Windows To The Past
Viewing comments for Chapter 18 "The Ballad of the Cattle Queen"Poems about the old West.
36 total reviews
Comment from Michele Harber
This is an excellent poem, Nancy. I enjoyed that it told a full story, introduced us to an interesting character, and did so with impeccable rhymes and meter. I like that you chose an unusual topic and made it your own.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2018
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This is an excellent poem, Nancy. I enjoyed that it told a full story, introduced us to an interesting character, and did so with impeccable rhymes and meter. I like that you chose an unusual topic and made it your own.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2018
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It is a chapter in a book I was thinking about. Thanks for the review and stars. Have a lovely weekend. :)Nancy
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If the other chapters are as good as this one, definitely follow through with your book plans.
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Some are better. LOL. Thanks Nancy
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;-)
Comment from country ranch writer
We all need to take a lesson from our pioneer woman of the past our life is ju st in our grasp. Reach out take hold and you can do anything you put your mind to.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2018
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We all need to take a lesson from our pioneer woman of the past our life is ju st in our grasp. Reach out take hold and you can do anything you put your mind to.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2018
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Thank you for the review and stars Barb. Enjoy the weekend.:) Nancy
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Enjoy your weekend to my friend
Comment from jenintorre
This is a fabulous poem. I love it. Sorry no sixes left as it is Saturday which is a shame as it deserves one. Just a minor point. I think you have known and knowing too close together do you tnink it would work by replacing knowing with also. Up to you. Nice poem. Hugs. Jen.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2018
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This is a fabulous poem. I love it. Sorry no sixes left as it is Saturday which is a shame as it deserves one. Just a minor point. I think you have known and knowing too close together do you tnink it would work by replacing knowing with also. Up to you. Nice poem. Hugs. Jen.
Comment Written 20-Oct-2018
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2018
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Thank you for the suggestion. I have changed that line and I like it . See what you think. I appreciate the help and the stars Jen. Have a nice weekend:) Nancy
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Yes that's much better. You have put ran away instead of run. X
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Thanks! Again! Nancy
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
Hi Nancy.
A very interesting poem with a tale of truth to tell.
For sure the pioneering women of the past needed to
be strong enough to overcome unthinkable odds.
I quite like the fact that this young woman proved her resilience
and went on to great success.
As always your poetry is interesting and well written
:-) Shirley
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2016
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Hi Nancy.
A very interesting poem with a tale of truth to tell.
For sure the pioneering women of the past needed to
be strong enough to overcome unthinkable odds.
I quite like the fact that this young woman proved her resilience
and went on to great success.
As always your poetry is interesting and well written
:-) Shirley
Comment Written 27-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2016
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Thank you for digging up this out of date post Shirley. I really appreciate it my friend. Have a lovely day! xx Nancy
Comment from GWinterwin
Oh my Nancy I dearly loved this one. The old west is my sunshine of life, and with a pretty gal like this, how could any old cowboy not love this poem. Great rhyming, and word flow as you tell a story that really states the actions of a strong woman.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2016
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Oh my Nancy I dearly loved this one. The old west is my sunshine of life, and with a pretty gal like this, how could any old cowboy not love this poem. Great rhyming, and word flow as you tell a story that really states the actions of a strong woman.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2016
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Oh and I love the six you awarded the poem. Thank you George.
There's an old saying you know. If you need to find a man to do a tough job, call a woman. LOL Thank you for the delightful review. xx Nancy
Comment from Treischel
Very expressive. A strong message. That rhyming top notch. Fine iambic heptameter flow with inline rhyming. A colorful story of the Western woman. Told loud and proud.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2016
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Very expressive. A strong message. That rhyming top notch. Fine iambic heptameter flow with inline rhyming. A colorful story of the Western woman. Told loud and proud.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2016
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Thank you for the terrific feedback Tom. Have a nice day! Nancy
Comment from Unspoken94
Is this a picture that just represents the person you are
describing in the poem or does it depict the person in the
poem? If so, who is this courageous woman?
An excellent piece that describes this person and yet the
meter and rhyme are very well developed. -Bill
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2016
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Is this a picture that just represents the person you are
describing in the poem or does it depict the person in the
poem? If so, who is this courageous woman?
An excellent piece that describes this person and yet the
meter and rhyme are very well developed. -Bill
Comment Written 21-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2016
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The picture is Amanda Blake who played Miss Kitty on Gunsmoke. LOL
The story is partly fiction. There was a woman in Wyoming territory they called Cattle Cate who was hanged during the Johnson County War in 1892. She had the Gall to try to fence off her property on the powder river.The Cattleman's association ruined her reputation and accused her of rustling and hanged her along with Jim Averell her husband. A poem about this is in a book in my portfolio. Windows to the Past.Thank you for the review and interest in the poem Bill. xx Nancy
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Nancy, your reply is just as illuminating as your poem! Thanks. Bill
Comment from Janet Foor
I enjoyed your story of the old west and the Cattle Queen. The pioneers were made of strong character to endure the hardships of their day.
Excellent aabb rhyme and internal rhyme.
Very nicely done Nancy.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2016
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I enjoyed your story of the old west and the Cattle Queen. The pioneers were made of strong character to endure the hardships of their day.
Excellent aabb rhyme and internal rhyme.
Very nicely done Nancy.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 20-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2016
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Thank you for the review and generous stars Janet. Enjoy the day! Nancy
Comment from GWHARGIS
I swear I thought this was about an actual person. I was able to visualize someone with an inner strength and an untamed beauty. Great imagery. You do the western theme so well. Great poem. Gretchen
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2016
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I swear I thought this was about an actual person. I was able to visualize someone with an inner strength and an untamed beauty. Great imagery. You do the western theme so well. Great poem. Gretchen
Comment Written 20-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2016
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Thank you for the review and stars Gretchen. I love writing about
the old west. Have a great day. XX Nancy
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
No edits, Nancy, the poem is just lovely. A tribute to all women who became pioneers, regardless of what dream they out to accomplish and how hard it would be. I do enjoy this story poems of yours, my friend, I am struggling with poetry at the moment, I can't seem to get my head in gear, and the Picture This challenges, just have done nothing for me lately. Keep these stories coming, my friend, I love them. :) Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2016
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No edits, Nancy, the poem is just lovely. A tribute to all women who became pioneers, regardless of what dream they out to accomplish and how hard it would be. I do enjoy this story poems of yours, my friend, I am struggling with poetry at the moment, I can't seem to get my head in gear, and the Picture This challenges, just have done nothing for me lately. Keep these stories coming, my friend, I love them. :) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 20-Jul-2016
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2016
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Thank you for the review and stars Sandra. I can't participate in those challenges Sandra. I can't seem to dream up a poem or I should say force a poem anymore. I seem to have lost my enthusiasm of late. It wouldn't be fun for me. LOL Hugs. Nancy
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You just concentrate on these poems, they are brilliant, Nancy, and you are so good at them. The Picture This challenges have gotten harder, loads of members haven't been able to come up with anything for this weeks one. I've just put a small one on, and already got a 4 star! LOL.
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That's what happens when you have to force a poem. It's never your best work that's foe sure. LOL
