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Viewing comments for Chapter 10 "The Johnson County War,1892"Poems about the old West.
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Comment from GWinterwin
Good poem with good word flow, and rhyming to tell of the Johnston county war. I love the picture, and it's familiar because I studied that war before writing a poem in my book, Reality Poetry.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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Good poem with good word flow, and rhyming to tell of the Johnston county war. I love the picture, and it's familiar because I studied that war before writing a poem in my book, Reality Poetry.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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I'll try to find it George. Thanks for the review. I am trying to do one about Tom Horns role in Wyoming after the Johnson County War. The Ranchers were still trying to rid their range of the 'Nesters' and gave Tom a "hit list" of who to run out. A sheepherders son was killed, 14 year old Willie Nickells, and Tom was blamed for it and hanged but it was never really proved that he did the killing. Thanks for the review! Nancy
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I'll try to find it George. Thanks for the review. I am trying to do one about Tom Horns role in Wyoming after the Johnson County War. The Ranchers were still trying to rid their range of the 'Nesters' and gave Tom a "hit list" of who to run out. A sheepherders son was killed, 14 year old Willie Nickells, and Tom was blamed for it and hanged but it was never really proved that he did the killing. Thanks for the review! Nancy
Comment from alexisleech
As you have probably guessed, I love poem stories, and you tell them so well. It never fails to amaze me how you manage to achieve perfect meter, as well as perfect rhyme, while imparting all the relevant facts. Good luck in the competition, I'm sure you'll do well.
Alexis x
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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As you have probably guessed, I love poem stories, and you tell them so well. It never fails to amaze me how you manage to achieve perfect meter, as well as perfect rhyme, while imparting all the relevant facts. Good luck in the competition, I'm sure you'll do well.
Alexis x
Comment Written 13-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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That's funny Alexis. I read this to my two kids and they looked at each other and then at me and said "How do you do that Mom?" They are amazed that this stuff comes from me.. What can I say? It just does! It's there. I just let it out! Thanks for the review and comment. Hugs. Nancy
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
You did yourself proud with this entry! It is a wonderfully poetic piece of art with seamless rhyme (and some tricky ones at that) and lilting meter. The added bonus for me was the new piece of history I learned today and I thank you for that. I wish you all the best in the voting and feel blessed to have been able to share this with you.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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You did yourself proud with this entry! It is a wonderfully poetic piece of art with seamless rhyme (and some tricky ones at that) and lilting meter. The added bonus for me was the new piece of history I learned today and I thank you for that. I wish you all the best in the voting and feel blessed to have been able to share this with you.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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Thank you for the delightful review and stars Monica. :<) Nancy
Comment from adewpearl
solid rhyming couplets
good use of enjambment to keep the story flowing from line to line
good alliteration in phrases like roamed the range
and fee was fifty
a new piece of history for me - thanks for sharing :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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solid rhyming couplets
good use of enjambment to keep the story flowing from line to line
good alliteration in phrases like roamed the range
and fee was fifty
a new piece of history for me - thanks for sharing :-) Brooke
Comment Written 13-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2015
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I know the Lincoln County War was much more famous because of Wyatt Earp and the OK Corral. Thanks for the review Brooke. :<) Nancy
Comment from emrpoems
A well composed poem with excellent rhythm and rhymed couplets
Good use of enjambment- words flowed smoothly from line to line
Very informative piece on a topic that I was unaware of
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2015
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A well composed poem with excellent rhythm and rhymed couplets
Good use of enjambment- words flowed smoothly from line to line
Very informative piece on a topic that I was unaware of
Comment Written 13-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2015
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So happy you like it Erica. Thank you very much.:<) Nancy
Comment from LIJ Red
Well, I won't read the prompt and scour the poem for nonos. I liked the poem and of course went and looked up the history of the event. Good story. Nate Champion sounds like a tough dude. Excellent.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2015
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Well, I won't read the prompt and scour the poem for nonos. I liked the poem and of course went and looked up the history of the event. Good story. Nate Champion sounds like a tough dude. Excellent.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2015
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Thank you very much for the review and stars. :<) Nancy
Comment from tfawcus
I'm not familiar with this gory page from the history books. Your poem pins the full force of the brutality and callous greed to the page. Good luck in the contest. There are some strong entries and yours is among them.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2015
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I'm not familiar with this gory page from the history books. Your poem pins the full force of the brutality and callous greed to the page. Good luck in the contest. There are some strong entries and yours is among them.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2015
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Thank you very much Tony. I haven't seen them as Yet. Good luck if you are in it! Nancy
Comment from kiwijenny
I liked the rhyme scheme ...and the message ...gory that a woman was hanged...Did she deserve it ..? Is this the county you live in?
It's hard to think that a different world grew around us years ago that without writers we would be oblivious...well done
God bless
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I liked the rhyme scheme ...and the message ...gory that a woman was hanged...Did she deserve it ..? Is this the county you live in?
It's hard to think that a different world grew around us years ago that without writers we would be oblivious...well done
God bless
Comment Written 13-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2015
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No I live in Nevada. This happened in Wyoming! Thank you for the review and comments. :<) Nancy
Comment from humpwhistle
This is good, Nancy. I enjoy history--especially the Old West. While most folks think of the Lincoln County wars, these struggles happened all over.
I'm not much of a poet, Nancy, but I'd check the final line before the couplet. It seems pretty vague, to me. Just a thought.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2015
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This is good, Nancy. I enjoy history--especially the Old West. While most folks think of the Lincoln County wars, these struggles happened all over.
I'm not much of a poet, Nancy, but I'd check the final line before the couplet. It seems pretty vague, to me. Just a thought.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 13-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2015
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Thank you Lee, I did have trouble with that line, so I changed it agter you said that, Enjoy the rest of the day! Nancy
Comment from JanetRussek
Really enjoyed this one. Great to learn something at the same time; love history. Hope all is well in your little corner of the world.
Fond Regards,
Janet
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2015
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Really enjoyed this one. Great to learn something at the same time; love history. Hope all is well in your little corner of the world.
Fond Regards,
Janet
Comment Written 13-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2015
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I'm fine thanks Janet and thank you for the review and stars. Nancy:<)
