Ballad of Joseph Firth
Historical Ballad38 total reviews
Comment from Judy Couch
This is a really interesting story. I would like to read the rest of it. It rhymes well and follows the prompt well. I like the picture you chose to go with it, but it is well written and capable of standing alone without a picture.
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2014
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This is a really interesting story. I would like to read the rest of it. It rhymes well and follows the prompt well. I like the picture you chose to go with it, but it is well written and capable of standing alone without a picture.
Comment Written 14-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2014
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Thanks, Judy, for the kind words and the six stars.
Yes, I will get to Part to sometime soon.
Steve
Comment from nelliesellie
This is a history your wife can be proud of. Joseph risked his life for a cause. He marched not only for his children and wife. He marched for the welfare of all the woman and children that were suffering. I am sure things turned to the better for them. I am eager to read the story. Great work.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2014
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This is a history your wife can be proud of. Joseph risked his life for a cause. He marched not only for his children and wife. He marched for the welfare of all the woman and children that were suffering. I am sure things turned to the better for them. I am eager to read the story. Great work.
Comment Written 14-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2014
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Thank you - glad you enjoyed.
Yes, the story has a much happier ending on the other side of the world...
Steve
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is an excellent write, mystery writer, thank you for sharing his story and I look forward to hearing the other part of his life. I enjoy reading history like this and I love the author notes. good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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this is an excellent write, mystery writer, thank you for sharing his story and I look forward to hearing the other part of his life. I enjoy reading history like this and I love the author notes. good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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Thank you - glad you enjoyed my historical tale.
Comment from Wendyanne
Wow what a wonderful true story you have told in poetic style. I live in Derbyshire and we have had similar stories told here, Good luck.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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Wow what a wonderful true story you have told in poetic style. I live in Derbyshire and we have had similar stories told here, Good luck.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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Thank you - glad you enjoyed my historical tale.
Comment from Ekim777
It is indeed a classic ballad, The rhyming is smooth and doesn't interfere with the cadence. It needs to be sung around a campfire or in a pub. Whatever the case, in its down to earth way, it spreads its historic message and the genealogy adds to the magic. -Ekim777
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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It is indeed a classic ballad, The rhyming is smooth and doesn't interfere with the cadence. It needs to be sung around a campfire or in a pub. Whatever the case, in its down to earth way, it spreads its historic message and the genealogy adds to the magic. -Ekim777
Comment Written 13-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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Thanks for the warm words and the six stars
yes indeed, a ballad needs to be sung - does this one deserve a Yorkshire accent do you think or an aussie bushman's drawl?
Comment from Eric1
This is the best poem I have read on here for ages, I am a great lover of story's in poems, I also live in a carpet town in Kidderminster, Worcestershire so I know all about the rich owners and the poor weavers, thanks for making my day dear friend.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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This is the best poem I have read on here for ages, I am a great lover of story's in poems, I also live in a carpet town in Kidderminster, Worcestershire so I know all about the rich owners and the poor weavers, thanks for making my day dear friend.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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Eric, thanks for the exceedingly kind words. Watch out for Part 2 where Joseph's fortunes take a turn in egalitarian Australia!
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I will watch out for it my friend.
Comment from flamingstar
That was wonderful and I so admire the stories told in rhyme as they seem exceptionally difficult to me. You told it in great detail and made it educational too. Great job.
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2014
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That was wonderful and I so admire the stories told in rhyme as they seem exceptionally difficult to me. You told it in great detail and made it educational too. Great job.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2014
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Thanks for the great review and the six stars.
Comment from Delahay
The monumental difference between the classes at that time is amazing. The lower classes really had no rights and could be jailed or transported to a penal colony for even minor crimes. This is an interesting story about one of those people who did not have enough status to be treated fairly.
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2014
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The monumental difference between the classes at that time is amazing. The lower classes really had no rights and could be jailed or transported to a penal colony for even minor crimes. This is an interesting story about one of those people who did not have enough status to be treated fairly.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2014
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Thank you.
perhaps the surprising thing here is that this was actually a very serious crime, an armed uprising, no less, and yet he escaped with his life.
Comment from Winslow
Dear Writer,
A gripping tale told with superb rhyme and flow. Poor man he will be sent to far Tasmanian's shore. Escape the hang man's noose and rise to meet the new dawn.
Good luck in the contest. A very fine entry.
Warm regards,
Winslow
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2014
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Dear Writer,
A gripping tale told with superb rhyme and flow. Poor man he will be sent to far Tasmanian's shore. Escape the hang man's noose and rise to meet the new dawn.
Good luck in the contest. A very fine entry.
Warm regards,
Winslow
Comment Written 12-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2014
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Thanks, Winslow. I appreciate the warm words and the six stars.
Comment from Drew Delaney
I think it would be great to continue this ballad. I love the story of Firth so far. It seems that history replays itself and it is well that we heed these stories. Some can write ballads while others cannot. This one is well written. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2014
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I think it would be great to continue this ballad. I love the story of Firth so far. It seems that history replays itself and it is well that we heed these stories. Some can write ballads while others cannot. This one is well written. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2014
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Thanks, Drew - I do intend to continue Joseph's story after he arrives in Australia...
