Ballad of Joseph Firth
Historical Ballad38 total reviews
Comment from Janet Foor
An interesting tale. My first husband's name was (Firth). Maybe he and your wife are related. haha
I enjoyed your well written historical ballad especially since I am familiar with the family name.
Well done and good luck in the contest.
Janet
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2014
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An interesting tale. My first husband's name was (Firth). Maybe he and your wife are related. haha
I enjoyed your well written historical ballad especially since I am familiar with the family name.
Well done and good luck in the contest.
Janet
Comment Written 12-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2014
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Thanks, Janet.
Stranger things have happened...
Comment from jackpeg
Wonderfully "olde school" in its composition. Reads something like Rosa Hartwick Thorpe's "Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight," recalling the days of Oliver Cromwell. Kudus to your R&M style. Can't wait for the conclusion.
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2014
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Wonderfully "olde school" in its composition. Reads something like Rosa Hartwick Thorpe's "Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight," recalling the days of Oliver Cromwell. Kudus to your R&M style. Can't wait for the conclusion.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2014
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Thanks for the warm words and the six stars. I don't know the story you refer to.
The conclusion is perhaps more surprising than the beginning!
Comment from bard owl
This is excellent with flawless rhythm and rhyme. I love history - history of the British Isles to be exact. And you have given your readers a peek into the lives of tradesmen of 1800 England. I have read other histories of prisoners being sent to Australia and Tasmania. Such clear imagery! Best of luck in the contest with this fine creation. Blessings, Linda
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2014
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This is excellent with flawless rhythm and rhyme. I love history - history of the British Isles to be exact. And you have given your readers a peek into the lives of tradesmen of 1800 England. I have read other histories of prisoners being sent to Australia and Tasmania. Such clear imagery! Best of luck in the contest with this fine creation. Blessings, Linda
Comment Written 12-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2014
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Thanks, Linda. I'm glad you enjoyed Part 1 of this epic. Many Australians are immensely proud of their convict roots and Joseph is an ancestor to be proud of.
Comment from honeytree
The art work is great for these words
what a journey in life for Joseph Firth and sixteen men
to the other side of the world.
Hopefully all will turn out well in the end.
honey tree
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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The art work is great for these words
what a journey in life for Joseph Firth and sixteen men
to the other side of the world.
Hopefully all will turn out well in the end.
honey tree
Comment Written 12-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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Thank you, honeytree - yes, I can promise you a happy ending!
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Great to read
honeytree
Comment from kiwijenny
So great great great grand dad went to Australia...then called VanDiemens land....so great...how did Australia get it's name?
What a great story...oh please get the story out ..inquiring minds want to know
God bless
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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So great great great grand dad went to Australia...then called VanDiemens land....so great...how did Australia get it's name?
What a great story...oh please get the story out ..inquiring minds want to know
God bless
Comment Written 12-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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Thanks, Jenny.
All will be revealed in the next instalment, although my wife is busy looking for more facts as I write....
Comment from Goodauthor
This is a poignant ballad, made so much more so, by the fact that's it's truth. I've heard about the England's mercy and how they treated those whom they considered insignificant. It seems America learned well from her taskmasters. I enjoyed the read.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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This is a poignant ballad, made so much more so, by the fact that's it's truth. I've heard about the England's mercy and how they treated those whom they considered insignificant. It seems America learned well from her taskmasters. I enjoyed the read.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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Thanks so much for the thoughtful review and six stars.
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Thank you for the comments.
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
You meet the contest requirements nicely. Your interesting choice of character may serve you well in the competition as it makes the piece stand out a little over the lengthy list of queens. I wish you all the best in the voting and thank you so much for sharing this with me.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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You meet the contest requirements nicely. Your interesting choice of character may serve you well in the competition as it makes the piece stand out a little over the lengthy list of queens. I wish you all the best in the voting and thank you so much for sharing this with me.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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Thank you for the kind words.
Comment from thee-name
Excellent poem. Has a story to it.
IN YORKSHIRE'S WEST LIVED JOSEPH FIRTH
A WEAVER BY HIS TRADE
AND THOUGH HE TOILED BOTH DAY AND NIGHT
A PITTANCE HE WAS PAID
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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Excellent poem. Has a story to it.
IN YORKSHIRE'S WEST LIVED JOSEPH FIRTH
A WEAVER BY HIS TRADE
AND THOUGH HE TOILED BOTH DAY AND NIGHT
A PITTANCE HE WAS PAID
Comment Written 12-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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Thank you!
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THANK YOU!
Comment from c_lucas
Workers were denied human status. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read. Your poem has good imagery,
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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Workers were denied human status. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read. Your poem has good imagery,
Comment Written 12-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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Thank you!
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You're welcome, Steve. Charlie
Comment from perpetualwallflower
What a fantastic poem! You did wonderfully. I really enjoyed this poem. I love history and it's interesting to learn things not many people know about. Bravo!
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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What a fantastic poem! You did wonderfully. I really enjoyed this poem. I love history and it's interesting to learn things not many people know about. Bravo!
Comment Written 12-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014
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Thanks for the review and the six shiny stars.
