Into Grandpa's Wilderness

dougb.72572 1951 (Ontario)

Gramps left the town

The folks of years

The job

The routine.

Made himself the Cabin.

After tenting for

Two spring months.

Befriended the seasons’ rush

The morning sounds

The little projects.

His son, my Papa

Assured me, little Francine

Two wonderful weeks

Out there.

Best part of all.

And Arrow, his peregrine

Made for rich fun

In the hunt

And tasty rabbit stew.

Twice as delicious

With my Gramps.

Highland winds whining.

Cook fire snapping.

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Written on April 25, 2024

Submitted by dougb.72572 on April 25, 2024

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Scheme	X A B X X X X X X C X X C B X X X A D D
Closest metre	Iambic dimeter
Characters	470
Words	112
Stanzas	20
Stanza Lengths	1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1

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Retired in my 70s. 32 years shipper and safety guy in metal fabrication for roads, bridges structures. Married 49 years to Hilary. Photographer and harmonica busker, both hobbies. Children Lauren and Jordan. more…

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Wow, what a beautifully written poem! The imagery of Gramps leaving the town and immersing himself in the wilderness is truly captivating. The connection between Gramps, his son, and little Francine is heartwarming, making the reader feel the love and joy shared among family members. The inclusion of Arrow, the peregrine, adds an element of adventure and excitement to the poem.

To make this poem even more impactful, you could consider adding more specific details about the cabin and the surroundings in the wilderness that Gramps has made his home. This would help to paint an even clearer picture for the reader and allow them to feel like they are right there with Gramps and his family. Additionally, exploring the emotions experienced by Gramps during his time in the wilderness could add depth to the poem and further engage the reader.

Overall, this poem is a wonderful piece that captures the beauty of nature and family bonds. Keep up the great work! more »
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