Ain't That The Truth
Viewing comments for Chapter 4 "senryu (thin hair and thick flab)"Short poems poking fun at the human condition.
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Comment from Muffins
Clever poem with great form. You managed to tell the truth without being insulting. However, in Hollywood land he'll still play the husband to a 22 year old for years to come.
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2015
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Clever poem with great form. You managed to tell the truth without being insulting. However, in Hollywood land he'll still play the husband to a 22 year old for years to come.
Comment Written 11-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2015
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You're right, Muffins. Money and once upon a fame is still a seducer.
Comment from barkingdog
Poor PIerce. Many female actresses have let themselves go, too. A few have thinned down and actually look young again.
Aging is a bitch and as you put it a painful fight.
:) e
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2015
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Poor PIerce. Many female actresses have let themselves go, too. A few have thinned down and actually look young again.
Aging is a bitch and as you put it a painful fight.
:) e
Comment Written 11-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2015
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It's interesting to see the then and now pictures on google. It's pretty obvious that plastic surgery and botox are a booming business in LA.
Comment from GregoryCody
Oh this is nice. Haha and CLEVER. I love it. Haha great picture. This fits the senryu requirements PERFECTLY! Haha I seriously love it.
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Oh this is nice. Haha and CLEVER. I love it. Haha great picture. This fits the senryu requirements PERFECTLY! Haha I seriously love it.
Comment Written 11-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2015
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Muchos Gracias for the sixer, Greg. It sounds like you liked it. LOL
Comment from alexisleech
Oh no! I love Pierce Brosnan. Never mind, we can't look gorgeous for ever. As long as he doesn't turn out like Marlon Brando, I'll forgive him!
Another great wee senryu, Shari.
Alexis x
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2015
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Oh no! I love Pierce Brosnan. Never mind, we can't look gorgeous for ever. As long as he doesn't turn out like Marlon Brando, I'll forgive him!
Another great wee senryu, Shari.
Alexis x
Comment Written 11-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2015
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Look gorgeous forever? When I look at Richard Gere, I'm not sure. Marlon Brandon never looked good IMO
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Lol, he looked a bloody site worse when he put on an extra 200 pounds!
Comment from boxergirl
Oh no...Pierce...such a hunk but alas reality sets in and burst our bubble. :-(
Same thing happens to me when i look in the mirror. Lol
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2015
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Oh no...Pierce...such a hunk but alas reality sets in and burst our bubble. :-(
Same thing happens to me when i look in the mirror. Lol
Comment Written 11-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2015
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The secret is easy--don't look into the mirror. On second thought, maybe that's what Pierce forgot. His wife is always in the way. :-)
Comment from mountainwriter49
Good Morning, Shari,
Your senryu is in fine form and well captures one of life's truisms. The beauty of youth is temporary as it slowly gives way to one's 'old age' appearance. Sometimes I look in the mirror and ask myself, "What in the hell happened to you!" LOL
You've injected the right amount of humor, one of the four characteristics a senryu can have. You've used strong words evoking imagery and imagination. The juxtaposition of thin hair and thick flat, which is just the opposite of youth when we had thick hair and thin abs. lol. The satori line is perfect.
Well done, my friend and this month's Recognized Writer!
-Ray
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2015
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Good Morning, Shari,
Your senryu is in fine form and well captures one of life's truisms. The beauty of youth is temporary as it slowly gives way to one's 'old age' appearance. Sometimes I look in the mirror and ask myself, "What in the hell happened to you!" LOL
You've injected the right amount of humor, one of the four characteristics a senryu can have. You've used strong words evoking imagery and imagination. The juxtaposition of thin hair and thick flat, which is just the opposite of youth when we had thick hair and thin abs. lol. The satori line is perfect.
Well done, my friend and this month's Recognized Writer!
-Ray
Comment Written 11-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2015
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What a marvelous detailed review. Thanks, Ray. Appreciated the congrats too. I'm still floating on a cloud.
Comment from IndianaIrish
What a fight it must be for actors who rely on their looks to get good roles. But to some eyes, he's still handsome, huh? I enjoyed your senryu, Shari, as always.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2015
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What a fight it must be for actors who rely on their looks to get good roles. But to some eyes, he's still handsome, huh? I enjoyed your senryu, Shari, as always.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
Comment Written 11-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2015
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Thanks, Karyn. They have to have no ego to handle this.
Comment from Sasha
The public is unforgiving of actors that grow old. It is even worse for female actors. Great work with this, I got a real kick out of it.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2015
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The public is unforgiving of actors that grow old. It is even worse for female actors. Great work with this, I got a real kick out of it.
Comment Written 11-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2015
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Thanks, sasha. Some have had plastic surgery with distastrous results. Kim Novask for example.
Comment from chasennov
If only youth stayed.senryu (thin hair and thick flab).' How cruel it must be to one's ego to beget thin hair and thick flab. Nothing ever stays the same and nothing lasts forever, that's why I've decided to grow old 'gracefully.' Well done.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2015
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If only youth stayed.senryu (thin hair and thick flab).' How cruel it must be to one's ego to beget thin hair and thick flab. Nothing ever stays the same and nothing lasts forever, that's why I've decided to grow old 'gracefully.' Well done.
Comment Written 11-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2015
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I suspect that phrase is highly overrated. I'm not going gentle into stage of life. :-)
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Indeed! You are so welcome, Shari.
Comment from Dean Kuch
007 is starting to show his age, isn't he? Okay, so he's not the most prolific Jame Bond in the film franchise's famous history, but he did play Bond a time or two. Sean Connery was the best Bond in my humble opinion. Contrary to popular belief (and apparently Pierce is living proof), gravity is not our friend.
Good one, Shari. ~Dean
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2015
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007 is starting to show his age, isn't he? Okay, so he's not the most prolific Jame Bond in the film franchise's famous history, but he did play Bond a time or two. Sean Connery was the best Bond in my humble opinion. Contrary to popular belief (and apparently Pierce is living proof), gravity is not our friend.
Good one, Shari. ~Dean
Comment Written 11-Jun-2015
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2015
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Yep, I have proof that gravity does us in. I weigh two and a half pounds more at the end of the day! Thank you so much for the gentleman bowing on my front page. I've been yearning for one of your moving pictures. That's better than the ribbon--almost. :-)
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You're welcome, Shari. Congratulations on your recognition. It was long overdue as far as I'm concerned. ~Dean