The Red Rag
Two boys to the rescue68 total reviews
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello and a happy Tuesday to you. I enjoyed reading your poem, thanks for sharing. I liked the rhythm and rhyme of the poem. Good job and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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Hello and a happy Tuesday to you. I enjoyed reading your poem, thanks for sharing. I liked the rhythm and rhyme of the poem. Good job and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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Thank you for reading and reviewing my poem, my friend, I'm delighted you enjoyed it. Thanks for the good luck wishes too!! :)) Sandra xxx
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
Such an exciting story. We had a train go of the rails in my little home town, don't know what caused it. Everyone was running to the tracks to get the little toys that had spilled out. I don't think anyone was hurt. This is very well done, hope you do well in the contest. Rox
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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Such an exciting story. We had a train go of the rails in my little home town, don't know what caused it. Everyone was running to the tracks to get the little toys that had spilled out. I don't think anyone was hurt. This is very well done, hope you do well in the contest. Rox
Comment Written 24-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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It's not a nice thing when it happens these days. Too many people get hurt. At least the trains went slower in my story's time, so there was less risk. Thanks, Rox, for reading my story poem, I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment from Susan Larson
What an absolutely beautiful story. And to tell it in such a skillfully crafted poem is amazing. I love the picture that you found to go with it. I can just hear this being sung with a guitar in the background. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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What an absolutely beautiful story. And to tell it in such a skillfully crafted poem is amazing. I love the picture that you found to go with it. I can just hear this being sung with a guitar in the background. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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What a lovely thing to say, Susan, to have it sung would be amazing. I'm so pleased you read my poem, and enjoyed it. Your words are so encouraging! Thank you so much. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from aryr
What a great idea Sandra, and good luck in the contest. This was enjoyable and actually educational to read. It had a great flow and a wonderful rhyme pattern. I liked the concept of the story behind the poem. Two very compassionate boys that became successful in their lives. Very well done. Blessings, hugs and smiles.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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What a great idea Sandra, and good luck in the contest. This was enjoyable and actually educational to read. It had a great flow and a wonderful rhyme pattern. I liked the concept of the story behind the poem. Two very compassionate boys that became successful in their lives. Very well done. Blessings, hugs and smiles.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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Thank you, Alie, for this lovely review. I'm glad you enjoyed this story in my poem. I used to enjoy train spotting, and would often go with my younger brother. Big hugs, dear friend. :))) Sandra xx
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You are so welcome Sandra, it sort of spoke of a hint of familiarity. Hugs and smiles.
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Sandra. You did two things I believe are fundamental to good poetry. You made it rhyme and YOU TOLD A STORY. Poetry that doesn't tell a story is just a collection of words in my opinion. (I make some people mad when I say that) I loved this. The reward for the boys is magnificent! Well Done. Robert
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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Hello Sandra. You did two things I believe are fundamental to good poetry. You made it rhyme and YOU TOLD A STORY. Poetry that doesn't tell a story is just a collection of words in my opinion. (I make some people mad when I say that) I loved this. The reward for the boys is magnificent! Well Done. Robert
Comment Written 24-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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You are a man after my own heart, Robert. I have entered so many poetry contests only to find the winners are 'poems' written in prose. Can you imagine Longfellow writing his epic rhyming poems today? And all the other rhyming famous poets of yesteryear putting up with this? Thank you so very much for this amazing review and for the lovely golden stars. I really appreciate them. :)) Sandra xx
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you're welcome
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Well what a wonderful story in a poem. I hope you win 1st prize because it is so well done and completely interesting. What a talent to be able to summarize a captivating tale and have it rhyme! Good luck.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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Well what a wonderful story in a poem. I hope you win 1st prize because it is so well done and completely interesting. What a talent to be able to summarize a captivating tale and have it rhyme! Good luck.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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Thank you so very much for this lovely review, Raffaelina, I'm delighted you enjoyed it!! :)) Sandra xxx
Comment from Mistydawn
I love your story/poem. It's well-written, very interesting start to finish. You had me on the edge of my seat, hoping that it'd turn out alright. The ending is perfect. I knew I saved this six for a reason. Good luck with your contest.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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I love your story/poem. It's well-written, very interesting start to finish. You had me on the edge of my seat, hoping that it'd turn out alright. The ending is perfect. I knew I saved this six for a reason. Good luck with your contest.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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Aww, thank you so much, Misty, this is such a lovely review. Your lovely six stars are the icing on the cake!! Thank you, my friend! (And for the good luck wishes!) :)) Sandra xxxx
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Excellent story in a poem, Sandra. The Heptameter flowed smooth as silk and the rhyme was perfection. The story line held my interest as well. Good Job, My dear friend. Here's a six for you! Nancy:)
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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Excellent story in a poem, Sandra. The Heptameter flowed smooth as silk and the rhyme was perfection. The story line held my interest as well. Good Job, My dear friend. Here's a six for you! Nancy:)
Comment Written 24-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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Aww, thank you so much, my dear friend! What a really lovely review. All those stars!! Thank you a dozen times. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. I'm going to be writing a few poems now my novels are finished, and I'll start Eric's third book later on. The brain decided it had been abused!! lol. Big hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment from June Sargent
This is a wonderful entry for the contest. It is nostalgic, bringing back the days of railroad travel. And it's appeal is one that can touch the hearts of young and old alike. It's full of adventure and excitement. And it tells a grand storyof boys with bravery. Good job. Should do well in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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This is a wonderful entry for the contest. It is nostalgic, bringing back the days of railroad travel. And it's appeal is one that can touch the hearts of young and old alike. It's full of adventure and excitement. And it tells a grand storyof boys with bravery. Good job. Should do well in the contest.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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What a lovely review, June, thank you so much. I saw a picture of a steam train, and it took me back to my train spotting days with my brother. When I think of how long ago that was, it rather frightened me!! Lol. Thanks again, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from juliaSjames
I love the ballad style you chose to tell your story, Sandra. It's a marvelous poem, using your skill to weave an exciting tale that holds the reader's interest from beginning to end.
The boys' reward is better than a medal.
Good luck in the contest.
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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I love the ballad style you chose to tell your story, Sandra. It's a marvelous poem, using your skill to weave an exciting tale that holds the reader's interest from beginning to end.
The boys' reward is better than a medal.
Good luck in the contest.
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 24-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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Hi Julia, I just wanted to thank you so very much for this really lovely review, and on top of that, all the lovely stars! I'm so happy you enjoyed it. I know most boys would love to ride the footplate of steam train, more than a medal. Even I would have done! Thanks, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
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You're welcome Sandra. My husband's British. As a boy he loved train spotting.
Blessings Julia
