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Comment from BothePo8
Ah, now I get it Jester!!! Very good!! It works perfectly! Very nice job indeed! I like the cute words, too. I have always enjoyed your sense of humor! Way to go, my friend!! My best to you, as always...Bo
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2011
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Ah, now I get it Jester!!! Very good!! It works perfectly! Very nice job indeed! I like the cute words, too. I have always enjoyed your sense of humor! Way to go, my friend!! My best to you, as always...Bo
Comment Written 12-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2011
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Of course you are exactly right dear amigo. Now whats this about NOT getting my meter?? Its ANAPESTIC...which is a da da DUM beat...all the way through...two light accents then a heavy...like the night before christmas...
e.g.
twas the NIGHT be-fore CHRISTmas and ALL through the HOUSE
not a CREAture was STIRring not EVen a MOUSE
Surely you got it now?
Its eeeezy peeeezy.
Do me a favour and read again in that meter...you'll get it I promise.
xxx
Jester
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O.K., my dear Aussie friend...I will do as you ask...Old minds do not work well with big changes...Bo
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Oh come on sweety...surely YOU know Twas the night before xmas?? Just apply that beat, I promise it will work for your old brain.
Hahaha
Jester
xo
Comment from chita
Your author notes are superb-you have a good flow with your write and write the truth-when we write we are like a deer in open season-I am so happy that you wrote about this-you are not the only one that this is happening to--well done.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2011
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Your author notes are superb-you have a good flow with your write and write the truth-when we write we are like a deer in open season-I am so happy that you wrote about this-you are not the only one that this is happening to--well done.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2011
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Thanks chita and yes we are like deer in the open season...great way to put it.
Cheers and have a great Christmas.
Closet xo
Comment from humpwhistle
I wanted to hit and run---as a joke---but how would you know?
I mostly hang out on the prose side, so I know why I get so many many more hits than reviews--length. It's easier to make funny money somewhere else.
On this side of the aisle, I wouldn't think that so much of an issue. I'm a big help, right?
I like this poem for its attitude. Some brilliantly funny lines aimed at the self-righteous---that will always amuse me.
I wish I could be of more help, but my favorite poems all begin 'There once was a man from Nantucket...'
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2011
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I wanted to hit and run---as a joke---but how would you know?
I mostly hang out on the prose side, so I know why I get so many many more hits than reviews--length. It's easier to make funny money somewhere else.
On this side of the aisle, I wouldn't think that so much of an issue. I'm a big help, right?
I like this poem for its attitude. Some brilliantly funny lines aimed at the self-righteous---that will always amuse me.
I wish I could be of more help, but my favorite poems all begin 'There once was a man from Nantucket...'
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 12-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2011
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Oh God Lee, I know that one and a bunch more like it...
Hit and run huh? Bit of road rage on the poetic highway huh? LOL
Yeah so you're a great help...I'm not that hung up about it...most people seem to have the same scenario, no 100% strike rate, even the top dog so to speak...just goes to show you CANNOT please everyone at once...
God I love that Nantucket one...something about "length" and "suckit" I seem to remember! Hahaha
LOVED your review...Peace right back at ya.
Cheers Phillippa xo
Comment from despiser
Very good cpB, unique and interesting. I admit to allowing a chuckle when i glance over to your pic hehe.
I think you're missing a ? here:
Was my moaning in bed(?)
and is it perhaps:
Was (it) my moaning in bed(?)
I'm fuzzy on this line, though i think it makes sense (does that make sense?) LOL
Congrats on adding a new word - wroted haha
Not one to comment on punctuation in poems, but i suppose you're awar you didn't use the: say/ask(,) "da-dum..." format as used in stories.
-DEE xx
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2011
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Very good cpB, unique and interesting. I admit to allowing a chuckle when i glance over to your pic hehe.
I think you're missing a ? here:
Was my moaning in bed(?)
and is it perhaps:
Was (it) my moaning in bed(?)
I'm fuzzy on this line, though i think it makes sense (does that make sense?) LOL
Congrats on adding a new word - wroted haha
Not one to comment on punctuation in poems, but i suppose you're awar you didn't use the: say/ask(,) "da-dum..." format as used in stories.
-DEE xx
Comment Written 12-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2011
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Thankyou DEE why would you chuckle at my pic...do I have spinach in my teeth?...no (?) missing...read the line properly...didn't you notice my f**king enjambment? Nup?
