Between You, Me and the Gatepost
A common saying many years ago.34 total reviews
Comment from mermaids
It looks like the gatepost kept many secrets. This is a creative poem with a unique subject. Your lines are smooth and show the strength of friendship and secrets. I am sure many can relate to your words.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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It looks like the gatepost kept many secrets. This is a creative poem with a unique subject. Your lines are smooth and show the strength of friendship and secrets. I am sure many can relate to your words.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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Thanks for taking the time to review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it . Yes it is an old saying which you do not hear all that much anymore.
Take care and have a good day.
Regards
Barry Penfold
Comment from Sarah Tummey
Yes. I've just realised reading this how long it's been since I've heard that said. Maybe people are sharing less now! But I like your last line about the ever-silent gatepost. I'm not 100% sure "No rules" is the right contest for it, because I don't know whether it allows rhymes. I would have thought rhyming was a rule or structure.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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Yes. I've just realised reading this how long it's been since I've heard that said. Maybe people are sharing less now! But I like your last line about the ever-silent gatepost. I'm not 100% sure "No rules" is the right contest for it, because I don't know whether it allows rhymes. I would have thought rhyming was a rule or structure.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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Thanks for reading and reviewing my poem. I am pretty sure rhyme is allowed. It is really an open contest.
glad you enjoyed and please take care.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from R.B.Bunn
This was a nice poem. I liked the bouncy rhythm throughout. Buildings keep their secrets if people don't. I liked the idea of it being about good friends and conversations. Though, my initial thoughts were of the people in the poem having a secret romance until the final line.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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This was a nice poem. I liked the bouncy rhythm throughout. Buildings keep their secrets if people don't. I liked the idea of it being about good friends and conversations. Though, my initial thoughts were of the people in the poem having a secret romance until the final line.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a good day.
Regards
Barry Penfold
Comment from Laurie Holding
Oh gosh, I can't tell you how bad my morning has been until I sat down and found this little golden nugget! Thank you for posting. I love your concept here, and the art you chose is a perfect fit. In today's sea of mediocrity, you've definitely stood out. And made my day. Maybe I mentioned that.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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Oh gosh, I can't tell you how bad my morning has been until I sat down and found this little golden nugget! Thank you for posting. I love your concept here, and the art you chose is a perfect fit. In today's sea of mediocrity, you've definitely stood out. And made my day. Maybe I mentioned that.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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I have already thanked you but hey happy to do it again. You have a great day and take care.
Regards
Barry Penfold
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That really is a common exression, but strangely, I haven't heard for quite a while. I enjoyed your poem which nicely explained the meaning of it. The rhyme scheme was bouncy, and made for a fabulous contest entry. Well done and good luck! :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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That really is a common exression, but strangely, I haven't heard for quite a while. I enjoyed your poem which nicely explained the meaning of it. The rhyme scheme was bouncy, and made for a fabulous contest entry. Well done and good luck! :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 16-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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Thanks for reading and reviewing my poem. No, it is not heard all that much anymore. Society is certainly changing. Anyway have a good day and take care.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from emajor942
Lovely imagery in this piece. Leaves room for the reader to interpret and create their own imagery upon what you have provided us. I like the image you included too. Well done :)
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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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Lovely imagery in this piece. Leaves room for the reader to interpret and create their own imagery upon what you have provided us. I like the image you included too. Well done :)
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Comment Written 15-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem .I am glad you enjoyed it. Take care
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Fleedleflump
Tiny spag:
'common ,binding' - the comma's the wrong side of the space (I also think you need to regularise the spacing around your tildes~
This was an interesting perspective - imagine if those gateposts did have ears (or recording devices)! I really enjoyed this one.
Mike
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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Tiny spag:
'common ,binding' - the comma's the wrong side of the space (I also think you need to regularise the spacing around your tildes~
This was an interesting perspective - imagine if those gateposts did have ears (or recording devices)! I really enjoyed this one.
Mike
Comment Written 15-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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Mike, thanks for once again taking time to read and review my poem. And thanks for the the Tiny spag comment. Well I hope you are going ok . The world is indeed a weird place and would not surprise me if the gateposts did have listening devices. lol
Comment from Donna G. (aka Sam Duck)
Barry, I really enjoyed this poem. You took an old expression with the faint odor of days past and turned it into something new and heartwarming. Your rhymes and rhythm are spot on as well. In the fifth line from the bottom, there is a misspaced comma. That's all I could find to complain about. Awesome job.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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Barry, I really enjoyed this poem. You took an old expression with the faint odor of days past and turned it into something new and heartwarming. Your rhymes and rhythm are spot on as well. In the fifth line from the bottom, there is a misspaced comma. That's all I could find to complain about. Awesome job.
Comment Written 14-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2022
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Sam, thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Yes it is an old expression from the "good old days". Also thanks for the tip on the misplaced comma. Take care.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from dragonpoet
Barry,
Nice written poem with every other line rhyme telling us that good friends keep secrets well. And that we know know the expressions and gestures the mean this is just between us.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Barry,
Nice written poem with every other line rhyme telling us that good friends keep secrets well. And that we know know the expressions and gestures the mean this is just between us.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
Comment Written 14-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Joan,
Thanks for taking time to review my poem. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Have a good day and take care. I will keep writing and I am sure you will.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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You're welcome, Barry. Enjoy your Sunday. I will.
Joan
Comment from Lilly Flowers
What a terrific poem. I've never heard that expression, but as you said in your notes, gateposts were more common years ago.
I really love the words you chose to express a secret between friends, like the elbow nudge and the wink. Regards, Lilly
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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What a terrific poem. I've never heard that expression, but as you said in your notes, gateposts were more common years ago.
I really love the words you chose to express a secret between friends, like the elbow nudge and the wink. Regards, Lilly
Comment Written 14-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2022
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Lilly,
Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to review my poem.
Have a good day and take care.
Regards
Barry Penfold.