Comment from Patti R.

Excellent

Very clever, Debra! My kids' grandmother suffers from the same problem! It's sweet, but not necessary, they love her when she hikes with them, reads to them, bakes for them ... not that they would ever refuse her store-bought gifts, mind you!

Patti

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2014

Lol Patti :) my kids are more than happy to be spoiled too, though they much prefer time and attention... Thanks for your great feedback, love Debra x

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

Aw, I'm a grandmother, and it is lovely to buy little treats. I get beautiful pictures drawn for me as a thank you, with huge Xs for kisses. No, we don't buy their love, it was already there in the beginning. Saying that, the little devils do have a look in my shopping bag whenever I see them!! Perhaps I'll surprise them one day! :) Good luck in the contest, Debra, it's a great senryu:) xsx sandra

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2014

Cheers Sandra :) I'm mortified when the kids rifle through their nan's bag looking for treats, even though I know it's because they've come to expect a present every time she calls, it's still embarrassing - they weren't brought up that way! Thanks for the great feedback, I bet your fridge is covered in drawings from the grand kids, I can't see my kitchen walks for their artwork! Much love, Debra xx

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Debra;
I'm sorry very much dear but I don't get it! I tried very hard by using your cleverness and your readiness and even your imagination which I thought would be very inventive and creative I still cannot figure out why this was either sarcastic or funny.
All I can say is good luck in the contest and maybe in your reply you can give a hint what this was about.
Alex

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014

Hi Alex :)
Sorry you didn't get my Senryu !
Saying that 'grandmother' is hard of hearing, means that she doesn't hear what 'they day' about not being able to buy love. She continues to try to buy the kids' love...
I appreciated the stars nonetheless!
Kindest regards as always, Debra :)

reply by krys123 on 31-Jul-2014

Now I get it Debra thanks for the insight.
Alex

Comment from Erik McGinley

Exceptional

HAHA Debbie :D

Yeh and I bet you don't want your kids eating too many sweets.

This is one of those rare short poems that actually says something.

Fantastic six. (The original four and two more to sweeten your tooth :)

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2014

Hi Erik, thank you so much for your fun feedback and also for your generous six star award. I truly appreciate both :) apologies for the delay in responding. Kindest regards as always, Debra :)

Comment from nelliesellie

Excellent

I love the poem. I am one of those guilty grandmothers. I like to buy my grandchildren things. I don't think I am trying to buy their love. I could not afford to buy my own children many extras. This generation of children have more exciting toys too. I am finally enjoying buying extras for children. Great work.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2014

Hi Ellie, thank you for your great feed back, I really appreciate your comments. Kindest regards as always, Debra :)

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Ha-ha, probably a good thing for the children that she is. They get a lot more candy, goodies and gifts that way, LOL!

Nicely done, Debra. Good luck in the contest...

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2014

Hi Dean, thank you for your great feed back and good luck wishes. Appreciated as always! Kindest regards, Debra :)

Comment from Karen B.

Excellent

Debra, Great senryu! As a grandma, it made me laugh. Hey, I don't buy love, maybe just a little extra insurance on it now and then. :) Excellent entry in the contest!

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2014

Hi Karen, thank you for your great feed back. I appreciate your comments :) Kindest regards, Debra :)

Comment from Lulube

Excellent

very good, cleverly written is so few words, but it's spot on for the senryu. Never looked at it that way through those relationships but yes I see it now.

good luck in contest
good humor

lulube

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2014

Hi Lulube, thank you for your great feed back and good luck wishes. Appreciated as always! Kindest regards, Debra :)

reply by Lulube on 10-Aug-2014

welcome Debra

lulube

Comment from sgalletti

Excellent

Hi Debra! What a treat to see a prompt that defines senryu correctly - a rare treat on FanStory. You followed the guidelines well and included some great satire and irony, the essential ingredient for senryu. Love the play on words with "hard of hearing." We grandmothers do like to spoil our grandchildren. Good luck in the contest, Sue

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2014

Hi Sue, thank you for your great feed back and good luck wishes. Much appreciated! Kindest regards, Debra :)

Comment from shelley kaye

Excellent

had to read this through a few times before a i finally got it LOL! :-P

excellent senryu! thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest! :-)

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2014

Hi Shelley :) thank you for your great feedback and for sponsoring this fun prompt. Thanks also for the good luck wishes.... I just awoke to find out that the committee disqualified me though :( this is because my Senryu has 17 syllables not 'less than 17' as it specifies in the rules. Ah well, that'll teach me to triple check the rules in future!
Kindest regards as always, Debra :)