When I was just a boy.
From boy to man.78 total reviews
Comment from Nosha17
I think we all have resentment of some kind about our childhood, I try to remember the positive things about mine because times were hard. My parents did their best-with no money they sent me to a Grammar School, the uniform cost them a fortune. I am glad you feel gratitude to God, so should we all. Well presented poem with excellent rhyming and message. You can disregard my comments, but there is one error in verse 1- The joy of others(plural) becomes others' joy in the possessive form. Good luck in the contest. Faye
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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I think we all have resentment of some kind about our childhood, I try to remember the positive things about mine because times were hard. My parents did their best-with no money they sent me to a Grammar School, the uniform cost them a fortune. I am glad you feel gratitude to God, so should we all. Well presented poem with excellent rhyming and message. You can disregard my comments, but there is one error in verse 1- The joy of others(plural) becomes others' joy in the possessive form. Good luck in the contest. Faye
Comment Written 01-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thanks Faye for the tip. And thank you so much for the kind review, lovely comments and excellent rating, I appreciate them, blessings, Roy
Comment from Dawn Munro
What a wise and bittersweet story you tell in this lovely poem - I guess the moral here would be that it does no good to hold onto resentment, and we must have our eyes open to other blessings. Very lovely.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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What a wise and bittersweet story you tell in this lovely poem - I guess the moral here would be that it does no good to hold onto resentment, and we must have our eyes open to other blessings. Very lovely.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thanks Dawn, for the double up and equally fine review, comments and excellent rating, blessings, Roy.
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Always a pleasure, Roy.
Comment from w.j.debi
This is a wonderful expression of gratitude. You tell a story of little support from your parents, but gratitude for the mentors that did support you as you grew. Expertly woven story with well chosen end rhyming and good use of enjambment to keep the message flowing smoothly.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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This is a wonderful expression of gratitude. You tell a story of little support from your parents, but gratitude for the mentors that did support you as you grew. Expertly woven story with well chosen end rhyming and good use of enjambment to keep the message flowing smoothly.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thank you so much for the kind review, lovely comments and excellent rating, I appreciate them, blessings, Roy
Comment from GWinterwin
This is a good poem with a very neat picture. Good word flow and rhyming make it easy to read and understand. Sometimes things in our past is not the best, but with Jesus in our life, we can go on.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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This is a good poem with a very neat picture. Good word flow and rhyming make it easy to read and understand. Sometimes things in our past is not the best, but with Jesus in our life, we can go on.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thank for this ongoing support and great review, and empathetic comments, blessings, Bro, Roy.
Comment from mbagby23
Sometimes our childhood is not the best. But, God can send people into our lives and they can become a mother or a father, even a sister or brother to us. Great contest entry.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Sometimes our childhood is not the best. But, God can send people into our lives and they can become a mother or a father, even a sister or brother to us. Great contest entry.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thank you, for the empathy this outstanding review brings, and the encouragement is so welcome, thank you. Blessings, Roy.
Comment from Bryana
Hi Roy, beautifully written poem. I understand
what you went through in your childhood, I didn't
have a father, he was too "busy" with friends and
other women to pay attention to me. Yes, my faith
in God helped me to become a respectable human
being, my mother was very proud of me.
I love your poem is lovely and I can tell is written
from your heart.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Hi Roy, beautifully written poem. I understand
what you went through in your childhood, I didn't
have a father, he was too "busy" with friends and
other women to pay attention to me. Yes, my faith
in God helped me to become a respectable human
being, my mother was very proud of me.
I love your poem is lovely and I can tell is written
from your heart.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thanks Bryana, a lot of people relate to these experiences, I've gained far more in God than words can express, like these kind, uplifting words you give as a gift, blessings,
Roy.
Comment from Curly Girly
It is a sad fact that many people have had less than ideal homes. Night shift is a tough slog. Women can be impatient and unkind because they are so emotional. It is never right to vent frustrations on our families. I am glad you found the Lord and that He gives you comfort.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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It is a sad fact that many people have had less than ideal homes. Night shift is a tough slog. Women can be impatient and unkind because they are so emotional. It is never right to vent frustrations on our families. I am glad you found the Lord and that He gives you comfort.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thank you so much for the kind review, lovely comments and excellent rating, I appreciate them, blessings, Roy
Comment from Joan E.
Thank you for the courage to write about your past experiences. I admired your rhymed quatrains and positive, philosophical view of life. Best wishes in the contest and have a pleasant Sunday- Joan
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thank you for the courage to write about your past experiences. I admired your rhymed quatrains and positive, philosophical view of life. Best wishes in the contest and have a pleasant Sunday- Joan
Comment Written 28-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thank you so much Joan, for the kind review, lovely comments and excellent rating, I appreciate them, blessings, Roy
Comment from tfawcus
Life is indeed hard for a child under the circumstances you describe. I'm glad that you were able to find other mentors to help you along the path, and that you have your faith in Jesus to sustain you.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Life is indeed hard for a child under the circumstances you describe. I'm glad that you were able to find other mentors to help you along the path, and that you have your faith in Jesus to sustain you.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Thanks again Tony for another great review and comments, blessings, Roy.
Comment from amahra
What a great gratitude poem. I really liked it. I too didn't have the parental support I needed as a s child but God kept His promise to be a father to the fatherless and a mother to the motherless. Great poem, my friend.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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What a great gratitude poem. I really liked it. I too didn't have the parental support I needed as a s child but God kept His promise to be a father to the fatherless and a mother to the motherless. Great poem, my friend.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2015
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Absolutely correct Amahra, God gave me other fathers and mothers, His hand was always there, such love, such devotion, blessings, Roy,
