The Greatest Generation

My grandfather told me stories about the Depression. He had to struggle to raise his family. Not everyone succeeded but the ones who did are true heroes among commen men. Good luck in the contest. Best to you, Diane

Great verse babe! As my dad said it's a mugs game fisticuffs! your sometimes slave...love Don

cool poem Carolyn. I really had no idea how to write one of these. Will study them for a bit but inspirations are dwindling. So glad you can head out on the ocean. I love it there since the navy. Don't really care if I fish or not. Just being out there is so inspiring and living. I hope y'all have a great time. Watch a sunset for me while riding the waves - Bob

Concisely put Carolyn, and best wishes for a top spot with this well crafted piece..

VERy good theme, Carolyn. I bet this was an awesome book! I doubt you will need much luck in the contest!

Good one that should be in the winners' cirlce..Thanks for faithfully stopping by..Have a great time fishing..Sara

I've never read the book, but I've heard of the Great Depression, of course. I've heard some people just plunged from top floor windows of skyscrapers (is that American for very tall buildings, or English for very tall buildings in America? I've always wondered). Lovely write, my friend. I'll send you a Bon Voyage ecard and will miss you, of course : ) I very much look forward to your book - thank you xx Hope you like WIB. Yes, that sounds like a good one for Dickinson's ghost. Sue agrees

Thanks for the visit today. I try to balance out the sad and good poems that I write. It is hard because I tend to write more when i'm feeling gloomy. I am trying to change that, lol.

So you are leaving tomorrow...will you be in touch with PS....ENJOY your fishing trip....

A great entry for Brian's contest Carolyn ;) wishing you all the best for the contest.. Hope everything is ready for your fishing trip.. Remember to take some pics ;) love you Wilma

this was very nicely done.. I have enjoyed your works today.. cory

a shining piece that depicts the true grit of people during this time, carols... incredible! my winnng's best..:) huggs, nette

Very nice, thanks for sharing.

I donot know about the book Carolyn.beautiful poem.Seems to be a winner.Visit me...