Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

Hindsight's twenty/twenty, they say. Most of us act rationally on the information we have at the time...looks like a fine potlatch entry to me.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2016

Glad you liked this. Most of us have the same conclusion. :)) mikey

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Gof low, form and rhymes, Mikey. Potent theme and clear message. Favorite lines:

Mistakes have made me wise in ways
that packed a bitter sting.

Potent presentation--dramatic! Fine use of spacing for dramatic effect as well--and those ellipses...

Nice smattering of poetic devices as well.

Bravo. No nits.

Warmly, rd

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2016

Hi, rd, I'm terrible behind and haven't had a chance to thank you for your wonderful reviews. SOOOOO thank you!!!
So glad you liked this. Love these potlatch challenges, always surprising what we come up with off the top of our head.
Hugs, mikey

reply by rama devi on 09-Oct-2016

Thanks, Mikey. Hugs back! :-)))

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

I guess, in truth, there's plenty we would probably like to change in our lives, but I'll never admit it. So bartender, pour me another one, keep that whiskey flowing until I can't say stop, then I'll be rip roaring on my way to the next party. Great job. :-)

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2016

Agree with every word. LOL
Thanks a million, mikey

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Michael,

This reminds of the saying 'Bloom where you are planted.'

You did a great job with the presentation--awesome color scheme & art/image.

Your words flow smoothly with an awesome message. I believe we all have things in our past that can't be changed. But that made us who we are today.

Good job & thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2016

Thanks a million, Jan
Glad you liked it. :)) mikey

Comment from JennaG

Excellent

I really like the direction you went with this! The ending of the poem has such a positive, upbeat feel to it. Mistakes may sting, but they also make us stronger and wiser. If you could go back and change things, then you wouldn't be the person you are today. You've conveyed a very powerful message here that makes the reader stop and think. Well done! :)

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2016

Thanks so much, Jenna
I liked todays pieces. Lots of different angles though I think we all kind of reached the same conclusion. Who knows what might have happened. It could've been worse! mikey

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hello, Michael,

Beautiful pantygynt with perfect iambic meter. The presentation is stunning, as you always present, and the meaning is deep and piercing. I get it. If I could go back and redo a couple of things ... I would .... but just a couple.

luv ya,

gypsy

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2016

Hi, Gypsy
I'm not around much. Just a little potlatch really. I guess I could find a couple little things, but I'm okay with the overall results. Who knows how much worse it could be. HAHAHAHA! Best leave well enough along. LOL Gotta check on your book while I'm here. mikey

Comment from damommy

Excellent

Well, there you go. You stole my idea. hahahaha

Just teasing. But I agree with you. If I changed something in my past, then the outcome might have been different. Our mistakes and achievements are what make us who we are. (I know you think I should have done a better job. LOL.)

Your poem is perfect in every way, and sounds just like you, or what I know of you. 8-)

I haven't come up with anything yet.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2016

I think it was a gang robbery this time. Funny how we almost all came to the same conclusion in different ways. Still soooo many different approaches and fun pieces. Thanks so much. mikey

Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)

Excellent

Great minds (and poets) think alike. We seem to all be on the same page about not changing the past. If we did, who knows where we would be today. Well done, my friend~Debbie

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2016

Ah yes, my friend, I have no doubt that given the chance, I could make things a great deal WORSE. HAHAHA! mikey

Comment from nordicgirl

Exceptional

Rather underststed for you Grandstand!!!
Very nice and true to the Michael I know. I like this quite a bit. Not your usual, but very you anyway. NG

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2016

Jesus. I'll come after you if they start calling me that here. HAAAAAHAHA! Blade I could live with. Yeah, well, I'm as lucky as hell. What do I have to regret. The huge mistakes just make the lucky breaks soooooo much sweeter. LOL michael

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Michael, you once again accomplished the pformat in style. I enjoyed the read. We all could have regrets, but being regretful is a waste of time, just move on as is said, past you past. Patricia

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2016

Hi, Patricia
So nice to hear from you. I've been mostly away for a while. Nice to be here and posting something. Boy, you've said it to a tee. Regret IS a big waste of time, I agree. Thanks a bunch. mikey