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Gertrude the Gossiper

Gertrude loved to spread gossip.

6 total reviews 
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
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No problems whatsoever, no SPAGs and you kept to the writing prompt exactly. On top of that I love limericks.

This post would benefit greatly by increasing the font size. I would suggest at least a 16 perhaps even an 18.

Good topic, truth be told there are many Gertrudes lurking anywhere ad everywhere.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2022

reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022
    I haven't learned how to make fonts larger!
reply by GARY MACLEAN on 28-Aug-2022
    When you go to post your piece, at the bottom left-hand corner there is a message something like "Use Advanced Editor". Try that once and you can do all sorts of things with your writing.

    Don't title or post your article before you do that though, because it doesn't carry through. You have to post after you get to the advanced screen. Try it.
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022
    Thank you.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
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Was Gertrude a politician or an FBI agent? Nancy has said, tell Alice long enough and often enough and it will eventually be believed. Gotta love our representatives

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2022

reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022
    I think maybe you spotted Gertrude. Thanks very much for the review.
Comment from GWHARGIS
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This was quite humorous. But unfortunately there is always a Gertrude. ALWAYS. The rhythm was perfect . The verses were interesting. Loved the sneezing bits of gossip until it turned into a full blown disease. Great poem.
Gretchen

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2022

reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022
    Thank you, Gretchen for a delightful review!
Comment from Rachelle Allen
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HAHAHAHAAH!! This was so fun! We all know at least one Gertrude, do we not!! I have a friend, though, who's very positive, and her take on the Gertrude in her neighborhood was this: I'm grateful for her. Someday, if ever I fall down my basement steps, she'll be the one who calls 911 right away!

Everything in life is about attitude.

Anyway, terrific entry. I bet it does well. (Loved the pic you chose for it, too.)

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2022

reply by the author on 27-Aug-2022
    Thank you so much for a lovely review. I love those, like your friend, who can find good in everything.
reply by Rachelle Allen on 27-Aug-2022
    Same. It's my favorite trait of hers, and I try to emulate it.
Comment from Susan Newell
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I enjoyed this one immensely. I have watched how destructive gossip can become and have seen innocent people hurt. Sometimes I think most of the "news" isn't much more than gossip. Well done.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2022

reply by the author on 26-Aug-2022
    I'm delighted that you enjoyed it. Thank you for telling me so.
reply by Susan Newell on 26-Aug-2022
    You are welcome.
Comment from jessizero
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I enjoyed reading your poem. It read like limericks, which I love. Gertrude really sounds like a character. Thanks for sharing this, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2022

reply by the author on 26-Aug-2022
    Thank you, Jessi, Dear. Yes, they're all limericks.There was another one or two, but the contest said 3-5 stanzas.