A Country Boy Comments

This is such a wonderfully worked out poem on how, as someone before me already pointed, the grass is alwsys greener on the other side of the river. The runaway boy, with dreams of a utopia in a city, realises that it is the life in the country-side, the place in which he was born and brought up is the place for him to be. One may also feel that the poem is about comfort zones, and misconceptions about the (highly misunderstood notion of) 'great expectations'... A fine poem..

Wonderfully poem and excellent work! I liked it very much and enjoyed reading, and I am particularly mamzed at the refreshing style, rhyme, meter, and idea that you wove into a masterpiece of a poem. 10+++++++++

A nice journey with a happy ending. It is better to try than not to try at all even though the consequences might argue otherwise. You accomplish a certain finesse with your rhymes.

excellent poetry, pertfect rhyming, wonderful rhythm

A very enjoyable read, Bob. Ron

Hi Bob. I think you've captured this one very well through the eyes of a runaway who had to go to find out for himself. once he had seen for himself that the grass was not as green or greener. He returned without losing face. really good piece of storywriting in verse. Regards Dave T

You don't know how much I can relate to this poem. The circumstances were different but I moved to Cali from my home Arizona. I was never so unhappy in my life. I'm home and I'll never leave my desert, my horses and the open spaces. It's who I am, a poor desert rat haha. Your poem was great, I enjoyed every word. Full of truths and a warning written very well.

a 'dating' so bad not to to have once again...wonderful ending there, Bob...good poem 10

A great poem Bob, the countryside is indeed a special place that we should all appreciate. Best wishes, Andrew

Love it Bob. So many people think that city streets are paved with gold. I'm a country girl myself and cities terrify me. Irene : -)

Learning through experiences Not in everyone’s basket Stretching within the mattress Not within the restrain of all. Lessons learnt in time Saves energy and excels Hard earned awareness Soothe like taste of honey. Reading this poem is my share of honey. Thank you.

A great story, Bob. A great lesson learned. The grass on the other side is usually not really as green as it looks at first glance. Thanks for sharing. Richard