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A Dialogue Only Contest Entry - 450 words20 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
I don't think this person should have been taken seriously in the first place. It was a waste of time to make the international call except that it made a wonderfully witty call. He surely is a fake poet and definitely not a romantic.
This negativity is true of a couple reviewers on this site. Luckily I haven't been reviewed by one in a long time.
Congrats on placing in the contest.
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2017
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I don't think this person should have been taken seriously in the first place. It was a waste of time to make the international call except that it made a wonderfully witty call. He surely is a fake poet and definitely not a romantic.
This negativity is true of a couple reviewers on this site. Luckily I haven't been reviewed by one in a long time.
Congrats on placing in the contest.
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 17-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2017
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Hi Joan,
Don't they say that truth is stranger than fiction? lol I wrote this piece based on a review I received a year or two back... well, at least the dandelions portion was true. The rest is a product of my imagination. Thanks for taking the time to read and review.
Kim
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You're welcome on all accounts. Maybe people from the South or with other Ameican English dialects say it dandeline. But you are right that every writer should go by the dictionary to very the correct syllable count.
Joan
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Yes, but what made it so outlandish was that it was a Brit, and I'm an American lol if anything, you'd think the roles would have been reversed.
Kim
Comment from writeapoem
This was a very intellectual dialogue. Very educational as well for us amateurs.
The questions in your session meaningful. I can see why it was recognized with a ribbon. All the best.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2017
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This was a very intellectual dialogue. Very educational as well for us amateurs.
The questions in your session meaningful. I can see why it was recognized with a ribbon. All the best.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2017
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Hi Writeapoem:
Thank you for taking the time to read and review this piece. I appreciate your comments and would welcome you stop by anytime. I'm happy you enjoyed this dialogue selection.
Kim
Comment from frogbook
Very interesting and original as well as clever and humorous. Great characters and tone. Should be a great entry in the contest-best of luck in the voting.
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2017
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Very interesting and original as well as clever and humorous. Great characters and tone. Should be a great entry in the contest-best of luck in the voting.
Comment Written 10-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2017
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Hi frogbook,
Thanks for taking the time to read and review. I had a bit of fun with this piece. The dan-de-lines bit was from an actual conversation lol the rest was pure fiction. I appreciate the fantastic comments.
Kim
Comment from honeytree
I really loved the art work
for these words written
The words are great to read
in everyway and the humour
very interesting to read.
Honey tree
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2017
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I really loved the art work
for these words written
The words are great to read
in everyway and the humour
very interesting to read.
Honey tree
Comment Written 06-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2017
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Hi Annie!
I'm happy that you enjoyed this humorous dialogue piece. Your generous rating of six stars and kind review are greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.
Kim
Comment from Dawn Munro
LOL. Dovey, this is a hoot. But please, I agree with you, not him - roses, not dandelions, and the weed is definitely four syllables. Also, I wouldn't worry too much about ol' William - I hear he's pushing up dandelions. :))
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017
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LOL. Dovey, this is a hoot. But please, I agree with you, not him - roses, not dandelions, and the weed is definitely four syllables. Also, I wouldn't worry too much about ol' William - I hear he's pushing up dandelions. :))
Comment Written 04-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017
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Hi Dawn,
I had some fun with this one. Your response made me laugh. I'm glad I gave you the opportunity to have some fun, too! :) Thanks for taking the time to read and review!
Kim
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It was my pleasure. :)
Comment from Liberty Justice
SIX STARS TO YOU dear Dovey. Your poet is quite humorous and well done in a comical way as you and this man discuss syllable counts. I love the way you compare and research various rhymes to match dandelions. NICE. liberty justice
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017
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SIX STARS TO YOU dear Dovey. Your poet is quite humorous and well done in a comical way as you and this man discuss syllable counts. I love the way you compare and research various rhymes to match dandelions. NICE. liberty justice
Comment Written 04-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017
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Hi Liberty Justice,
Thank you for bestowing the honor of this six star review on my dialogue piece. Anytime I can include a poet in my prose, it is a win-win situation lol I appreciate you taking the time to read and review, your comments are great.
Kim
Comment from Unspoken94
Ignorance is bliss. Oh, to have a conversation with one
who we all long to be on F/S. Such delightful humor and
also a message we can appreciate. All the best in this
contest. -Bill
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017
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Ignorance is bliss. Oh, to have a conversation with one
who we all long to be on F/S. Such delightful humor and
also a message we can appreciate. All the best in this
contest. -Bill
Comment Written 04-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017
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Hi Bill,
I am happy that you enjoyed this little dialogue piece. I had some fun writing it and I'm glad that you got the underlying message, too. We all need to take into consideration the pronunciations from other areas of the world before we jump to conclusions, especially about spelling, rhyme, and syllable count in poetry. Thanks for taking the time to read and review.
