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A book of Poetry & Writing

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Comment from Shirley B
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Excellent poem. I know all about the saying " Cowboy Up." I am from Oklahoma and in this part of the country it is used a lot. The rhyme of your poem is excellent. Believe me there has been many times I have had to bear and grin it and 'cowboy up'. Great poem. Shirley

 Comment Written 01-May-2010


reply by the author on 01-May-2010
    thank you for reading shirley
Comment from Frank Fiction
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Now, this is your best cowboy work that I have read so far. I really liked this, and the Cowboy Up, I like also, even if it was used by the Red Sox, and I am a Yankee fan. Thanks.

 Comment Written 01-May-2010


reply by the author on 01-May-2010
    thanks for reading Frank
Comment from Realist101
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Hey there! what a great poem...good advice too. I sure try, but as I age, getting back on the horse gets harder and harder...lol. I sure like your work, and the pictures too. I will have to get some art done, and maybe you can use it to accompany your work! :) Susan

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2010


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2010
    thank you susan for reading and i would love to see your art work sometime. Gary
reply by Realist101 on 30-Apr-2010
    Hi Gary, nice to know your name! I have 18 paintings and drawings STARTED, some close to the finish, many just going...I am busy outside now in the spring, but will try to get something done soon, Thank you for wanting to see? Take care!! Susan
Comment from LavenderRiverWriter
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Again I like the style! I'm not so sure about the semi-colons in poetry. But it's just my opinion that the less punctuation the better.
This had great rhyme and meter! Lavender

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2010


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2010
    thank you
Comment from sgalletti
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Hi! I love the meter and beat of the last three verses. It would be wonderful to see the first verse contain the same meter. A few questions/suggestions:
1. "Getting'" and "Starving'"--should you not have the apostrophe (') and keep the words as is or should you drop the "g" in both words and keep the apostrophe since it indicates there is a letter missing?
2. lean(add period at end)
3. and. (I'd make the punctuation (--) vs. (.) so that this line can best transition to the next.
Finally, go Cowboy! Good piece of writing that helps all of us understand this term through your great descriptions and images.
Sue

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2010


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2010
    thank you for your comments and reading this Sue
Comment from wvfreespirit
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I found your poem to be very inspirational. Although categorized as Western poetry it fits everyday life no matter where you live. Job well done.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2010


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2010
    thank you
Comment from minopavlic
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Within your elegant voice you have already warmed the hearts of many and seductively noe trapped us within your web. Welcome to Fanstory.

no_obstacle


 Comment Written 30-Apr-2010


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2010
    thank you
Comment from pokerfacewon
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Hi,
I love this and can relate, although I am woman!
I have to sell my four horses due to a divorce. Your inspiration just helped me with a decision. I will never sell my saddle! Thank You

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2010


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2010
    pleas keep your saddle cowgirl...smiling and thanks for reading
Comment from smileycloud
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hey
really good poetry
exceptional message; amazing power and strength is truly running rampid in these lines
I cannot say which parts hit me best with it's inspiration; it all speaks the truth
I can nod and agree with every single word;
I often try to explain to the modern-day people who sprout about "positive thinking" like it is a new and mental idea only; but I am always lacking in the words to tell them just what true grit positive thinking really is;
well; here it is
thank you for the write and for posting it
I will bookmark this great poem so I can view it often and say; yes; someone out there does know all about life.
you have a smiley day
and
"cowboy up" my friend
lorraine

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2010


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2010
    thank you Lorraine for reading cowboy up Gary
Comment from Joan E.
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I enjoyed your explanations of the term "cowboy up" along with its repeats for emphasis. ("It's" lost its capital and apostrophe in stanza three.) I particularly liked your rhymes and "guardian angel" simile.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2010


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2010
    thank you