The Red Rag
Two boys to the rescue68 total reviews
Comment from Joan E.
My son is a rail buff and Federally Certified Train Engineer--so, I had to read this poem! I admired your dramatic storytelling about the young heroes in these rhymed couplets in quatrains. Big cheers- Joan
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2019
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My son is a rail buff and Federally Certified Train Engineer--so, I had to read this poem! I admired your dramatic storytelling about the young heroes in these rhymed couplets in quatrains. Big cheers- Joan
Comment Written 01-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2019
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My husband's father was a steam-train driver, that gave me the idea. I'm sure your son is enjoying his job, too. I'm glad you enjoyed reading this one. Thank you so much, Joan. :)) Sandra xx
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My son is actually a sound engineer at the Disney Studios, but he volunteers for the Fillmore and Western trains every weekend! How neat to have a steam-train driver in your family too. Smiles- Joan
Comment from Tootie
This is AWESOME! As you were telling the story through the poem, it was easy to imagine the scene. This would be a great book! Rhyming was great. Well done! Wishing you the best in the contest.
God Bless,
Bill & Cathy
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2019
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This is AWESOME! As you were telling the story through the poem, it was easy to imagine the scene. This would be a great book! Rhyming was great. Well done! Wishing you the best in the contest.
God Bless,
Bill & Cathy
Comment Written 06-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2019
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Aw, thank you so much, Cathy and Bill! I was thinking about a picture book and might look into it. That is so sweet of you to think so. A big hug for the 6 stars!!! You have totally made my day. Thank you. xxxxx Sandra xxx
Comment from rspoet
Hello Sandra,
A wonderful railroad tale within your poem.
In years past, the steam trains where mystical apparitions that that rumbled along the track and stirred the imagination of kids everywhere.
Oh, those magical places they must have led to.
My dad was a model railroader with a layout that filled the basement.
Nicely rhymed with two young heroes, and a great reward - to pull that whistle chain. Good luck in the contest.
Six toots!
Robert
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2019
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Hello Sandra,
A wonderful railroad tale within your poem.
In years past, the steam trains where mystical apparitions that that rumbled along the track and stirred the imagination of kids everywhere.
Oh, those magical places they must have led to.
My dad was a model railroader with a layout that filled the basement.
Nicely rhymed with two young heroes, and a great reward - to pull that whistle chain. Good luck in the contest.
Six toots!
Robert
Comment Written 27-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2019
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Thank you, Robert! Sorry I'm a bit late replying, my head is stuffed up with the flu, and I'm feeling a bit sorry for myself, :( But, not to worry, your review put a big smile on my face, bless your heart. Thank you so much for the sixer, dear friend, I'm just sorry you might have missed the payment. I'm pleased you enjoyed this, and I'm wondering, do you have a basement full of railway lines and trains going under bridges and over them as well? I know my son did and one time, he's now trying to convince his wife that he needs a special room just for his little hobby. lol. Your dad had the right idea. Thanks again, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from Sugarray77
Sandra, I loved reading this lilting story. The meter added to the quality and the enjoyment of it. You did a great job developing a plot and turning it into metered rhyme. Well done.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2019
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Sandra, I loved reading this lilting story. The meter added to the quality and the enjoyment of it. You did a great job developing a plot and turning it into metered rhyme. Well done.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2019
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Thank you for this lovely review, Sugarray, I really appreciate your comments. I'm delighted you enjoyed the story in the poem! :)) Sandra xxx
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
This is a delightful poem, my friend. I live a few miles from the Kate Shelley bridge. It is said that this young girl haunts the bridge which was washed out when the river flooded and washed the bridge away. She was killed but stooped the train from derailing into the river by flagging it down. Lovely entry for the contest, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2019
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This is a delightful poem, my friend. I live a few miles from the Kate Shelley bridge. It is said that this young girl haunts the bridge which was washed out when the river flooded and washed the bridge away. She was killed but stooped the train from derailing into the river by flagging it down. Lovely entry for the contest, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 27-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2019
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Thank you so much, Debbie, for this wonderful review and all those shiny stars!! I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem. :))
Your story was so sad! That poor, brave young girl gave her life to save others. I take it Kate Shelley is her name, and the bridge was named after her. Such a sad tale, but thank you for sharing it with me. Big hugs, my friend. Sandra xxxx
Comment from Heather Knight
I love your poem, Sandra. I just couldn't stop reading. I wanted to know what was going to happen next.
