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Viewing comments for Chapter 5 "The Rancher's Daughter"Poems about the old West.
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Comment from michaelcahill
This is tooooo much fun to read. What a great piece. The dialect sings through even reading it. Saying it out loud is the real fun though. It sounds perfect like that. A great story too and no one was killed in the telling of this story. Win/Win!! mikye
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2014
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This is tooooo much fun to read. What a great piece. The dialect sings through even reading it. Saying it out loud is the real fun though. It sounds perfect like that. A great story too and no one was killed in the telling of this story. Win/Win!! mikye
Comment Written 26-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2014
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So happy you like this bit of humor Mikey. I had fun writing it! Thanks for the review. Have a nice day! Nancy
Comment from Janet Foor
A delightful Irish tale Nancy. Great story in a poem with wit and humor, perfect rhyme, and yes, folk dialog to boot. A joy to read Nancy. Loved the ending too -- Finn didn't touch me knickers.
LOL
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2014
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A delightful Irish tale Nancy. Great story in a poem with wit and humor, perfect rhyme, and yes, folk dialog to boot. A joy to read Nancy. Loved the ending too -- Finn didn't touch me knickers.
LOL
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 25-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2014
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Thanks again for the review and the six stars Janet. Hugs. Nancy
Comment from DALLAS01
I really liked the language, it added a genuine flavor to this amusing story in a poem. No sense in trying o convince the gossips otherwise, they aren't exactly truth seekers.
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2014
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I really liked the language, it added a genuine flavor to this amusing story in a poem. No sense in trying o convince the gossips otherwise, they aren't exactly truth seekers.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2014
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Thank you for the review and generous stars Dallas. xsx Nancy
Comment from lakeport
The Farmers Daughter,indeed that's a wonderful story poem, with an romantic touch, very nice rhyming and flow. I enjoyed reading it,God bless you.Lakeport,
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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The Farmers Daughter,indeed that's a wonderful story poem, with an romantic touch, very nice rhyming and flow. I enjoyed reading it,God bless you.Lakeport,
Comment Written 24-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Thank you very much Erich. Have a nice day! xsx Nancy
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Thank you very much Erich. Have a nice day! xsx Nancy
Comment from Genya
What a great read all the way through. Great rhythm and rhyme making this so pleasant to read. Great story. What a way to catch a man. This was really funny. Loved dad entering with his gun. Oh and the ending... Finn didn't touch me knickers. Brilliant. Genya
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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What a great read all the way through. Great rhythm and rhyme making this so pleasant to read. Great story. What a way to catch a man. This was really funny. Loved dad entering with his gun. Oh and the ending... Finn didn't touch me knickers. Brilliant. Genya
Comment Written 24-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Thank you very much Genya. So glad you liked it! Nancy
Comment from Just2Write
My word, Nancy - I didn't know you had such talent. Well, of course I know that you have talent, but I didn't know you could spin an Irish folktale so well. I loved it. The humour was superb, and so was the bit o' brogue. You also captured the nature of the Irish - albeit a wee bit of stereotyping (which I didn't mind at all - and neither would a true Irish person - they love laughter, and often laugh at themselves - if the situation merits it.)
Good for you to do something totally different. The use of Common Verse (8/7/8/7) works so well.
Rose
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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My word, Nancy - I didn't know you had such talent. Well, of course I know that you have talent, but I didn't know you could spin an Irish folktale so well. I loved it. The humour was superb, and so was the bit o' brogue. You also captured the nature of the Irish - albeit a wee bit of stereotyping (which I didn't mind at all - and neither would a true Irish person - they love laughter, and often laugh at themselves - if the situation merits it.)
Good for you to do something totally different. The use of Common Verse (8/7/8/7) works so well.
Rose
Comment Written 24-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Thank you for the six and the delightful review Rose. It was fun and I love the Irish Brogue. I can hear it in my head but I don't know how to write it.LOL I like that meter too. Hugs. Nancy
Comment from oNray
wow- what a outstanding poem. The rhyme, the rhythm, timing, all perfect. Very clever and it does tell it's self. This was the perfect poem to return to Nancy, it will only let me give you a five but I gave you two fives and a four :)
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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wow- what a outstanding poem. The rhyme, the rhythm, timing, all perfect. Very clever and it does tell it's self. This was the perfect poem to return to Nancy, it will only let me give you a five but I gave you two fives and a four :)
Comment Written 24-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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LOL Thank you my friend. So happy to see you have returned. I'm so glad you like this little spoof. Hope you and your wife have recovered. XSX Nancy
Comment from Connie C
Wow! This is very different from much of what you write, Nancy, which just goes to show how versatile you can be with your poetry. This was such a kick to read. I really like how authentic you make this sound using the farmer's daughter's language, and I love the humor in it as well. Now, here I go being the retired English teacher: you might insert an apostrophe in "Farmer's" since you are showing possession. Otherwise, this was a true joy to read and deserving of a six.
Hugs,
Connie
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Wow! This is very different from much of what you write, Nancy, which just goes to show how versatile you can be with your poetry. This was such a kick to read. I really like how authentic you make this sound using the farmer's daughter's language, and I love the humor in it as well. Now, here I go being the retired English teacher: you might insert an apostrophe in "Farmer's" since you are showing possession. Otherwise, this was a true joy to read and deserving of a six.
Hugs,
Connie
Comment Written 23-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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You can teach me any time you want Connie. I have been out of school and a ranch hand so long I forgot most of what I learned in school. Thank you for noticing that and for the review and six! Hugs. Nancy
Comment from Jim Lorson Sr
Poor Finn, he was caught between a rock and a hard place. Ole pa and his long gun put a fear in him and he was made to propose marriage for something he never got. A great and humorous story in a poem. Excellent abab rhyme scheme that reads and flows smoothly. Well done Nancy, well done,,,,,,,Jim
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Poor Finn, he was caught between a rock and a hard place. Ole pa and his long gun put a fear in him and he was made to propose marriage for something he never got. A great and humorous story in a poem. Excellent abab rhyme scheme that reads and flows smoothly. Well done Nancy, well done,,,,,,,Jim
Comment Written 23-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Oh but he had priors and her pa knew his reputation! LOL Thanks for the comments Jim. Have a great day! Nancy
Comment from angelface2
Aw, Nancy this is so cute. It could easily be a song. I found myself singing it. The rhythm is pretty good, but I stumbled on the first verse of the sixth stanza. It's okay and I got it right after doing it again. I love it. LOL. Hugs. XXX Sally
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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Aw, Nancy this is so cute. It could easily be a song. I found myself singing it. The rhythm is pretty good, but I stumbled on the first verse of the sixth stanza. It's okay and I got it right after doing it again. I love it. LOL. Hugs. XXX Sally
Comment Written 23-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2014
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I will look at that Sally . Thanks! Have a nice day! Nancy
