The Red Rag
Two boys to the rescue68 total reviews
Comment from robyn corum
Sandra,
I thought you told me that you were told NOT to write poetry. NOW I see why.
See, I have a poem in this here contest, too, and I imagine that's the same reason that other person had in mind when they cautioned you away... they didn't like the talent they saw and they were threatened by your skills. I might just also go ahead and say -- STICK TO PROSE!
YOU'RE GONNA TAKE ALL THE POETRY TROPHIES!!!
hahahaha
Very cool offering! Thanks for sharing.
Imo, you should just keep it up - regardless of how I or anyone else feels about losing out on those lovely rewards. hahahaha
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2019
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Sandra,
I thought you told me that you were told NOT to write poetry. NOW I see why.
See, I have a poem in this here contest, too, and I imagine that's the same reason that other person had in mind when they cautioned you away... they didn't like the talent they saw and they were threatened by your skills. I might just also go ahead and say -- STICK TO PROSE!
YOU'RE GONNA TAKE ALL THE POETRY TROPHIES!!!
hahahaha
Very cool offering! Thanks for sharing.
Imo, you should just keep it up - regardless of how I or anyone else feels about losing out on those lovely rewards. hahahaha
Comment Written 25-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2019
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LOL!!! Sorry, Robyn. You are a flatterer, but I like you! LOL!! I think you are pretty safe with your wonderful poetry. I'm hopeless at writing most of the styles that feature on here. Whereas you, my friend, write them all and write them well.
Thank you so much for this really nice, fun review, you put a huge smile on my face. Big hugs! Sandra xxxx
Comment from Louise Michelle
Yippie - my girl has posted a poem! This is absolutely fabulous, Sandra. With bouncy rhythm and well chosen rhymes, you have created an inspiring story in a poem.
This has all the strong elements of fiction - good characterization, description and a fast-action plot.
I loved your pairing of skirt and shirt. That stanza was so cute. And last, but certainly not least, the boys are heroes. Something really nice to read in this day and age. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2019
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Yippie - my girl has posted a poem! This is absolutely fabulous, Sandra. With bouncy rhythm and well chosen rhymes, you have created an inspiring story in a poem.
This has all the strong elements of fiction - good characterization, description and a fast-action plot.
I loved your pairing of skirt and shirt. That stanza was so cute. And last, but certainly not least, the boys are heroes. Something really nice to read in this day and age. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 25-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2019
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LOL! You are so sweet! Thank you, Lou, I'll be posting a few poems now, I didn't realise how long it's been. Thank you so much for the six stars, and fabulous review, my friend. Sending you a big hug back! :)) Sandra xxx
Comment from themundanegirl
This poem is so vividly written that you can practically see it unfold in your mind while reading it. Thank you so much for sharing and i wish you the very best for the contest that you entered in. You definitely deserve a good placing.
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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This poem is so vividly written that you can practically see it unfold in your mind while reading it. Thank you so much for sharing and i wish you the very best for the contest that you entered in. You definitely deserve a good placing.
Comment Written 25-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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What a lovely review! Thank you so much, I'm delighted you enjoyed my poem. Big hugs, :)) Sandra xx
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hi Sandra, a great story well written in aabb rhyme form. I think this is the best form for story telling and you have told this very well, as I would expect. You maintain heptameter throughout and give a good lengthy poem. This is a good one for Eric I would think. Well done, yet again.
WHEN DO YOU GO ON YOUR CRUISE? Exciting times ahead. Warm regards and good luck in the contest. Dorothy xxx
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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Hi Sandra, a great story well written in aabb rhyme form. I think this is the best form for story telling and you have told this very well, as I would expect. You maintain heptameter throughout and give a good lengthy poem. This is a good one for Eric I would think. Well done, yet again.
WHEN DO YOU GO ON YOUR CRUISE? Exciting times ahead. Warm regards and good luck in the contest. Dorothy xxx
Comment Written 25-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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Hi Dorothy, thank you so very much for the six stars and fabulous review! I'll be showing it to Eric this weekend. Thanks for the good luck wishes! Big hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
We go on the 25th September (4 weeks this Friday:) and come home on the 10th November. I can't wait! :)) xxx
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Hi Sandra, you say you go away 25 September. It's 26th today - do you mean October LOL! You are excited aren't you - like the song 'I didn't know what day it was! LOL LOL Dxx
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LOL!! I told another lady it was the 25th September! Yes, It's the 25th October, lol. Yes, I really am. I can't wait, and my head is all over the place. I've been trying on my clothes, trying to sort out the ones for the posh dress evenings, and those for the casual but smart evenings. When Graham laughed at me for doing this for the umpteenth time, I said it's ok for men they only need a morning suit for the posh evenings, we girls can't wear the same posh frock each time! I know you will agree with me!! LOL. xxxx
Comment from Pantygynt
Oh to have had that opportunity when I was their age. Great story well told. I have been off line most of today and all yesterday after a storm cooked my home hub. I am now desperately reviewing to enable me to post my chapter at the usual rate. It might be late. It might not rate as high a value as usual. Sorry.
