Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

This is a cute contest entry. I found it to be very creative. It was fun to read, so I am guessing it was fun to write. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2016

I don't do poetry, as a rule. Except every now and then when I find the chance to amuse myself with something silly. Thank you so much for taking time to read my poem. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from DR DIP

Excellent

hmmm "cheque's in the bank" Is that what you meant Ric? Sorry I am not a fan of
5-7-5 poetry I'm afraid that's not to say this is not good just that I personally don't rate it as poetry but that's just my opinion. Not sure of the relevance of the clown?

respectfully dip

happy now?

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2016

Well, the relevance of the clown is, he is the writer, and his expression is "Big Whoop, check's in the bank." And if you don't like 5-7-5, then why would you take time to read it and torture yourself. I guess for the fan dollars, or more than likely just to be a dip and eliminate one of my sixes with your four star review.

reply by DR DIP on 01-Aug-2016

Ric with respect I read all poetry and I am only stating an opinion One persons trash is another person's treasure sorry if i offended you i will change my rating and give you a 6 if you think that is the reason I gave you a 4 which in my reckoning is still good this is what irks me about fanstory everyone is so hung up about the star rating which is a lot of shit anyway
hey I was given 2 stars today for a work that was given 5 stars by others so go figure
please don't get all shitty

dipshit lol

reply by the author on 01-Aug-2016

I can assure you I wasn't getting shitty. And no, don't give me a six, I want a person's honest assessment. But as the writer I can't help that you don't like 5-7-5, or think that it's even poetry. I just did what the prompt asked, and yes, I did it very well. Better than a four, and maybe not a six . . . I pride myself on giving encouraging reviews, and possibly a bit to lenient at times, but I always want to give everyone the benefit of the doubt as I help them enjoy their hard work. I'm just sorry that some don't agree. I mean, why would anyone subject themselves to reading something they already don't like? Unless they just want to be mean spirited? Maybe those little green plus signs don't mean any thing to you, and in truth, they don't really to anyone, but I worked hard for it and didn't deserve to have it taken away by someone whose main fault with the post was that they didn't like the poetic form, having nothing to do with the poem. Have a nice day!

reply by DR DIP on 01-Aug-2016

i totally agree and i now see it in a different light i apologise once again

i suppose thats the beauty of poetry everyone has different tastes as i said the star ratings don't mean that much to me at the end of the day and because I review something with my feelings and give my opinion doesn't mean its not well written in the parameters of the dicipline involved if you know what I am trying to say. Fk if i got all defensive on all the negative reviews for the rhyming poetry I subject people to and receiving 6 stars down to 2 stars for the same work I would be pissed off too. THATS why I feel the star rating system is just a piss in one's pocket and people ARE just after the review dollars. I APPRECIATE all poetry be it haiku ,5-7-5 , 2-4-2, prose, 4 line rhyme, free verse i love to read it all but sometimes i just don't have the time to promote my work
with respect Dip
ps please don't categorize me as a star hunter for the sake of brownie points for that could not be further from the truth.

reply by the author on 01-Aug-2016

Dip, sometimes we all have misunderstandings, or differences in opinions that lead to disagreements. However, as we grow and strive to be better human beings we can learn to stay open minded. I struggled with it most of my life. I stayed in trouble for well over half my life, because I couldn't control my temper. Then, someone spent two months in intensive and their life was changed forever. They didn't die thank goodness, and the pending murder rap was dropped; however, there was nothing else I could do to repair the life he would now have to live. I don't like the voting system anymore than you, but it is what it is. I personally, just give everyone a five for everything, unless it deserves a six. And if the post is so bad that I can't justify giving them at least a five, I don't review them at all. I have had people say that I'm not doing the writer justice, but I think I'm doing exactly what I should be doing on a site designed to help writers improve their craft. I'm offering them encouragement, and a reason to keep working and striving to get better. I joined this site a little over two years ago, not knowing a noun from a verb, and some of the reviews I received were brutal. Many were trying to be helpful, and others just plain mean. I almost quit many times, but there was always that one person who took time to offer me encouragement. And I'm so glad they did. Sorry we got off on the wrong foot, so to speak. Sometimes it just happens, but now we can put this behind us. Take Care, Dip! I hope to be seeing you around. :-)

reply by DR DIP on 01-Aug-2016

what a heartwarming response Ric and I sincerely thankyou for it This could be the start of a very long Fanstory friendship. Thankyou for opening up to me I really do appreciate it
My life too has had its major ups and downs so I can really relate to what you are saying

dip

dip

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

I love the happy artwork you post.
It easier say than do.
... In time you will reach your deadline
so stop putting more pressure on yourself.
Thank you for sharing.
Cookie

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2016

Thank you so much, Cookie, for taking time to read my poem. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

reply by misscookie on 01-Aug-2016

You're very welcome.
have a nice day.
Cookie

Comment from dmt1967

Good

I like the picture but thought the poem needed a bit more. For example... the second line, if it was...'deadline, tomorrow...' the last line would be funny. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.

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 Comment Written 01-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2016

Personally, I like the rhyme in the middle. Thanks for taking time to read my story. Your comments and review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from Lovinia

Excellent

Hi Mystery Poet

Hahahaha! Very clever and a great image. I enjoyed the alliteration of "This/Thanks", "damn/Deadline" and consonance of 'd' in "advance", also "damn/deadline/next/nine/Thanks/advance", allit and 'n' consonance; assonance of 'a' in "damn/Friday/Thanks/advance". Enjoyed your play on and with words. LOL A great entry for the contest. I wish you the best of luck. Warm Regards - Lovinia xoox

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2016

Thank you so much, Lovinia, for taking time to read my poem. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from nancyrabbrose

Excellent

Yours is a cute poem with a great illustration. Nice to joke about the stress of a deadline and writer's block. You used your words very carefully, clearly showing you didn't' have actual "writer's block".
Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you so much for taking time to read my poem. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. I'm so glad you liked it! :-)

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Lively and funny. Clown doesn't give a hoot. He's banked the money. So what if he has writer's block. Amusing 5-7-5 with a light-hearted touch. Marilyn

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you so much, Marilyn, for taking time to read my poem. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. Darn it, if he just didn't have to give that money back. :-)

Comment from lancellot

Excellent

Ha, that has got to be a terrible feeling. To have already been paid in advance and the words won't come. What do you say? how do avoid that phone call or email? Talk about pressure. Good entry.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you so much, Lancellot, for taking time to read my poem. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. Now, if he could just keep that money. :-)

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

this is an entertaining piece of poetry and it does tell the truth at the same time. i am too familiar with it. nice one my freind!
thank you for sharing!
good luck!
blessings!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you so much, Rebekka, for taking time to read my poem. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

Would be nice to paid in advance for writing.

However, that is seldom the case.

Better get that writer's block resolved.

Should be a good contest entry.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you so much for taking time to read my poem. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)