Comment from Paul McFarland

Exceptional

This is one of the best ABC poems that I have seen on this site. What makes it even better is that it is true. My hat is off to Bob. I hope he is still around.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2023

Paul, I have to apologize because I found a few strays that I know I thanked at one time, but they popped up in my reviewed list as not been responded to. I talked to Tom about it, and he suggested clearing my cache in my browser. So that is why you never got thanked for this.
I am so sorry, because your review for this meant so much to me. Thank you also for your kind comments and those sweet six stars. And most of all for your understanding!

Comment from Lady MJ

Excellent

A great poem capturing what lots of unsung heroes do. It's nice that Bob used his time, energy and money in a worthwhile way. A delightful, easy to read poem. All the best in the contest.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2023

Hi there Lady MJ! Thanks so much for the kind words for my A B C D E poem. I know it only called for the beginning to do the ABC start, but thought I'd add some fun monorhyme, and added the last word too with the consecutive letters, as well as beginning and still keep the meter and story make sense, became quite a challenge, but was fun. Thanks again for your very kind comments, my dear friend

Comment from MissMerri

Exceptional

This was an unusual ABC poem in that it had both beginning and ending words of each line with the proper alphabetical letter. That must have been especially challenging to do. But even better, is the story this poem tells, of a rich man who gave everything away, including his time, to help others. What a lovely story! Best of luck in the contest. MM

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2023

Hi there Adonna, Thanks so much for the kind words for my A B C D E poem. It was a fun challenge of monorhyme, and add the last word too with the consecutive letter, as well as beginning and still make the story, stay on meter & make sense. Even more amazing was that you still had a six left. Lol And I am honored to be the recipient. Thank you for that gift and for your very kind comments, my dear friend!

Comment from leather

Excellent

This is a lovely ABC poem with a great illustration attached to it. I hope it was a truthful story that you were told--we need to see the goodness in people.
Thanks for writing.

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2023

Hi leather, I have to apologize because I found a few strays that I know I thanked at one time, but they popped up in my reviewed list as not been responded to. I talked to Tom about it, and he suggested clearing my cache in my browser. So that is why you never got thanked for this.
I am so sorry, because your review for this meant so much to me.p And most of all for your understanding!

reply by leather on 10-Mar-2023

Hi Debi! Not to worry--all's fine. I hope you know how to do the cache clearing business-I wouldn't have a clue.
Have a great and productive day.

Comment from prettybluebirds

Excellent

You have done a wonderful job with the writing prompt. The poem is a great tribute to a good Samaritan. The artwork is perfect for he subject you are writing about. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023

Hi there, Thanks so much for the kind words for my A B C D E poem. It was fun adding the challenge of monorhyme, and add the last word too with the consecutive letter, as well as beginning and still make the story make sense. Thanks again for your very kind comments, my dear friend

Comment from INtity

Excellent

Not big on rhyming poetry but either way this was sweet and there is a generous story within the poem and I love that. There isn't many people out there like busy bob.

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023

Hi there Inity, Thanks so much for the kind words for my A B C D E poem. It was fun adding the challenge of monorhyme, and add the last word too with the consecutive letter, as well as beginning and still make the story make sense. Thanks again for your very kind comments, my dear friend

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

What a great heroic and angelic person this man was. Unlike the man mentioned in the Bible who could not give up his riches to become a follower of Jesus. Apparently this kind hearted man found it compelling to give away his material riches for the wealth of living not for himself, but for others.

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023

Hi Nomi? Thanks so much for the kind words for my A B C D E poem. It was fun adding the challenge of monorhyme, and add the last word too with the consecutive letter, as well as beginning and still make the story make sense. Thanks again for your very kind comments, my dear friend.

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

Your words warm the heart, This man cares about others as seen in his actions of helping people. Excellent ABC form that is smooth and tells an important story that needs to be read.

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023

Hi there! Thanks so much for the kind words for my A B C D E poem. It was fun adding the challenge of monorhyme, and add the last word too with the consecutive letter, as well as beginning and still make the story make sense. Thanks again for your very kind comments.my dear friend!

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Bob sounds like a very kind man and he didn't mind getting his hands dirty to help others. I enjoyed your ABC poem here and your metre started off great and lost its way half way through, but I enjoyed the sentiments, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023

Dolly, I have a favor to ask of you. I thought I was doing ok, but someone complained about something and I changed it and after that it didn't feel right to me. I just want to know if where I lost it was where they had me change. Will you just tell me if this is any better? This is how I started and it may still be off. And if I am, that's fine, but I won't quit until I get the hang of it. Big Smiles! And thanks! Some day, I will wonder why I had trouble.

About a year ago, when no one ever was Aware
Bob was picking up garbage on beaches in Bel~Air (up before or after?)
Carried people's groceries, for food and little Care
Didn't think about himself, only the children in Despair
Every cent of all his millions, gave to kids from Everywhere

reply by Dolly'sPoems on 19-Feb-2023

Suggestions:

Suggestions:

Bob picked up the garbage on the beaches in Bel-Air
Didn?t think about himself, just children in Despair
Every cent, his millions, he gave to kids from Everywhere.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

You did an excellent job, Mystery Author, with your AWESOME
contest entry. Your words had the correct formatting as required.
I loved the monorhyme at the end of the lines plus the way you
carried the ABCDE words to the end of their respective lines in
perfect sense. Your words were well thought out and described
a wonderful man--Bob. What a generous heart he had. I liked
your poem even more to know it was based on a true story. I have
seen few ABC poems that actually tell a story. GREAT!
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023

Hi there Jan, Thanks so much for the kind words for my A B C D E poem. It was fun adding the challenge of monorhyme, and add the last word too with the consecutive letter, as well as beginning and still make the story make sense. Thanks again for your very kind comments, my dear friend