Ain't That The Truth
Viewing comments for Chapter 15 "Six Figure Bill"Short poems poking fun at the human condition.
41 total reviews
Comment from sibhus
Hmmm, witty, yet really dark humor at the same time, Spitfire. How true are these simply, especially the title. Sort of a tough decision, as to wither you want to survive, and be homeless, or just take the death sentence. Good stuff there, Spitfire.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Hmmm, witty, yet really dark humor at the same time, Spitfire. How true are these simply, especially the title. Sort of a tough decision, as to wither you want to survive, and be homeless, or just take the death sentence. Good stuff there, Spitfire.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Thanks, husky. Getting so many positive reviews on this!
Comment from Dawny53
My God.. as if the cancer wasn't bad enough, right? You really hit home here on a subject that makes me terrified.. and keeps me up nights! Medical expenses.. an excellent entry, best of luck to you in this contest!
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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My God.. as if the cancer wasn't bad enough, right? You really hit home here on a subject that makes me terrified.. and keeps me up nights! Medical expenses.. an excellent entry, best of luck to you in this contest!
Comment Written 28-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Oh no! You'll make things works by not getting enough sleep! There's always a way to work things out.
Comment from RYME4U
Great! I love word play and this is kind of on the macabre side. I call this kind of joke a "cringer". Well done and nicely presented. Great job!
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Great! I love word play and this is kind of on the macabre side. I call this kind of joke a "cringer". Well done and nicely presented. Great job!
Comment Written 28-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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a cringer--I like that. Thanks for the encouraging review. On the macabre side for sure, but I couldn't resist the pun.
Comment from Bill Schott
This is the pun-diagnosed winner of this contest. I'm certain that the final tests will confirm this. Great pairing of theme and image as well.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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This is the pun-diagnosed winner of this contest. I'm certain that the final tests will confirm this. Great pairing of theme and image as well.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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THanks for the exceptional review. I sure hope you're right about the tests. LOL
Comment from misscookie
Looking at your choose of what artwork to choose.
I think you were right on point.
Even though cancer is no joke.
I understood the meaning.
Good luck. LOL
Cookie
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Looking at your choose of what artwork to choose.
I think you were right on point.
Even though cancer is no joke.
I understood the meaning.
Good luck. LOL
Cookie
Comment Written 28-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Thanks, Cookie. No joke for sure, but I couldn't resist the pun. Appreciate the good luck wishes.
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You're very welcome.
Until next time.
Cookie
Comment from tfawcus
I guess that laughter is the best response to this dread disease. Having seen cancer at close quarters two or three times recently, it can be hard to raise a smile. As usual, you have come up with a pun that is spot on.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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I guess that laughter is the best response to this dread disease. Having seen cancer at close quarters two or three times recently, it can be hard to raise a smile. As usual, you have come up with a pun that is spot on.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Thanks, Tony. I couldn't resist the pun that came to mind.
Comment from Domino 2
Very clever play on 'lump', Shari.
I guess the docs think they can charge what they like, and cancer survivors will be happily willing to pay.
Thank goodness excellent progress has been made in cancer treatment over the last couple of years - an awful illness.
Cheers, Ray xx
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Very clever play on 'lump', Shari.
I guess the docs think they can charge what they like, and cancer survivors will be happily willing to pay.
Thank goodness excellent progress has been made in cancer treatment over the last couple of years - an awful illness.
Cheers, Ray xx
Comment Written 28-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Ray, I've seen so many people go through chemo only to give then another two to five years. The second time around never seems to be successful. I don't know if it's worth it. Sigh...
Comment from humpwhistle
Ah, a little bit of black humor here.
It's hard to find the humor in cancer,
but I think you hit it, Shari.
Normally doctor bills are beyond my
comprehensive skills.
Best of luck.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Ah, a little bit of black humor here.
It's hard to find the humor in cancer,
but I think you hit it, Shari.
Normally doctor bills are beyond my
comprehensive skills.
Best of luck.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 28-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Lee, I couldn't resist the play on words. Cancer is no joking matter.
Comment from closetpoetjester
Excellent and ironic at the same time Shari. The cold hard facts are sometimes there in writing bearing an uncanny resemblance to the prognosis / treatment. Great pun for the Doc...but I'd say, maybe not so great for the patient LOL
Clever work, well done...Cheers P
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Excellent and ironic at the same time Shari. The cold hard facts are sometimes there in writing bearing an uncanny resemblance to the prognosis / treatment. Great pun for the Doc...but I'd say, maybe not so great for the patient LOL
Clever work, well done...Cheers P
Comment Written 28-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Thanks, Philippa. Always good to hear your take on something. :-)
Comment from IndianaIrish
Of all these I've read so far, Shari, your doc/patient poem reads like a senryu with its irony, and it's worded perfectly to really get the reader to understand the play on words and the satire. I enjoyed so much and wish you lots of good luck in the contest.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Of all these I've read so far, Shari, your doc/patient poem reads like a senryu with its irony, and it's worded perfectly to really get the reader to understand the play on words and the satire. I enjoyed so much and wish you lots of good luck in the contest.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
Comment Written 28-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2015
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Thanks, Karyn. If you say so, then it's definitely true. :-)