That Old Storm Door
For families whose sons and daughters chose another path...74 total reviews
Comment from Michele Harber
This is heartwarming. It's amazing what things can bring back memories and hold sentimental value. I love how, while painting a portrait of the role the door played in the stages of our son's life, you also so accurately described those stages with a few well-chosen, pointed words, from the small face placed against the door, to the Batman sandals, to the eye rolls. Yet, with each stage, your love and pride for your son glow in such a beautiful way. I hope your Marine does make it home safely, and I wish you luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019
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This is heartwarming. It's amazing what things can bring back memories and hold sentimental value. I love how, while painting a portrait of the role the door played in the stages of our son's life, you also so accurately described those stages with a few well-chosen, pointed words, from the small face placed against the door, to the Batman sandals, to the eye rolls. Yet, with each stage, your love and pride for your son glow in such a beautiful way. I hope your Marine does make it home safely, and I wish you luck in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019
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Hey, Michele -- you have certainly made my day with this awesome review, ma'am -- thank you!! :) :) Our kiddos and what they decide to do with their lives are so very important to us... this was just my tribute to those who choose a bigger path than most! Take care out there and have a great week ahead! ;) Yvette
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It was my pleasure, Yvette, and I'm glad I was able to make you smile. Thank you for taking it upon yourself to acknowledge those who, as you say, "choose a bigger path than most." Without them, we wouldn't have a future. You have a great week as well.
Comment from N. Rabwar
It both nostalgic and beautiful. It reminds us how. objects and homes can carry energy and trigger memories. This is a very tender and poignant poem.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019
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It both nostalgic and beautiful. It reminds us how. objects and homes can carry energy and trigger memories. This is a very tender and poignant poem.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019
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Hello there! Thanx so much for this awesome review!! Our kiddos and what they decide to do with their lives are so very important to us... this was just my tribute to those who choose a bigger path than most! Take care out there and have a great week ahead! ;) Yvette
Comment from karenina
I was wiping tears by the end of this gem. God Bless all the young men and women who choose that most difficult of paths...to defend our country, knowing they may be called to make the ultimate sacrifice. As a Mom I could so relate to wanting to keep THAT door until my service-member young man or woman re-entered and I could sigh "Welcome Home" as I thanked God.~Karenina
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019
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I was wiping tears by the end of this gem. God Bless all the young men and women who choose that most difficult of paths...to defend our country, knowing they may be called to make the ultimate sacrifice. As a Mom I could so relate to wanting to keep THAT door until my service-member young man or woman re-entered and I could sigh "Welcome Home" as I thanked God.~Karenina
Comment Written 16-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019
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Yeah, well, I wrote it through tears... crazy huh? You know, i never used to be a 'cryer'....still not.... but it seems that with age comes an enhanced waterworks when I least expect it! ;) I'm so very glad you enjoyed this one, Karenina --twas my tribute to those who choose a bigger path than most! Take care out there and have a great week ahead! ;) Yvette
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Just so moving and beautifully penned!--Karenina
Comment from Joan E.
I admired your rhymed quatrains and parallel picture selection. I enjoyed the circularity with the front door and the progression of the son's growing up. Cheers- Joan
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019
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I admired your rhymed quatrains and parallel picture selection. I enjoyed the circularity with the front door and the progression of the son's growing up. Cheers- Joan
Comment Written 16-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019
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Hey, Joan -- thanx so much for this awesome review!! Our kiddos and what they decide to do with their lives are so very important to us... this was just my tribute to those who choose a bigger path than most! Take care out there and have a great week ahead! ;) Yvette
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Thank you for your good wishes and have a productive, new week- Joan
Comment from Marie Foster1
Amazing! Thanks to people like you I have been unable to win any contests :) This writing is so brilliant. It reads like a novel in poetry form. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep them coming!
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019
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Amazing! Thanks to people like you I have been unable to win any contests :) This writing is so brilliant. It reads like a novel in poetry form. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep them coming!
