Geoffrey's Musings.
Viewing comments for Chapter 69 "Corona or Coronary"A book of Stories, Essays and Poetry.
10 total reviews
Comment from BethShelby
This is very good. I didn't realize the virus was this bad in your part of the world. Here the only shelves that were bare with the toilet paper and the bread. There is some kindness out there. I've had several people offer to go to the store for me.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2020
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This is very good. I didn't realize the virus was this bad in your part of the world. Here the only shelves that were bare with the toilet paper and the bread. There is some kindness out there. I've had several people offer to go to the store for me.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2020
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Rice and stuff I think was out as well. Tom just fixed this for the poem it was. I now have some background colour as I had it set as a story instead of a poem before and apparently that was why I could not set background. Thanks fo the review.
Comment from Scarbrems
Great writing. Good rhyme and rhythm and excellent subject. I love the positive ending, Unknown benefactors/So gracious to be. we are seeing a few of those. I'm sorry this did not win, but bet it was close.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2020
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Great writing. Good rhyme and rhythm and excellent subject. I love the positive ending, Unknown benefactors/So gracious to be. we are seeing a few of those. I'm sorry this did not win, but bet it was close.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2020
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Nah only got one vote. Thanks for coming by anyway.
Comment from Darlene Franklin
Thanks for sharing the backstory! How wonderful to learn of those random acts of kindness. I am thankful for the staff who have to leave their places of safety to come and take care of us.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2020
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Thanks for sharing the backstory! How wonderful to learn of those random acts of kindness. I am thankful for the staff who have to leave their places of safety to come and take care of us.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2020
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Thanks Darlene I was just sorry I had no phoney money to promote this more when I entered it in the Hope contest.
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I know. It can be frustrating at times, can't it? You're welcome.
Comment from estory
A great piece on the times. These events bring out the good and the bad in all of us. The more good the better. We'll never get through it if we don't pull together. I think you had a great sober tone in this piece. estory
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2020
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A great piece on the times. These events bring out the good and the bad in all of us. The more good the better. We'll never get through it if we don't pull together. I think you had a great sober tone in this piece. estory
Comment Written 21-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2020
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Thanks friend. There was a tad of hope there though, hehe.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your post makes great sense. It is a shame that some act as they do. That is happening here, too. There is very little left in most stores except fresh produce and things that cost a lot or are perishable--no tp for weeks, no canned soup, beans, fruit. eggs. . . . When writing in prose, one cannot change the background color. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2020
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Your post makes great sense. It is a shame that some act as they do. That is happening here, too. There is very little left in most stores except fresh produce and things that cost a lot or are perishable--no tp for weeks, no canned soup, beans, fruit. eggs. . . . When writing in prose, one cannot change the background color. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 21-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2020
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Ahh I must have got the setting wrong then I meant to do it in poetry. Maybe go back and change that. Duh. Thanks for being second or third cab off the rank. I was unable to promote this back then.
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Actually there were a few other reviewers but still glad you came along.
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Tom fixed it now a poem. Thanks for the heads up.
Comment from Joan E.
I admired your rhymed quatrains again in recounting this hopeful poem along with your wordplay in the title. I went to one of our smaller market chains today and congratulated it for limited the number of patrons in the store to 50. It did mean we had to wait outside for about twenty minutes, but the weather was mild and the folks were calm. Smiles- Joan
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2020
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I admired your rhymed quatrains again in recounting this hopeful poem along with your wordplay in the title. I went to one of our smaller market chains today and congratulated it for limited the number of patrons in the store to 50. It did mean we had to wait outside for about twenty minutes, but the weather was mild and the folks were calm. Smiles- Joan
Comment Written 20-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2020
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We did ok at our local Woolworths this morning. Empty shelves abounded but we got what we needed. I asked the girl on the checkout "DId I break any rules?" for buying more than was permitted on certain items...she said "No!" which was good. I think we missed the early bird rush and we normally go during the week (Saturday here today) in working hours when everyone else is working. Thanks for the review.
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Yes--empty shelves abound--I could not get eggs or toilet paper. The joy was that since most people in California are not going to work, the roads are heavenly! Have a peaceful Sunday- Joan
Comment from pharp
Mystery Poet,
This is a great poem you have penned about the those who are being downright selfish, yet still we can see some kind deeds being done. We are all in this together and pray that people will start realizing this fact.
Blessings..Portia
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
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Mystery Poet,
This is a great poem you have penned about the those who are being downright selfish, yet still we can see some kind deeds being done. We are all in this together and pray that people will start realizing this fact.
Blessings..Portia
Comment Written 19-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
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Thanks Portia I appreciate your lovely review. Have not met you before. When we come out of "annonymous" I will check your stuff.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
That was very generous of her. Random acts of kindness always appreciated. Perhaps more people will get the drift and respond in kind. Pay It Forward helps many others out.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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That was very generous of her. Random acts of kindness always appreciated. Perhaps more people will get the drift and respond in kind. Pay It Forward helps many others out.
Comment Written 18-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Thanks very much for your lovely review. I said exactly the same to my wife re paying it forward.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Crisis brings our the best and the worst in human nature and your words are poignant and honest. Everyone wants to survive and my local shop has suffered the same way but there is no crisis when it comes to food and toilet roll supply and it will all settle down in time. People can often act in a selfish way these days, lets hope there are still some heavenly souls about, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Crisis brings our the best and the worst in human nature and your words are poignant and honest. Everyone wants to survive and my local shop has suffered the same way but there is no crisis when it comes to food and toilet roll supply and it will all settle down in time. People can often act in a selfish way these days, lets hope there are still some heavenly souls about, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 18-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Thanks Dolly second cab off the rank much appreciate your lovely review.
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Dolly I changed a word at the suggestion of the one other reviewer so far have a look again if you like. Yolu gae a lovely review just if you wanna see the change.
Comment from samandlancelot
I like your message and example of hope. There is good and bad in this situation. I'm a cashier at Wegmans, so I know how panic has played out. What a blessing you see more of the good side. I like your poetic way of sharing this.
Just one suggestion:
Supermarkets everywhere
A lot of their shelves
Getting totally bare
As hoarders galore
Keep on barging through doors. (Your rhyme scheme in this stanza is not consistent with the rest. In all other stanzas, you rhyme your second & fourth lines. In this stanza 'everywhere' and 'bare' rhyme, but the last word doesn't rhyme.)
Patricia
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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I like your message and example of hope. There is good and bad in this situation. I'm a cashier at Wegmans, so I know how panic has played out. What a blessing you see more of the good side. I like your poetic way of sharing this.
Just one suggestion:
Supermarkets everywhere
A lot of their shelves
Getting totally bare
As hoarders galore
Keep on barging through doors. (Your rhyme scheme in this stanza is not consistent with the rest. In all other stanzas, you rhyme your second & fourth lines. In this stanza 'everywhere' and 'bare' rhyme, but the last word doesn't rhyme.)
Patricia
Comment Written 18-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Thanks Patricia I will work on your idea. Appreciate the lovely review. Hope to check your stuff out soon.
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Patricia what about Keep on barging through there.
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Patricia I changed that line let me know what you think.
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Perfect!
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Great I am pleased you liked the change. Thanks for the suggestion and going back to look again.
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:)