Heres the full line in continuation..you may need to take a look again as there are line breaks which OBVIOUSLY threw you.
"Was my moaning in bed too much cacaphone racket for all to endure?"
See?
Guess it was! Haha...glad you enjoyed what I wroted.
cpJfB x
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well, now that you put it that way Lol
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I didn't change it you ninny.
YOU didn't read my enjambment pwoperwy.
FFS!
Sheesh...whats a fuckin Wabb..whoops I mean Closet supposed to fucking do here?
You're killing me.
LOL
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its a figure of speech you fuckin Clobit LOL... and dont give me any ideas
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Bwahahaha
"Clobit"
Adorable...me likes
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You so farkin funny EEEEE
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Uh-huh
Uh-huh!
Its a figure of speech.
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What?!!
G'Nite
x
Comment from percival86jack
"I really don't care
I just perch on precarious limbs in the air"
I think this is a pretty good way to go! Your assessment... people read but, "just no inclination or time to review", is pretty accurate! Hang in there, my friend! I used to get more hung up on ratings and reviews but after a five month hiatus, my approach has changed. I'm not so up tight... I have much more of a relaxed attitude and it feels good! Big hugs, Jack xxxxxxxxx
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2011
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"I really don't care
I just perch on precarious limbs in the air"
I think this is a pretty good way to go! Your assessment... people read but, "just no inclination or time to review", is pretty accurate! Hang in there, my friend! I used to get more hung up on ratings and reviews but after a five month hiatus, my approach has changed. I'm not so up tight... I have much more of a relaxed attitude and it feels good! Big hugs, Jack xxxxxxxxx
Comment Written 12-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2011
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Thanks and I agree my friend.
Happy holidays.
Closet xo
ps its not so much hung up (that was for poetic value LOL) its more so what it may have lacked for some etc. Can't please everyone huh? LOL
Comment from Piggies Grandma
I enjoyed reading your poem very much closet. It is cleverly written and very well thought out. I enjoy reading many of your poems, and I comment on many of them. I think if someone looks at your poem more than once it registers however many times they look at it.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2011
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I enjoyed reading your poem very much closet. It is cleverly written and very well thought out. I enjoy reading many of your poems, and I comment on many of them. I think if someone looks at your poem more than once it registers however many times they look at it.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2011
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You do indeed my friend and for that I appreciate you. You are also right about the hits...if someone looks at the same piece 5 times...it registers as many...just thought it would be good fodder.
Cheers and thanks
Happy Holidays
Closet xo
Comment from Frankeddy
I get baffled by what happens to my odd poem, when reviews are great then O.
You WRITE GREAT POETRY. I love the way you call them like you see them and
this poem certainly did that. Great reminder to readers to get involved.
Now ! The picture is charming and shows up brilliantly in your nice red base.
Your rhyming and meter is right on so your Curs no Verse flows swiftly along.
You have yourself a nice day. Marg and I enjoyed it.
Frankeddy
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2011
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I get baffled by what happens to my odd poem, when reviews are great then O.
You WRITE GREAT POETRY. I love the way you call them like you see them and
this poem certainly did that. Great reminder to readers to get involved.
Now ! The picture is charming and shows up brilliantly in your nice red base.
Your rhyming and meter is right on so your Curs no Verse flows swiftly along.
You have yourself a nice day. Marg and I enjoyed it.
Frankeddy
Comment Written 12-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2011
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Thanks so much Ed, I appreciate your delightful support as always and in sixer form too thankyou. I appreciate your kind words and thoughts and have a great Christmas.
Big hugs for Marg too...good luck with that date.
Cheers Phillippa xo
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Hi. I was getting lonesome for you and hoping all was well.Marg and I are ready for Santa.
Merry Christmas to all. Ed
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Awww aren't you sweet?
Haha
Sorry for tardy response...been so busy this week ... my sons last week of school (his first year Reception)...he did so well and I am such a proud mummy...a flat out one too though...glad you and Marg are ready for Santa. I on the other hand am NOT. More shopping Monday and Tuesday and then probably some last minute stuff as always.
I'm a fly by the seat of my pants girl....can you tell?
Bahahaha
Cheers and happy holidays my friend.
Phillippa xoxo
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Thank you. Now I can renew my membership.
Knowing I will have the opportunity of reading and reviewing some good poems.
