Petit Bourgeois

I enjoyed this insight into how things were. And how incredibly different they were. Also the poem made me think of where Belgium is and how it has been described as the cockpit of Europe with all kinds of conflicts seemingly coming to a head there. The poem felt a bit strained in parts and does not flow as well as some of your others or have the same passion. BUT I still enjoyed it.

Posted 16 Years Ago

A trick I tend to utilize is to write it, then come back to it. You have a good thing going here... It did seem like it lacked passion and a bit choppy in some parts, but the historical significance should not be lost on the reader.

In any case, this generation was one of hard workers... The World War I generation, if you will. In an age of low technology and thin communications, this generation stands out as one of the most innovative in the history of mankind. I salute you for writing a poem dedicated to them and to your ancestors!

Posted 16 Years Ago

I enjoyed this insight into how things were. And how incredibly different they were. Also the poem made me think of where Belgium is and how it has been described as the cockpit of Europe with all kinds of conflicts seemingly coming to a head there. The poem felt a bit strained in parts and does not flow as well as some of your others or have the same passion. BUT I still enjoyed it.

Posted 16 Years Ago

arranged marriages were common in many places
in my country too
some of those people manage to be happy after all

and French language was also very popular in noble's houses

nice written, thankyou for sharing

Posted 16 Years Ago

very interesting. I love the way you dedicated the poem at the top....Cheers,lea
Yos ask me to read this piece and I loved it!

Posted 16 Years Ago

I had never heard of Linton Kwesi Johnson... so I looked him up. Did you know there are tons of videos on the Youtube of him? I just watched a really good one. Part LKJ performance and part him interviewing a man named Henry Rollins. Eye opening, I liked it.

How wonderful to know so much about your history. What life was like for your female ancestors. The women in my family tree at a comparable time in history were poor and lived in the mountains of West Virginia. No arranged marriages I don't think. More like whoever was available and willing.

Thank you for teaching me something new, and giving a peek at your family tree...

K

Posted 16 Years Ago

very interesting history here. thank you for the read.

Posted 16 Years Ago

Wow what a creative and well flowing piece that proudly shows the old world traditions... beautifully done.

Posted 16 Years Ago

This is great Denise! And I love the history you provide at the end. So interesting .. truly. I admire your Father's Aunt... good for her!

And what a horrifying thing I would think to have no choice over whom you marry. Wow. That just seems so emotionless to me, and miserable. Unless of course the chemistry happened to be there.

I noticed by the footnote that you have great story telling ability as well. :)

Nice work!!

Posted 16 Years Ago

I read it; it's a sweet gesture to your ancestor. Sorry for not having quality and polite critique today, and keep writing.

Posted 16 Years Ago

i know ,this is so nice written when its time decide our sons and daughters fate like in marriage ,difficult decisions have to be made,is he worth ,is he not ,and this is a great bond not to be taken lightly,i just loved this,we have the same traditions here,we go through this very delicately and not give a decision only after a lot of thinking,i think writing is good ,lots of thoughts

Posted 16 Years Ago