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She fretted from the day she heard,
he could make time to come again,
for Christmas, what a joy, .........
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Herbert Nehrlich
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Tara very irritated with PH injustice (12/1/2006 11:48:00 PM)
I think the 'not a poem' feeling is misplaced, intended perhaps to mean 'not your usual style' (which it is not, on the surface) , and would not have been written by someone less familiar with your style and less astute. And by deduction that must mean if correct that 'your usual style' is regarded as definitive of what constitutes a poem, and what more accolade could there be! The flow, however, is trademark your own, as is the insight (here into the typical maternal female response to the return of the wealthier prodigal son?) and the realism and the peronal nature of the piece and the reassurance and the wisdom. I find this simply marvellous, and marvellously penned. t x |
Donna Nimmo (11/29/2006 9:05:00 PM)
I consider this a poem and i loved it. Sincerely, Donna |
Mary Nagy (11/29/2006 7:46:00 AM)
I really enjoyed this Herbert. I think women worry more over the image that will be left after the visit....what they will remember and what they'll be thinking of us when they leave again more than the men, who tend to focus on the moment. I think it's wonderful how you put us in the shoes of both parents. (I hope your visit with your son is as wonderful as you anticipate......I'm sure it will be!) How beautiful your family sounds! Sincerely, Mary |
Danny Reynolds (11/29/2006 5:25:00 AM)
I find it interesting that when you split the poem to look at the mother/father (Male/Female) perspectives on the visit, the mother's portion by far exceeds the father's. This is not unexpected, but the fact that you have captured it, says a lot for your insight. Of course its a poem, rhyming or not. The beats, do fluctuate, from 8s to 10s initially, then even more sporadic later, but this does not detract from the flow. Nice work H
Danny |
Angie Maeots (11/28/2006 10:26:00 PM)
Herbert, I have to agree with Lamont and Jefferson. Very creative, and musical. |
Tallie Kane (11/28/2006 8:01:00 PM)
I love this, it's so different from your other poems but its just as wonderful. It flows really well and fits the speed and nature of the poem, you get caught up in the excitement and anxiety of preparations. Really impressed. Tallie.x |
Jerry Hughes (11/28/2006 5:55:00 PM)
Mein F, I read this more like the impending christmas visit from your son, than the chap with a red suit. May you thoroughly enjoy your time together. Heil... |
Herbert Nehrlich (11/28/2006 4:26:00 PM)
Why, pray tell, do you not consider it a poem?
H |
Gina Onyemaechi (11/28/2006 8:59:00 AM)
I don't consider this a poem, Herbs, but I still like it. Humorous and loving. And may your Christmas be grand. |
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