Windows To The Past
Viewing comments for Chapter 6 "The Drover's Life"Poems about the old West.
36 total reviews
Comment from Maureen's Pen
Dear Nancy, a strong story poem with great lines that share that life so well. A hard life of hard work, and yet amongst the rugged landscape beauty lies everywhere the eyes can see. I enjoyed this, strong rhyme and flow.
Nicely penned.
Thanks for sharing,
Maureen
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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Dear Nancy, a strong story poem with great lines that share that life so well. A hard life of hard work, and yet amongst the rugged landscape beauty lies everywhere the eyes can see. I enjoyed this, strong rhyme and flow.
Nicely penned.
Thanks for sharing,
Maureen
Comment Written 10-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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Hi again Maureen! It's so good to see your name there. LOL Thanks for the review my Friend. :<) Nancy
Comment from robina1978
A beautiful painting that complements your poem very well. An utmost original subject you chose with the drover and all about his life. I liked the last two lines best. It rhymes all the way and flows.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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A beautiful painting that complements your poem very well. An utmost original subject you chose with the drover and all about his life. I liked the last two lines best. It rhymes all the way and flows.
Comment Written 10-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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That is a nice painting. Thank you for the review Ine and the comment. :<) Nancy
Comment from royowen
A nice story in a poem, a lovely even metered poem, Nancy, the theme is not seen you tackle before, but you've done really well, you're good at this style, rhyming rhythmic poetry, this is a gem, the poem flows nicely, the narrative is expressive and vividly descriptive, a nice feeling of continuity, I enjoyed so much, nice aabb rhyming, well done, blessings, Roy.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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A nice story in a poem, a lovely even metered poem, Nancy, the theme is not seen you tackle before, but you've done really well, you're good at this style, rhyming rhythmic poetry, this is a gem, the poem flows nicely, the narrative is expressive and vividly descriptive, a nice feeling of continuity, I enjoyed so much, nice aabb rhyming, well done, blessings, Roy.
Comment Written 10-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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Thank you so much for the review and stars Roy :<) Nancy
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Most welcome, Nancy
Comment from alexisleech
You have surpassed yourself with rhyme and tempo with this one! Living in the UK means we don't come across any drovers but I can imagine their life so well now I've read your excellent poem. Thank you!
Alexis x
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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You have surpassed yourself with rhyme and tempo with this one! Living in the UK means we don't come across any drovers but I can imagine their life so well now I've read your excellent poem. Thank you!
Alexis x
Comment Written 10-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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Thank you so much for the review Alexis. No you probably haven't! LOL :<) Nancy
Comment from pasinger
Very descriptive writing. I did stumble a couple of times where where there is a wrap into the next line, I blame me for the way I was reading.
I really enjoyed this giving a little look into the hard life of a drover, always on the alert for danger.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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Very descriptive writing. I did stumble a couple of times where where there is a wrap into the next line, I blame me for the way I was reading.
I really enjoyed this giving a little look into the hard life of a drover, always on the alert for danger.
Comment Written 10-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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Thank you so much for the review and stars. :<) Nancy
Comment from Walu Feral
G'day Nancy. I really enjoyed this well written and presented piece mate. It flows very smoothly and is a subject I'm quite familiar with, although as a horseman I make a good writer LOL. Cheers Fez
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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G'day Nancy. I really enjoyed this well written and presented piece mate. It flows very smoothly and is a subject I'm quite familiar with, although as a horseman I make a good writer LOL. Cheers Fez
Comment Written 10-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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HAHA That's funny Fez. Thank you for the review and stars. :<) Nancy
Comment from flamingstar
It's a great life for someone who craves solitude! A couple of things I saw: hoofs should be hooves and "make 'en" ought to be makin' as you're only really omitting the "g," right? I love the smell of the sages...heavenly.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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It's a great life for someone who craves solitude! A couple of things I saw: hoofs should be hooves and "make 'en" ought to be makin' as you're only really omitting the "g," right? I love the smell of the sages...heavenly.
Comment Written 10-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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I tried hooves and it rejected it. I will try again, could have spelled it wrong,and yes it should be in. Thanks Michelle and thanks for the review and stars. Nancy
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maybe hooves is English.
Comment from bob cullen
What a great read. In my imagination this describes the role of a drover to perfection.
I loved the rhyme and meter. But most of all I liked the tribute paid to some of our hardest workers.
God bless the cowboy
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015
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What a great read. In my imagination this describes the role of a drover to perfection.
I loved the rhyme and meter. But most of all I liked the tribute paid to some of our hardest workers.
God bless the cowboy
Comment Written 10-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015
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Thank you so much for the review and comment Bob. Have a lovely day! :<) Nancy
Comment from krys123
Nancy; I was really impressed by your use of rhyming words which are very contingent to the concept and meaning of each line in verse. They will also, of course, neither forced nor labored and very helpful in the rhythmic flow. I found more importantly why the rhythm flow so smoothly is because of the tempo, meter, cadence and timing which is very important in making the reading clear, easy and fluid. The imagery was fantastic and so descriptive and expertly expressive of the way you may a Cowboys life so realistic in your terminology. Also the breakfast meal sounded undesirable as the flapjacks were loaded with lard and soaked by it also. Thank you for sharing and posting and may the good Lord be with you always Nancy. :-)
Alex
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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Nancy; I was really impressed by your use of rhyming words which are very contingent to the concept and meaning of each line in verse. They will also, of course, neither forced nor labored and very helpful in the rhythmic flow. I found more importantly why the rhythm flow so smoothly is because of the tempo, meter, cadence and timing which is very important in making the reading clear, easy and fluid. The imagery was fantastic and so descriptive and expertly expressive of the way you may a Cowboys life so realistic in your terminology. Also the breakfast meal sounded undesirable as the flapjacks were loaded with lard and soaked by it also. Thank you for sharing and posting and may the good Lord be with you always Nancy. :-)
Alex
Comment Written 10-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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Soaked in Syrup. LOL Thanks for the review Alex. :<) Nancy
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You are welcome Nancy. Chuckle! Alex
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Beeeeyooootiful poem celebrating the cowboys who provide a service only the rugged can do. I love the final couplet. :)
make 'en sure they are fine. << Should be: makin' sure ....
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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Beeeeyooootiful poem celebrating the cowboys who provide a service only the rugged can do. I love the final couplet. :)
make 'en sure they are fine. << Should be: makin' sure ....
Comment Written 09-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2015
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Thanks Phyllis and that made me realize I needed to drop that 'g' all the way through the poem. That's the way a cowpoke talks. LOL
Thanks for the review and stars. Hugs. Nancy
