Cutting back
Let's not go too far!11 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
I loved the way you phrased this and even daring to use repetition in an eight-word poetry contest! Your raise valid point which resonated with all the reviewers with visual appeal, too! Congratulations on the win!
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2023
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I loved the way you phrased this and even daring to use repetition in an eight-word poetry contest! Your raise valid point which resonated with all the reviewers with visual appeal, too! Congratulations on the win!
Comment Written 16-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2023
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Lol, I only entered from a mix of exasperation and a desire to just have fun. Never expected to win. But I do wonder when a poem ceases to be a poem and is just a strong statement .... Thank you for reviewing, and for the congrats.
Wendy
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Well, you got lots to agree with you! I think that form came out of trying to tell a story in six words like Hemingway's. That's what came to mind when I read the winners of the site contest.
Comment from LisaMay
Your presentation (I don't use the word poem) is visually appealing. The fact that you've won the contest with the most votes does seem to indicate that others feel as we do that a true poem requires room to develop more of a creative connection between the poet and reader.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2023
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Your presentation (I don't use the word poem) is visually appealing. The fact that you've won the contest with the most votes does seem to indicate that others feel as we do that a true poem requires room to develop more of a creative connection between the poet and reader.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2023
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Yep. It's not a poem. I don't know how a poem is defined but these with so few words, tend to be just statements or thoughtful questions. I didn't expect to win, so the fact that it did does say something about what several of us must be feeling. To me a poem must have a certain beauty and power to challenge or move or inspire with judicious word choices and imagination, flair - and more creativity and word mastery than these tiny ones can possibly demonstrate. Thanks so much for reviewing a non-poem.
Wendy
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There are now so many of these short 'poem' contests it is really dumbing-down any verbal explorations and imaginative flair.
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
This is a good entry to the 8-word contest. The text is a great size, and I like how you have formatted the text. The message is stated with clarity, and it is easy to understand. I am inclined to think as you these are just thought-provoking statements or questions, but they are not poems eight words and below. Your visual fits well. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2023
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This is a good entry to the 8-word contest. The text is a great size, and I like how you have formatted the text. The message is stated with clarity, and it is easy to understand. I am inclined to think as you these are just thought-provoking statements or questions, but they are not poems eight words and below. Your visual fits well. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2023
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Thank you very much Sandra! Not sure how one defines a poem, but there must come a point where the words are too few to be classified as "poetry". Encouraging review - thank you.
Wendy
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You are welcome.
Comment from Bill Schott
This eight-word poem, Cutting Back, has the proper formatting and notes that the qualification for a work to be a poem is truly in the eyes of the beholder.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2023
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This eight-word poem, Cutting Back, has the proper formatting and notes that the qualification for a work to be a poem is truly in the eyes of the beholder.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2023
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You are right. I don't know how a poem is defined, but it must stop being poetry at some point I suppose. Lol.
Thank you for reviewing. Appreciated.
Wendy
Comment from jessizero
I really liked this poem! You're right - they're getting shorter and shorter. It seems like every new prompt is for short poetry. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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I really liked this poem! You're right - they're getting shorter and shorter. It seems like every new prompt is for short poetry. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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Thank you very much Jessi.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the 8 Word Poetry Contest.
I like the presentation too. Concrete images easy to visualize.
Good word count.
Goodluck
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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Excellent entry for the 8 Word Poetry Contest.
I like the presentation too. Concrete images easy to visualize.
Good word count.
Goodluck
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis
Comment Written 12-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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Thank you very much Gypsy.
Comment from RodG
You have said it all in the eight words you were allotted. You beckon us to wonder "When does a poem cease being a poem?" The shortest I ever saw anthologized was FLEAS:
Adam had 'em.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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You have said it all in the eight words you were allotted. You beckon us to wonder "When does a poem cease being a poem?" The shortest I ever saw anthologized was FLEAS:
Adam had 'em.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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Lol. Yes, these very short ones mean every word must count, and at least they make a statement, hopefully thought-provoking - but ... are they really poetry?
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Good question.
Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
It is true- there are a lot of contests for shorter poems. Yet you often find they say more than their much longer counterparts! Perhaps this is because every word has to work hard?
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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It is true- there are a lot of contests for shorter poems. Yet you often find they say more than their much longer counterparts! Perhaps this is because every word has to work hard?
Comment Written 12-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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Yes, you are right. But it is good too to have the ability to develop the thoughts in a powerful way, and also display word mastery with skills of rhyme, metre and other technical prowess. I admire those who can do all that. I appreciate and thank you for your thoughtful review.
Cheers.
Comment from JT traveller
Hilarious. I share your sentiments. Eight words, in my opinion, do not maketh a poem. Perhaps it should be an eight word message or statement? I like your sense of humour and your attention grabbing illustration. Jacqueline
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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Hilarious. I share your sentiments. Eight words, in my opinion, do not maketh a poem. Perhaps it should be an eight word message or statement? I like your sense of humour and your attention grabbing illustration. Jacqueline
Comment Written 12-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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Glad I made you smile. That's worth paying the high entrance fee for so few words! Lol Great review.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
You are so right here and it is amazing how many rise to the challenge, but I need more words to express myself but I admire those who can be this frugal, you made me smile here, love this presentation, love Dolly x
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reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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You are so right here and it is amazing how many rise to the challenge, but I need more words to express myself but I admire those who can be this frugal, you made me smile here, love this presentation, love Dolly x
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Comment Written 12-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2023
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Thanks very much for a great review. Glad to make you smile. The cost of entry into the contest is worth it if it brings a few smiles!