Have s great Xmas. ED
Comment from ephraim crud, COS.
a very interesting point, Phillippa,
as is this site in general.
it seems to me that poetry takes a
backseast. our ratings very much
depends on how much money we're prepared
to pump on our poems and, of course,
with further help from our friends.
it's a great shame, as this is a
fabulous site but, alas, our poetry
skills are not being tested or
improved as things are. never mind,
they say you can't have your cake and
eat it -as daft as the saying goes!
very well penned and presented, Closet,
as ever; and forgive me tangent waffle!
love and hugs, xxxxx, eph.
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2011
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a very interesting point, Phillippa,
as is this site in general.
it seems to me that poetry takes a
backseast. our ratings very much
depends on how much money we're prepared
to pump on our poems and, of course,
with further help from our friends.
it's a great shame, as this is a
fabulous site but, alas, our poetry
skills are not being tested or
improved as things are. never mind,
they say you can't have your cake and
eat it -as daft as the saying goes!
very well penned and presented, Closet,
as ever; and forgive me tangent waffle!
love and hugs, xxxxx, eph.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2011
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There's no need for tangent waffle
Please just tell me if its offel
Even though a two may suck
I need to know you gave an eph! LOL
Cheers and thanks for a beaut review
ephing marvellous.
Please tell me when I am mediocre. LOL
Ah...but I can see from your reviews you do give a ephing hoot. A pleasure as always to read your impromptu treats.
Warm hugs.
Closet xoxo
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, closetpoetjester, a great job writing this poem about the thoughts of those who post without comment make you think they just want the money. i used to have one reviewer that would mark me ones and twos because it was Christian poetry. i asked him why he reviewed my work if he didn't like it, he said "for the money of course." i blocked him and i won't read his work since he can't review mine even though his works were paying out over a dollar. now i have a reviewer that gives me threes and fours because she expects more from me since i'm number six on the website. can't win. i feel your pain, lol
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2011
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this is very well written, closetpoetjester, a great job writing this poem about the thoughts of those who post without comment make you think they just want the money. i used to have one reviewer that would mark me ones and twos because it was Christian poetry. i asked him why he reviewed my work if he didn't like it, he said "for the money of course." i blocked him and i won't read his work since he can't review mine even though his works were paying out over a dollar. now i have a reviewer that gives me threes and fours because she expects more from me since i'm number six on the website. can't win. i feel your pain, lol
Comment Written 12-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2011
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Oh for goodness sake my friend that sounds a little unfair. You will always get knockers. Not even Brooke gets 100% strike rate so no one ever has mass appeal...thats obviously because most people have different tastes...but I agree, if they are going to mark you so badly just to take your money when they don't particularly even like that genre, it makes you question their ethics. After all this is a writing community, not every man for himself, which is some peoples attitudes. This poem was more so about the frustration of not knowing whether your missed hits were infact people who disliked the piece or who perhaps just didn't feel the need or have time to comment. I think perhaps the blank hits get a bad rap! LOL
Cheers and thanks for a delightful review.
Closet xoxo
Comment from william0799
You have a poetic skill that I envy. You seem to recognize that you have that skill. But you mis-apply the skill by "talking down" to your readers. That may be why people don't "review" your work. Don't worry about what the reader thinks. Worry about saying accurately what you want to say. In my opinion, no poetry, no matter how good it is, is going to sell. So write your poetry to please you. If you have a few reading friends who read and don't comment, that's okay. You can avoid making "mistakes" by never writing. Neither you nor I want that. I found your poem enjoyable.
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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2011
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You have a poetic skill that I envy. You seem to recognize that you have that skill. But you mis-apply the skill by "talking down" to your readers. That may be why people don't "review" your work. Don't worry about what the reader thinks. Worry about saying accurately what you want to say. In my opinion, no poetry, no matter how good it is, is going to sell. So write your poetry to please you. If you have a few reading friends who read and don't comment, that's okay. You can avoid making "mistakes" by never writing. Neither you nor I want that. I found your poem enjoyable.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2011
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2011
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Hey there, great review, thanks for your honesty. I knew this could ruffle feathers but I have to write for ME. I just sometimes wonder what percentage of people still may have read and liked, but just gave no indication. Many thanks for your review and believe me, I do NOT worry what the reader thinks. I like to write things people relate to but I am not governed by that. Obviously you are NEW and have not read much of my work. Welcome to FS and good luck with your own writing endeavours. Sorry if you thought I was talking down to you as a reader. I merely state I have an opinion and will exercise my freedom of speech as I encourage others to do. Have a great day.
Cheers closet
