Old Glory
Forever shall she fly40 total reviews
Comment from Sherman541
What a great topic for a Sonnet. What a great picture you picked. This is a very patriotic and honorable Sonnet. Good Luck and Best Wishes in the Contest! Sherman541
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2018
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What a great topic for a Sonnet. What a great picture you picked. This is a very patriotic and honorable Sonnet. Good Luck and Best Wishes in the Contest! Sherman541
Comment Written 26-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2018
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Thank you so very much for the great review and comments about my Sonnet. They are truly appreciated!
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You are most welcome :)
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"Old Glory", is an extremely well-written and patriotic piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017
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"Old Glory", is an extremely well-written and patriotic piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review and 5 stars given to my "Old Glory" sonnet! I am so very happy that you enjoyed! Have a beautiful day!
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Hi Mimi Linny, you're very welcome.
Best wishes, bless you and take care,
the Duchess
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Thank you again for the beautiful review - and have a wonderful evening!
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Mimi Linny, as always, you're very welcome.
You have a wonderful weekend too,
the Duchess
Comment from smileycloud
really great form in this sonnet
the exact rhyme scheme is very good
your twist in the third stanza from sorrow and sadness to hopefulness is quite grand
your closing summing up couplet is very powerful like the flag itself and ;like the national anthem
good luck in the contest with this fine entry
have a smiley day
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017
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really great form in this sonnet
the exact rhyme scheme is very good
your twist in the third stanza from sorrow and sadness to hopefulness is quite grand
your closing summing up couplet is very powerful like the flag itself and ;like the national anthem
good luck in the contest with this fine entry
have a smiley day
Comment Written 19-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017
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Thank you so much for the 5 stars and for the wonderful review comments. They are so greatly appreciated and most encouraging! I'm so happy that you enjoyed my "Old Glory!" Have a grand day!
Comment from GWinterwin
Beautiful poem about old glory and how she will forever wave. Good rhyming and word flow to make it easy to read and understand. Too many disrespect our flag and dishonor our country. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017
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Beautiful poem about old glory and how she will forever wave. Good rhyming and word flow to make it easy to read and understand. Too many disrespect our flag and dishonor our country. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 19-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2017
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review and the 5 stars! I am so happy that you enjoyed the read! Enjoy your day!
Comment from marybell1
I enjoyed reading your sonnet "Old Glory". You followed the rules for this genre and you chose an appropriate picture, though I could not see how "I" fitted in in the second last line.
All the best.
Marybel1.
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2017
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I enjoyed reading your sonnet "Old Glory". You followed the rules for this genre and you chose an appropriate picture, though I could not see how "I" fitted in in the second last line.
All the best.
Marybel1.
Comment Written 18-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2017
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Thank you so much for the 5 stars! As for the 2nd to last line, I used a little poetic license here, re-arranging the words where the sentence would otherwise be written: "Old Glory, I stand in your honor." Thank you again for the wonderful review - am so glad you enjoyed!
To you, Old Glory, stand in honor, I
Your Stars and Stripes forever may they fly!
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You are most welcome.
Marybell1.
Comment from patcelaw
On of the things as an American that causes me to get chill bumps and a feeling o pride is standing at attention as our flag is presented and the anthem is sung. Nicely written and good luck in the contest. Patricia
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2017
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On of the things as an American that causes me to get chill bumps and a feeling o pride is standing at attention as our flag is presented and the anthem is sung. Nicely written and good luck in the contest. Patricia
Comment Written 18-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2017
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Thank you so very much for the 5 star review, Pat! I'm so happy that you enjoyed... I had never written a sonnet before (mostly have done things on a lighter/humorous level); however, I do believe this is one of my favorite pieces! Again, thank you so very much for a lovely review! Have a beautiful day!
Comment from Liberty Justice
FIVE STARS "Stars and stripes forever may they fly" is such a beautiful verse as are all your verses. Indeed, you pay tribute to our flag and all the things it stands for and all the troubles it has seen. You have my thumbs up. Your sophisticate words rhyme well as you display spiritual overtone. GOOD LUCK contest. Check out mine, also and 2 books in my profile. lol liberty justice
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2017
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FIVE STARS "Stars and stripes forever may they fly" is such a beautiful verse as are all your verses. Indeed, you pay tribute to our flag and all the things it stands for and all the troubles it has seen. You have my thumbs up. Your sophisticate words rhyme well as you display spiritual overtone. GOOD LUCK contest. Check out mine, also and 2 books in my profile. lol liberty justice
Comment Written 18-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2017
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Thank you so very much for the wonderful review of my "Old Glory!" I am very happy that it came out as I had intended as I wanted to pay tribute to one of the most symbolic images of freedom throughout the world - our American Flag! Thank you again for this beautiful review and your humbling comments on my writing! Have a spectacular day! And I will most definitely check your profile!
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You are so welcome. liberty justice
Comment from rjuselius
wow, this is a brilliant piece of poetry dear mimi! i love the imagery, it takes my breath away. the twist in the end is not foreseeable and makes the poem so very unique.
thank you for sharing!
good luck!
blessings and a big squeeze!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2017
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wow, this is a brilliant piece of poetry dear mimi! i love the imagery, it takes my breath away. the twist in the end is not foreseeable and makes the poem so very unique.
thank you for sharing!
good luck!
blessings and a big squeeze!
rebekka x
Comment Written 18-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2017
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Hi, Rebekka! Thank you so much for enjoying my "Old Glory!" I greatly appreciate your lovely comments and your 5 star review! Thank you again and have a beautiful day!
Comment from Marvin Calloway
What a well-written poem, a compliment to our flag. I imagine the presentation of this lovely piece was timed with the recent and on-going controversy concerning "Old Glory" and the actions of 'our' pitiful and misdirected football team.
Marv
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2017
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What a well-written poem, a compliment to our flag. I imagine the presentation of this lovely piece was timed with the recent and on-going controversy concerning "Old Glory" and the actions of 'our' pitiful and misdirected football team.
Marv
Comment Written 17-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2017
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You are absolutely right! This was definitely inspired by the recent controversy... Thank you so much for the wonderful review and your appreciation of my poem's intended meaning in honoring our flag!
Comment from robyn corum
To you, Old Glory, stand in honor, I
Your Stars and Stripes forever may they fly
Mimi,
I wonder if this has anything at all to do with those silly, self-centered athletes who think they are doing some kind of 'good' in some way by kneeling through the National Anthem...? I loved the last lines best of all.
A lovely entry for the contest. Good luck!
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2017
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To you, Old Glory, stand in honor, I
Your Stars and Stripes forever may they fly
Mimi,
I wonder if this has anything at all to do with those silly, self-centered athletes who think they are doing some kind of 'good' in some way by kneeling through the National Anthem...? I loved the last lines best of all.
A lovely entry for the contest. Good luck!
Comment Written 17-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2017
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You are ever so right! I absolutely got the inspiration from the "kneelers!" Unfortunately, these young men don't have any idea that they are "protesting" the symbol that stands behind our wonderful Country's freedoms and what has allowed them to be able to make millions of dollars doing something they love! In parallel, they are literally "cutting off their nose to spite their face!" Thank you so much for the wonderful review - so happy you enjoyed... and especially the last two lines! Have a wonderful day!
