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Comment from Jasmine Girl
What a funny poem about menopause. For me it came and went without much fuss. I just keep doing exercise. What kind of anti-wrinkle cream do you use? I only have some wrinkles under my eyes. But all creams I used are useless.
Well done and good luck.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2022
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What a funny poem about menopause. For me it came and went without much fuss. I just keep doing exercise. What kind of anti-wrinkle cream do you use? I only have some wrinkles under my eyes. But all creams I used are useless.
Well done and good luck.
Comment Written 28-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2022
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Thank you so much Jasmine, lol, we certainly all were given different symptoms of this event in our life, but what most can agree is that they are not pleasant. But for me, because there's not much we can do about it, those are the things that help me to laugh about. While trying to prove that those dwarfs were not us, I confirmed that they were. And that was the fun that I had with it. I don't use much for creams but they haven't been a big problem for me yet. I'm sure that will be right around the corner.
Thanks my friend for such a lovely review and comments.
Comment from Wendy G
Very clever, original, and very different. I like the creativity expressed here, and also the very subtle way you incorporated the required words. An excellent contest entry. Best wishes.
Wendy
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2022
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Very clever, original, and very different. I like the creativity expressed here, and also the very subtle way you incorporated the required words. An excellent contest entry. Best wishes.
Wendy
Comment Written 28-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2022
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Thank you so much Wendy,, For me, because when there's not much we can do about it anyway, those are the things that help me to find a way to lighten it up with laughter.. While trying to prove that those dwarfs were not us, I confirmed that they were. And that was the fun that I had with it.
Thanks for your kind comments my friend!
Comment from Tom Horonzy
This my friend has the chance to go all the way. There are spots here and there that you might want to re-read later and find a different way not that what is there is wrong but might be improved if you feel it warranted. Good luck.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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This my friend has the chance to go all the way. There are spots here and there that you might want to re-read later and find a different way not that what is there is wrong but might be improved if you feel it warranted. Good luck.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Hmmm, Tom, I thought I had dissected it to kingdom come, but I will take another look. I always trust and respect your opinions my friend so thank you so much for your kind comments and feedback.
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Do you mind if I give you a great big kiss? Wow, not sure how that happened on my poem, but.thank you thank you! I thought I had written something inappropriate that might offend someone. But just happy to have good friends around! Did I mention a kiss. Oops menopause moment?
Comment from Nicolee Maree
This is funny and easy to read. I read the whole thing smiling. It reminds me of things my aunts would talk about, they say similar things. Good job!!
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2022
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This is funny and easy to read. I read the whole thing smiling. It reminds me of things my aunts would talk about, they say similar things. Good job!!
Comment Written 27-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2022
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Thank you so much Nicolee, lol, I'm sure your aunts like me, certainly all were given different symptoms of this event in our life, but what most can agree is that they are not pleasant. But for me, because there's not much we can do about it, those are the things that help me to laugh about. While trying to prove that those dwarfs were not us, I confirmed that they were. And that was the fun that I had with it.
Thanks my friend for such a lovely review and comments.
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
What an ordeal women have to go through. I speak from experience though, the husband goes through it with her unless he is one of those totally absent husbands, which I am not. It wasn't fun for her and it sure as heck was not a thrill for me either. I am just glad it is all over.
Great pictures, terrific rhyming, wonderful humor and just a treat to read.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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What an ordeal women have to go through. I speak from experience though, the husband goes through it with her unless he is one of those totally absent husbands, which I am not. It wasn't fun for her and it sure as heck was not a thrill for me either. I am just glad it is all over.
Great pictures, terrific rhyming, wonderful humor and just a treat to read.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Awe, thank you Gary! I agree that men do put up with some of those things. I'm so glad you are such a supportive guy. My husband once said that the hot flashes couldn't be that bad, and I told him.... never mind. hehe
This was a fun poem to write, as I condemned the way they portrayed us, yet everything I said in my poem confirmed that they were only a slight exaggeration. Btw; I do talk to myself sometimes, but I usually try to listen, because I always know it will be an interesting conversation. Lol!
Thanks my friend for the awesome review and words. You truly are one of the good guys!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
It sounds like the symptoms of the menopause are ruling life in this poem, I enjoyed your rhymes and and flow and your metre is slightly uneven in parts, the word (over) interrupts the metre here in line 8. I loved the sentiments here and the humour, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2022
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It sounds like the symptoms of the menopause are ruling life in this poem, I enjoyed your rhymes and and flow and your metre is slightly uneven in parts, the word (over) interrupts the metre here in line 8. I loved the sentiments here and the humour, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 27-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2022
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Thank you so much Dolly, lol, we certainly all were given different symptoms of this event in our life, but what most can agree is that they are not pleasant. But for me, because there's not much we can do about it, those are the things that help me to laugh about. While trying to prove that those dwarfs were not us, I confirmed that they were. And that was the fun that I had with it. I truly appreciate your feedback and will look at that right away.
