One More Row To Hoe
A look at our mortality78 total reviews
Comment from Gianinas
Gratitude toward the father that gave tough love and good advice, exudes from this very beautiful poem.
Setting one step in front of the other seems to slow, nowadays, and yet, sometimes when capable of doing it, we forget to whom we owed the patience and wisdom.
Thanks for the very beautiful poem,
Gianina
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2016
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Gratitude toward the father that gave tough love and good advice, exudes from this very beautiful poem.
Setting one step in front of the other seems to slow, nowadays, and yet, sometimes when capable of doing it, we forget to whom we owed the patience and wisdom.
Thanks for the very beautiful poem,
Gianina
Comment Written 08-Jul-2016
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And thank you for a most beautiful comment and that great rating.It wa so encouraging
Comment from RoostyNester
Very nice poem! It takes a wise person to adhere to the examples our loved ones set before us. To learn is a reward within itself. Too many children today will never reach their true potential, because they already know it all! Can't be taught! Then they blame others for their failures and mishaps in life. Your poem tells the way things should be. How much a life can benefit for the aged. And the last row to hoe, before we leave this earth. The rhyme and style you chose, created a well meaning poem. I liked it very much.
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Very nice poem! It takes a wise person to adhere to the examples our loved ones set before us. To learn is a reward within itself. Too many children today will never reach their true potential, because they already know it all! Can't be taught! Then they blame others for their failures and mishaps in life. Your poem tells the way things should be. How much a life can benefit for the aged. And the last row to hoe, before we leave this earth. The rhyme and style you chose, created a well meaning poem. I liked it very much.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2016
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Roosty-I really do anppreciate and enjoy your support of my poetic attempts.You are so encouraging-thank you
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You are very welcome. You've wrote a lot of very nice poems.
Comment from Ann Dudley Duncan
Absolutely love your poem! It seems you've been writing a few years longer than me so who am I to teach an old dog new tricks? However there was just one line that didn't seem to roll off the tongue: And soon I was out on my own? Could the words be changed around just a little? Such as: And I was out, soon on my own. Just a thought and maybe a little picky!
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Absolutely love your poem! It seems you've been writing a few years longer than me so who am I to teach an old dog new tricks? However there was just one line that didn't seem to roll off the tongue: And soon I was out on my own? Could the words be changed around just a little? Such as: And I was out, soon on my own. Just a thought and maybe a little picky!
Comment Written 08-Jul-2016
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Ann-thank you for your comment. You may be right on the correction needed
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Still, a great poem!
Comment from LIJ Red
Half my poetry is muttering about getting old. Raised on a tenant farm until I was eight, I hoed my share of rows. Excellent thoughts on the
way it is.
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Half my poetry is muttering about getting old. Raised on a tenant farm until I was eight, I hoed my share of rows. Excellent thoughts on the
way it is.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2016
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I was raised on a tenant farm also.So we both know about those rows to hoe. Thank you so much
Comment from Susanne M. Psyris
Very good poem here. Love the rhythm, rhyme and meter in this one. Great job. Lovely ending verse...hard to feel so comfortable when you know the end is near. God bless and hugs, Susanne
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Very good poem here. Love the rhythm, rhyme and meter in this one. Great job. Lovely ending verse...hard to feel so comfortable when you know the end is near. God bless and hugs, Susanne
Comment Written 08-Jul-2016
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Thank you dear Susanne for revisiting me
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Jay. Another terrific poem that I enjoyed reading. It contains a good lesson within its well-rhymed and flowing lines. Yes, there is always another row to hoe until we're at the end of the line. Who knows, there might be some to hoe there too. Good job. Marilyn
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Hi Jay. Another terrific poem that I enjoyed reading. It contains a good lesson within its well-rhymed and flowing lines. Yes, there is always another row to hoe until we're at the end of the line. Who knows, there might be some to hoe there too. Good job. Marilyn
Comment Written 08-Jul-2016
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Thank you for your continuing support
Comment from amada
It's great to read this uplifting work about our mortality. I admire your father great lessons in life..."Just hone your hoe, then turn and start
the next one, there below."
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It's great to read this uplifting work about our mortality. I admire your father great lessons in life..."Just hone your hoe, then turn and start
the next one, there below."
Comment Written 08-Jul-2016
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Thank you friend. I do appreciate it
Comment from brownies
What a delightful read and well crafted piece. I love the lesson learned and the life experience that comes from the honor for our parents and the wisdom to apply. Even though many younger readers have no idea what it is to hoe a garden, I believe the application is clearly there due to your careful thought and application. Thank you!
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What a delightful read and well crafted piece. I love the lesson learned and the life experience that comes from the honor for our parents and the wisdom to apply. Even though many younger readers have no idea what it is to hoe a garden, I believe the application is clearly there due to your careful thought and application. Thank you!
Comment Written 08-Jul-2016
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Thank you friend for stopping by and commenting
Comment from Bollie
You did a great job on this poem, taking the reader through a literal childhood garden to a figurative garden late in life. The fact that you used 14 syllables in every verse. The consistency is really important as it maintains a wonderful rhythm. I'm also impressed with the great rhyming skills that you've shown. Really good job.
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You did a great job on this poem, taking the reader through a literal childhood garden to a figurative garden late in life. The fact that you used 14 syllables in every verse. The consistency is really important as it maintains a wonderful rhythm. I'm also impressed with the great rhyming skills that you've shown. Really good job.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2016
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Thank you for a very thorough review-appreciated
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem. While we still breath we should do everything we can to live our lives the best we can. When our last day comes we will be able to rest.
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A very well-written poem. While we still breath we should do everything we can to live our lives the best we can. When our last day comes we will be able to rest.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2016
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Sandra-I truly appreciate your revisiting my offerings.They provide an encouraging lift
