Conflict Resolution
Desperate times really DO call for desperate measures!27 total reviews
Comment from pome lover
well that was quite a stacked limerick, Miss Rachelle! And All Time Best, too!
3 awards all sitting in a row! That would make a good first line of a poem.
Three awards all sitting a row
That's about as high as you can go!
Congrats to you my friend!
May your praises never end!
What made you think of it, I'd love to know! :)
K
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2023
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well that was quite a stacked limerick, Miss Rachelle! And All Time Best, too!
3 awards all sitting in a row! That would make a good first line of a poem.
Three awards all sitting a row
That's about as high as you can go!
Congrats to you my friend!
May your praises never end!
What made you think of it, I'd love to know! :)
K
Comment Written 01-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2023
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I never but NEVER know where anything comes from. I sit there, after I've accepted a prompt challenge, and my pen just takes over. (I do it Old School style: pen and lined notebook.)
Loved your limerick, as well! Leave it to you to stylize a review in such a way!! xoxox
Comment from Susan Newell
Hi Rachelle,
Congratulations on the win. I like the strong message presented with humor. Granddadda: spectacular and creative. I just stopped in to spread some sixes where they are deserved.
Sue
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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Hi Rachelle,
Congratulations on the win. I like the strong message presented with humor. Granddadda: spectacular and creative. I just stopped in to spread some sixes where they are deserved.
Sue
Comment Written 30-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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oOh, you wonderful sweetie, you! I miss you so much on here. I need to stay in touch better offline. I love it when I hear from you.
Comment from Michele Harber
This is funny, and I admire that you stretched it to five verses. I have to say honestly, though, that it sounds like you were forcing it a bit in the second verse and, consequently, you threw your rhythm off a bit. You definitely got back on track with the rhythm after that, but I do think you stretched the rhyme a bit on "struck" and "shrunk." What about:
But, in less than a month, something stunk,
as Granddadda's big bank accounts shrunk.
This is a fun poem, but you know me, and you know I have to be honest where I think something could be improved. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2023
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This is funny, and I admire that you stretched it to five verses. I have to say honestly, though, that it sounds like you were forcing it a bit in the second verse and, consequently, you threw your rhythm off a bit. You definitely got back on track with the rhythm after that, but I do think you stretched the rhyme a bit on "struck" and "shrunk." What about:
But, in less than a month, something stunk,
as Granddadda's big bank accounts shrunk.
This is a fun poem, but you know me, and you know I have to be honest where I think something could be improved. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2023
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Oooh, that's good! Leave it to you! Thanks, Michele! xoxox
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You're welcome. You're one of the few people to whom I can offer suggestions and know there'll be no offense taken. I was glad to see that you incorporated my suggestion. I hope it helps in the voting. Good luck!
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It felt like one of those V8 commercials in which the person thumps himself on the forehead because it was so obvious. I mean...skunk/stunk. DUHHHH on me!! Thanks SO very much. I feel like that was exactly what was missing to make it so much funnier/better. xo
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As always, I'm glad I was able to help.
Comment from judiverse
Great limericks, and you told a funny story with your stacked set. Best of luck in the contest. I like the Names and the way you played around with the words to get your rhyme. That picture is a perfect reflection of what these idle rich girls are like. They really took advantage of granddadda. Your syllable count and meter are great for most of the lines. However, in the first limerick, Working for pay brings you to a stop with four syllables. In the last one, Hanna and Janna comes in at 5 syllables and line has 6. You could add a "so" in front of Hanna to make your syllables come out even. Great, fun limericks. judi
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2023
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Great limericks, and you told a funny story with your stacked set. Best of luck in the contest. I like the Names and the way you played around with the words to get your rhyme. That picture is a perfect reflection of what these idle rich girls are like. They really took advantage of granddadda. Your syllable count and meter are great for most of the lines. However, in the first limerick, Working for pay brings you to a stop with four syllables. In the last one, Hanna and Janna comes in at 5 syllables and line has 6. You could add a "so" in front of Hanna to make your syllables come out even. Great, fun limericks. judi
Comment Written 21-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2023
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Thanks for the suggestion; I always appreciate help like that. xoxo
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Great limericks. I hope you have a chance to look over those lines before voting begins. judi
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Done! Thanks again.
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This must be a full contest already. I see it's no longer listed. I really like yours. judi
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Yes, I saw that, too! It's full. I'm so glad you like mine. Thank you. xo
Comment from Bill Schott
This 5-7-5, Conflict Resolution, has the proper formatting and finds the hard-learned lesson of not having the wool pulled over one's eyes by the black sheep of the family.
