Saturday, June 13, 2009

The Rocking Chair Comments

Rating: 5.0

Buried under ivy, behind a garden shed
i came across a rocking chair, painted shocking red
the legs were loose, the back was broke, it was in a sorry state
the seat broken in three pieces, was holding up the gate
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Bob Gibson
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We don't see so many rocking chairs these days as old people get out and do more these days, Yet the old ones are so well constructed and when restored they are certainly a treasure to possess. The Mother feeding her babe is a beautiful way to weave magic into this poem. 10 Karin Anderson

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Fay Slimm 28 June 2009

A warm and tender piece and a lovely story behind the resurrection of an old rocking chair Bob - - hope it found it's good home...... Fay

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Vidi Writes 15 June 2009

Valuable pieces at horrible shape Need restoration, but how many care? ! Very tender at your heart You give it a new life With fond memories of past. Lifeless... all think, But the life spent with it, Only a few treasure. Hats Off to your effort and attempt. Nicely put on PH. Thanks for this emotional read.

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Carol Gall 14 June 2009

lovely poem bring the old back to new

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Laurie Hill 13 June 2009

What a sweet write....loved it...''i think some memories can still be made, in this old rocking chair '' a lovely thought....

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Bob Gibson

Bob Gibson

Billingham County Durham
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