Comment from JoAnna Lee

Excellent

Hmmm... the form is followed well. This is not one of my favored ones of your poems. There's nothing wrong with it... it's good. I just don't happen to like it as much as most of yours I read. Just honest...

Good Luck in the Contest,
Thanks for sharing,
Donna

 Comment Written 04-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 04-Feb-2009

Hmmmm...myself (ha!) - That's okay. I love honesty. It's not my favorite either. But, I do like the whole metaphor. Maybe another form would have served it better. Thanks very much for your review. With regards, Sue

Comment from fastdigits

Excellent

A picturesque presentation
that tells a tale in a sing
song fashion flowing down
the page from verse to verse
with the marrying effect of
the great choice of art work
A well crafted poem and a sure
finalist in the competition.
Well done

 Comment Written 04-Feb-2009

Comment from fictionwriter

Excellent

This brought a smile to my face. Oh us women and our wardrobes. I think each of us has one of those in her closet. I loved this peom, well done.

 Comment Written 04-Feb-2009

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

excellent minute poem in structure, meter and rhyme - and a most interesting metaphor sustained throughout all three quatrains of this black cynic's dress that you only take out of the closet once in awhile Well done, Brooke

 Comment Written 04-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 04-Feb-2009

I'm very glad you like the metaphor, Brooke. I'm trying to polish and hone my brain in that direction for writing. Thanks for your very kind and thorough review. Sue

Comment from jeslaf

Excellent

Great use of metaphor here, Sue, and the picture resembles you, though the real thing is far prettier. :) Good job and good use of form.

 Comment Written 04-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 04-Feb-2009

Ha! It does look like me! Glad you like the metaphor. Thanks for your very kind review. Always appreciated, Sue

Comment from Curt Mongold

Excellent

Can't make up your mind whether to keep it or put it to sleep? Se what kind of looks you get in it! That oughta give you some idea! Great poem for the contest Cuz, I wish you the best!
Sincerely,
Curt

 Comment Written 04-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 04-Feb-2009

I've tried to put cynicism to sleep, but it just gets more prominent with the years. Thanks for your fun review, cuz! I'll be over to read yours today. When I opened it up last night, I saw that it was a long one, so I decided to read it today while I'm actually awake! Ha! Sue

Comment from Hitcher

Excellent

Your poem sounds just like my wife and her wardrobe, should she or shouldn't she throw it out , yes no maybe but there it stays and yes every now and again she will wear it and look stunning in it, I'm clever I don't get involved! It's between her and her wardrobe, ha ha.
I might have to check out the minute poem looks like something I could have fun with, you did a great job of yours Sue, well done!

 Comment Written 04-Feb-2009

Comment from Minglement

Excellent

This is a lovely entry for the 'feelings' contest. You've made a lovely comparison to what we feel, and how we sometimes try on old feelings. Very nice. Good luck.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2009

Comment from Roisin

Excellent

I think we all have one of these, Sue. Great minute poem with lovely rhymes and rhythm. The artwork is great to accompany it too. Great job and good luck in the contest.

Warm regards.

Roisin

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 03-Feb-2009

Roisin, I think I wear it more often these days! ha! The older we get, cynicism does become more prominent. C'est la vie. Thanks for your great review. And for your well-wishes! Always, Sue

Comment from amada

Excellent

Great work in this Minute Poetry. Lovely to read because i have a black dress stashed away, maybe it doesn't fit me anymore either. great sense of humor.

 Comment Written 03-Feb-2009