I like the flow of this poem. I am glad that I was able to see the sequel first. Your emotion over the disappearance is well stated in your poem. Poetry is a good outlet for great emotional feelings. I would like to see some punctuation added to control the flow of the poem for the reader.
What a good topic to write about. I enjoyed reading this selection. You strayed from your rhyme pattern in a couple of places and I noticed the rhythm was a bit different on the line "Your increases make my cup full". In spite of this, I have to rate your poem highly because of the good flow.
I really like the imagry you used in your ballad. I liked the repetition of the lines "He rode, he rode." and "Rode he, rode he." It emphasized the long distance ridden and the emotional state of the rider on a difficult mission. I had a little trouble with the changes in rhythm in the different stanzas. I would like to have seen the same rhythm pattern in all of the stanzas. You used some very good vocabulary in the poem and it was a good read.
Good example of writing about a slice of life. I too have a 5 and a 4 generation picture in my family and you have captured the feelings very well.
I particularly like the lines ...."with love and pride to my/great and greater-grandsons unknown." and the way you italicized the "and their sons" just above that. You also brought a smile to me with the last two lines. Isn't it the truth. Then again, considering the historical value of such a picture, it becomes priceless. Good writing.
Very good poem that shows the universal emotion of one who is seeking reassurance from God. We all are there sometime. I enjoyed the poem. You have used a few words to get your message across. The rhythm of the poem flows well. Keep up the good work.
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