Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Sandra. This is a well written poem with good flow and rhyme. I think back in the early days, and probably nowadays, too, traveling alone is a challenging thing for a woman. Your story ends well. Interesting and clearly expressed. Marilyn

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2016

Thank you so much, Marilyn. Yes, I think it's getting just as bad now, such a shame isn't it. Thanks again, my friend. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from alexisleech

Exceptional

Stunning! Well done, Sandra - picture or no picture, this poem is superb. I thought I was going to read another chapter from your wonderful book when I saw the message, and didn't realise what a treat was in store!

Alexis xxx

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2016

Thank you so much, Alexis, that is such a lovely review! And a big hug for the 6 stars, my friend! :) Sandra xx

Comment from Linda Engel

Excellent

I love this story in a poem. Exciting and adventurous. Great flow and rhyme and the story very interesting. It brought the reader onto the train feeling the fear and pain of the narrator. Love conquered all as the cavalry defeated the Indians.
At last, you ended on a sweet note of togetherness. Good poem.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2016

Thank you so much, Linda, so pleased you enjoyed it! I love these challenges. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from LanceHill

Excellent

This is a great take on the picture Sandra. I enjoyed the manner in which you take the reader back to match the era of the train. Great read from start to finish. Have a great week. God bless.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2016

Thank you so much, Lance, so pleased you enjoyed it! :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Sandra, how wonderful was this. A whole story within a poem. What a fantastic imagination. I loved it. Great response to the challenge. Hugs. Ulla xxx

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2016

Thank you, Ulla, I enjoy these challenges, they really get my mind working! It does take a lot these days, lol. Big hugs, my friend. xxx Sandra

Comment from aryr

Excellent

This was very well done Sandra. It was a complete story within a poem and started with a train. I really enjoyed the natural flow when reading it. The hints of adventure, of fear, of terror, of rejoice and of love. It placed the train in the correct time in its history. Great job, thanks.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2016

Thank you so much, Alie, I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I do love these challenges. I really must start writing more poetry, once a fortnight isn't really enough. Thanks again, my friend. :) Sandra xxx

reply by aryr on 24-Oct-2016

You are so welcome Sandra, this one was super enjoyable.

Comment from loismddavis

Excellent

Oh what women will do for love. You have expressed that perfectly in your poem about a reminiscence (fiction I hope) I have enjoyed your poetry before and have bee delighted. Reading this out loud makes for lovely rhythm and excellent rhyming. And an interesting story to boot fiction or not.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2016

Definitely fiction, I'm old, but not that old, LOL. Thank you so much, Lois, I'm delighted you enjoyed my take on the picture. :) Sandra xx

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

Very good. It must be difficult toe write a poem based on someone else's picture. I couldn't do it if they gave me their whole photo album.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2016

That's what I like about it, it's a challenge. Thank you so much, Tom, I'm glad you liked my take. :) Sandra x

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Exceptional

Excellent picture challenge.
Rhyming is spot on and flow is perfect.
The story told is flawless from start to finish.
The more into it, the faster the pace became and the flow kept up with it.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2016

Aww, thank you, Barb! I am a bit of a cowboy fan. I watch all the films and read lots of western romance books. I'm always the girl that gets rescued! LOL. Thank you so much for the lovely 6 stars, my friend. :) Sandra xxx

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Exceptional

Wow! What a fantastic, exciting story you came up with from a simple train pic. You're a born storyteller, Sandra, even when you write poetry, which you do verrrrry well, btw.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2016

Bless your heart, thank you so much for the lovely 6 stars, my darling friend! I'm glad you liked it. My mum always said I could tell a good story when I was caught out doing something I shouldn't!! :) ~Sandra xx