Comment from Begin Again

Excellent

Bravo! Sounds like a familiar song to me...LOL Sorry for the delay but I just got my electric and water back about thirty minutes ago and of course Fanstory here I am. Missed everyone! Worst five days in a very long time! But I am safe, the house is good, the yard well...not so much.
Love ya, Carol

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024

Yes, I wondered where the next chapter was! So long as you are safe, that's the main thing. You'll get to the yard in due course as and when you are able.
Thank you for a lovely review.
Wendy

Comment from Paul McFarland

Excellent

I went over this poem twice and found the meter to be right on. That's a really good job, Wendy. I think you should do a poem now and then. This one is better than many I have seen on FS.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2024

Thank you SO much! I had a lot of fun writing it, but in the back of my mind I was always wondering, "What would Paul think?" Lol. You've inspired me to fulfil my goal of getting metre right at least once before my demise! Thanks again!
Wendy

Comment from Spitfire

Exceptional

What a delightful read-aloud poem that disproves your fear about not meriting recognition as a poet. I suspect it's harder to write a humorous poem than a serious one. Best image: rusty blob that is my brain.

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 18-Jul-2024

Hi Shari, good to see you again. Thank you so much for this lovely review, and your encouraging words and especially the six stars. Much appreciated.
Wendy

Comment from Neonewman

Excellent

Cringe? Never! This was a beautifully crafted piece that flowed with grace and elegance. We are all our own worst critics, lol. Thank you for sharing your talent.
God bless,
Steve

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 18-Jul-2024

Thank you so much for this delightful review, so very encouraging. I appreciate it.
Wendy

reply by Neonewman on 18-Jul-2024

My pleasure, Wendy.

Comment from Gunner Lil

Excellent

A very good poem which did make you a very good poet.
For sure not me!
An easy read that does have a nice flow and pace.
The rhyming was great.
This reader likes the picture used.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 18-Jul-2024

Thank you so very much - such a lovely review! I had a bit of fun at my own expense.
Wendy

Comment from T B Botts

Excellent

Hello Wendy,
once in awhile I'll have something to say that seems to be best expressed in a poem, but I prefer to tell stories. I don't worry too much about the metre or if the words all rhyme. I think you did a fine job gal.
Blessings,
Tom

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 18-Jul-2024

Thanks so much Tom. I tend to agree with you. For me, poetry needs to touch the emotions, regardless of metre and rhyme. So many people use forced rhyme and metre, and that grates on me. I appreciate your encouragement.
Wendy

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

Hahaha! This is most humorous because it sounds like something I would say about my poetic ability. Several people have encouraged me to give poetry a try, but rhyming and meter seem so hard. You, however, did a fabulous job with perfect meter and flow. A poet who doesn't know it.,

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2024

Thank you Lorraine - you are so encouraging about my fun piece! A super review, and I am very glad you enjoyed this little poem.
Wendy

Comment from Brenda Strauser

Excellent

I enjoyed reading your poem. I'm new at writing poems, so I'm not great at it either. Don't give up, keep trying. That's what I'm going to do. Very good writing.

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2024

I have focused on prose this year, but every so often I get the urge to write a poem. I had a lot of fun writing this one. Thank you so much for your lovely review, most encouraging.
Wendy

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

Wendy, for not self-proclaiming limitations in poetry, you posted a pretty darn good poem. Every line of this poem you could pencil in my name!

This was (is) a fun read. Thank you for posting.

John

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2024

Lol. Thanks so much, John. It seems there are quite a few who can relate to this one. I was just having fun at my own expense.
Wendy

Comment from Shanbreen

Excellent

I love the honesty in your writing. It reminds me a bit of myself. I too have problems with the meter, but as far as I am concerned you have done a pretty good job in writing a rhyming poem.

Here is a trick: Just call your poem a free verse rhyming poem. In case you didn't realize, free-verse is now deemed to be a real poem.=)

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2024

Yes, that's often the way to go. Thank you so much for your great review and encouragement. I appreciate it! Wendy