A Newspaper's Life
It gets around8 total reviews
Comment from Becky Kern-Taylor
Very well composed. I enjoyed the rhythms and the path that you followed. We still get the paper newspaper, not the online one. We just like the feel of the paper, and, I can cut out articles. Our local paper has turned into about 8 pages, not like the papers of old. The price has went up , while the content went way down. Oh well, we will pay the price.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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Very well composed. I enjoyed the rhythms and the path that you followed. We still get the paper newspaper, not the online one. We just like the feel of the paper, and, I can cut out articles. Our local paper has turned into about 8 pages, not like the papers of old. The price has went up , while the content went way down. Oh well, we will pay the price.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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It's terrible. I think one of the reasons that contributed to our paper letting go 102 carriers was the corona virus. I miss delivering the paper.:Thank you for reading my poem.
Comment from tempeste
Ciao mystery poet .I gave you your 6 th vote..
You did a great job illustrating the life of a newspaper starting from the seed that will grow into a tree which will be turned into paper..
Your poem flowed well and has good rhyme.
I have used old newspaper to packet glasses, tea sets and other items when I was moving ..
I lined a cage when we saved a crow and he stayed in a cage while his injured wing mended .
Wrapped broken glass up several times
I cover the base of my plants first with newspaper and then with plastic to avoid frostbite in winter.
To help me start my fireplace
When I need to keep my wet shoes in shape
Old newspaper are great to absorb spills
and when you have pups or kittens.
Your poem made me realise just how often they turn out handy after being read. ..they are real lifesavers at times.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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Ciao mystery poet .I gave you your 6 th vote..
You did a great job illustrating the life of a newspaper starting from the seed that will grow into a tree which will be turned into paper..
Your poem flowed well and has good rhyme.
I have used old newspaper to packet glasses, tea sets and other items when I was moving ..
I lined a cage when we saved a crow and he stayed in a cage while his injured wing mended .
Wrapped broken glass up several times
I cover the base of my plants first with newspaper and then with plastic to avoid frostbite in winter.
To help me start my fireplace
When I need to keep my wet shoes in shape
Old newspaper are great to absorb spills
and when you have pups or kittens.
Your poem made me realise just how often they turn out handy after being read. ..they are real lifesavers at times.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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Thank you for the vote! Very appreciated. Newspapers are great aren't they. You are awesome for saving that crow. Have a wonderful day. :)
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When we freed him he stayed in the vicinity and he even showed us his off spring ... we continued to feed him tip bits ( meat) now and then ( biggrin)
Take care!
Comment from zanya
Yes change is in the air for newspapers - not the same experience on line !! almost elegiac in its tone - I love that stanza at the end that reminds that newspapers don't just supply our news - they also have very practical uses 'lining birdcages'
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2020
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Yes change is in the air for newspapers - not the same experience on line !! almost elegiac in its tone - I love that stanza at the end that reminds that newspapers don't just supply our news - they also have very practical uses 'lining birdcages'
Comment Written 07-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2020
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Thank you for this great review....I'm always glad to hear from fellow writers.
Comment from AprilViolet
There is something so wonderful about holding a fresh book or newspaper in your hands and reading it. Sadly most papers are converting to digital. I know many people who are sad about this. Especially the older generation. Exceptional poem that deserves six stars!
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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There is something so wonderful about holding a fresh book or newspaper in your hands and reading it. Sadly most papers are converting to digital. I know many people who are sad about this. Especially the older generation. Exceptional poem that deserves six stars!
Comment Written 06-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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Thank you..you are awesome.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
There's just something about holding that 'paper' in your hands while reading that is just a real 'part' of the older generation out here... ;) :) A great choice of topic and poetry style for the contest - good luck! ;)
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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There's just something about holding that 'paper' in your hands while reading that is just a real 'part' of the older generation out here... ;) :) A great choice of topic and poetry style for the contest - good luck! ;)
Comment Written 06-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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I feel the same way, I'm a part of that generation. Besides, I'm not real tech savvy. :) Thanks for reading.
Comment from WriterHeather
I love this! It's a shame everything is going digital. I like a hard copy when ready. It's also sad that people are losing their jobs because of it. You did a great job with this and should be proud!
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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I love this! It's a shame everything is going digital. I like a hard copy when ready. It's also sad that people are losing their jobs because of it. You did a great job with this and should be proud!
Comment Written 06-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for this kind review!
Comment from RodG
I like how you trace a newspaper's life from its origins--a tree--to its aftermath (recycling if it's lucky). I also appreciate what you say in your notes about the newspaper business going digital and putting carriers out of work.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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I like how you trace a newspaper's life from its origins--a tree--to its aftermath (recycling if it's lucky). I also appreciate what you say in your notes about the newspaper business going digital and putting carriers out of work.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for reading and reviewing. I see that you have given me 4 stars. I always appreciate and welcome suggestions for improvement. Thanks again for reading. :)
Comment from Roberta Lawrinsky
Hi --
I like this poem about newspapers because it's very straightforward and fun to follow, from the time a tree first grows, through all its steps until recycling.
It's not so easy to find the right illustration, but you made a good match.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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Hi --
I like this poem about newspapers because it's very straightforward and fun to follow, from the time a tree first grows, through all its steps until recycling.
It's not so easy to find the right illustration, but you made a good match.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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Thank you for reading my poem and for this great review.