Thanks my friend for such a lovely review and comments.
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Hi Dolly, thank you for catching line 8 as I was so sure the my meter was spot on, but that was off but is the only one I could see. Unless you mean my last 2 lines which were purposely off a little to kind of make a statement? I appreciate your opinions and have great respect for your writing, so that is why I love any feedback you share with me.
Comment from lyenochka
Enjoyed your creative theme based on that hilarious picture! This title really stood out and got my curiosity so I had to read it and you're right that no lady goes through all those experiences! Best wishes in the contest!
Suggestions:
Does that mean I'm over the hill (question mark)
And yes there's times my body threats
(At times my body gives me threats)
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Enjoyed your creative theme based on that hilarious picture! This title really stood out and got my curiosity so I had to read it and you're right that no lady goes through all those experiences! Best wishes in the contest!
Suggestions:
Does that mean I'm over the hill (question mark)
And yes there's times my body threats
(At times my body gives me threats)
Comment Written 27-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Oh Helen, you are so cute and funny. I love your reviews as they are always kind and thoughtful, but this one was special to have a little fun together.
Thank you so much for that my sweet friend.
And I truly appreciate your feedback so much, but my not using a question mark was on purpose. I am on the fence on what to do. I only use commas now to help keep the rhythm of each line. (Before I was a comma queen)
But I have been scolded a few times by people that tell me if I am going to use a ?, then I should also use periods at the end of my sentences.
And I was scolded for those in the past, even tho my college writing professor would have a heart attack if he saw the way it is now a days.
However I trust and respect you and your writing skills so much that I am going to put the '?' in, and not worry about the scolding. But I think i will leave the (periods) to those who have not yet gone through menopause. hehe!
Thanks again my lovely friend.
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Lol! You're so funny - Loved the "periods" comment!
My second suggestion was for the rhythm and that it should be "threatens" but that would be too long so that's why I suggested the change. You have my vote!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this writing prompt entry with us. I completely understand. Yes, menopause is no fun at all. You used all the words and it all made perfect sense. I enjoyed and got giggle from it.
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2022
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Thank you for sharing this writing prompt entry with us. I completely understand. Yes, menopause is no fun at all. You used all the words and it all made perfect sense. I enjoyed and got giggle from it.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2022
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Thank you so much Barb, lol, we certainly all were given different symptoms of this event in our life, but what most can agree is that they are not pleasant. But for me, because there's not much we can do about it, those are the things that help me to laugh about. While trying to prove that those dwarfs were not us, I confirmed that they were. And that was the fun that I had with it.
Thanks my friend for such a lovely review and comments.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
We'd might as well laugh about the changes. Crying won't help! I used to have a little waist and a flat stomach. Now . . . ! Your poem is excellent--
skillfully written and vividly descriptive!
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2022
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We'd might as well laugh about the changes. Crying won't help! I used to have a little waist and a flat stomach. Now . . . ! Your poem is excellent--
skillfully written and vividly descriptive!
Comment Written 27-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2022
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Thank you so much Janice, lol, we certainly all were given different symptoms of this event in our life, but what most can agree is that they are not pleasant. However I am with you about the stomach. But for me, and you I see, because there's not much we can do about it, those are the things that help me to laugh about. While trying to prove that those dwarfs were not us, I confirmed that they were. And that was the fun that I had with it.
Thanks my friend for such a lovely review and comments.
Comment from Douglas Goff
Okay, too funny. I enjoyed this poem.
Three reasons that I am glad to be a man:
1) menopause
2) childbirth
3) I don't have to put up with men.
Nice work on this poem. Very enjoyable. Keep it up poet!
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Okay, too funny. I enjoyed this poem.
Three reasons that I am glad to be a man:
1) menopause
2) childbirth
3) I don't have to put up with men.
Nice work on this poem. Very enjoyable. Keep it up poet!
Comment Written 27-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Hahaha! That is one genuinely funny classic Douglas! I think that may have to go in my folder of my favorite reviews. Thank you! I wasn't sure if I'd hear from many men with this one, but I was delightfully surprised. Thank you for the fun and the laugh my friend!