Comment Written 16-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019
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Hey, Marie -- thanx so much for this awesome review!! Our kiddos and what they decide to do with their lives are so very important to us... this was just my tribute to those who choose a bigger path than most! Take care out there and be sure to stop by again some time! ;) Yvette
Comment from Lance S. Loria
A very beautiful and well written poem. An emotion I felt was from selling the house where my kids grew up. The military service makes it more poignant. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019
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A very beautiful and well written poem. An emotion I felt was from selling the house where my kids grew up. The military service makes it more poignant. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019
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Hey, Lance -- thanx so much for this awesome review and especially for those lovely stars!! Our kiddos and what they decide to do with their lives are so very important to us... this was just my tribute to those who choose a bigger path than most! Take care out there and have a great week ahead! ;) Yvette
Comment from rjuselius
this is a profound piece of poetry dear y.m.! an entertaining and beautiful tribute to those who know what war is and how it may hurt.
thank you for sharing!
good luck!
blessings and a super squeeze!
Rebekka x
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019
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this is a profound piece of poetry dear y.m.! an entertaining and beautiful tribute to those who know what war is and how it may hurt.
thank you for sharing!
good luck!
blessings and a super squeeze!
Rebekka x
Comment Written 16-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2019
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Hey, Rebekka -- thanx so much for this awesome review!! Our kiddos and what they decide to do with their lives are so very important to us... this was just my tribute to those who choose a bigger path than most! Take care out there and have a great week ahead! ;) Yvette
Comment from Gail Denham
Very much liked your poem - but for my money - I do not like those storm doors - they slam too fast, catch fingers - much rather have a wood screen door - which we have cuz hubby decorated a plain wood screen- make it look old fashioned.
But - the military bound kids (and they are just kids) - what lies ahead for them. Prayers for them all t he time. My hubby joined army at 17 - prob. too young, but no work at home.
Poem is poignant and true for mothers everywhere.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2019
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Very much liked your poem - but for my money - I do not like those storm doors - they slam too fast, catch fingers - much rather have a wood screen door - which we have cuz hubby decorated a plain wood screen- make it look old fashioned.
But - the military bound kids (and they are just kids) - what lies ahead for them. Prayers for them all t he time. My hubby joined army at 17 - prob. too young, but no work at home.
Poem is poignant and true for mothers everywhere.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2019
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Sorry you don't care for storm doors, Gail -- it just seemed to work for the focal point of this one. Please be sure to pass along my gratitude to your hubby for his 17-years of service... if he were here, I'd buy the two of you dinner! ;) Thanx for the review, ma'am! ;) Yvette
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Thanks for the offer of dinner - actually my husband was in Army for 6 years - he joined at 17 - when we married, we were sent to New M. and Taiwan.
Comment from A. Willow Bends
How I would slap a six on this if I had one. It should be showered with stars. What a fantastic piece down memory lane. My boys chose college and I had to sigh a sigh of relief, but my stepson did 7 years in the Marines and that was scary, especially in these unsure times. I do not have all the memories of his growing up, but surely can relate. This is beautifully done and what a way to celebrate the homecoming. I love it. Well done and Good Luck! Very enjoyable to read.
Wendy
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2019
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How I would slap a six on this if I had one. It should be showered with stars. What a fantastic piece down memory lane. My boys chose college and I had to sigh a sigh of relief, but my stepson did 7 years in the Marines and that was scary, especially in these unsure times. I do not have all the memories of his growing up, but surely can relate. This is beautifully done and what a way to celebrate the homecoming. I love it. Well done and Good Luck! Very enjoyable to read.
Wendy
Comment Written 16-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2019
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Thank you for your wonderful review on this one, Wendy -- your virtual is worth a whole heckuvalot in my book...especially with your wonderful offering of the 'star shower'!! ;) ;) My baby's off to college in the morning...gonna be quiet around here this school year, ya know? ;) :/ :( It's so good to hear how my words touch folks... makes it all worth some of the emotion that gets poured into these, ya know?? :) Take care out there and have a great weekend! ;) :) Yvette :)
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
This is a wonderful poem. I could see each description from the chubby baby to a young man off to fight on foreign soil. I saw no errors, loved the story and hope you do well in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2019
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This is a wonderful poem. I could see each description from the chubby baby to a young man off to fight on foreign soil. I saw no errors, loved the story and hope you do well in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2019
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Thank you for your wonderful review on this one, Roxanna -- it's so good to hear how my words touch folks... makes it all worth some of the emotion that gets poured into these, ya know?? :) Take care out there and have a great weekend! ;) :) Yvette :)