Kim
Comment from WalkerMan
Ha! This is funny, and quite plausible as well. Dandelions (four syllables, as you correctly say) actually have great nutritional value, if not harvested where they might have been sprayed with pesticides or subject to runoff from a nearby road. The root is protective of the liver, and the leaves are good for the kidneys as well as being high in Vitamin A from carotenes. The blossoms are edible too. Yet, I agree that roses are a far better choice for Valentine's Day. "Fakespeare"? Does his poetry appear in the New York Times? Well done.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017
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Ha! This is funny, and quite plausible as well. Dandelions (four syllables, as you correctly say) actually have great nutritional value, if not harvested where they might have been sprayed with pesticides or subject to runoff from a nearby road. The root is protective of the liver, and the leaves are good for the kidneys as well as being high in Vitamin A from carotenes. The blossoms are edible too. Yet, I agree that roses are a far better choice for Valentine's Day. "Fakespeare"? Does his poetry appear in the New York Times? Well done.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017
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Hi Mike,
This one was a fun dialogue inspired by the word dandelion and a true conversation lol Well, about the syllable count of the word dandelion, that is, the rest is pure fiction. Thanks for the tip on dandelions, they grow like weeds here, literally. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review, I always enjoy your comments.
Kim
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You are welcome, Kim. Is "dandelion" pronounced differently in England? Chopped dandelion root can be added to soups, and the softer leaves of spring dandelions can be included in salads. Dried and crumbled leaves are also available to sprinkle like other herbal seasonings. Do note that the liquid in the flower stems can stain clothing. -- Mike
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Hi Mike,
Actually, it is pronounced the same way as here. It just happened to be a Brit that was insisting it was dan-de-lines, I honestly don't know why. According to the Oxford dictionary, it is the same as here, and Pantygynt assures me that it comes from French and is absolutely 4 syllables.
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Yes, I thought so. I know the French origin -- "dent [tooth] de [of] lion" -- and just confirmed the four syllables in my Collins Cobuild Dictionary (from Scotland). The guy insisting on three syllables was actually an alien shape-shifter from the planet Stagulfleeb, where all words have
exactly three syllables.... ;))
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I quit putting much stock in his reviews after that. Although, he did write excellent sonnets. He's not on site anymore.
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Understandable. He likely was recalled for fraternizing with humans. I know -- it could happen to me....
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But, humans are fun for their unpredictable qualities, how could you be faulted for being intrigued? lol
Comment from judiverse
This is funny. You do a great job of handling the dialogue only story, and best of luck in the contest. Poor Freddie doesn't come off as much of a poetry expert, even though he claims his verses are better than Shakespeare's. Syllable count can be tricky. Dandelion is a great example. Can you say dandeline wine? Although four syllables may be the correct count for dandelion, Freddie does come up with some good rhymes with dandeline--other than wine. Clever discussion in this, and a situation that could lead to many conflicts, especially in the Haiku community. Great work. judi
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017
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This is funny. You do a great job of handling the dialogue only story, and best of luck in the contest. Poor Freddie doesn't come off as much of a poetry expert, even though he claims his verses are better than Shakespeare's. Syllable count can be tricky. Dandelion is a great example. Can you say dandeline wine? Although four syllables may be the correct count for dandelion, Freddie does come up with some good rhymes with dandeline--other than wine. Clever discussion in this, and a situation that could lead to many conflicts, especially in the Haiku community. Great work. judi
Comment Written 04-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017
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Hi Judi,
I hadn't even thought of it for haiku (I don't know why not lol) but you are quite right. In different areas with diverse pronunciations this conflict can arise more often than not. I appreciate all of your great comments. Thanks for stopping by!
Kim
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You're very welcome, and a very thought-provoking essay, especially to those who tackle the controversial syllables. judi
Comment from Pantygynt
Fakespeare! OMG. What I can't understand is why he would have it as only three syllables. I can understand and American going for three but not a native of Stratford -upon-Avon. Given the amount of French that was spoken in high society I think they would all be on your said as the plant takes its name from the tooth-like shape of its leaves "dent de lyon". An amusing piece of dialogue though.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017
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Fakespeare! OMG. What I can't understand is why he would have it as only three syllables. I can understand and American going for three but not a native of Stratford -upon-Avon. Given the amount of French that was spoken in high society I think they would all be on your said as the plant takes its name from the tooth-like shape of its leaves "dent de lyon". An amusing piece of dialogue though.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017
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Hi Pantygynt:
My inspiration for this piece came from an actual situation. Well, the controversy over 3 or 4 syllables in the word dandelion, at least. The rest is pure fiction. However, it was a Brit that gave me that particular review. (Don't worry, I knew better.) I quit putting a lot of stock into that person's opinions after that. Thanks for the fantastic comments and for teaching me about the French origin of the word. That I didn't know. I'm glad you enjoyed this one and didn't take exception lol It was tongue in cheek, for sure.
Kim