A Day in the Life
Have kids, they said, It will be fun, they said.12 total reviews
Comment from BermyBye50
gansach,
Congrats on winning the What A Mess! Contest.
Your entry was brilliant. Your poem captured and conveyed the universality and challenges and the everyday complications of life dealing with messes as an integral part of Motherhood and the raising children.
All the best,
Eugene
reply by the author on 05-May-2024
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gansach,
Congrats on winning the What A Mess! Contest.
Your entry was brilliant. Your poem captured and conveyed the universality and challenges and the everyday complications of life dealing with messes as an integral part of Motherhood and the raising children.
All the best,
Eugene
Comment Written 04-May-2024
reply by the author on 05-May-2024
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Thank you so much!
Comment from Ginda Simpson
Oh my gosh, the memories you have stirred with this delightful poem, and so well deserving of its win. I believe, I have experienced all these messes and then some. Congrats on a job well done!
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Oh my gosh, the memories you have stirred with this delightful poem, and so well deserving of its win. I believe, I have experienced all these messes and then some. Congrats on a job well done!
Comment Written 29-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2024
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Thank you very much! I appreciate it!
Comment from Monica Chaddick
This was an absolutely adorable poem. For a bit of time I was a single mom of 3, all separated by 15 months each, so I feel your pain. I was also in college and going through a divorce at the time. My only suggestion is that you change "my child at quiet play" to "my child quietly at play" to assist with the flow.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2024
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This was an absolutely adorable poem. For a bit of time I was a single mom of 3, all separated by 15 months each, so I feel your pain. I was also in college and going through a divorce at the time. My only suggestion is that you change "my child at quiet play" to "my child quietly at play" to assist with the flow.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much for the review and advice. Appreciated!
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Haven't we all been there? And this lovely flowing verse describes it all so perfectly with a nice injection of humour and exhaustion:)) The image is a delight too. I can never get over how they get into this kind of mess and never look at all fazed or embarrassed by their new appearance! Well done and good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
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Haven't we all been there? And this lovely flowing verse describes it all so perfectly with a nice injection of humour and exhaustion:)) The image is a delight too. I can never get over how they get into this kind of mess and never look at all fazed or embarrassed by their new appearance! Well done and good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 27-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much!
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
An excellent entry for the What a Mess writing prompt. A typical day for the mother of a toddler. But what i have learned at my age is, take it all in while you have it because it will go by entirely too fast and later in life you would give anything to do it all over again. good luck in the contest, Nicely written.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
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An excellent entry for the What a Mess writing prompt. A typical day for the mother of a toddler. But what i have learned at my age is, take it all in while you have it because it will go by entirely too fast and later in life you would give anything to do it all over again. good luck in the contest, Nicely written.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
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Thanks so much!
Comment from hullabaloo22
This certainly brought a smile and some memories along with it. The poem had a lovely rhythm to it that suited the subject, and the rhyming was spot on.
Good luck!
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
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This certainly brought a smile and some memories along with it. The poem had a lovely rhythm to it that suited the subject, and the rhyming was spot on.
Good luck!
Comment Written 27-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much!
Comment from RJ Heritage
This is a classic story of a single mother's life. It is real, difficult, but also funny and involves the love of her life. Quite relatable in the best of ways. O, such a cutie as well.
Well written and presented. Nothing beats reality.
RJ
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
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This is a classic story of a single mother's life. It is real, difficult, but also funny and involves the love of her life. Quite relatable in the best of ways. O, such a cutie as well.
Well written and presented. Nothing beats reality.
RJ
Comment Written 27-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
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I am grateful and honored for your rating--thank you so much!
Comment from Douglas Goff
Ah, I had not realized this was a What A Mess contest entry. Makes perfect sense.
Single mom there's and fathers are really the unsung heroes in society.
Good piece. Good luck in the competition!
D
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
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Ah, I had not realized this was a What A Mess contest entry. Makes perfect sense.
Single mom there's and fathers are really the unsung heroes in society.
Good piece. Good luck in the competition!
D
Comment Written 27-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
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Thanks so much!
Comment from Wendy G
Very well done - imaginative (or maybe not) and well written, with an excellent photo. Early mothering is exactly as you have described, and the first lesson in the book should read, "Quiet is not good!" Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
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Very well done - imaginative (or maybe not) and well written, with an excellent photo. Early mothering is exactly as you have described, and the first lesson in the book should read, "Quiet is not good!" Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 26-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
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Thanks so much! The majority of these fun little episodes did happen in one lo-ooo-ong day! My daughter was having herself a time-LOL!
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
Your poem beautifully captures the everyday challenges and joys of being a single mom. The repetition of tasks, the unexpected messes, and the constant juggling of responsibilities are all depicted. But for me I loved the sense of humor and resilience shining through. What a heartwarming reminder of the joy found in the messiness of motherhood!
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
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Your poem beautifully captures the everyday challenges and joys of being a single mom. The repetition of tasks, the unexpected messes, and the constant juggling of responsibilities are all depicted. But for me I loved the sense of humor and resilience shining through. What a heartwarming reminder of the joy found in the messiness of motherhood!
Comment Written 26-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much!
