Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

The artwork you selected drew us into your poem and the mood of breaking out. I enjoyed your rhymed quatrains. Here's to the "old duck"! Smiles- Joan

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016

From one old duck to another, Joan? More smiles... Thanks for your observations and generous review, Joan, Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

A fun poem We all need to kick up our heels once in a while. We have to goof off and have fun. Being serious all the time, isn't good. A lovely addition to your book, my friend~Debbie

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016

Hi Debbie... yes, we do sometimes have to let go and think of ourselves. I'm pleased you enjoyed this little bit of silliness. Thanks and warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from bbowen6757

Excellent

Great read, yep that "worm needs to turn". I liked your use of changing color in the font, I think it added to the mood. You've done a super job of expressing how folks tend to get hung up in pleasing others and keep from "letting their hair down". Enjoyed this very much.

Bobby

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016

Thank you so much for this kind review and generous rating. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

Very good, nicely done, great rhyme and rhythm on this, I have to say reminds me of my wife in a way, at 60 she still like to act and drees as though she were 25. looks good too.

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016

Hi William. Thank you for those lovely comments. And lucky man, I say. I'm a bit the same. Wiser head (I think) but like to keep the younger look and attitude! Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from melyuki

Exceptional

Hey Marijke thanks for the laugh tonight. The verse you've created is just awesome. it's full of ' spunk' and totally amusing in its own unique way. I love that final stanza . It's classic.. and so down to earth...
For decades they all enjoyed their lives.
'Good old mum, she'll see us right'.
'Well, it's my turn now, so suck it up,
This old duck has seen the light!' those last 2 lines cracked me up..

This stanza speaks for itself..
Her family think she's lost her mind.
'Maybe so, but the worm has turned.
As long as I'm not hurting you,
to be a bit selfish I have earned.'
I think we all deserve to have some ' me time' when we've reached an age where our kids are doing their own thing and although we will always do anything for them, it is beneficial for them to know they need to stand on their own two feet. They will probably always keep asking as long as we say yes. hahaha.... great poem Marijke. I loved it. such a fun poem to go in your book.. yay.... it rocks
happy smiles to you and sharing my laughs too. cheers from mel xoxox

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016

Hi Mel. Wow! Thank you so much for this wonderful and expressive review, and of course, that wonderful long line of stars. I truly appreciate every word you have written, and if you poem hadn't already made my evening more pleasant, this is the icing on the cake, my friend. Truly appreciated.
Enjoy your grandchildren, and I am sure they will give you food for thought for some more of your wonderful poems.
Have a great and safe trip. Miles of Tassie smiles and all the best always, Marijke :o) xxxx

Comment from Dutchie

Excellent

Great poem again, Marijke, I can relate to, and you know it!!! LOL.
No, no mid life crisis. If you have always been there for others all your life, there comes a moment you become aware you missed a lot and you want to catch it up.
It feels selfish in the beginning, but hey everybody needs a chance to celebrate life
Great job my dear friend. Fietje xxxxxx

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2016

Hi Fietje, yes we all do, I think! Thanks for those comments and your generous review, my dear friend. I must see if I can write something tonight for tomorrow. I have an idea, but it wont; work just now. Oh, well, I will try. Love and miles of Tassie smiles, Marijike :o)

Comment from Leineco

Excellent

LOL - I think to some extent, we all, when we reach
a certain age, declare our second age of liberation!
For some it's a new hobby, or a an exotic pet. For some
it's a new career or a sports car.
For some it's a whole "make-over"! Embracing our inner
spontaneity and ditching expectations :-)

Me - I'm all for it! There has to be some pay-off for all
those years of towing the line ;-)

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016

Hi agiain, Leineco, and thanks for enjoying this poem. Me too! We all wish to break out at some stage. Thanks, again, and warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from arline21

Excellent

You go girl! Age is only a number anyway...kick up those heels and dance to the music of the sixties...I'll be right beside you dancing to the music of the fifties! Just loved this piece...

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016

Ha! I like fifties music too, we'll alternate. Thanks for your fun review, and generous rating. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I enjoyed your poem. You did a great job expressing your feelings in it. The lines flow smoothly. I like the 'take charge' attitude. Good use of rhyme. I like the different font colors, too. Good job and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016

Hi jannypan thank you for your comments and your kind and generous review. Warmest regards, Marijke :o)

Comment from wilkswrites

Excellent

Thank you for your poem. It was a delight to read.
I enjoyed the descriptions of the character's attire,
and her bold and sassy new attitude. I think I can
relate to her.

Fun to read. Good job.

Vernell

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2016

Hi Vemell, thank you for your comments and your kind and generous review. I'm please you can relate! Warmest regards, Marijke :o)