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The Light's Now Effing Green

A tribute to a backseat driver

12 total reviews 
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Exceptional
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Did this disclaimer... "Not based on anyone I know. Just in case the wife is reading" keep you free or are you in a NW gaol soaking your toes in a tiny sink?
This was cute, and I guess still is even if six years writ ago.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
    Guess it proves even dummies can fluke one good one every five years or so. Thanks for the super sixth star.
Comment from playinaround
Exceptional
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Any poem that makes me chuckle is worth its weight in gold! And this is very funny and has an interesting story that unfolds delightfully. Love it love I love it!

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2020


reply by the author on 17-Feb-2020
    Gee, you sure dug into the archives. Thank you so much for dropping by and reviewing this piece of nonsense. I sure do appreciate the six stars.
reply by playinaround on 17-Feb-2020
    Love nonsense! Haha
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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He he he, this made me smile Bob and congratulations on your win! Your story is funny and so many non-driving women years ago would advise their husbands on the driving! Nowadays the odds in the sexes have evened up and we now know that women are indeed the best drivers with a much better history when it comes to accidents. Sorry Bob, but it had to be said, he he he, a fine, well rhymed poem and a deserved winner of the contest, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2019
    Gee you've really delved into the archives here. WIN I'm not so sure about that, I think there were only three entries and I dead-heated with two votes. Please note, I chose not to comment on your note about which gender is better skilled!!!
reply by Dolly'sPoems on 19-Jul-2019
    He he he x
Comment from Liz O'Neill
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This so funny. I love it. The imagery is great. There must be many readers who can identify with parts of this, hopefully not the finding peace in jail. I am voting for this one

 Comment Written 09-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 09-Aug-2018
    I'm delighted to know you enjoyed this poem. and thank you for the vote.
Comment from BlueMarble
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I love this. I'm so glad I took the time to read it. It was a fun read. It flows nicely and tells a great story. I know its a winner.

 Comment Written 09-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 09-Aug-2018
    Thank you Blue Marble for such a nice review. I really appreciate your kind words
Comment from LynnetteOK
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This is quite the humorous take on back seat driving. I laughed out loud about why the dad was in jail and how much he was enjoying being there. I have to say I laughed even more when I read your author's note. Very well written!
Best of luck to you in the contest,
LynnetteOK

 Comment Written 09-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 09-Aug-2018
    Thank you and I'm delighted to know you found it humorous. That was the intention
Comment from country ranch writer
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Some times the least said is better all around and easily mended or is that fences? A bit of humor there. Yesterday men can be pushed to their limits sometimes.

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 18-Jul-2018
    So true, my friend. A closed mouth never offends. What a pity it took me seventy years to learn that secret. And I still forget. Thank you country ranch writer.
reply by country ranch writer on 19-Jul-2018
    We are all guilty of the open mouth insert syndrome sometimes we just don't stop to think before we speak. I too am guilty
Comment from meeshu
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while assault and battery may be a last resort for most, it is effective. your short essay is very well written and has great flow. good luck..

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 18-Jul-2018
    Thank you meeshu. Delighted to know you enjoyed my poem. It was very much written tongue in cheek.
reply by meeshu on 18-Jul-2018
    I know.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
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This speaks a tribute to a back-seat driver, remembers the fate of father is now in prison for twenty year term, he is happy for he has peace of mind and no nagging of his wife; author is facing the same thing, she is nagging, to follow or not his father; well said, well done. Keep Writing -- DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 18-Jul-2018
    Thank you Alcreator for reading and reviewing my little piece of stupidity. Hope you enjoyed it.
Comment from PoemsOfDD
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This is a well thought out, entertaining and amusing rhymed poem. I really enjoyed it. Just a couple of nit bit edits as shown in brackets ( ), if you don't mind.

1st stanza
He() always goes the wrong way

3rd stanza
When he went to court he said(,)
(")Your Honour I can explain,
T(')was taking the wife shopping
Her abuse is never slowed(â??)

4th stanza
Relieved he (can be) alone - you use (now three times in this stanza which makes the word slightly over played.

There is peace of mind(...) no nagging

I presume you will edit. Thanks for the chuckle of this read and best of luck in the competition. ~DD

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 18-Jul-2018
    Thank you for your excellent editing. I've adopted the changes you suggested. Actually I used 'now' four time in that final stanza. Glad you pointed that out. Thank you again, Bob
reply by PoemsOfDD on 18-Jul-2018
    Glad I could be of help Bob :-) ~DD