In Charge of it all
Be careful what you wish for.21 total reviews
Comment from Irish Rain
Well, I just love this!! Yes!! I can rock fast, slow, or not at all. No 'back seat rockers' to give unasked for advice!! Wonderful! Blessings....
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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Well, I just love this!! Yes!! I can rock fast, slow, or not at all. No 'back seat rockers' to give unasked for advice!! Wonderful! Blessings....
Comment Written 24-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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Thank you for your enthusiastic review.
Comment from lyenochka
Clever way to show the "driver's seat" as a rocking chair as it shows that while one might have more say, there's not much we can do by the time we reach old age. I'm reminded what Renoir said, "By the time I could afford steak, I didn't have the teeth to chew it."
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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Clever way to show the "driver's seat" as a rocking chair as it shows that while one might have more say, there's not much we can do by the time we reach old age. I'm reminded what Renoir said, "By the time I could afford steak, I didn't have the teeth to chew it."
Comment Written 24-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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Thank you for the very humorous review.
Comment from Dawn Munro
What a wonderful senryu! The satire is splendid. How many of us live our lives feeling it is always others controlling things, controlling us? This should do VERY well in the contest, IMO.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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What a wonderful senryu! The satire is splendid. How many of us live our lives feeling it is always others controlling things, controlling us? This should do VERY well in the contest, IMO.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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Thank you for such a positive review.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written senryu. To be in charge of the rocking chair on the porch. It feels like you are finally in the driver's seat and in full control for once. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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A very well-written senryu. To be in charge of the rocking chair on the porch. It feels like you are finally in the driver's seat and in full control for once. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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Thank you for your positive words.
Comment from bhogg
These short little pieces aren't easy. I liked yours. Love the metaphor of sitting in the rocking chair and being in charge. About what? Perhaps nothing at all. Good luck in your contest.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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These short little pieces aren't easy. I liked yours. Love the metaphor of sitting in the rocking chair and being in charge. About what? Perhaps nothing at all. Good luck in your contest.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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Thank you for understanding the message and the good words.
Comment from Cindy Warren
I've never thought about it that way. I'm going to tell all my senior patients they're in the driver's seat. LOL Actually, I'll only say it to the ones with a sense of humor. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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I've never thought about it that way. I'm going to tell all my senior patients they're in the driver's seat. LOL Actually, I'll only say it to the ones with a sense of humor. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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Thank you for sharing the humor.
Comment from Luvs2rite4u
How amazing was your choice of words! I really thought this particular human haiku brought life and choice. Very well done. I loved the rocking chair as it does rock us right out of the chair! Wonderful. I wouldn't change anything.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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How amazing was your choice of words! I really thought this particular human haiku brought life and choice. Very well done. I loved the rocking chair as it does rock us right out of the chair! Wonderful. I wouldn't change anything.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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Thank you for understanding the message and for the extra star. I'm thrilled with it!
Comment from Beverly Botelho
This captures the mixed feelings that come with our maturing years - finally being in the driver's seat, but does anyone else want to enter the car with us? You've accomplished what you've set out to do with this.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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This captures the mixed feelings that come with our maturing years - finally being in the driver's seat, but does anyone else want to enter the car with us? You've accomplished what you've set out to do with this.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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Thank you for understanding the implications of this poem.
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Comment from Mustang Patty
this is a well constructed senryu that brings to my mind the taking over of the family reigns. The fact of 'being in charge' could be because someone died. This is usually a bigger responsibility than most folks imagine.
Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest,
~patty~
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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this is a well constructed senryu that brings to my mind the taking over of the family reigns. The fact of 'being in charge' could be because someone died. This is usually a bigger responsibility than most folks imagine.
Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest,
~patty~
Comment Written 24-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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Thank you for your good words and good wishes. Actually the rocking chair suggests retirement that is often a goal, but it is not always productive.
Comment from bmethner
There was a lot said with so few words. That's great writing. I myself am a porch rocker and never thought of it as being in the driver's seat. I'm glad to hear that. It uses wonderfully subtle humor to get the point across. I enjoyed reading it.
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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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There was a lot said with so few words. That's great writing. I myself am a porch rocker and never thought of it as being in the driver's seat. I'm glad to hear that. It uses wonderfully subtle humor to get the point across. I enjoyed reading it.
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Comment Written 24-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017
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Thank you for your understanding and positive comments.
