Vignettes for Daddy
Memories of someone who always believed in me.113 total reviews
Comment from Peter@Poole
This is lovely, Jeanette, and does help to explain where you got your own strength, determination and love for others. It rhymes well and the stanzas serve to present different stages in your growing up, when he was always there for you. Peter.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2008
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This is lovely, Jeanette, and does help to explain where you got your own strength, determination and love for others. It rhymes well and the stanzas serve to present different stages in your growing up, when he was always there for you. Peter.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2008
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But Peter, my name is not Jeanette, it is Brooke! LOL But thank you for the lovely review anyway :-D
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Oh! I'm so sorry. Am I in a lot of trouble? How long before I'm reinstated in your affections/regard? I'm so glad you didn't employ some of the expletives in your vocabulary. Peter.
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No, Peter, not in a lot of trouble - I am sure to get over your calling me another woman's name. LOL You're a sweetheart - you have to do worse than that to get in the doghouse!!! :-)Brooke
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That's a relief, dear friend. So, now we're sweathearts; I'll dream well tonight. Take care, Peter.
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I'm delighted to learn that you're a friend of Margaret Snowdon, who admires you facility with words as much as I do.
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Your doghouse might be quite comfy. Would you feed me?
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I wait for Margaret's new chapters very impatiently - I love her book. I also just read some more of her poems, which just make me weep. I told her that her descriptions of Britain make me cry, and I'm not even British. Both being Brits, have you met each other in real life? You're two of my favorite people on this site, and both Brits. :-)
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I love Margaret's writing too, including her delicious dialogues, characterisation, countryside descriptions, and her woman's view, something a male writer needs to study. We have not met yet, though she lives not far from Salisbury, about 50 miles from Poole. I've told her you and I are friends too, and I've told Jinny about both of you because she couldn't miss my preoccupation with reviewing you two. Margaret guided my hand when I wrote the passionate parts of my last chapter; she has a sure touch, knowing just how far to go.
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Yes, we're both Brit buddies of yours; it's our passion for writing which unites us. I have only recently got into Margaret's poetry and enjoy it very much.
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well, you just tell Jinny I say hi - and now I know why you call yourself Peter Poole on this site - because you live in Poole! :-)
Comment from madrigalpoet
This is very touching. You are a lucky girl. My father abandoned me when I was three. Oh, my. Sorry 'bout that. Stepfathers just aren't the same as you describe in your poem. Or maybe some of them are, but I've never experienced it. Wow! Got a baby violin? Sheesh. I think I need to go night night.
WONDERFUL POEM!!!! Impressive as always!
Crissy
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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This is very touching. You are a lucky girl. My father abandoned me when I was three. Oh, my. Sorry 'bout that. Stepfathers just aren't the same as you describe in your poem. Or maybe some of them are, but I've never experienced it. Wow! Got a baby violin? Sheesh. I think I need to go night night.
WONDERFUL POEM!!!! Impressive as always!
Crissy
Comment Written 01-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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You are most kind - I'm so sorry your dad didn't come through for you. When my mom died, some people, I'm told, worried that my father would not be up to the task of raising me. He came through with flying colors. Thank you so much for this review :-)
Comment from KelinaJ
A beautiful image selection. Good presentation and pleasing color scheme.
Good use of rhythm and rhyme. The lines flow well.
That was a lovely expression of a loving father. I find it all the more special since I lost mine when I was barely seven.
Excellent.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2008
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A beautiful image selection. Good presentation and pleasing color scheme.
Good use of rhythm and rhyme. The lines flow well.
That was a lovely expression of a loving father. I find it all the more special since I lost mine when I was barely seven.
Excellent.
Comment Written 29-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2008
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thanks so much - you are being most kind this evening :-)
Comment from StevenJosephBruening
Ah, fond memories of pop always make exellent poems, especially when quilled with such technial and artistic flair as your, my dear. This is a fine poem, indeed, and a far better tribute to your father. Bravo
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2008
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Ah, fond memories of pop always make exellent poems, especially when quilled with such technial and artistic flair as your, my dear. This is a fine poem, indeed, and a far better tribute to your father. Bravo
Comment Written 29-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2008
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thanks so very much!!
Comment from LadyMary
What a beautiful tribute to your Father. The writing is so filled with love and inspiration and flows so smoothly. I too had a special bond with my Dad that I treasure in my heart. Thank you for sharing. LadyMary
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2008
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What a beautiful tribute to your Father. The writing is so filled with love and inspiration and flows so smoothly. I too had a special bond with my Dad that I treasure in my heart. Thank you for sharing. LadyMary
Comment Written 29-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2008
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thank you for such a warm review :-)
Comment from fayesh
I thoroughly enjoyed this living tribute to your father. Dads are wonderful people, especially to their daughters. I think they, more than even mothers, can instill self-esteem and pride in self enough to be unafraid to challenge the world.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2008
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I thoroughly enjoyed this living tribute to your father. Dads are wonderful people, especially to their daughters. I think they, more than even mothers, can instill self-esteem and pride in self enough to be unafraid to challenge the world.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2008
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thanks so much for this very thoughtful review :-)
Comment from pixiemillie
Such a beautiful, poignant piece, remembering a man who loved his little girl. There are parts of this that remind me of my Father which makes it all the more lovely to me.
This verse is so familiar- -my Father, and I'm sure many other Fathers did this very thing. I can still feel the joy when Dad did this with me.
"He would waltz as I stood upon his shoes
and hold me safe while we circled the room.
As we swirled in sync, his smile let me know -
I was the note that completed his tune."
This delivers a sense of fond memories- -it reads and flows so well from the birthday to the memory of it all. No spags spotted by these old eyes.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2008
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Such a beautiful, poignant piece, remembering a man who loved his little girl. There are parts of this that remind me of my Father which makes it all the more lovely to me.
This verse is so familiar- -my Father, and I'm sure many other Fathers did this very thing. I can still feel the joy when Dad did this with me.
"He would waltz as I stood upon his shoes
and hold me safe while we circled the room.
As we swirled in sync, his smile let me know -
I was the note that completed his tune."
This delivers a sense of fond memories- -it reads and flows so well from the birthday to the memory of it all. No spags spotted by these old eyes.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2008
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I'm so glad you enjoyed this poem and that it brought up your own memories :-) thank you!
Comment from Jewell McChesney
Your father reminds me of my mother.
What a precius gift this memory captured in poetry is to him.
Such a delight to read of your happy childhood. A rare occasion these days!
Jj
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2008
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Your father reminds me of my mother.
What a precius gift this memory captured in poetry is to him.
Such a delight to read of your happy childhood. A rare occasion these days!
Jj
Comment Written 28-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2008
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I'm glad this poem put you in mind of your mom :-) thanks for the review!
Comment from nancyjam
another beautiful tribute to a wonderful father. You were truly blessed.
Thank you for sharing the love within each stanza and perfect rhyme. It was a pleasure to read.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2008
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another beautiful tribute to a wonderful father. You were truly blessed.
Thank you for sharing the love within each stanza and perfect rhyme. It was a pleasure to read.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2008
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you are a most kind and warm reviewer - thank you!!
Comment from Trena One Who Cares
Hi Pearl your Dad sounds wonderful you were very lucky to have him. Good rhythm and flow is used throughout this well written tribute to a loving Father. Trena
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2008
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Hi Pearl your Dad sounds wonderful you were very lucky to have him. Good rhythm and flow is used throughout this well written tribute to a loving Father. Trena
Comment Written 28-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2008
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I'm so glad you like this poem that is so near to my heart :-) Thank you for this review!
