Wednesday, August 2, 2006

Sam's Watch (1915) Comments

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When the arc of the hands of his watch
Reached the top of the hour
Sam pushed the throttle forward.
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Robert Charles Howard
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Fay Slimm 22 November 2008

This is a riveting narrative - told very well, and as you have an ability of minute observation Robert, it is told with personal detail which remains with the reader for long after the reading.Thank you - and the year 1915 means so much to so many that this has a universal appeal.... from Fay. with warm wishes.

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Duncan Wyllie 26 February 2008

You would be a great story teller Robert..oh! wait a minute, , , , YOU ARE! ! ! Love duncan X

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Chuck Audette 29 December 2006

Another excellent piece, it will leave the images spinning and swirling with the reader for a long time.. - chuck

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Sandra Fowler 04 October 2006

I am mesmerized by this timeless poem, . It is extraordinary in every way. Beautiful work, Robert. sandra

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Will Barber 19 August 2006

This is admirably rooted in time and place and family and machinery - you have deep roots and inspiration, indeed. A noble and admirable poem - drawing on the particular to express the universal, as time wheels on. - Will

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Goldy Locks 13 August 2006

i'd like to know who this is about. regardless, i enjoyed the landscape & emotion. time as the connector/conductor. threw my watch out awhile ago, Sus

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Robert Charles Howard

Robert Charles Howard

Wyandotte MI
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