One day
A cinquan18 total reviews
Comment from sfharper
Interesting generational poem that compares actions, body types, wishes and relationship in a very soft way. It is fun to wonder. I found it easy to read, enjoyed it.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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Interesting generational poem that compares actions, body types, wishes and relationship in a very soft way. It is fun to wonder. I found it easy to read, enjoyed it.
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2019
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Hi sfharper. Thanks so much for your review much appreciated and pleased you enjoyed it Cheers Christine
Comment from Rachelle Allen
She WILL take your hand one day, Christine, because she's learning right now from you that that is the way you treat your loved ones. You plant corn, you get corn. This is a beautiful poem. I hope you do well in the contest. xo
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
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She WILL take your hand one day, Christine, because she's learning right now from you that that is the way you treat your loved ones. You plant corn, you get corn. This is a beautiful poem. I hope you do well in the contest. xo
Comment Written 10-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
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Hi Rachelle Thank you very much for a lovely review Your kind words harken my heart Cheers Christine
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed your poem, Christine. Good job on the style of the cinquain. Your words are poignant and thought-provoking for readers. Thank you for being there for your mother. Best wishes. Jan
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
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I enjoyed your poem, Christine. Good job on the style of the cinquain. Your words are poignant and thought-provoking for readers. Thank you for being there for your mother. Best wishes. Jan
Comment Written 09-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019
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Hi Jan Many thanks fir your review It is awful getting old and Mum is so precious to us all Took her to hospital yesterday she has An infection and in for IV antibiotics because Mum has cancer her immune system is poor at times however one step at a time but always with my hand Cheers Christine
Comment from BeasPeas
A wonderful Cinquain. It looks like a winner to me. I often think of this as the circle going around. I became my mother's mother as she aged and she became her daughter's daughter. A touching piece. Marilyn
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2019
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A wonderful Cinquain. It looks like a winner to me. I often think of this as the circle going around. I became my mother's mother as she aged and she became her daughter's daughter. A touching piece. Marilyn
Comment Written 05-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2019
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Hi Marily, Thanks you made my day I am so pleased you thought it worthy of a sixer We do reverse our roles without even knowing it sometime Cheers Christine
Comment from lyenochka
That's so true! When I visit my parents, my dad likes to lean on me and use me for balance. I guess there will be a time for us to lean on others, too. Well done cinquain, Christine!
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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That's so true! When I visit my parents, my dad likes to lean on me and use me for balance. I guess there will be a time for us to lean on others, too. Well done cinquain, Christine!
Comment Written 05-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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Hi Helen. Thank you so much and yes This random thought came to me as I was thinking about this contest and I hope she will hold my hand she will. Getting old is so filled with issues like balance etc However I am pleased to have you review Cheers Christine
Comment from aryr
Good luck in the contest Christine. Your words addressed a concern that I think we all face as we grow older and more fragile. Will our off spring care as much for us as we grow older as we do for our elders or as we did when they were young. Well done.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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Good luck in the contest Christine. Your words addressed a concern that I think we all face as we grow older and more fragile. Will our off spring care as much for us as we grow older as we do for our elders or as we did when they were young. Well done.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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Hi Ary, Thank you wait and see re contest vote, and yes I think we will all face these issues one day not quite ready yet LOL Cheers Christine
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You are most welcome Christine, I agree, enjoy life for now and hope for the best.
Comment from Gail Denham
A poem that will speak to many in our "sandwich" generation. It hurt to see my Mom go into some other place with dementia. It just doesn't feel right to be mother to your mother. Now I reach the higher age and wonder who will guide me. We have only four sons. Good sons, but not given to care-giving I think.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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A poem that will speak to many in our "sandwich" generation. It hurt to see my Mom go into some other place with dementia. It just doesn't feel right to be mother to your mother. Now I reach the higher age and wonder who will guide me. We have only four sons. Good sons, but not given to care-giving I think.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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Hi Gail, Thank you and I am sure your sons will help if needed. I saw another woman the other day hand in hand with her mother and I thought I do that and I am sure my daughter may do also but hopefully not for a good few years yet I am only 66 still working and quite fit .Cheers Christine
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Thing is our boys are all full time busy - only two daughter/laws might be of help. One family has 6 kids - full time job. Two of the boys work 160 miles away - they come home weekends. Well, God knows. anyway - like your poem and the picture with it too.
Comment from Joy Graham
Hi Chrissy,
I can relate to this message. My kids are too busy with their own lives to worry about me. When they do come for a visit, they are anxious to leave after five minutes. Woe is me.
This is a good contest entry. Best wishes with it.
Joy xx
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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Hi Chrissy,
I can relate to this message. My kids are too busy with their own lives to worry about me. When they do come for a visit, they are anxious to leave after five minutes. Woe is me.
This is a good contest entry. Best wishes with it.
Joy xx
Comment Written 04-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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Hi Joy,cThanks for reading my cinquain for this contest. I often take Mums hand especially crossing the road and down a busy footpath. She is pretty independent but does need help quite often She is scared of falling. I visit Mum a lot now she is older and enjoy her company. Tell your sons of your concerns sometimes kids just dont see the signs. ( Why do we live in such a busy world often no time for anyone annoying really. ) Cheers Christinexx
Comment from nancy_e_davis
My daughter accompanies me when I go to the Doctor. She links arms and helps me as we walk along and I need the support. I am so grateful to have been blessed with such loving, giving children always there to make their mother's life better. Well done Chrissy.Nancy:)
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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My daughter accompanies me when I go to the Doctor. She links arms and helps me as we walk along and I need the support. I am so grateful to have been blessed with such loving, giving children always there to make their mother's life better. Well done Chrissy.Nancy:)
Comment Written 04-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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Hi Nancy, Yes I know and I look after my mum like that too as she is frightened of falling. I enjoy her company and we share lovely times . I hope my kids will do the same one day. Not quite ready yet LOL Cheers for your comments Christine
Comment from country ranch writer
Nice work up and picture for you poem and one day we all hope our children are there for us when we become old and frail as we are for our parents.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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Nice work up and picture for you poem and one day we all hope our children are there for us when we become old and frail as we are for our parents.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
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Hi Barb, Thanks for your review for this one and yes roles are reversed as we age .i am sure Many daughter hold their Mums hand Cheers Christine