Thanks so much for sharing and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2019
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I love your poem, Sandra. I just couldn't stop reading. I wanted to know what was going to happen next.
Thanks so much for sharing and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2019
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Gosh, thank you, Maria. I'm delighted you enjoyed my poem. And thanks big time for the six shiners, and good luck wishes!!! Big hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment from clsandau
What a great story told in perfect rhyme. I absolutely love trains ever since childhood which was long ago. Your story moved along so well and kept me entertained all the way through. What a perfect ending you had, too, those little boys would be so thrilled to pull the chain for the whistle. We live on acreage with railway track close by. I absolutely love watching the trains, not steam of course, but they are so very long now, well over a hundred cars and many trains per day. Thanks for sharing your great story and good luck in the contest!! Blessings, Carol
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2019
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What a great story told in perfect rhyme. I absolutely love trains ever since childhood which was long ago. Your story moved along so well and kept me entertained all the way through. What a perfect ending you had, too, those little boys would be so thrilled to pull the chain for the whistle. We live on acreage with railway track close by. I absolutely love watching the trains, not steam of course, but they are so very long now, well over a hundred cars and many trains per day. Thanks for sharing your great story and good luck in the contest!! Blessings, Carol
Comment Written 26-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2019
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That is something we don't have in England, trains with that amount of cars, probably because they don't have to travel the distance they do in America. That must be quite something to see.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for sharing your own story. I'm so pleased you enjoyed reading my poem. Big hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
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Thanks for the reply. Actually we live in Canada & we do have a lot of trains. Keep enjoying writing, it is so therapeutic isn't it? Carol
Comment from LisaMay
What an exciting and dramatic story. I was carried along on this ride with heart in mouth to see what was going to happen. Great storytelling! I enjoyed it. I was worried the boy with the red rag was going to get killed.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2019
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What an exciting and dramatic story. I was carried along on this ride with heart in mouth to see what was going to happen. Great storytelling! I enjoyed it. I was worried the boy with the red rag was going to get killed.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2019
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Thank you so much for this really lovely review, Lisa May, I'm so pleased my poem pulled you into the story, that is quite a big compliment! Thank you. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment from themillerswife
This was a very enjoyable poem and could belong in a children's nursery book! I will have to read this to my little boy. He is currently in love with trains!
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2019
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This was a very enjoyable poem and could belong in a children's nursery book! I will have to read this to my little boy. He is currently in love with trains!
Comment Written 26-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2019
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I hope he enjoys it! I have my grandson coming over on Sunday, and I'm going to test it out on him. He is my biggest fan and critic in my family! lol. Thank you for this lovely review, my fried. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Big hugs, :)) Sandra xx
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
This is a great story in a poem, Sandra. I enjoyed reading it. Your lines flow smoothly, the rhymes are great, and the story told is intense. The ending is super, too. I really like the picture you chose. This is a great read aloud poem. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Respectfully with Admiration. Jan
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2019
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This is a great story in a poem, Sandra. I enjoyed reading it. Your lines flow smoothly, the rhymes are great, and the story told is intense. The ending is super, too. I really like the picture you chose. This is a great read aloud poem. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Respectfully with Admiration. Jan
Comment Written 26-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2019
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Hi Jan, thank you so much for this lovely review. I really appreciate it. I also liked that you mentioned reading aloud. I do that to all the poems I read on here. It really changes the feel of the words. Thanks again, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
