Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

This is cute and a clever approach to this prompt. Hard to say much about this topic in so few words, but you have mastered it well. Best wishes in the contest, my friend~Debbie

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you so much, Debbie, for taking time to read my poem. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. Now, if I get to keep the money, too! :-)

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

Dead lines come; deadline goes.
The check is in the mail,
With someone's else's name on it.
This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you so much, Charlie, for taking time to read my poem. I had never written a poem in my life until I started reading your short works that peaked my interest. So for that, I thank you again. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi there, A very good 5-7-5. Yeah, although you've been paid in advanced your ideas have all but dried up. Well done. All the best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you so much, Ulla, for taking time to read my poem. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. Now I just have to figure out how to keep the advance check. :-)

Comment from Weslyn

Excellent

Cute, true, desperate, appreciative & one of those "whew" moments (I made it by the skin of my teeth) which most writers understand only all too well. - The art, the feel & the "flitting around here & there" of this poem actually works to make this is humorously serious poem. - Love it!!!
- Weslyn-Marie

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

Thank you so much, Weslyn-Marie, (what a great name) for taking time to read my poem. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from RoostyNester

Excellent

I love the picture for the base of your 5-7-5 poem. Used the site for the poem material...clever idea! Nice poem, structured very well, with a little humor on the side.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2016

I'm so glad you caught what I was trying to do with the title, using it to clarify any questions. And I'm just as shocked at how many reviewers didn't catch what I was doing. Thank you so much for taking time to read my poem. Your catch, kind words, and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from sage17611

Excellent

This is funny! The writer has deposited the check, but hasn't delivered the goods, Lol. The syllable count is correct for this writing prompt, the poem flows nice with a well written theme. Good job, good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016

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

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Hey, don't mention it. Besides, there's a lot more where that came from, too.
You just keep doin' your thing, and the check will be in the mail.
Trust me on this, you'll see...

Best of luck to you in the contest.
~Dean

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016

Thanks so much, Dean, for taking time to read my poem. You and I know it would be a cold day . . . before I would get to keep that advance. LOL! Your kind comments and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

reply by Dean Kuch on 30-Jul-2016

You're welcome, and the check's in the mail (I SWEAR!).
Heh-heh-heh... ;)

Comment from NJK62

Excellent

Yes, this works. I like the internal rhyme of 'deadline' and 'nine' and the assonance of 'thanks' and 'advance'. These techniques help give force to the idea that 'advances' take away motivation and cause writer's block. Well done. I wish you well in the competition. Nigel.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016

Thank you so much for taking time to read my poem. Well, I'm sure we both know I wouldn't be keep that advance check long. LOL! Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

reply by NJK62 on 31-Jul-2016

Pleasure. Nigel.

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

This is a good entry and I like the photo you chose to go with the haiku. Good luck in the contest. Have a wonderful
weekend. Patricia

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016

Thank you so much, Patricia, for taking time to read my poem. We both know I wouldn't be getting to keep that check long, but it sounded good. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

I don't think I've ever experienced 'writers block', though I've had long periods where I didn't feel like writing, is that the same thing? Guess I've been lucky! And good luck to you here....blessings....

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016

They say we all get writer's block, but I'm like you, in that I can't ever remember having it. However, I still go through stretches where the writing isn't its best. LOL! Thanks for taking time to read my poem. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)