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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Oh to have had that opportunity when I was their age. Great story well told. I have been off line most of today and all yesterday after a storm cooked my home hub. I am now desperately reviewing to enable me to post my chapter at the usual rate. It might be late. It might not rate as high a value as usual. Sorry.
Comment Written 25-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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I don't care, I just want to read the chapter! Thank you for reading my poem, Jim, I wish you could have won a pump to help you, but that went to whoever gave the first review I think. I'm writing some poetry for a while until I come back from my holiday. October 25- November 10th cruise to Barbados! Yes, I'm showing off, it was a surprise from my hubby for our anniversary. :)) Then I'll be back in novel mode. Thanks again, my dear friend. I'll keep an eye out for your next chapter. Don't worry about the payout, if everyone is like me, they just want to read the next part NOW. xxxx Sandra xx
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Thanks for the encouragement. I will put it up shortly and unless I get a mass of pumps it will be light on rewards I am afraid.
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Don't worry about it. I'll be there! xx
Comment from Y. M. Roger
You see? You took your love of poetry and your wonderful talent of writing children's tales and wrapped them all up into an awesome offering for the contest! ;) :) This is just wonderful and I'm wondering when we'll see the Little Golden Book version of it for little boys to read with mom and dad! :) Thank you for sharing such a lovely creation, Sandra -- Bravo!! ;) :) Yvette
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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You see? You took your love of poetry and your wonderful talent of writing children's tales and wrapped them all up into an awesome offering for the contest! ;) :) This is just wonderful and I'm wondering when we'll see the Little Golden Book version of it for little boys to read with mom and dad! :) Thank you for sharing such a lovely creation, Sandra -- Bravo!! ;) :) Yvette
Comment Written 25-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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Yvette!!! What can I say? This is such an amazing review, you've blown my head away. I am putting together a book of children's story poems, but I have a long way to go, so be warned, more to come! Your review has given me the best encouragement I could have, I don't know how to thank you enough. But, I do. The six stars are just the cherry on the top. Bless your lovely heart! :)) Sandra xxx
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Nothing to thank me for, my lady -- as a mom of three boys, that story/poem ROCKED and I meant every word! ;) :) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
Wow my last six for a perfectly preformed piece telling the story so very well. Perfect rhyme, perfect meter and the story so very entertaining and retellable. I loved it
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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Wow my last six for a perfectly preformed piece telling the story so very well. Perfect rhyme, perfect meter and the story so very entertaining and retellable. I loved it
Comment Written 25-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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Oh, Barb, thank you so much, my friend. I've been off site for a while and this is the first poem I've written in ages. For you to give it one of your precious sixes is just so lovely, thank you, my friend. Big hugs. Sandra xxx
Comment from CrystieCookie999
Neat story. I suspect it applies to when passenger trains were much more common. My own maternal grandfather worked for the Union Pacific Railroad in the engine maintenance department in Wyoming. I am thinking nowadays a red flag would not be necessary. Nice narrative poem. And readers all love a happy ending!
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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Neat story. I suspect it applies to when passenger trains were much more common. My own maternal grandfather worked for the Union Pacific Railroad in the engine maintenance department in Wyoming. I am thinking nowadays a red flag would not be necessary. Nice narrative poem. And readers all love a happy ending!
Comment Written 25-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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My husband's father drove a steam train during and after the war here in Egland. He allowed Graham to stand on the footplate too. I don't think anyone would want to stand in front of today's trains with a red flag to try and stop them!! LOL. This story is going back to the 1950s when I was a child and there were only steam trains. I liked to train spot, but that was all that happened, no crashes, and no rewards!
Thank you, Crystie for this lovely review and sharing your story. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)) Sandra x
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Ah ha, the 1950s. That makes sense.
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That's alright. I didn't put the year in because it made me realise how old I am!!!! lol. Vanity!
Comment from Ogden
Your story poem of two resourceful boys, is very well-written, and involving, with exceptionally apt rhyming, and, unsurprisingly, a happy ending.
Ogden (Don)
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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Your story poem of two resourceful boys, is very well-written, and involving, with exceptionally apt rhyming, and, unsurprisingly, a happy ending.
Ogden (Don)
Comment Written 25-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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Of course it would be a happy ending, lol. I had to get them riding the footplate and tooting the whistle! :)) Thank you so much, Ogden, I'm so pleased you enjoyed my poem. :)) Sandra xx
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You're very welcome, Sandra. (You can call ne Don. After all, we're old friends.)
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Thank you, Don! I will, and I like that we are 'old' friends! lol. xxx
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Me too!
Comment from JudyE
Hi there. This is a great little story with effective rhythm and rhyme. Nowadays kids try to make truck-drivers blow their air-horns just as these lads did with the engine-drivers. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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Hi there. This is a great little story with effective rhythm and rhyme. Nowadays kids try to make truck-drivers blow their air-horns just as these lads did with the engine-drivers. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 25-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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I've seen those trucks on the films, we don't have those types here in the UK. Our roads aren't big enough!! lol. Thanks, Judy, for this lovely review. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)) Sandra xxx
