Windows To The Past
Viewing comments for Chapter 13 "The Coward...Bob Ford"Poems about the old West.
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Comment from Connie C
This is most impressive, Nancy, as is, of course, all of your poetry.
You tell this story in such perfect rhyme and meter. And what an interesting
story, along with your author's notes! Some of your poems lately have taken a bit of a western theme which has been both interesting and entertaining.
Hugs,
Connie
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2015
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This is most impressive, Nancy, as is, of course, all of your poetry.
You tell this story in such perfect rhyme and meter. And what an interesting
story, along with your author's notes! Some of your poems lately have taken a bit of a western theme which has been both interesting and entertaining.
Hugs,
Connie
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2015
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Thanks Connie. I don't get as much response as with other poems so I don't know if I want to keep doing it. Thanks for the review my friend. Nancy
Comment from sgalletti
I'm loving these very fun cowboy stories Nancy. As always, brilliant poetry composition with very clever rhymes and wonderful meter. Are you creating a book of these? Love your humor as well. Sue
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2015
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I'm loving these very fun cowboy stories Nancy. As always, brilliant poetry composition with very clever rhymes and wonderful meter. Are you creating a book of these? Love your humor as well. Sue
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2015
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Yes I am Sue. Thank you for the review and comment. :<) Nancy
Comment from c_lucas
Some account has Frank James present when Ford was killed. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
Error-Author's note
didn't know Bob planned to kill Jessee (Jessie)
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2015
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Some account has Frank James present when Ford was killed. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
Error-Author's note
didn't know Bob planned to kill Jessee (Jessie)
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2015
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I didn't find that in my research. I did find references to your Charlie. LOL Thanks for the review. Nancy
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You have found your niche and subject matter in this type of poetry. You're welcome, Nancy, Charlie
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Thank you Charlie. That means a lot coming from you.
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My pleasure, Nancy. Charlie
Comment from alexisleech
Another piece of history set to wonderful rhyme. I think I've learnt more about American cowboy history through your poems of late than I have in a lifetime of watching films! This is another beauty.
Alexis x
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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Another piece of history set to wonderful rhyme. I think I've learnt more about American cowboy history through your poems of late than I have in a lifetime of watching films! This is another beauty.
Alexis x
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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WOW, Really? Well I think there will be many more lessons. I like doing this. :<) Nancy
Comment from Ben Colder
I recall what Mrs, Samuels said one day when seeing Bob on the street in town. :'A shameful thing you did, Bob Ford. I know my boys were outlaws, but they were good to you and your brother,
Well done, Nancy.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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I recall what Mrs, Samuels said one day when seeing Bob on the street in town. :'A shameful thing you did, Bob Ford. I know my boys were outlaws, but they were good to you and your brother,
Well done, Nancy.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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That's when she saw Charlie Ford. Charles broke down asked for her forgiveness and swore he didn't know Bob had planned to kill Jesse. He told her he was suffering something terrible over the event. His son told that story. Thanks for the review Ben. Nancy
Comment from tfawcus
What a fascinating peek into the history of the Wild West. Your background notes are most interesting and you have woven them into your poem with skill. The quiet informal voice of the narrator makes a good contrast against your account of these murderous times.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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What a fascinating peek into the history of the Wild West. Your background notes are most interesting and you have woven them into your poem with skill. The quiet informal voice of the narrator makes a good contrast against your account of these murderous times.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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Thank you Tony. I think now I have found my niche in History Stories in a poem format. I don't need to be inspired just educated. LOL Thanks for the review. :<) Nancy
Comment from royowen
A genuine written piece of history, you wonder sometimes if those that killed outlaws, were themselves all that pure, these tales will always be raised in folklore, and I guess we can either choose to believe them or not, most people don't believe Jesus is God, even though scripture repeatedly declares it in old and New Testament, well done, Nancy, great series of tales, in aabb rhyming, nice metronomic meter, well done, blessings, Roy.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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A genuine written piece of history, you wonder sometimes if those that killed outlaws, were themselves all that pure, these tales will always be raised in folklore, and I guess we can either choose to believe them or not, most people don't believe Jesus is God, even though scripture repeatedly declares it in old and New Testament, well done, Nancy, great series of tales, in aabb rhyming, nice metronomic meter, well done, blessings, Roy.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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Thank you very much for the review Roy. It was the same as today I think News Papers blew the stories out of proportion. :<) Nancy
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They make for great writings, we have similar heroes, Ned Kelly, Captain Starlight, Jack Duggan, "wild colonial boy" the list goes on! Roy.
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There was a wild colonial boy, Jack Duggan was his name He was born and raised in Ireland, in a place called Castlemaine He was his father's only son, his mother's pride and joy And dearly did his parents love the wild colonial boy . I remember that folk song! Love it!
Comment from GracieAnn
Nancy, this is a concisely metered poem that aids in allowing the story to unfold and brings history to life and makes it fascinating. If we had our history books set to this kind of rhyme, we'd remember most of it. Well done. :0 GracieAnn
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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Nancy, this is a concisely metered poem that aids in allowing the story to unfold and brings history to life and makes it fascinating. If we had our history books set to this kind of rhyme, we'd remember most of it. Well done. :0 GracieAnn
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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Thank you very much Gracie. I appreciate the review. Nancy
Comment from Domino 2
I stuttered on a coupla rhymes, Nancy:
'reward/hard' and particularly, 'condemned/him'.
Intriguing notes and poem on those very violent times, when life didn't seem to mean much and justice was dodgy at best.
I got a bit confused with the different names and amount of characters, and had to keep back-tracking, but that's prob just my lack of concentration.
Excellent flow, but the length of the lines sometimes got me tongue-twisted...again, that's not your fault.
Top write!
Cheers, Ray xx
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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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I stuttered on a coupla rhymes, Nancy:
'reward/hard' and particularly, 'condemned/him'.
Intriguing notes and poem on those very violent times, when life didn't seem to mean much and justice was dodgy at best.
I got a bit confused with the different names and amount of characters, and had to keep back-tracking, but that's prob just my lack of concentration.
Excellent flow, but the length of the lines sometimes got me tongue-twisted...again, that's not your fault.
Top write!
Cheers, Ray xx
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Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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Four characters. Two sets of Brothers.All outlaws. Frank and Jessie, Bob and Charles. Thanks for reviewing Ray! Hugs. Nancy
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Being semi-senile, LOL, I also got confused with:
Charles
Robert/Bob
Jess/Jessie/Mr Howard
Hey, I forget my OWN name sometimes. ;-) xx
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You didn't mention Frank by name, as if you had, I would have got a migraine. LOL. xx
Comment from dmt1967
I saw the movie about this. I always thought it was Jessie's brother that cut the killers down. I like this kind of history, so thank you for that. I like the picture, but it makes me sad to see how young he was. Thank you for sharing.
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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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I saw the movie about this. I always thought it was Jessie's brother that cut the killers down. I like this kind of history, so thank you for that. I like the picture, but it makes me sad to see how young he was. Thank you for sharing.
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Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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No, Frank is another story. He lived to be an old man peacefully I might add after he gave himself up to authorities at his wife's insistence. Thanks for the review! Nancy
