Comments on: The Beautiful Promise

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:50:39 +0000

Thanks Susan!

Yeah, I really love writing in rhyme, and would LOVE to do an entire book someday. I think it’s a great way to teach because it’s instantly engaging. One of these days I’ll make it happen!

I think this is my favorite line, just because of the playful little twist.

“College, car, a wedding day; plus, Mom and Dad could bet,
Promise would need at least ten things, not invented yet.”

By: Susan Greene

Susan Greene — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:02:17 +0000

You continue to dazzle me with your talent. Wrapping important lessons into poetry is an impressive feat. Well done.

I especially liked the two lines below. Athough the parents worked hard to save, their 30 years of sacrifice were happy ones. It’s a nice reminder that you can have a good life without living beyond your means.
“Mom and Dad were ready to tell and fully confident,
That thirty years of saving had been three decades nicely spent.”

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:36:24 +0000

Hi Emily! Awesome to see you. Yeah, this is one of my favorite things I think I’ve ever written. I hope someday it goes somewhere other than a quick to fade blog post, as I do believe it’s a message that could do a great deal for families willing to listen.

Thanks for dropping in. : > )
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By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:34:55 +0000

Thanks Becky! I appreciate the compliment. Yeah, I couldn’t agree more. The message in this poem is something all new parents could benefit from, and something most new parents don’t ever take the time to consider.
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By: Emily@remodelingthislife

Emily@remodelingthislife — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:56:10 +0000

Hi Writer Dad! Loved this poem the first time I read it and love it again today.

Perfection.

By: moonduster (Becky)

moonduster (Becky) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:08:26 +0000

This is a terrific poem! And follows my own beliefs in how to raise kids and prepare for the future. :)
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