Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

This old man has nothing to worry about as long as he is able to reel his misplaced memories in. Memory loss occurs when the the memory fish won't take the bait or, having taken it sucks it off the hook allowing it to slip away once more.

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Oct-2016

Thanks for reviewing.

Comment from nancyjam

Excellent

I love the fishing metaphor - as a memory fights its way to
the surface of his mind the "old man reels it in"Nice use of alliteration in first line.
Great imagery and the perfect picture to go with your 3 line entry.
Best of luck in the contest. It should do well.
Nancy

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Thanks for the great review.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I really liked the metaphor and the visual and emotional impact of the final line of this 5-7-5. Your use of alliteration and the artwork selection reinforces your theme. Best wishes in the 3-Line Poem contest- Joan

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Thanks, Joan, for the great review.

Comment from oliver818

Excellent

For such a short poem this is really great.
You really captured a beautiful image in it, an old
Man reminiscing about something. Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Thank you for the great review.

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

Nice on the 3 liner on mislaid memories, makes a good haiku. thanks for sharing the thoughts on this. good luck and have a great day.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Thank you for the kind review.

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

Excellent message in a tight structure. Metaphor, personification, alliteration, imagery--it's all there- the elements that make for good poetry.

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Thanks for the great review.

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

You write about how my life goes. A man was starting to get forgetful. A friend put him to the test. Fred, what's your favorite flower?"

Fred thought. Finally, he called out, What's the one with thorns?

"Rose?"

"That's it. Rose, what my favorite flower?"

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Ha ha, that's a good one. thanks for reviewing.

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Very nice three-liner with lots of metaphorical imagery included, DALLAS.
Excellent example of alliteration in your very first line with, "mislaid memory".
I thought of those stricken with Alzheimer's while fighting desperately to keep their heads above water (so to speak) to retain their memories.
Well done, best wishes to you in the contest.
~Dean

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Sep-2016

Thanks for the stellar review, Dean. So glad you liked it. I had alzheimers in mind when I wrote it. Watched my mom deteriorate over a period of 10 years.

reply by Dean Kuch on 23-Sep-2016

My father was diagnosed as being in the early stages of the disease last June, a little over a year ago, DALLAS.
It's a horrible thing, for sure.
You're very welcome.
~Dean

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

Excellent three-liner, Alice. I love the third line. LOL. You have a very good chance of winning with this poem. As you note, the artwork is perfect for your poem.

Good luck in the contest, my dear friend. Bob

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2016

Thanks, Bob. Its one I hopped out of bed to write. lol

Comment from Nika2016

Excellent

yes...love this...
tiny poem speaks to the
ageing memory and
gift of remembrance,,
nice idea for poem
good work
shine on

 Comment Written 22-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Sep-2016

Thank you for the kind review.