Minnesota Poems
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Comment from sunnilicious
Cereal is definitely a popular breakfast treat. You researched and wrote about a local company and nationwide corporation. Well thought out. Clearly and creatively written. Nice work :)
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Cereal is definitely a popular breakfast treat. You researched and wrote about a local company and nationwide corporation. Well thought out. Clearly and creatively written. Nice work :)
Comment Written 05-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Thank you Alicia. yup. I particularly love Cheerios. Thanks for the review and all the stars.
Comment from Pantygynt
This was most interesting, particularly the note, to me as one who once was involved in flour milling as is currently writing a novel based on a traditional English watermill (The Maid of the Mill) here on FanStory.
I was also struck by the etymology of this guy's name. Where had the 'N' come from. Further research leads me to ask whether the 'N' might be your unintentional addition. Cadwallader is an old Welsh name, but this is the first time I have seen it with the 'N' interpolated.
Another possibility is that some immigration official in castle Garden was responsible.
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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This was most interesting, particularly the note, to me as one who once was involved in flour milling as is currently writing a novel based on a traditional English watermill (The Maid of the Mill) here on FanStory.
I was also struck by the etymology of this guy's name. Where had the 'N' come from. Further research leads me to ask whether the 'N' might be your unintentional addition. Cadwallader is an old Welsh name, but this is the first time I have seen it with the 'N' interpolated.
Another possibility is that some immigration official in castle Garden was responsible.
Comment Written 04-May-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Ah, I double checked and you are correct. There is no N, my bad. I'll make that correction. Thanks. BTW, your mill stories inspired me to write about him, although I didn't get as much into the technical detail as you do.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written sonnet about the history of Cadwallander Washburn and his impact on the Minnesota history and the school that was named after him to honor his influence.
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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A very well-written sonnet about the history of Cadwallander Washburn and his impact on the Minnesota history and the school that was named after him to honor his influence.
Comment Written 04-May-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Thank you Sandra
Comment from tfawcus
It's never easy to tell a specific story within a tight rhyme scheme, but you have managed to maintain a smooth flow. I agree with your decision to use the same rhyme scheme throughout. The other alternative you mention would surely give a rather choppy result. It sounds as if this Washburn was quite a fella. Interesting history. Thanks for posting.
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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It's never easy to tell a specific story within a tight rhyme scheme, but you have managed to maintain a smooth flow. I agree with your decision to use the same rhyme scheme throughout. The other alternative you mention would surely give a rather choppy result. It sounds as if this Washburn was quite a fella. Interesting history. Thanks for posting.
Comment Written 04-May-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Thank you Tony. Glad you enjoyed this colorful character's history. I learned a lot myself writing this.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I enjoyed your fascinating story here, this is a wonderful tribute and memory. The meter is a bit hit and miss, but didn't spoil my enjoyment of your poem, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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I enjoyed your fascinating story here, this is a wonderful tribute and memory. The meter is a bit hit and miss, but didn't spoil my enjoyment of your poem, love Dolly x
Comment Written 04-May-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Thank you Dolly. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Comment from Joan E.
Thank you for this fascinating history of the "Mill City" of Minneapolis and its world-renown "Gold Medal" and "General Mills" brands. I enjoyed your Super Sonnet form with complex, rhyme scheme, plus the accenting photograph. Cheers- Joan
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Thank you for this fascinating history of the "Mill City" of Minneapolis and its world-renown "Gold Medal" and "General Mills" brands. I enjoyed your Super Sonnet form with complex, rhyme scheme, plus the accenting photograph. Cheers- Joan
Comment Written 03-May-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Thank you Joan. Always a pleasure to hear from you.
Comment from January L'Angelle
The structure of this poem is perfect and it reads really well. Cadwallander Washburn was an interesting man. I never knew anything about him, until now. I use "Gold Medal" so it's good to know the story. I like poems that are both educational and just plain fun to read. This poem fits the bill. -January L.
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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The structure of this poem is perfect and it reads really well. Cadwallander Washburn was an interesting man. I never knew anything about him, until now. I use "Gold Medal" so it's good to know the story. I like poems that are both educational and just plain fun to read. This poem fits the bill. -January L.
Comment Written 03-May-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Well thank you very much January. I am most pleased by your response. I am also happy to help someone learn something new.
Comment from Bill Schott
This super sonnet, Cadwallander Washburn, is a great history lesson in a poem for the converting from rock to steel grain mills and the revolution of General Mills.
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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This super sonnet, Cadwallander Washburn, is a great history lesson in a poem for the converting from rock to steel grain mills and the revolution of General Mills.
Comment Written 03-May-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Thank you Bill Schott, I am happy you enjoyed my piece of history.
