Windows To The Past
Viewing comments for Chapter 9 "The Frontier Doctor"Poems about the old West.
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Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A beautiful poem of old times where the doctor goes around to the patients miles apart. Often with no remuneration he attend to all day after day
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A beautiful poem of old times where the doctor goes around to the patients miles apart. Often with no remuneration he attend to all day after day
Comment Written 02-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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Thank you very much for the review and stars Sandra. Xxx Nancy
Comment from Drew Delaney
Not only love this well written poem, but knew a doctor with the same credentials when I was but a wee child. In fact, he took my tonsils out when I was three. Wow, this really blows me away. The words just seem to flow lout of you without a problem. Nice job and best wishes in the contest. Drew xx
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Not only love this well written poem, but knew a doctor with the same credentials when I was but a wee child. In fact, he took my tonsils out when I was three. Wow, this really blows me away. The words just seem to flow lout of you without a problem. Nice job and best wishes in the contest. Drew xx
Comment Written 02-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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Awww, thank you for the six and the kind words Drew.
That was very nice of you.
I hope your life is getting better after the fire.
God Bless You. Nancy
Comment from Domino 2
Very original and interesting theme, Nancy.
You capture the doc's personality, achievements and high esteem, perfectly, and express how his busy important work didn't allow for romance but somehow compensated for its absence..
Excellent meter, rhyme and enjambment.
Nice touch to include his horse, Ned, his faithful companion.
My only nit-pick - you know me, I usually have to have ONE, LOL, is the fantasy of the last line. Though I know you're implying this was his esteem, it just didn't work for me.
Anyway, the best poem I've read for a while, and well worth my sixer.
Good luck and best wishes, Ray.
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Very original and interesting theme, Nancy.
You capture the doc's personality, achievements and high esteem, perfectly, and express how his busy important work didn't allow for romance but somehow compensated for its absence..
Excellent meter, rhyme and enjambment.
Nice touch to include his horse, Ned, his faithful companion.
My only nit-pick - you know me, I usually have to have ONE, LOL, is the fantasy of the last line. Though I know you're implying this was his esteem, it just didn't work for me.
Anyway, the best poem I've read for a while, and well worth my sixer.
Good luck and best wishes, Ray.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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Thank you so much for the six Ray. I know a poem's good when I get a six from you, my mentor. LOL. You have made my day! Thank you. Hugs. Nancy
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My pleasure, Nancy. Thanks for making my opinion sound so worthwhile, my friend. :-)
Ray xx
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((((SMILES))))) hugs. Nx
Comment from royowen
A wonderful poem Nancy, the story is a fabulous one, from your storehouse of great stories, they certainly don't make like they used to. My wife goes to w doctor who takes ages with each patient, knows them all personally, well done, beautifully written, in even tempo in aabb rhyming with the couplet, great communication, good luck in the contest, blessings, Roy
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A wonderful poem Nancy, the story is a fabulous one, from your storehouse of great stories, they certainly don't make like they used to. My wife goes to w doctor who takes ages with each patient, knows them all personally, well done, beautifully written, in even tempo in aabb rhyming with the couplet, great communication, good luck in the contest, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 02-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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Thank you very much for the kind words and generous stars. I have a caring Doctor as well. They are a dying breed though. Blessings back. Nancy
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You're right Nancy
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Nancy I liked reading your story/ poem about th frontier Doctor..
and how well your write it in Four quatrains and a couplet in Heptameter and aabb rhyme.
Gert
the Best to you in this contest.
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Hello Nancy I liked reading your story/ poem about th frontier Doctor..
and how well your write it in Four quatrains and a couplet in Heptameter and aabb rhyme.
Gert
the Best to you in this contest.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2015
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Thank you for the review and stars Gert, Have a wonderful day! Nancy
Comment from nancyjam
Wow, Nancy, this is terrific. It's a heartwarming story depicting the life of a frontier Doctor.
Excellent rhyme and meter throughout. Great job.
This should do well in the contest. Nancy
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Wow, Nancy, this is terrific. It's a heartwarming story depicting the life of a frontier Doctor.
Excellent rhyme and meter throughout. Great job.
This should do well in the contest. Nancy
Comment Written 02-Dec-2015
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Wow! Thank you for the review and the six Nancy. I appreciate the support and kind words. Hugs. Nancy
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello Nancy, your poem is a wonderful dedication to all the frontier and country doctors across America. Your lines and verses are heartfelt with silky rhyming within.
Of note:
he had no time for family so he remained alone.
(Ohhhh, so sad, but yet so true of many.)
Of special interest:
If shots rang out you'd hear a shout,
"Somebody fetch Doc quick,"
(Ohhh, the systems in place before the day of the telephone, and amazingly, people survived and had more money in their pockets.)
A fun and wonderful story in a poem that illustrates a piece of American history. Excellent writing. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer
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Hello Nancy, your poem is a wonderful dedication to all the frontier and country doctors across America. Your lines and verses are heartfelt with silky rhyming within.
Of note:
he had no time for family so he remained alone.
(Ohhhh, so sad, but yet so true of many.)
Of special interest:
If shots rang out you'd hear a shout,
"Somebody fetch Doc quick,"
(Ohhh, the systems in place before the day of the telephone, and amazingly, people survived and had more money in their pockets.)
A fun and wonderful story in a poem that illustrates a piece of American history. Excellent writing. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer
Comment Written 02-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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Thank you for the review and the generous stars Margaret. Enjoy the day my dear. xxx Nancy
Comment from Liberty Justice
Very nice the way the literary devices like alliteration sang a flowing tune. Such dedication and sacrifice of docs. Brings back memories old westerns I love to watch. liberty justice
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Very nice the way the literary devices like alliteration sang a flowing tune. Such dedication and sacrifice of docs. Brings back memories old westerns I love to watch. liberty justice
Comment Written 02-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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I love the old westerns as well LJ. Thanks for reviewing the work and the stars. Hugs. Nancy
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Nancy
_ Good stuff in this one. (*<*)
_ Indeed, many times back in the day, the doctor got paid in many things--not always money.
_ Great story poem entry. Good luck in the contest.
* Happy Thanksgiving & Merry Christmas to you and yours *
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jacqueline-Jackie-Jax (*:*)
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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Hi, Nancy
_ Good stuff in this one. (*<*)
_ Indeed, many times back in the day, the doctor got paid in many things--not always money.
_ Great story poem entry. Good luck in the contest.
* Happy Thanksgiving & Merry Christmas to you and yours *
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jacqueline-Jackie-Jax (*:*)
Comment Written 02-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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Thank you for the review Jax. We like westerns huh. Have a nice day. xxx Nancy
Comment from Pantygynt
Here is a great wild west story skilfully undersold in quatrains of perfectly rhyming coulets all in impeccable iambix heptameters that never miss a beat. This was a really good read.
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Here is a great wild west story skilfully undersold in quatrains of perfectly rhyming coulets all in impeccable iambix heptameters that never miss a beat. This was a really good read.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2015
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I am really glad you like it my friend. There are many more like in in my Book. "Windows to the Past"In my portfolio. Thanks for the review. Nancy
