Walter Cronkite: in Memoriam
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Comment from Soulester
Hi, Brooke! We had only black and white TV--and just three channels when that happened. "Uncle Walt's" voice was so distinctive, and we watched that episode with the rest of the country. It was Big. The memory still is. I'm glad you honored him with this poem. Mary
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2009
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Hi, Brooke! We had only black and white TV--and just three channels when that happened. "Uncle Walt's" voice was so distinctive, and we watched that episode with the rest of the country. It was Big. The memory still is. I'm glad you honored him with this poem. Mary
Comment Written 23-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2009
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Thanks so much, Mary. I am so glad you share the memories. Brooke :-)
Comment from mstad55
I watched bits and pieces of his story over the weekend. He was one of a kind and never can another take his place. This is a man who not only reported history in the making he made history reporting it. His was the voice of an age that's chapter has come to a close. I wasn't old enough to remember all of the events in the Kennedy assasination, but I remember some of it. We watched the whole funeral together as a family. Beyond Walter no one touched a nation like Kennedy. And I dare say, the new guy aint no JFK. Back to Walter, it is very sad, it seems like not only a page or a chapter died in the past few weeks but a whole book. Farrah, Jocko, Ed Mcmahon, Walter C. and I am probably missing someone else, but that's enough to shake us all up. Nice poem. Mike
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2009
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I watched bits and pieces of his story over the weekend. He was one of a kind and never can another take his place. This is a man who not only reported history in the making he made history reporting it. His was the voice of an age that's chapter has come to a close. I wasn't old enough to remember all of the events in the Kennedy assasination, but I remember some of it. We watched the whole funeral together as a family. Beyond Walter no one touched a nation like Kennedy. And I dare say, the new guy aint no JFK. Back to Walter, it is very sad, it seems like not only a page or a chapter died in the past few weeks but a whole book. Farrah, Jocko, Ed Mcmahon, Walter C. and I am probably missing someone else, but that's enough to shake us all up. Nice poem. Mike
Comment Written 22-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2009
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Thank you, Mike, for such a thoughtful read and comments - I appreciate this :-) Brooke
Comment from Nescher Pyscher
I knew who he was, and I even saw him on TV a couple of times, but he wasn't a part of my life. I was bummed to hear he died.
A good ode, Brooke.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2009
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I knew who he was, and I even saw him on TV a couple of times, but he wasn't a part of my life. I was bummed to hear he died.
A good ode, Brooke.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2009
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Yes, you're far too young. Thank you, Nescher, person young enough to be my son :-) brooke
Comment from ersorenson
A very well done poem that brings back the memory of times past. Walter Cronkite had a calming influence most of the time, but was able to evoke the feelings of the as he did the day Camelot died in America.
Eric
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009
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A very well done poem that brings back the memory of times past. Walter Cronkite had a calming influence most of the time, but was able to evoke the feelings of the as he did the day Camelot died in America.
Eric
Comment Written 21-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009
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Eric, thanks. I'm glad you have those memories too. Brooke :-)
Comment from jmyron
Five stars for the structure of the poem.
In the 60's I too listened to Cronkite. You are right, his diction was normally perfect, and his bearing regal. But, in the late 60's he started to be a commentator instead of as reporter, and unfortunately a liberal one at that. I won't cut down on points for our ideology.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009
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Five stars for the structure of the poem.
In the 60's I too listened to Cronkite. You are right, his diction was normally perfect, and his bearing regal. But, in the late 60's he started to be a commentator instead of as reporter, and unfortunately a liberal one at that. I won't cut down on points for our ideology.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009
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John, thank you for your objective review. Brooke :-)
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Yes he was a very brave man and put everything into his work well done again on this write again reminding your readers of this great reporter regards Fuller
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009
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Yes he was a very brave man and put everything into his work well done again on this write again reminding your readers of this great reporter regards Fuller
Comment Written 21-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009
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Thanks, Fuller, for your thoughtful response. Brooke
Comment from jgaman
Good job with thtis poem. It is hard to describe this wonderful icon of our time in just 5 lines. Choosing to discuss his voice cracking that one time, was great because it silently told of his strength all the other times. Good job.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009
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Good job with thtis poem. It is hard to describe this wonderful icon of our time in just 5 lines. Choosing to discuss his voice cracking that one time, was great because it silently told of his strength all the other times. Good job.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009
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Thanks - it was either focus on one little thing or write an epic poem of several dozen verses LOL Brooke :-)
Comment from Robbi Kayser-Stange
Yes. They won't let me get away with that one word review but it is all that really need be said from me to you. I remember that day and still well up and feel again that tragedy and the end of hope and certain dreams. We could do it all until that day. And yes, Walter Cronkite was the iconic newscaster. If he said it then you knew it to be true. Thanks for the tearful memories. Robbi
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009
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Yes. They won't let me get away with that one word review but it is all that really need be said from me to you. I remember that day and still well up and feel again that tragedy and the end of hope and certain dreams. We could do it all until that day. And yes, Walter Cronkite was the iconic newscaster. If he said it then you knew it to be true. Thanks for the tearful memories. Robbi
Comment Written 21-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009
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Thanks, Robbi. I'm so glad this connected with your memories so you could find meaning :-) Brooke
Comment from Donovan
He was certainly the standard of our youth and older generations. I think that we are hard pressed to find someone who is trustworthy in the media, he, I think was one.
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2009
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He was certainly the standard of our youth and older generations. I think that we are hard pressed to find someone who is trustworthy in the media, he, I think was one.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2009
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Thanks, Donovan. I appreciate your thoughtful response. Brooke
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
Hi Brooke I had to read your authors notes to fully understand your cinquain, which on re-reading is full of feeling. Cheers Gaye
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2009
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Hi Brooke I had to read your authors notes to fully understand your cinquain, which on re-reading is full of feeling. Cheers Gaye
Comment Written 20-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2009
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Gaye, yes, this poem works best for Americans over 45! :-) Thanks so much. Brooke :)
