Minnesota Poems
Viewing comments for Chapter 37 "Farewell to the Dome"Poems About and Around Minnesota
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Comment from DionysusDeVille
It's a crazy thing when we lose our childhood places that gave us so much joy in the past. As we get older certain memories are placed in locations and when they're gone it's almost as if w e kind of lose that part of our history
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2014
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It's a crazy thing when we lose our childhood places that gave us so much joy in the past. As we get older certain memories are placed in locations and when they're gone it's almost as if w e kind of lose that part of our history
Comment Written 06-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2014
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Thank you kirby274. You make very good points, we do become attached. Or our memories do.
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yes, its kindve crazy lol even if you were to visit somewhere you haven't been to in years, you're still kindve reminded what happened during that time
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
This is an excellent quatrain and remains true to the form throughout which is rather an accomplishment on its own given the number of stanzas. You express the history brilliantly and have created a most fitting tribute to the building which will immortalize it forever. Well done and I thank you so much for sharing this with me.
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2014
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This is an excellent quatrain and remains true to the form throughout which is rather an accomplishment on its own given the number of stanzas. You express the history brilliantly and have created a most fitting tribute to the building which will immortalize it forever. Well done and I thank you so much for sharing this with me.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2014
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Thank you very much Mystic Angel. It pleases me greatly that you liked and commented on it. Have a great 2014!
Comment from donaldcolson
Very good work with the quatrains. Is a lose a typo meaning loss? Also the word spanking could be removed without any loss to the text. Very nice poem. don
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2014
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Very good work with the quatrains. Is a lose a typo meaning loss? Also the word spanking could be removed without any loss to the text. Very nice poem. don
Comment Written 03-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2014
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Thank you Donald. Yes it is. I fixed it.
Comment from Lynette Marie
The flow of this poem is excellent and smooth. This is a very informative piece. I found myself extremely interested even though I am not really into sports. A great read!
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2014
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The flow of this poem is excellent and smooth. This is a very informative piece. I found myself extremely interested even though I am not really into sports. A great read!
Comment Written 03-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2014
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Thank you Lynette. Ia ppreciate that.
Comment from Selina Stambi
Hello, Tom, my friend,
It's been four long festive weeks - seems like an age - I have a lot of catching up to do on FS, I see!
Loved the poetic tribute to the old Dome. Great rhyme scheme. Such a celebratory, upbeat mood. This piece could have been dull - but you made it vivid and all the events come alive.
Happy New Year to you, Tom. Blessings on you and the dear wife.
May the sun shine on your writing in 2014 - may you have good health, joy and peace.
And lots of smiles .... :) :) :)
Sonali xx
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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Hello, Tom, my friend,
It's been four long festive weeks - seems like an age - I have a lot of catching up to do on FS, I see!
Loved the poetic tribute to the old Dome. Great rhyme scheme. Such a celebratory, upbeat mood. This piece could have been dull - but you made it vivid and all the events come alive.
Happy New Year to you, Tom. Blessings on you and the dear wife.
May the sun shine on your writing in 2014 - may you have good health, joy and peace.
And lots of smiles .... :) :) :)
Sonali xx
Comment Written 02-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2014
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Thank you so much Sonali. Good to have you back.
Comment from sher-vawn robinson
Wow great poem. I enjoyed reading it you have a wonderful layout and amazing talent. Just keep putting out more great work. I have nothing bad to say no change is needed. Have a WONDERFUL NEW YEARS.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2013
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Wow great poem. I enjoyed reading it you have a wonderful layout and amazing talent. Just keep putting out more great work. I have nothing bad to say no change is needed. Have a WONDERFUL NEW YEARS.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2013
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Thank you very much Sher-vawn, you have a wonderful one too!
Comment from Joan E.
I'll have to share this poem with my husband who is a sports fan and will very much appreciate the history and tribute. I enjoyed the ode and your rhyme scheme in your quintains (is that the word for this form?). Again, here's to a healthy and peaceful 2014. -Joan
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2013
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I'll have to share this poem with my husband who is a sports fan and will very much appreciate the history and tribute. I enjoyed the ode and your rhyme scheme in your quintains (is that the word for this form?). Again, here's to a healthy and peaceful 2014. -Joan
Comment Written 31-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2013
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Thank you Joan. I hope he'll enjoy it.
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He did and sent it on to a friend who lives near the Dome. Cheers and again, Happy New Year- Joan
Comment from rod007
I am not a football fan more into English soccer and Tennis as you probably guessed but I was completely awed by the brilliant and consistent rhyming scheme. The smooth flow and tempo was amazing, hence the exceptional rating I have given you for this memorable and commendable tribute to that stadium that hosted your favourite teams.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2013
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I am not a football fan more into English soccer and Tennis as you probably guessed but I was completely awed by the brilliant and consistent rhyming scheme. The smooth flow and tempo was amazing, hence the exceptional rating I have given you for this memorable and commendable tribute to that stadium that hosted your favourite teams.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2013
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Thank you rod, I really appreciate that.
Comment from Capricorn30
I was aware that the Viking's final game was in the Metrodome--a bittersweet event;
A well-penned poem to a stadium which has hosted many sporting events--many sports fans have experienced joyous and sad moments;
I remember when the heavy snowfall caused the roof to cave in--perhaps that was the beginning of the end for this favoured sporting place.
You have bid the dome a fond farewell, Tom.
Excellent!
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2013
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I was aware that the Viking's final game was in the Metrodome--a bittersweet event;
A well-penned poem to a stadium which has hosted many sporting events--many sports fans have experienced joyous and sad moments;
I remember when the heavy snowfall caused the roof to cave in--perhaps that was the beginning of the end for this favoured sporting place.
You have bid the dome a fond farewell, Tom.
Excellent!
Comment Written 31-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2013
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Thank you very much. I think the roof caving in moved our legislature to finally realize what the team owners were saying for about seven years. It needed to be replaced. Without that event, it may never have passed the funding votes.
Comment from robina1978
Excellent photo to complement your poem. It is always sad if something that has been there so long is going to be destroyed. You described in great detail who all played there.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2013
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Excellent photo to complement your poem. It is always sad if something that has been there so long is going to be destroyed. You described in great detail who all played there.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2013
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Thank you Ine. I guess they call it progress, but there is history there.
