Comment from JW

Excellent

There is no doubt that infants are messy eaters. Your poem does a good job of pointing that out.

In regards to elders. Well. You just provided another reason for not wanting to grow old.

Thanks for sharing this. JW

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2016

Thank you for taking the time to read and review. Your kind comments are very much appreciated as well as of course the stars. MMM I never thought about it as another reason for not wanting to grow old. Lol what is the Campbells logo MMM good.

Comment from Dutchie

Excellent

It surely is a mess!! LOL. But so much fun for young and old.
A lovely approach of a mess and very unique. I want to try it!!
Very well written. Fia

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2016

Thank you so very much for taking the time to read and review. Your kind comments are really appreciated; as are the stars.

Comment from Mai Mai

Excellent

This is an interesting piece. I like the reminder that some of our elders can make a mess also. It flows nicely and is easy to read. Good job and good luck.

Mai Mai

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2016

Thank you so very much for taking the time to read and review. Your kind comments and wishes are really appreciated; as are the stars.

Comment from Kooky Clown

Exceptional

I just had to give this a six as I care for a gentleman who as you say is a messy eater and has pureed meals and just like a young child he gets in a terrible mess. This just so described the situation with him. Thanks for sharing. He is eighty nine.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2016

Thank you so very much for taking the time to read and review. Your kind comments are really appreciated; as are the stars. You are a blessed person to take on that task-many do not realize the challenges involved.

Comment from Slythytove2

Excellent

Not sure what to say about this piece. It is about messes and the funniness of them and as such the mishmash in the style is in keeping. It would have been more fun to have more verses which would take away the seriousness of it's sound. I get the feeling through your word choices that you don't like messes much. Neither do I.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2016

Thank you so very much for taking the time to read and review. Your kind comments are really appreciated; as are the stars. It can be an adventure trying to keep yukky hands from grabbing you; but in all honestly it is the smell of the pureed meat that is the killer blow, even mixing with veggies does help other than making it look even worse.

reply by Slythytove2 on 27-Jul-2016

Thank you too.

Comment from P1

Excellent

yeah it's true and it never occurred to me before
that as babies we start with the same icky mess
that we end up on when we are old and toothless.
really enjoyed this and it was my pleasure to
review your words

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2016

Thank you so very much for taking the time to read and review. Your kind comments are really appreciated; as are the stars. It is surprising the number of people who do not put the two together.

Comment from davisr (Rhonda)

Excellent

A cute poem that ties a baby's food in with old age. Each must eat mushed up foods.
I like the imagery of the colorful blends, and equating that with a color palate.
The ending is charming, having them take the food and smear it as an activity!
Hey, color therapy is on the up-rise!

Well done,
Rhonda

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2016

Thank you so very much for taking the time to read and review. Your kind comments are really appreciated; as are the stars. Just think all those babies and elderly started a trend without even knowing it.

reply by davisr (Rhonda) on 26-Jul-2016

That's funny! I guess we just hold that nature deep inside.

Comment from jusylee72

Excellent

I still spill on myself when I eat. That is why I never wear anything white to work. Fun little Messy poem. I hope you do well in the contest. It was delightful.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2016

Thank you so very much for taking the time to read and review. Your kind comments and wishes are really appreciated; as are the stars.Your secret is safe with me. I can managed anything but mustard-even if its in potato salad lol.

Comment from mommerry

Excellent

You "paint" a scary picture for those of us getting to that age, but you have done it with humor which got to me. Loved it. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2016

Thank you so very much for taking the time to read and review. Your kind comments and wishes are really appreciated; as are the stars.It took many many years for me to catch on.

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

LOL - in some countries, the meal is partaken without utensils at all - nan bread, for example, is used to eat Indian food at a restaurant right here in Toronto, Canada. I have to say, I was rather surprised that I enjoyed it because I DON'T enjoy food that's to be eaten with our fingers. It's a pet peeve of mine!

Great poem. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Jul-2016

Thank you so very much for taking the time to read and review. Your kind comments are really appreciated; as are the stars. MMM I wonder if it is the same restaurant I used to frequent when in the mood for East Indian- I know there were several but only a couple that served great food.

reply by Dawn Munro on 26-Jul-2016

I'm trying to remember the name of the street, but for some reason I can't...yes, it's an East Indian restaurant on Gerrard??? The food is FABULOUS, though it's no fancy place - just a small, family run business.

reply by the author on 26-Jul-2016

ahaaa now that sounds familiar, its been several years but it was so yummy.

reply by Dawn Munro on 26-Jul-2016

:)