Windows To The Past
Viewing comments for Chapter 14 "Jubilee"Poems about the old West.
36 total reviews
Comment from heyjude
Nancy, very well done. What a message you've given
us to think about. To me that's the best thing about
poetry is the message. I'm not great at knowing much
about the meter. Great job on the rhyming.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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Nancy, very well done. What a message you've given
us to think about. To me that's the best thing about
poetry is the message. I'm not great at knowing much
about the meter. Great job on the rhyming.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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The message is very important. So many poems ramble on and you have no idea what they are saying. I appreciate the excellent rating and the comments. Have a nice weekend Judy! Nancy
Comment from Kellytr
I don't know about keeping that tree as a warning for others - my jury is out on this one. I think of this tree's past being one of anger and terror and I have to wonder how many innocents died there. I wouldn't want to be anywhere near it, the vibes must be palpable. So, you certainly got me thinking, and that indicates a great story. Good one! Kelly
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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I don't know about keeping that tree as a warning for others - my jury is out on this one. I think of this tree's past being one of anger and terror and I have to wonder how many innocents died there. I wouldn't want to be anywhere near it, the vibes must be palpable. So, you certainly got me thinking, and that indicates a great story. Good one! Kelly
Comment Written 16-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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It would be a crime to cut down an ancient oak tree. A lot of evil also took leave there so I think the town voted for the good when they spared the tree. Thanks for the comments kelly. Have a nice weekend. Nancy
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Nancy
_ The hanging tree with the ground beneath soaked in tears.
_ Indeed--even the name, Jubilee, right out of an old western. (*<*)
_ I enjoyed the read. Your author's notes really add to it upon leaning this is a real hanging tree. Ooooh.
_ Hope you have a great weekend.
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*:*)
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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Hi, Nancy
_ The hanging tree with the ground beneath soaked in tears.
_ Indeed--even the name, Jubilee, right out of an old western. (*<*)
_ I enjoyed the read. Your author's notes really add to it upon leaning this is a real hanging tree. Ooooh.
_ Hope you have a great weekend.
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*:*)
Comment Written 16-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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Thanks for the review Jax. I hope your weekend is all you want it to be as well. xxx Nancy
Comment from amada
Such a great tale in the tree of infamy. Wonderfully written in rhymes gives it a light touch to a very heavy subject. My best to that wise new sheriff in town.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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Such a great tale in the tree of infamy. Wonderfully written in rhymes gives it a light touch to a very heavy subject. My best to that wise new sheriff in town.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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Thank you very much for the review and stars Amada. Have a nice weekend. Nancy
Comment from Ridley Williams
Hi, Nancy,
This is a great little story in a poem!
You can see why they picked the tree in the picture you picked...that's a good branch.
It would make a great branch to hang a swing from, also:)
You deliver this tale in you usual fine rhyme and meter which always allows me to involve myself with the theme.
Always a pleasure, Nancy!
Bill
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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Hi, Nancy,
This is a great little story in a poem!
You can see why they picked the tree in the picture you picked...that's a good branch.
It would make a great branch to hang a swing from, also:)
You deliver this tale in you usual fine rhyme and meter which always allows me to involve myself with the theme.
Always a pleasure, Nancy!
Bill
Comment Written 16-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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Thank you for the excellent rating and comments Bill. Have a great weekend. :<) Nancy
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Nancy
I like to read poem/story that have good a good smooth flow and good rhyme, which you did very well.
Gert
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2015
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Hello Nancy
I like to read poem/story that have good a good smooth flow and good rhyme, which you did very well.
Gert
Comment Written 16-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2015
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Thank you very much for the review Gert. Enjoy the day! Nancy
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You are welcome Nancy
Gert
Comment from sgalletti
Hi Nancy! I love the way you write these deliciously long lines with multi-syllabic words and it all flows beautifully due to the divine meter and rhyme. Great enjambment as well. You're a master when it comes to these rhyming/meter forms. Very impressive! Sue
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2015
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Hi Nancy! I love the way you write these deliciously long lines with multi-syllabic words and it all flows beautifully due to the divine meter and rhyme. Great enjambment as well. You're a master when it comes to these rhyming/meter forms. Very impressive! Sue
Comment Written 16-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2015
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Thank you very much for the kind words and generous stars Sue. Have a lovely day! Nancy
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
This is quite and eerie story in your poem, Nancy - It reminds me of an old film called "Hang Them High", with
Clint Eastward starring - he's strung up by five men for supposedly stealing cattle and killing the owner, but he had
a bill of sale - signed by a con-man. He was taken down by a sheriff and he actually survived. The true culprit was found and so he was set free and became a sheriff himself and went after each man lawfully... but the major/judge of the town was a "hanging judge" cold and heartless,
hanging men for the simplest of crimes.
Your poem is perfectly written - words, rhythm and rhyme
flowing smoothly throughout. Most impressive,my friend.
Margaret
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2015
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This is quite and eerie story in your poem, Nancy - It reminds me of an old film called "Hang Them High", with
Clint Eastward starring - he's strung up by five men for supposedly stealing cattle and killing the owner, but he had
a bill of sale - signed by a con-man. He was taken down by a sheriff and he actually survived. The true culprit was found and so he was set free and became a sheriff himself and went after each man lawfully... but the major/judge of the town was a "hanging judge" cold and heartless,
hanging men for the simplest of crimes.
Your poem is perfectly written - words, rhythm and rhyme
flowing smoothly throughout. Most impressive,my friend.
Margaret
Comment Written 16-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2015
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One of my favorites. He had so many good westerns. Thanks for the review and stars Margaret. xxx Nancy
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Lately, we've been watching a lot of the old movies on TCM - some great ones. Some of the new ones are all f'ing and gruesome murders, that we give up watching within 10 mins. A waste of precious time.
Comment from Joy Graham
Good story poem about a chilling theme. You described the story well and left no room for misunderstanding. I think I'd like to see the thing chopped down and a memorial put in its place. However, I think I understand the reasoning for leaving it there.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2015
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Good story poem about a chilling theme. You described the story well and left no room for misunderstanding. I think I'd like to see the thing chopped down and a memorial put in its place. However, I think I understand the reasoning for leaving it there.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2015
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I would much rather have a big beautiful tree than a concrete memorial.
Comment from Nosha17
I guess, those townsfolk all knew about ghosts coming back to haunt, so they decided to keep the tree. Great story line, Nancy, and excellent rhyming. Guess you are still having computer problems, I will write to you later. Most enjoyable, Faye
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2015
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I guess, those townsfolk all knew about ghosts coming back to haunt, so they decided to keep the tree. Great story line, Nancy, and excellent rhyming. Guess you are still having computer problems, I will write to you later. Most enjoyable, Faye
Comment Written 16-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2015
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More like the relatives might come back for revenge. LOL Yes. I am on edge every minute I am on line. I wrote a sonnet the other day and before I could transfer it to FS the computer said Goodbye And sent it into oblivian. Gerrrr. I was close to tears. Then I couldn't get back on. Thanks for the review. TTYL. Nancy
