Heart Crafted Poems - 2022
Viewing comments for Chapter 41 "The Haymarket Riot"Musings of an old man - 2022
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Comment from Tom Horonzy
Thank you for teaching a little of labor history. There was a time when unions were the toast of the town but like anything that has success, pride enters in. The leaders thereafter became obsessed with $$ $ $ $ for their house and like a home made from cards it fell.
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Thank you for teaching a little of labor history. There was a time when unions were the toast of the town but like anything that has success, pride enters in. The leaders thereafter became obsessed with $$ $ $ $ for their house and like a home made from cards it fell.
Comment Written 02-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Tom, yes I grew up way beyond the implementation of the labor movement. I worked in manufacturing and as a manager we dealt with the union reps at numerous plants - Some good, most pretty self-serving and unwise about the cost of their demands.
Comment from Haylee Hemphill
Hello!
I enjoyed this read. I was able to be educated on an event that I've never even heard of. Thank you for sharing! I hope you continue to share your work with our community and others.
One Love
Haylee
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Hello!
I enjoyed this read. I was able to be educated on an event that I've never even heard of. Thank you for sharing! I hope you continue to share your work with our community and others.
One Love
Haylee
Comment Written 02-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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I am pleased I could make a history lesson fun to read.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Good entry for the May Day writing prompt contest. Nice presentation.
Interesting approach. Some of the words were old English to fit the time, good
Goodluck in the contest.
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Good entry for the May Day writing prompt contest. Nice presentation.
Interesting approach. Some of the words were old English to fit the time, good
Goodluck in the contest.
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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Friend, thank you!
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
This is well written and well presented. The image works perfectly to set the tone immediately. I appreciate the historical notes, as I was unfamiliar with this information.
Your writing is descriptive and the rhymes work well. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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This is well written and well presented. The image works perfectly to set the tone immediately. I appreciate the historical notes, as I was unfamiliar with this information.
Your writing is descriptive and the rhymes work well. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 01-May-2022
reply by the author on 02-May-2022
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K.L. thank you for your supportive comments.
Comment from Julcia
I greatly enjoy both your knowledge of history and your ability to develop
wonderful poetry. You have been blessed with many talents. I was educated
in poor quality parochial schools. I have had to self educate especially in
history, which I love with passion.
You did a great job with this prompt. You successfully detailed The Haymarket
Affair of 1886 in poetry, a difficult task. May Day's significance is now deeply
embedded in my brain..
Julcia
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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I greatly enjoy both your knowledge of history and your ability to develop
wonderful poetry. You have been blessed with many talents. I was educated
in poor quality parochial schools. I have had to self educate especially in
history, which I love with passion.
You did a great job with this prompt. You successfully detailed The Haymarket
Affair of 1886 in poetry, a difficult task. May Day's significance is now deeply
embedded in my brain..
Julcia
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 01-May-2022
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Julcia, you presented a beautiful presentation of your thirst for knowledge! Learning is a life long process and I think you will do remarkably well in your quest in seeking new found discoveries and I am humbles that I was able to contribute a bit to this quest.
Comment from royowen
It's true that in the past the poor working was paid a fair day's pay for a day of hard work, that associates with workers throughout the western world, while in the east it remains that way. This beautifully written Jim, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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It's true that in the past the poor working was paid a fair day's pay for a day of hard work, that associates with workers throughout the western world, while in the east it remains that way. This beautifully written Jim, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Thanks Friend!
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Welcome
Comment from Judy Lawless
This is an interesting story you've shared in this poem JLR. I'd never heard of it before, nor it's association with May Day. I guess some things never change. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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This is an interesting story you've shared in this poem JLR. I'd never heard of it before, nor it's association with May Day. I guess some things never change. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Judy, I appreciate your review and comments.
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You're most welcome, JLR
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A fine tribute to this tragedy which I have heard about before. The fight was for an 8-hour working day as the workers worked 60 hours per week on a 6-day week. This all ended in those who were responsible being hanged and they became martyrs. The event is very significant in American history and I am glad you wrote about it, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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A fine tribute to this tragedy which I have heard about before. The fight was for an 8-hour working day as the workers worked 60 hours per week on a 6-day week. This all ended in those who were responsible being hanged and they became martyrs. The event is very significant in American history and I am glad you wrote about it, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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I love history! Many events, such as this truly shape world in which we live in today.
Comment from Kim Kinakin Tuckey
I loved this poem. It is a well written tribute to the riot. It is always good to reflect on past conflicts to see and respect the rights people fought for. Great job!
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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I loved this poem. It is a well written tribute to the riot. It is always good to reflect on past conflicts to see and respect the rights people fought for. Great job!
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Thank you! Kim, I appreciate your validation.
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, The Haymarket Riot, gives a poetic spin to this important event which brought workers' rights to the forefront and enabled, eventually, union organizers to bring solidarity to workers and business owners.
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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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This poem, The Haymarket Riot, gives a poetic spin to this important event which brought workers' rights to the forefront and enabled, eventually, union organizers to bring solidarity to workers and business owners.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Hi Bill yeah, I love history and events that shape the world around us.