A Farmer's Hands
Seven words or less poem43 total reviews
Comment from MelB
Hello Mystery Poet, this is a wonderful 7-word poem and contest entry. I love the literal and metaphorical meaning of this poem. Very nice rhyme also. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2018
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Hello Mystery Poet, this is a wonderful 7-word poem and contest entry. I love the literal and metaphorical meaning of this poem. Very nice rhyme also. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2018
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Hello MelB
So pleased you appreciate my poem.
Thank you for your excellent rating and complimentary review!
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You're welcome.
Comment from CD Richards
Ah, farming the old-fashioned way - getting one's hands dirty is good for the soul.
I like this, it has a ring of truth about it. Farming is, in many ways, an act of faith. Faith that the sky will send down rain at the right times and in the right amount so that our crops don't die or get ruined; faith that the birds or bugs or rabbits won't get at our produce before we can enjoythe fruits of our labours...
Well done, and best of luck with this.
Craig
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2018
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Ah, farming the old-fashioned way - getting one's hands dirty is good for the soul.
I like this, it has a ring of truth about it. Farming is, in many ways, an act of faith. Faith that the sky will send down rain at the right times and in the right amount so that our crops don't die or get ruined; faith that the birds or bugs or rabbits won't get at our produce before we can enjoythe fruits of our labours...
Well done, and best of luck with this.
Craig
Comment Written 19-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2018
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Hello Craig,
I come from a long line of farmers and gardeners...Just waiting to get my hands in the soil!
Thank you for your excellent rating and thoughtful review...
Comment from mvbrooks
You've done a great job of meeting the challenge to tell a story in 7 words and to make it memorable. It seems this could be taken two ways -- faith in the soil and mother nature and also faith in God that the land will produce for the farmer. Inspiring.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018
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You've done a great job of meeting the challenge to tell a story in 7 words and to make it memorable. It seems this could be taken two ways -- faith in the soil and mother nature and also faith in God that the land will produce for the farmer. Inspiring.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018
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Hello Friend,
I love your interpretation!
Thank you for your excellent rating and thoughtful/perceptive review...So pleased you enjoyed...
Comment from jdrhye
Writing a poem in 7 words or less is difficult enough in addition to having to rhyme....you have done a great job of conveying a message making it appear simplistic. Enjoyed the short read.
J
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018
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Writing a poem in 7 words or less is difficult enough in addition to having to rhyme....you have done a great job of conveying a message making it appear simplistic. Enjoyed the short read.
J
Comment Written 19-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018
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Hello J!
Thank you for your excellent rating and complimentary review...
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
I like the message of this and how in so few words, you brought it forth. This poem tells the reader that the farmer is working and believing that the fruit of his labor may be a harvest.. I like this along with the accompanying artwork. Well done.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018
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I like the message of this and how in so few words, you brought it forth. This poem tells the reader that the farmer is working and believing that the fruit of his labor may be a harvest.. I like this along with the accompanying artwork. Well done.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018
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Hello Jeffrey!
Thank you for your excellent rating and complimentary/thoughtful review...
So appreciated...
Comment from F Scott Hafner
Well done - a message for all. But so few have the opportunity to have a good job where hard work buys a house. For some, multiple jobs only is sufficient to share a house with other families. A recent solution - send more money to the wealthy. And that will help the poor. Smart people came up with that- I suppose I'm not smart. In any event hope this is something you will consider for future poems.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018
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Well done - a message for all. But so few have the opportunity to have a good job where hard work buys a house. For some, multiple jobs only is sufficient to share a house with other families. A recent solution - send more money to the wealthy. And that will help the poor. Smart people came up with that- I suppose I'm not smart. In any event hope this is something you will consider for future poems.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018
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Hello Frank,
So pleased you stopped by. Thank you for your excellent rating and thoughtful review...and suggestions!
Comment from Alexander Vasa
Hello, you have written a good poem for the prompt contest. Your word choice is vivid and the whole work is very visual with that great picture. My Grandfather was a farmer, so I understand the feeling of dirt on your hands. I loved farm life. Nicely written and best of luck with this entry. Ana.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018
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Hello, you have written a good poem for the prompt contest. Your word choice is vivid and the whole work is very visual with that great picture. My Grandfather was a farmer, so I understand the feeling of dirt on your hands. I loved farm life. Nicely written and best of luck with this entry. Ana.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018
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Hello Ana,
Thank you for your excellent rating and your thoughtful review!
Both of my grandparents were farmers...How I miss them, their land, and their stories! The photograph really reminded me of them...
Thank you again!
Comment from Cindy McIntyre
Wow! I find it difficult to write poetry in such few words. Your use of powerful words is captivating. The photo you chose to go with the poem fits perfectly.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018
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Wow! I find it difficult to write poetry in such few words. Your use of powerful words is captivating. The photo you chose to go with the poem fits perfectly.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018
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Hello Cindy!
Thank you for your excellent rating and complimentary review.
The hands pictured in the photo remind me of my grandfather's hands...
So pleased you enjoyed...
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So glad to hear back from you. I'm new to this site and I hope I'm doing things "right." I am currently writing a book about caring for my dad before his passing and the cover is going to show his hands. Your photo was touching!
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The cover of your book will be amazing!
When the contest is over, I'll let you know who I am... :)
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, an amazing write, well told in succinct and distinct homage, and in seven words no less, difficult certainly, but accomplished - fully compliant with the prompt. I wish you good luck in the contest...
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018
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In my opinion, an amazing write, well told in succinct and distinct homage, and in seven words no less, difficult certainly, but accomplished - fully compliant with the prompt. I wish you good luck in the contest...
Comment Written 19-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018
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Hello Eve!
Thank you ever so much for your excellent rating and complimentary review.
The hands of the farmer remind me of my grandfather's hands...
Comment from jppoet
This is an excellent poem which, within the span of its brevity, fully captures the mood, imagery and sensitivity of its subject. The photo adds affinity to your artistic poem. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018
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This is an excellent poem which, within the span of its brevity, fully captures the mood, imagery and sensitivity of its subject. The photo adds affinity to your artistic poem. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2018
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Hello John!
Much appreciation for your excellent rating and thoughtful review...