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2023
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This 5-7-5, Conflict Resolution, has the proper formatting and finds the hard-learned lesson of not having the wool pulled over one's eyes by the black sheep of the family.
Comment Written 21-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2023
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Yes, those pesky black sheep that every family has!!
Thanks for the review...though, it's a limerick, not a 5-7-5.
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I apply a framework of "The 5-7-5, nnn, has the proper formatting and ,,," to initialize a response. I usually have the good sense to change the format being examined, limerick suite, the title, Conflict Resolution, before continuing with a review and posting. I skipped a step.
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That's fine.
Comment from Lisasview
This is so hysterical... I am still laughing out loud!!
Ah, to really understand Conflict Resolution.
My husband thesis was called Conflict Resolution.
He is a Ph.D Psychologist.... now retired..
Good luck Rachelle in the Stacked Limerick contest.
Did you enter the one that required an old poem, unedited by you? I did....
Lisa
Just reread your poem... great!!
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2023
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This is so hysterical... I am still laughing out loud!!
Ah, to really understand Conflict Resolution.
My husband thesis was called Conflict Resolution.
He is a Ph.D Psychologist.... now retired..
Good luck Rachelle in the Stacked Limerick contest.
Did you enter the one that required an old poem, unedited by you? I did....
Lisa
Just reread your poem... great!!
Comment Written 21-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2023
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Have you read this to your husband? Given his experties, what does he think of this version of conflict resolution? Inquiring minds want to know!!
Thanks for the fun review. I'll definitely check out your portfolio for your old, unedited poem. Thanks for the head's up.
Comment from Lea Tonin1
Hahaha I like this one! Looks like those two girls might have got the better of the throne ups l o l.
Looks like grand Dad was right definitely gotta kick butt, make them go to work LOL this makes me chuckle thank you so much for the smile I appreciate it and I quite like the picture you chose It's quite appropriate.
A funny submission for a funny contest. I think it should do well. I appreciate it so much. Have a great night.!
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2023
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Hahaha I like this one! Looks like those two girls might have got the better of the throne ups l o l.
Looks like grand Dad was right definitely gotta kick butt, make them go to work LOL this makes me chuckle thank you so much for the smile I appreciate it and I quite like the picture you chose It's quite appropriate.
A funny submission for a funny contest. I think it should do well. I appreciate it so much. Have a great night.!
Comment Written 21-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2023
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I appreciate the positive feedback and taking it in the comical spirit in which it was written. xo
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I just read a twitter feed about parents in the Westbrook area of Austin, TX. It's a real rich neighborhood. A parking slot for teenagers at the high school just auctioned off at $30,000. I was shocked that anybody would pay that for a teenagers parking spot. Parents have just gone crazy. I wonder that the kid drives. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I just read a twitter feed about parents in the Westbrook area of Austin, TX. It's a real rich neighborhood. A parking slot for teenagers at the high school just auctioned off at $30,000. I was shocked that anybody would pay that for a teenagers parking spot. Parents have just gone crazy. I wonder that the kid drives. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023
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Ho. Ly. NONSENSE!!! How much disposable income must they HAVE, Barbara!! Oy!! I can think of at least a thousand better uses for $30,000!!! Yikes. You're right; parents have gone crazy.
Comment from Debbie Pope
I love the freedom of your writing. Need a rhyme for "Janna?" Why not "fan uh?" Perfect solution. And such fun! (which is what limericks are all about by the way)
Granddadda should have known bedda.
Bet you will be in the winner's circle with this one.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023
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I love the freedom of your writing. Need a rhyme for "Janna?" Why not "fan uh?" Perfect solution. And such fun! (which is what limericks are all about by the way)
Granddadda should have known bedda.
Bet you will be in the winner's circle with this one.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023
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Thank you for appreciating the liberties I took with my rhymes. Lol. And of course you would be the one to understand exactly why: because limericks are meant to be FUN!! Thanks for the validating review!! xoxoxo
Comment from T B Botts
Hi Rachelle,
What a funny limerick. I would never be mistaken for Granddadda. I love my kids and my grand kids, and if the chips were down I'd pitch in to help, but I'm a firm believer in the statement, "there is no free lunch." I love your sense of humor gal. Hope all is well with you.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023
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Hi Rachelle,
What a funny limerick. I would never be mistaken for Granddadda. I love my kids and my grand kids, and if the chips were down I'd pitch in to help, but I'm a firm believer in the statement, "there is no free lunch." I love your sense of humor gal. Hope all is well with you.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 20-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023
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I'm with you, Tom: you want something, you work for it and earn it. Granddadda earned his Just Desserts here!!
