharon Haiste
Your verse describes a family summer gathering that speaks to me, and others I'm sure, of the good old days.
Well written, well done. Thank you for sharing these memories.
Sharon
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
|
Your verse describes a family summer gathering that speaks to me, and others I'm sure, of the good old days.
Well written, well done. Thank you for sharing these memories.
Sharon
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
-
Thanks so much, Sharon. I am glad you liked it. :) Bob
Comment from Dutchie
What a surprise to read a poem from you, Bob!! And a very good one.
It's very vivid and made me longing for the Summer. Everything is so well described, it painted pictures in my mind. Really a pleasure to read. Fia
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
 |
What a surprise to read a poem from you, Bob!! And a very good one.
It's very vivid and made me longing for the Summer. Everything is so well described, it painted pictures in my mind. Really a pleasure to read. Fia
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
-
Hi, Fia. Thank you so much for your time and comments, my friend. I have written a ton of poetry on here in my earlier days asa member. check my portfolio. LOL..
I also have two other sposted right now. "Wonderful You" and "Regret" if you have time. Let me know what yopu think, would you? Thank you for the beautiful six stars. XX Bob
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a delightful write filled with great imagery of happy gatherings with family, the food, the activities and the fun had by all, I felt like I was on the picnic whilst reading your descriptive words, a joy to read, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
|
This is a delightful write filled with great imagery of happy gatherings with family, the food, the activities and the fun had by all, I felt like I was on the picnic whilst reading your descriptive words, a joy to read, love Dolly x
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
-
Thanks so much, Dolly. Bob
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I remember those days. My Midwest upbringing was very similar and you captured it perfectly with this poem. I enjoyed reading and smiled at the memories.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
|
I remember those days. My Midwest upbringing was very similar and you captured it perfectly with this poem. I enjoyed reading and smiled at the memories.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
-
Thank you, Barbara. Bob
Comment from Ulla
Hi Bob, I wish I had a six to give you for this wonderful poem, but when I do I will be high in the skies to visit my brother and family in Cape Cod. I hate severe winters, and I don't envy you yours. Where I live we will be lucky to see a thin layer of snow every five years and which only last a few hours. A lovely poem you've written. All the best. Ulla;))
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
|
Hi Bob, I wish I had a six to give you for this wonderful poem, but when I do I will be high in the skies to visit my brother and family in Cape Cod. I hate severe winters, and I don't envy you yours. Where I live we will be lucky to see a thin layer of snow every five years and which only last a few hours. A lovely poem you've written. All the best. Ulla;))
Comment Written 28-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
-
Awww. Thanks so much, Ulla. I love that part of the country. My wife and i did all of New England about six years ago and we really enjoyed Cape Cod. Go to Provincetown on the Eastern tip of Mass if you want to visit a quaint little town with beautiful scenery, too. Have fun, Bless you, Ulla.
-
Yeah,I know the area well. We'll be in Wellfleet. Provincetown I know very well. All the best. Ulla:)))
-
Good. Have fun. :) Bob
Comment from Ronni
A very nostalgic, good ol' picnic time indeed Bob, like good old country
folk loved and treasured over the years, and became precious traditions.
They have lasted and stayed with us over time, dare say this new era
of tail gate or lake resort picnics and family gatherings will ever last
or compare to the good old fashioned ones we grew up with.
Thanks for sharing Bob... this was a treat indeed.
Love, blessings, Ronni
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
|
A very nostalgic, good ol' picnic time indeed Bob, like good old country
folk loved and treasured over the years, and became precious traditions.
They have lasted and stayed with us over time, dare say this new era
of tail gate or lake resort picnics and family gatherings will ever last
or compare to the good old fashioned ones we grew up with.
Thanks for sharing Bob... this was a treat indeed.
Love, blessings, Ronni
Comment Written 27-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
-
Thank you again, Ronni. I agree, some memories like these will last forever. Bless you, Bob
Comment from MelB
Hi Bob, of course, I'm out of sixes. This is a wonderful poem of memories you've written. Summer is my favorite time of year. We just don't get enough of it here in Michigan.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
|
Hi Bob, of course, I'm out of sixes. This is a wonderful poem of memories you've written. Summer is my favorite time of year. We just don't get enough of it here in Michigan.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
-
Hi, Mel. We sure have had a vicious winter here, haven't we? Spring is my favorite, but summer is a close second. Bless you, my friend. Bob
Comment from Harry Smith
Great picture for a great story that kept the reader interested from the beginning until the end. It is full of loads of both imagery and emotions.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
|
Great picture for a great story that kept the reader interested from the beginning until the end. It is full of loads of both imagery and emotions.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018
-
Hey, thanks so much, Harry. Have a good day. Bob
Comment from royowen
A very warm, friendly, family "happening" that permeates the atmosphere in this lovely excerpt, that reads like prose, I'm never quite sure where the boundaries of the crossover are between the tow types, but you are a storyteller Bob, and this is a story, I loved it. Well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
|
A very warm, friendly, family "happening" that permeates the atmosphere in this lovely excerpt, that reads like prose, I'm never quite sure where the boundaries of the crossover are between the tow types, but you are a storyteller Bob, and this is a story, I loved it. Well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 27-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018
-
Thank you, Roy. I am glad you seem to enjoy it. :) Bob
-
My pleasure