The Confidant.
It is amazing how strangers confess to strangers.27 total reviews
Comment from Pearl Edwards
This was a good one Barry. My husband was a tradie and I used to often say to him that he was like that. In days he would find out so much personal information they would share. Like you, that amazes me, enjoyed the little lodger twist.
Cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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This was a good one Barry. My husband was a tradie and I used to often say to him that he was like that. In days he would find out so much personal information they would share. Like you, that amazes me, enjoyed the little lodger twist.
Cheers
Valda
Comment Written 04-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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Valda,
Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed the poem. Yes, as a tradie I bet he met a lot of people who wanted to tell him their troubles and secrets. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry
Comment from nomi338
This entertaining post teaches two lessons. Being patient enough to allow a complete stranger to unburden themselves sometimes pay dividends. Secondly, it pays to listen to a story until the very end, doing so may disclose a shocking end that you did not anticipate.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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This entertaining post teaches two lessons. Being patient enough to allow a complete stranger to unburden themselves sometimes pay dividends. Secondly, it pays to listen to a story until the very end, doing so may disclose a shocking end that you did not anticipate.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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Thanks for the review. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, it can pay off to listed to the end. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from patcelaw
This is very well written, and you have a very profile message to it. It is true that it seems people are willing to air their confessions before strangers long before they're even confess them to God. Patricia .
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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This is very well written, and you have a very profile message to it. It is true that it seems people are willing to air their confessions before strangers long before they're even confess them to God. Patricia .
Comment Written 04-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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Patricia,
Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed the poem. God seems to be way down the list for some people. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry.
Comment from jim vecchio
You got me with tht last line! Wish I still had a six! Very well done! It also amazes me how people have gotten used to walking around with their phones and broadcasting private information to unknown people. I know you're an accomplished writer, but, as I've been told in the past, perhaps you can bring up the box as little from the bottom so there won't be so much extra space.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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You got me with tht last line! Wish I still had a six! Very well done! It also amazes me how people have gotten used to walking around with their phones and broadcasting private information to unknown people. I know you're an accomplished writer, but, as I've been told in the past, perhaps you can bring up the box as little from the bottom so there won't be so much extra space.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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Jim, thanks for the review. Also, the tip about the formatting is good. You are also spot on about mobile phone usage. Some people just do not worry about where they use them. No privacy at all in many situations. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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You too! And I only mentioned the formatting because I had been told that in the past.
Comment from Kelly Hope
Your poetry is amazing! I love your work! I felt like this poem was nicely written. I will say it's undoubtedly an enjoyable read. Thank you for sharing this with us. Keep writing, God bless!
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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Your poetry is amazing! I love your work! I felt like this poem was nicely written. I will say it's undoubtedly an enjoyable read. Thank you for sharing this with us. Keep writing, God bless!
Comment Written 04-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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Kelly,
Thanks for your review and your enjoyment of the poem. So glad you are a fan of my writing. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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Your welcome! If you could, could you please review my latest poem?
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Your welcome. I'd love in return if you could please review my most recent poem!
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No problem! Just giving credit where it's due. If you can, can you please review my last poem?
Comment from jaded831
A fun poem, definitely worth the read. Every word smoothly flowed into the next. The beginning and body had the reader thinking one way, and you creatively put in a twist. Great job.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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A fun poem, definitely worth the read. Every word smoothly flowed into the next. The beginning and body had the reader thinking one way, and you creatively put in a twist. Great job.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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Thanks for the great review. glad you enjoyed the poem. It worked out pretty well.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Lisasview
Ahhh, me too dear Barry...
Owning a women clothing store for well over 25 years I was like a bar tender... I heard so many private stories, from sex to theft...unreal... Yes, some people are private that there are so many that are not. I guess they feel safe telling a stranger their woos..
I really liked your poem... got a bit stuck on the words smelt as in America we say smelled...
Lisa
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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Ahhh, me too dear Barry...
Owning a women clothing store for well over 25 years I was like a bar tender... I heard so many private stories, from sex to theft...unreal... Yes, some people are private that there are so many that are not. I guess they feel safe telling a stranger their woos..
I really liked your poem... got a bit stuck on the words smelt as in America we say smelled...
Lisa
Comment Written 04-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
Thanks for the review. Yes, it is quite amazing what some people come out with to others. Hope you are well and that your knee is progressing satisfactorily. Take care and have a wonderful day. Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from ElPoetry001
Excellent.
You have moved the curtain.
No intimidating questions are necessary, just a sympathetic nod. Soon she has confessed that she killed the lodger.
Good cop, bad cop also works.
On trains, planes, subways and bars, many people make confessions.
Unfortunately, they are usually on audio and video.
Astute observation.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2024
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Excellent.
You have moved the curtain.
No intimidating questions are necessary, just a sympathetic nod. Soon she has confessed that she killed the lodger.
Good cop, bad cop also works.
On trains, planes, subways and bars, many people make confessions.
Unfortunately, they are usually on audio and video.
Astute observation.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2024
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WOW. Thanks for the six stars. You have made my day. You are correct about how many places people make confessions of some kind. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
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Stay well
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi Barry, great story in a poem. I liked the twist at the end. Of note:
No! my old man left years ago
I'm talking of the lodger".
(Lol. Very good humor.)
Barry, I agree with you about people telling their problems to strangers. It has happened to me quite a few times over the years.
Great photo choice. Well done. Margaret ~ LateBloomer
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2024
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Hi Barry, great story in a poem. I liked the twist at the end. Of note:
No! my old man left years ago
I'm talking of the lodger".
(Lol. Very good humor.)
Barry, I agree with you about people telling their problems to strangers. It has happened to me quite a few times over the years.
Great photo choice. Well done. Margaret ~ LateBloomer
Comment Written 02-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2024
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Margaret,
Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed the poem. Yes, it is strange how that happens. Anyway, you have a great day and take care.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Paul McFarland
You had the reader going, Barry, right up to the last stanza. It is amazing how some people will unload their troubles to a stranger. Many are looking to just clear the air.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2024
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You had the reader going, Barry, right up to the last stanza. It is amazing how some people will unload their troubles to a stranger. Many are looking to just clear the air.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2024
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Paul,
Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed the poem. Also, congratulations on your recent win. Very deserved for sure. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
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Thanks, Barry. See you down the road.