Walter Cronkite: in Memoriam
reflective cinquain95 total reviews
Comment from filmoreodragon
wow! Good one. I like the stone hinge sunset. I am so sorry, and what a nice, strong tribute to one who had more of the ideals the U.S. was founded on.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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wow! Good one. I like the stone hinge sunset. I am so sorry, and what a nice, strong tribute to one who had more of the ideals the U.S. was founded on.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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Thank you so much - this one comes straight from the heart :-) Brooke
Comment from patwannabe
Brooke, great memoriam. He was very fortunate to live such a long and productive life. He certainly added a great deal to our lives. Thank you for this tribute, pat
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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Brooke, great memoriam. He was very fortunate to live such a long and productive life. He certainly added a great deal to our lives. Thank you for this tribute, pat
Comment Written 18-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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Pat, thank you. I could not let his life end without writing about him. Brooke :-)
Comment from Sasha
This deserves a 6 but I am out. Thank you for writing this deeply touching poem about a man that was a daily part of my life for so many years. Yes, I do remember that moment when his voice cracked, he took off his glasses and wiped away that single tear. That image has stayed with me always. It hard to imagine this world without this incredible man. Beautifully written and deeply moving. Again, thank you.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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This deserves a 6 but I am out. Thank you for writing this deeply touching poem about a man that was a daily part of my life for so many years. Yes, I do remember that moment when his voice cracked, he took off his glasses and wiped away that single tear. That image has stayed with me always. It hard to imagine this world without this incredible man. Beautifully written and deeply moving. Again, thank you.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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Thank you, Valerie. I'm so glad you share these memories with me and were moved by my tribute. I appreciate your letting me know. Brooke :-)
Comment from Lyrical_CD
It's funny that your poems are good as they stand alone, but your notes amplify the meaning of your short writes to say volumes more. Great job with this.
Cory
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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It's funny that your poems are good as they stand alone, but your notes amplify the meaning of your short writes to say volumes more. Great job with this.
Cory
Comment Written 18-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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Cory, thank you - I always hope the notes will be something additional but are not necessary to a reading of the poem on its own, so I appreciate your telling me that. Brooke :-)
Comment from Annelisa
I didn't see the news so your cinquain floored me. This is a moving man who will all remain apart of our country's history.
Annelisa
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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I didn't see the news so your cinquain floored me. This is a moving man who will all remain apart of our country's history.
Annelisa
Comment Written 18-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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Annelisa, they broke into the show that was on at 8 pm last night to announce it - I wanted to write something right away but had to wait until this morning to get my act together :-) thank you. Brooke :-)
Comment from RapturedHeart
Oh, Brooke, what a touching tribute to a man well loved. Even up here he was just as famous - most of our programming was American, and still is. Though, I watched so little TV growing up, I do remember him. Thanks for sharing the little glimpses you remember of him with us, it will be a sad day for many.
Take care,
Heather
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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Oh, Brooke, what a touching tribute to a man well loved. Even up here he was just as famous - most of our programming was American, and still is. Though, I watched so little TV growing up, I do remember him. Thanks for sharing the little glimpses you remember of him with us, it will be a sad day for many.
Take care,
Heather
Comment Written 18-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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I grew up on television - it was on in our house from morning until bedtime :-) Thanks so much, Heather, for your gracious review :-) Brooke
Comment from EllieKaye
It used to be that reporters were supposed to remain unmoved--stoic--professional. I understand that and valued it when a reporter was able to keep his/her opinions to himself. But Walter Cronkite's voice cracking seemed to resonate with all Americans. It was time to stop being stoic. He showed us that even our heroes are human.
Lovely tribute, Brooke.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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It used to be that reporters were supposed to remain unmoved--stoic--professional. I understand that and valued it when a reporter was able to keep his/her opinions to himself. But Walter Cronkite's voice cracking seemed to resonate with all Americans. It was time to stop being stoic. He showed us that even our heroes are human.
Lovely tribute, Brooke.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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Ellie, precisely, when he broke from stoicism and objectivity in that moment - everything changed. Thanks so much for your perceptive read. Brooke :-)
Comment from tonydem
Well done Brooke. I don't remember hearing the broadcast of Walter Cronkite till years after Kennedy's death. But I do remember what you're talking about. Nice tribute to the man.
Tony
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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Well done Brooke. I don't remember hearing the broadcast of Walter Cronkite till years after Kennedy's death. But I do remember what you're talking about. Nice tribute to the man.
Tony
Comment Written 18-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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Thanks so much, Tony :-) Brooke
Comment from NightWriter
"Walter Cronkite: in Memoriam" is a most beautifully written reflective cinquain and speaks volumes of the man and of this day. I listened to CNN last night and people were taking about this man. He was the most trusted man in the US in his day because he was so honest and like everyone else. CBS forced him to retire and replaced him with Dan Rather. He was paid 1 million/year in retirement, not bad. But they said he had many more years he could have worked. He was a very passionate man. How hard to believe, just days away from his 40th anniversary of that famous moon landing broadcast, this 92 year old legend is no longer with us. May he rest in peace, God Bless him. Thank you for writing this, it brings tears to my eyes.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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"Walter Cronkite: in Memoriam" is a most beautifully written reflective cinquain and speaks volumes of the man and of this day. I listened to CNN last night and people were taking about this man. He was the most trusted man in the US in his day because he was so honest and like everyone else. CBS forced him to retire and replaced him with Dan Rather. He was paid 1 million/year in retirement, not bad. But they said he had many more years he could have worked. He was a very passionate man. How hard to believe, just days away from his 40th anniversary of that famous moon landing broadcast, this 92 year old legend is no longer with us. May he rest in peace, God Bless him. Thank you for writing this, it brings tears to my eyes.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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Yes, the second I heard the announcement I thought to myself, had he lived a few more days it would be the anniversary of the moon walk. Thank you so much for your most thoughtful comments - I can see how much he meant to you too. Brooke :-)
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
A great piece - a memoriam
to the great man ..
As well as your poems, I enjoy
your author notes so much, so
full of interesting information.
Well penned, Brooke.
Margaret
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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A great piece - a memoriam
to the great man ..
As well as your poems, I enjoy
your author notes so much, so
full of interesting information.
Well penned, Brooke.
Margaret
Comment Written 18-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2009
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Thank you, Margaret - he was a special special man to millions who welcomed them into their homes each night. I think he was a man of integrity and character, the sort of person who really ought to be memorialized. Brooke :-)
