Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Chrissy...

This is too cute! I love it. The nice thing about a cut out hubby-----they can't drive you 'crazy!'

Truly a funny, enjoyable read. I hope hubby is soon home for good.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*:*)

 Comment Written 19-May-2015

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reply by the author on 19-May-2015

hi Jax, I'm glad you liked this and waiting for him to come home. I have cut out in the spare room,waiting for another outing ha ha might as well get some mileage out of him.thanks for taking your time to read and review this Cheers Christine😊

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

This is a fun read. Before my husband met me, eh had been jilted by the woman he was going to marry. He was very sour on women for 5 years and his favorite song was Paper Doll. It says he would rather have a paper doll than a real live girl. He met me and I must say I charmed him into believing there are still good women in this world. Patricia

 Comment Written 19-May-2015

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reply by the author on 19-May-2015

Thanks Patricia, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope I don't have to keep him too long my real husband is due home this week( but I've heard that before also), so when he does come home we will have a quiet celebration. Thanks again Cheers Christine

Comment from A TARNISHED KNIGHT

Excellent

That was a rib tickler if I ever heard one...Much better than a blow up doll many men would have lol..One thing I did notice was the over use of the word "and".. It started 8 of you lines in 13 stanzas.. Maybe you could eliminate a few as I do not think it would affect the flow of this excellent and humorous work..But it is your work and a very good one at that
tk

 Comment Written 19-May-2015

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reply by the author on 19-May-2015

Thank you TK I'm glad you liked that one and yes back on (Ha Ha,but that means you are too lol)thanks for your review and I'll watch my and in the future . Always happy to accept comments and tips so thanks Cheers Christine, 😀

Comment from pharp

Excellent

Great job! Enjoyed the poem, the humor quite amusing, I also sense the loneliness and disappointment of not seeing your husband. I can only imagine how hard that can be; six months a long time without seeing the one your love.
Praying he will be home some my friend. lol Portia

 Comment Written 18-May-2015

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reply by the author on 18-May-2015

Thanks Portia I had a bit of fun writing this . I have a bit of mischief in me and I do speak to him every week but will be glad when he will be home Cheers Christine 😀

Comment from mfowler

Excellent

This poem seems to be an amusing tale of an absent husband and a lonely wife, yet it overshadows a darker meaning, I think. I couldn't help but feeling as I read that this absentee work thing is wearing thin and that the poet uses the humour of the cut-out to cover over anger. Your final verses where you speak of burning the effigy is powerful. On the lighter side, your poem flows really nicely and the whole way you explain the substitute man and your actions is very amusing. This is a poem that made me smile and think.

 Comment Written 18-May-2015

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reply by the author on 18-May-2015

Thank you for your great review and insight to my poem yes it has been a long time and I am probably a little angry, but didn't realise that it could be interpreted like this so thanks for showing me how some words can show a hidden meaning ( home next week fingers crossed) Cheers Christine

Comment from Curly Girly

Excellent

I don't believe physical distance in marriage is a good idea, but sometimes work demands these things. If one needs money, you have to go.
Congratulations in producing such a fine, funny poem! It read with a jolly jaunty cadence.
Typo:
" What have
"What have / check the spacing

 Comment Written 18-May-2015

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reply by the author on 18-May-2015

Thank you Curly Girly for you lovely comments and yes the money is good so must have a benefit. I would not like it full time though and will make correction Cheers Christine 😃

Comment from humpwhistle

Excellent

A funny, well-written poem, and a funny, well-conceived
solution to your interstate woes.
I give you full credit for creativity, and
good sportsmanship.

Peace, Lee

 Comment Written 18-May-2015

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reply by the author on 18-May-2015

Thank you Lee I have had a bit of fun on my husband expense he does know I have sent photos. I appreciate you time to read this .Cheers Christine😀

Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

For your sake hopefully the real situation will work out soon for you. Although having a cardboard cut out might be rather interesting, at least for a while. Poem well written with a touch of humor thrown in for good measure.

 Comment Written 18-May-2015

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reply by the author on 18-May-2015

Thanks Brett a bit of fun he has seen photos I would use one but not sure how to add from my I pad appreciate your reviews and am enjoying the site Cheers Christine😀