Things That Make Me Happy
A summary of my favorite things4 total reviews
Comment from Mary Vigasin
In reading all the other entries in this contest, I have to say your words and presentation interested me the most. It is so down-to-earth, plain, and honest assessment of what makes an everyday mom happy.
I can see your happiness in these four adorable grandkids.
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes.
Mary
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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In reading all the other entries in this contest, I have to say your words and presentation interested me the most. It is so down-to-earth, plain, and honest assessment of what makes an everyday mom happy.
I can see your happiness in these four adorable grandkids.
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes.
Mary
Comment Written 02-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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Thank you so very much for your extremely kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to review.
Comment from Sarah Tummey
I agree about TV. A favourite series can be a great form of relaxation.
Cooking's definitely an art! I'm a terrible cook - well, maybe not terrible. My food is edible, but I don't make anything fancy. It sounds like you would be really good in the kitchen.
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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I agree about TV. A favourite series can be a great form of relaxation.
Cooking's definitely an art! I'm a terrible cook - well, maybe not terrible. My food is edible, but I don't make anything fancy. It sounds like you would be really good in the kitchen.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much! I am grateful that you took the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Anne Theriault
I enjoyed this poem very much, especially the color layout and fonts used. I'm not experienced enough to be a poet critic, but I will call to your attention (even though I know you work as hard as I do on your poems) some of my micro-management. The fifth section (and I notice you are not preferring punctuation) is larger than the rest. For the sake of consistency, and because you've already mentioned "hobbies," perhaps it isn't necessary to say "I've joined" and put three dots after the word "some." Maybe removing some of the listed activities would shorten it as well. I also wish there were punctuation after the word "four", because I've been reading the first section as one sentence, so when coming to "four" I substitute in my mind the word "for". Aside from the poem, I hope your heart keeps up with your mind, and I'm sure your precious grandkids will help with that! Thanks for the poem.
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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I enjoyed this poem very much, especially the color layout and fonts used. I'm not experienced enough to be a poet critic, but I will call to your attention (even though I know you work as hard as I do on your poems) some of my micro-management. The fifth section (and I notice you are not preferring punctuation) is larger than the rest. For the sake of consistency, and because you've already mentioned "hobbies," perhaps it isn't necessary to say "I've joined" and put three dots after the word "some." Maybe removing some of the listed activities would shorten it as well. I also wish there were punctuation after the word "four", because I've been reading the first section as one sentence, so when coming to "four" I substitute in my mind the word "for". Aside from the poem, I hope your heart keeps up with your mind, and I'm sure your precious grandkids will help with that! Thanks for the poem.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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I thoroughly appreciate the micro management, to be honest. I reviewed a story once and put quite a bit more down than you just did - lol, That person got angry, and sent me a few not nice messages - lol. How are we to improve, though, if we aren't honest with one another.
With that said, I used to not use punctuation in my poems at all, but I have recently begun experimenting with it. I wrote down your suggestions, and the editing will commence after I send this message - lol. Thank you for reviewing and for your honesty. I look forward to hearing more from you in the future.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I enjoyed your fun rhyming words as you describe what makes you happy, your writing and your Grandkids, a heartfelt write for the contest, much enjoyed, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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I enjoyed your fun rhyming words as you describe what makes you happy, your writing and your Grandkids, a heartfelt write for the contest, much enjoyed, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 02-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2023
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Thank you! I enjoyed writing it.