No Mom's Perfect
Sometimes, a slip of the tongue happens.9 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a well written free verse that shows us none of us is perfect. It is a weird reason to swear. But fresh corn on the cob is one of the best parts of the summer.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan
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This is a well written free verse that shows us none of us is perfect. It is a weird reason to swear. But fresh corn on the cob is one of the best parts of the summer.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan
Comment Written 07-Aug-2020
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Hahaha. This is hilarious. Your description of the corn had ME salivating...and I hate corn on the cob [too messy]. I loved the way the poem then did a perfect about-face to spotlight the perfect mom and her fleeting slip-up...thus turning her into the reader's true version of a perfect mom. GREAT entry, Brigitte.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
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Hahaha. This is hilarious. Your description of the corn had ME salivating...and I hate corn on the cob [too messy]. I loved the way the poem then did a perfect about-face to spotlight the perfect mom and her fleeting slip-up...thus turning her into the reader's true version of a perfect mom. GREAT entry, Brigitte.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
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Glad you liked this little free verse. My writing is usually very personal and hopefully it will bring a laugh or a tear. Thank you for reading and your generous comments.
Blessings,
Not "perfect" Brigitte
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Did this actually happen in your family?
(and thank gawd you're not perfect; it makes you WAY easier to relate to!) xo
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Yes, shamefully, it did. My family saw me in another light. I had never said that word in my life, it just popped out and shocked even me!
Brigitte (Contest is over so I can sign my name)
Comment from Tootie
This is really cute and I enjoyed reading it. It made me smile. I especially liked where you said, "...all choked out corn in disbelief." I could envision that! Awesome! Great photo to go with your poem too. Well done! Wishing you the best in the contest. Blessings, Cathy
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
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This is really cute and I enjoyed reading it. It made me smile. I especially liked where you said, "...all choked out corn in disbelief." I could envision that! Awesome! Great photo to go with your poem too. Well done! Wishing you the best in the contest. Blessings, Cathy
Comment Written 11-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2019
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Glad you liked this little free verse. My writing is usually very personal and hopefully it will bring a laugh or a tear. Thank you for reading and your generous comments.
Blessings,
Not "perfect" Brigitte
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Well, it happens, Brigitte. I enjoyed your telling of this incident. You did a good job with the contest prompt. I really liked the part about washing the corn off and returning to the table. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Jan
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2019
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Well, it happens, Brigitte. I enjoyed your telling of this incident. You did a good job with the contest prompt. I really liked the part about washing the corn off and returning to the table. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Jan
Comment Written 11-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2019
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Glad you liked this little story in a free verse. My writing almost always is personal, which may not be a good thing. Thanks for reading and your best wishes.
Have a great evening!
Brigitte
Comment from Joy Graham
Hi Brigitte,
Well that picture makes me want corn on the cob. Good luck to me for finding it here in winter world. Ugh. We're going to order perogi pizza so I will be fine.
This was a fun story poem. I remember being a teenager back in the seventies and we used the F bomb all the time as long as our parents didn't hear it lol.
Best wishes in the contest.
Joy xx
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2019
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Hi Brigitte,
Well that picture makes me want corn on the cob. Good luck to me for finding it here in winter world. Ugh. We're going to order perogi pizza so I will be fine.
This was a fun story poem. I remember being a teenager back in the seventies and we used the F bomb all the time as long as our parents didn't hear it lol.
Best wishes in the contest.
Joy xx
Comment Written 11-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2019
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Sorry I made you yearn for an ear of corn. When it comes in ( I live on a farm), our meal consists of 25-30 ears. Gluttony? HaHaGlad you liked my little story in free verse. My writing is almost always personal which may not be such a good thing; that's my style though.
Thanks for reading and have a great evening.
Brigitte
Comment from Sally Law
Thanks for being so transparent! It is difficult to share such things to anyone, much less Fanstonians. You are very brave. Thanks for making me hungry, too. I can see the butter dripping off the corn...yum.
All my best,
Sal :+)
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2019
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Thanks for being so transparent! It is difficult to share such things to anyone, much less Fanstonians. You are very brave. Thanks for making me hungry, too. I can see the butter dripping off the corn...yum.
All my best,
Sal :+)
Comment Written 11-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2019
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My writing is almost always personal and I find that therapeutic. We live on a farm and when corn comes in, our first dinner usually has 25-30 ears to feast on. We love it fresh out of the garden. Sorry about making you hungry and thanks for reading.
Have a great evening,
Brigitte
Comment from l.raven
Hi Brigitte, that is tooooo funny....but I had heard my mom and dad slip up a couple times...LOL...I love your story told you...a great free verse...and now I want some corn...LOL...very well written...and the picture perfect...love you...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2019
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Hi Brigitte, that is tooooo funny....but I had heard my mom and dad slip up a couple times...LOL...I love your story told you...a great free verse...and now I want some corn...LOL...very well written...and the picture perfect...love you...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 11-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2019
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Sorry about making you hungry for corn. I can't wait for Spring! Our first feast usually consists of 25-30 ears, gluttony! Thanks for reading and your kind review.
My writing is almost always personal, as you can tell.
Have a great evening.
Brigitte
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I think that is wonderful...that is who alot of writers on here write about...family...and friends...you are so welcome sweet girl...and you have a great evening as well...love you...Linda xxoo
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Hugs
Brigitte
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big hugs back at you...xxoo love
Comment from Teri7
This is a very cute and well written free verse poem you have penned for the writing prompt. You used very good descriptive words telling about the embarrassing thing. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this my friend! We all do really embarrassing tings in life. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2019
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This is a very cute and well written free verse poem you have penned for the writing prompt. You used very good descriptive words telling about the embarrassing thing. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this my friend! We all do really embarrassing tings in life. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 11-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2019
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My writing is almost always personal and I find that therapeutic. We live on a farm and when corn comes in, our first dinner usually has 25-30 ears to feast on. We love it fresh out of the garden. Sorryif I made you hungry and thanks for reading.
Have a great evening,
Brigitte
Comment from Cindy McIntyre
What a great story/poem and I love the topic of the slip of the tongue and the F bomb! :) Your free verse still flows so nicely and shares a fun sense of humor. A joy to read. I'd enjoy eating corn at your dinner table. :) Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2019
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What a great story/poem and I love the topic of the slip of the tongue and the F bomb! :) Your free verse still flows so nicely and shares a fun sense of humor. A joy to read. I'd enjoy eating corn at your dinner table. :) Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2019
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2019
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My writing is almost always personal and I find that therapeutic. We live on a farm and when corn comes in, our first dinner usually has 25-30 ears to feast on. We love it fresh out of the garden. Sorry about making you hungry and thanks for reading. If you are in the neighborhood, you are welcome to join us!!
have a great evening,
Brigitte
