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Big Whoop, check's in the bank

Writer's block

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Comment from rspoet
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This is a fine entry for the contest
with exact syllables at 5-7-5
Plenty of time to overcome the block
with advance notice
It the deadline in hours that's a problem
Great picture to match
Good luck in the contest


 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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 Pam (respa)
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-Interesting image and approach to contest.
-Good format.
-Writer's block can be a pain,
especially when the deadline approaches!
-I like the last line about 'advance.'
-One way to look at it is if you are
lucky enough to get an advance for your writing.
-Another is that at least you have advanced warning.
-Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
    Yes, the advance was in the bank, which is why the title is "Big Whoop, check's in the bank." Of course, we both know I wouldn't get to keep that check. Thank you so much for taking time to read my poem. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)
reply by Pam (respa) on 30-Jul-2016
    You are welcome for the review. I know nothing about publishing and advances, etc.
Comment from LIJ Red
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Actually for potlatchers the deadline is six PM EDT today. Nonets. Remember modern man's three great lies: I'll call you. The check's in the mail. If anything happens, I'll marry you. Looks like a 5/7/5 right on prompt.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
    LOL! Yes, this definitely fits in with the three great lies. Thank you so much for taking time to read my poem. Your kind words, comments, and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)
Comment from LisaD123
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This is a situation which is very recognisable. The words ar cleverly chosen and the image compliments the ideas and makes a mockery of the emotions felt. Good luck for the contest.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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 Phyllis Stewart
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Ouch! What a bad time to get blocked, right when the finished piece is due. If he's not on time, that will be the LAST check he gets! :)

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
    Yep, it would be a cold day somewhere before anyone could keep and advance when they didn't produce. Darn it! Thanks for taking time to read my poem. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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haha
You are so right. Your artwork choice says it all--almost-- but you words make it very clear you are dealing with writer's block. Good job with the prompt. You have the correct number of syllables.

Best wishes in the contest. Jan

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

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. It's a shame they won't let me keep the advance any way. :-)
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written 5-7-5 poem on writer's block. We all have the feeling one or other time where nothing suitable comes to mind and the page stays blank.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
    Yes, ma'am, I guess it happens to all of us. Thanks you so much for taking time to read my poem. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. I doubt this advance is a check I would be allowed to keep. :-)
Comment from giraffmang
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Hi there,

I have a funny feeling they'll be asking for that darn advance back at the rate you're going! LOL

good entry for the competition. deadlines are horrid for the writer's block.

All the best
GMG

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
    Thank you so much, G, for taking time to read my poem. Yes, I'm afraid that check is one I wouldn't be keeping. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. Maybe my clown outfit might get them tickled. Huh, yeah, I doubt it. :-)
Comment from Neonewman
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LOL! Love the artwork you have chosen for this humorous, but realistic issue for writer's everywhere. Nothing worse than a deadline lol. Best of luck in the contest.
God bless!
Steve

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 Comment Written 30-Jul-2016

reply by the author on 30-Jul-2016
    Thank you so much, Steve, for taking time to read my poem. I'm pretty sure that advance check wouldn't be one that I would be keeping. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)
reply by Neonewman on 30-Jul-2016
    Certainly my pleasure!
reply by Anonymous Member on 02-Aug-2016
    Certainly my pleasure!