Between You, Me and the Gatepost
A common saying many years ago.34 total reviews
Comment from Janet Foor
I love it. In my neck of the woods we day "Between you, me and a fence post" but means the same.
Lovely rhyme and cadence.
Fun to read. Well done.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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I love it. In my neck of the woods we day "Between you, me and a fence post" but means the same.
Lovely rhyme and cadence.
Fun to read. Well done.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 14-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Janet,
Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Yes I think there a quite a few similar sayings going around. Have a great day and take care.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
People still use that saying, including me from time to time:-)
I do remember that even though the gatepost stayed silent, the two people talking over it didn't always!
This is a clever poem and I enjoyed it very much. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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People still use that saying, including me from time to time:-)
I do remember that even though the gatepost stayed silent, the two people talking over it didn't always!
This is a clever poem and I enjoyed it very much. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 14-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Pam,
Thanks for taking time to read and review my poem. Ha Ha yes your comment about the people not staying silent is spot on.
Take care and have a good day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from leather
You did a great job coming across that illustration--it is just magnificent.
The poem reads well and is very descriptive. I think this should be a very good contender in the contest.
Sorry, but I am out of six stars.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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You did a great job coming across that illustration--it is just magnificent.
The poem reads well and is very descriptive. I think this should be a very good contender in the contest.
Sorry, but I am out of six stars.
Comment Written 14-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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No problem about you being out of six stars. I appreciate very much for you taking the time to read and review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it. We will now leave it to the judges.
Take Care
Barry Penfold.
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
Shhhhh, it's a secret or as some may say "fence talk"
One observation:
Line 8: Change "common ," to "common," (remove one space)
You describe "gossip" in a very entertaining manner.
Good job
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Shhhhh, it's a secret or as some may say "fence talk"
One observation:
Line 8: Change "common ," to "common," (remove one space)
You describe "gossip" in a very entertaining manner.
Good job
Comment Written 14-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Thanks Gary for taking time to read and review my poem ."Fence talk" is a great descriptor.
Hope you have a great day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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YVW, I enjoyed the read.
Comment from nomi338
This in perfect harmony with the similar old saying "if walls could talk, what secrets they could tell." I daresay, I would not want to exist in a world where my secret actions were open for all to see. Yet I am taught that not only are all of our actions, but our thoughts as well are open to God's sight. Fortunately for us, he is great at freely forgiving us our discretions
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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This in perfect harmony with the similar old saying "if walls could talk, what secrets they could tell." I daresay, I would not want to exist in a world where my secret actions were open for all to see. Yet I am taught that not only are all of our actions, but our thoughts as well are open to God's sight. Fortunately for us, he is great at freely forgiving us our discretions
Comment Written 14-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Yes you are right about God freely forgiving our discretions. Have a good day and take care.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
I like the subject and find it nearly well written save for a few suggestions. First line, a comma after me. "A" knowing look eliminates three THE's in three consecutive lines. What is the ~ for when and works as well? And lastly, the common ,binding link needs the comma moved left one space.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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I like the subject and find it nearly well written save for a few suggestions. First line, a comma after me. "A" knowing look eliminates three THE's in three consecutive lines. What is the ~ for when and works as well? And lastly, the common ,binding link needs the comma moved left one space.
Comment Written 14-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Tom, Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Your suggestions as to change are welcome. Please take care and have a good day.
Comment from tfawcus
I like the way this harks back to the days when most people knew their neighbours and took the time to talk with them. This seems to have become a rarity these days. Mind you, gossip over the garden fence didn't always stay in confidence!
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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I like the way this harks back to the days when most people knew their neighbours and took the time to talk with them. This seems to have become a rarity these days. Mind you, gossip over the garden fence didn't always stay in confidence!
Comment Written 14-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Yes talking to neighbors is becoming a bit of a rarity these days. Have a good day and take care.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Wendy G
Very original in theme and very well composed words. Yes, it was common to catch up on everything at the gatepost and to give one's opinion on all sorts of current affairs there. Holders of all sorts of secrets indeed. Well written with a good flow and rhyme.
Wendy
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Very original in theme and very well composed words. Yes, it was common to catch up on everything at the gatepost and to give one's opinion on all sorts of current affairs there. Holders of all sorts of secrets indeed. Well written with a good flow and rhyme.
Wendy
Comment Written 14-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Wendy,
Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Certainly was a common occurrence but no longer. Have a great day.
Barry.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A clever write Barry and our secrets remain hidden in this intuitive and genuine write about loyalty and close connections, much enjoyed.
A Suggestion for you, remove the (and) here for the sake of metre:
(And) the ever silent gatepost.
Love Dolly x
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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A clever write Barry and our secrets remain hidden in this intuitive and genuine write about loyalty and close connections, much enjoyed.
A Suggestion for you, remove the (and) here for the sake of metre:
(And) the ever silent gatepost.
Love Dolly x
Comment Written 14-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Dolly,
Thanks for taking the time to read my poem. Thank you also for the suggestion. You take care and all the best.
Barry
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
I enjoyed reading your contest entry, very creative.
You did a good job with the prompt, this should do well in the contest.
The rhymes flow easily without force and create a rhythmic tempo.
Your presentation is well done. Good luck.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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I enjoyed reading your contest entry, very creative.
You did a good job with the prompt, this should do well in the contest.
The rhymes flow easily without force and create a rhythmic tempo.
Your presentation is well done. Good luck.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it. You have a good day and take care.
Regards
Barry Penfold