Between You, Me and the Gatepost
A common saying many years ago.34 total reviews
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your contest entry read well. There was smooth flow
and great imagery. I could see two friends talking and
knowing their secrets would be safe. The art choice
was perfect. I liked how you explained this idiom.
Best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Your contest entry read well. There was smooth flow
and great imagery. I could see two friends talking and
knowing their secrets would be safe. The art choice
was perfect. I liked how you explained this idiom.
Best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 13-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Jan,
Thanks once again for taking time to read and review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes it really is from a time gone by.
Regards
Barry
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
I like your poem. It reminds the reader of a simpler time when one actually knew one's neighbors and talked to them. Your rhyme scheme is on point. The visual fits perfectly. It's a good entry for the contest. Good luck!
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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I like your poem. It reminds the reader of a simpler time when one actually knew one's neighbors and talked to them. Your rhyme scheme is on point. The visual fits perfectly. It's a good entry for the contest. 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 and lets hope the judges do as well. Have a great day and take care.
Regards
Barry
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You are most welcome! Even if they don't it's a poem YOU can be proud of penning.
Comment from harmony13
I found these words to very creative! The author's words are clear,
descriptive, meaningful, interesting and creative. I thought about the
times I talked with neighbors at the gatepost! Thank you for the author's
notes - they speak volumes! Great Poem!
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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I found these words to very creative! The author's words are clear,
descriptive, meaningful, interesting and creative. I thought about the
times I talked with neighbors at the gatepost! Thank you for the author's
notes - they speak volumes! Great Poem!
Comment Written 13-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Thanks for taking time to read and review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it . Yes a lot of people have the memory of talking at the gatepost. Not all that much of it any more. Have a great day.
Regards
Barry Penfold
Comment from Susan Newell
Barry,
I'm old enough to remember when this phrase was common. You' e done a great job of including all the little facial signals that would accompany the statement. If only the gateposts could talk!
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Barry,
I'm old enough to remember when this phrase was common. You' e done a great job of including all the little facial signals that would accompany the statement. If only the gateposts could talk!
Comment Written 13-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Susan,
Yes, if only the gateposts could talk. I am sure they would tell a wonderful tale. Thanks for reading and reviewing my poem. Take care.
Barry Penfold.
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You are very welcome.
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
I enjoyed this poem. I liked the inanimate gatepost being the repository of deepest secrets, fulfilling the old adage. Actually, I think the safest secret is between one person and only the gatepost!
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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I enjoyed this poem. I liked the inanimate gatepost being the repository of deepest secrets, fulfilling the old adage. Actually, I think the safest secret is between one person and only the gatepost!
Comment Written 13-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Verna,
Thanks for taking time to read and review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it and you are correct about the safest secret. Take care.
Barry Penfold.
Comment from livelylinda
Barry: yes, indeed, a very old saying. I'm almost 74 years of age so I've heard it many times but not so much recently. However, the picture is gorgeous and the old, familiar words somehow seem newly laundered. Must be your tender touch. Great job. Linda
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Barry: yes, indeed, a very old saying. I'm almost 74 years of age so I've heard it many times but not so much recently. However, the picture is gorgeous and the old, familiar words somehow seem newly laundered. Must be your tender touch. Great job. Linda
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. I am not sure about my tender touch but I was pleased how it too shape. Take care and have a good day. Thanks for the 6 star rating as well.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Anne Johnston
Great rhyming, expressive words and easy to read. I haven't heard that saying "between you, me, and the gatepost" for a long time but it used to be popular. How perfect for the secrets shared by two friends.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Great rhyming, expressive words and easy to read. I haven't heard that saying "between you, me, and the gatepost" for a long time but it used to be popular. How perfect for the secrets shared by two friends.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Anne,
Thanks for reading and reviewing my poem.Yes , it used to be a very popular saying. Have a good day and take care.
Regards
Barry Penfold
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You are very welcome
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
I love the picture with that beautiful tree in front of the house. And the message in your poem speaks volumes. Those so-called friends obviously never heard of the gate post. Your secret gets around the neighborhood in no time. Thank you for the great awareness.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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I love the picture with that beautiful tree in front of the house. And the message in your poem speaks volumes. Those so-called friends obviously never heard of the gate post. Your secret gets around the neighborhood in no time. Thank you for the great awareness.
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. I am glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold.
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You are welcome.
Comment from karenina
My dad used to use that phrase! Back in the fifties and sixties many a "chat" occurred over the fence, being neighborly...
Days of face to face conversation, not a text or Tweet!
Something has been lost...
Karenina
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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My dad used to use that phrase! Back in the fifties and sixties many a "chat" occurred over the fence, being neighborly...
Days of face to face conversation, not a text or Tweet!
Something has been lost...
Karenina
Comment Written 13-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Karenina,
Yes something has been lost for sure. Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Have a great day.
Regards
Barry
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You too!
Comment from Janice Canerdy
I'll give away my age and say I STILL use this expression--around people who would understand its use! This is an excellent poem; it conveys a message about how people gossiped--oh, I mean communicated--back then! LOL!
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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I'll give away my age and say I STILL use this expression--around people who would understand its use! This is an excellent poem; it conveys a message about how people gossiped--oh, I mean communicated--back then! LOL!
Comment Written 13-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Janice,
lol. Yes, gossiped is the correct word. Thanks for the review and have a good day.
Cheers
Barry Penfold