senryu (winnable poem)
Sometimes the writer is in for a shock26 total reviews
Comment from w.j.debi
You writ such witty poems and this one is no exception. You are so talented in the way you play with words. Humorous take on the contest world.
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2014
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You writ such witty poems and this one is no exception. You are so talented in the way you play with words. Humorous take on the contest world.
Comment Written 28-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2014
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Thanks, w.j. Be watching for another one.
Comment from Shirley B
Oh how I love your poem. It is pure Shari. :) which I think is a great thing. I love your satori line, especially the play on words. I know I must have missed a contest somewhere.I was off here for about a week. Great senyru my friend, Shirley
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Oh how I love your poem. It is pure Shari. :) which I think is a great thing. I love your satori line, especially the play on words. I know I must have missed a contest somewhere.I was off here for about a week. Great senyru my friend, Shirley
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Thanks, Shirley. I'm slowing down on my time on the site until my hives disappear.
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Bless your heart Shari, I hope you feel better soon, Shirley
Comment from Selina Stambi
Your style is very distinct - I can pick it out a mile away.
I called a mystery writer Shari, in a contest entry review, yesterdat. It HAD to be you - altho' you ain't tellin', are yer??!
Your punch lines are quite drily unique!
Bandits, to be sure!
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Your style is very distinct - I can pick it out a mile away.
I called a mystery writer Shari, in a contest entry review, yesterdat. It HAD to be you - altho' you ain't tellin', are yer??!
Your punch lines are quite drily unique!
Bandits, to be sure!
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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'Twas't me, my friend. I have yet to write a mystery. Now I'll have to look at the contests and see if I can pick it out. :-)
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Oh, darn - no wonder they haven't responded! Oops .. someone's copying you!
Comment from Glasstruth
We all want to win. A successful poet once told me to separate myself from getting things published from the writing of it. That it's all a numbers game. Some people who judge your poems aren't really always the experts they claim to be. He said he had his stuff was rejected hundreds of times. Oh, by the way love the picture and poem. Together they speak as the "won-armed bandit" Les
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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We all want to win. A successful poet once told me to separate myself from getting things published from the writing of it. That it's all a numbers game. Some people who judge your poems aren't really always the experts they claim to be. He said he had his stuff was rejected hundreds of times. Oh, by the way love the picture and poem. Together they speak as the "won-armed bandit" Les
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Thanks, Les. The sponsor feels as if he's already won. And you're right. The judges are no experts.
Comment from Lovinia
Hi Shari
I just love how you rock-the-boat. I hope some are getting the unmistakeable hint. Raising awareness is a necessity in all communities .... I used to enjoy the prompts and contest as good for practice or simply writing about something I might not have usually done. Some of the prompts can be fun. Cheating, or just taking time to vote for a friend or respond to a solicited vote, blah blah blah has taken the sparkle out. I wish I could think of a solution and make the contests fairer and fun.
Love the 'play' on prompts and your clever satori. What fun and such a laugh here. Great satire, great message to create awareness, excellent presentation. Love the "won-armed bandit" .... hehehhe! Great work ... you should have sponsored a senryu contest. LOL Hugs - Lovi xoxooxox
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Hi Shari
I just love how you rock-the-boat. I hope some are getting the unmistakeable hint. Raising awareness is a necessity in all communities .... I used to enjoy the prompts and contest as good for practice or simply writing about something I might not have usually done. Some of the prompts can be fun. Cheating, or just taking time to vote for a friend or respond to a solicited vote, blah blah blah has taken the sparkle out. I wish I could think of a solution and make the contests fairer and fun.
Love the 'play' on prompts and your clever satori. What fun and such a laugh here. Great satire, great message to create awareness, excellent presentation. Love the "won-armed bandit" .... hehehhe! Great work ... you should have sponsored a senryu contest. LOL Hugs - Lovi xoxooxox
Comment Written 25-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Those contests are used to market the site. Most topics are repeated over and over. Sometimes I'll even vote. :-)
Comment from DALLAS01
A witty and amusing write. The alliteration of (w) and (p)stands out, especially in these short forms. The last line is the spark that makes this one a winner.
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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A witty and amusing write. The alliteration of (w) and (p)stands out, especially in these short forms. The last line is the spark that makes this one a winner.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014
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Thanks, Dallas. You might say I'm a cynic on so-called contests.
Comment from judiverse
I've never even thought of coming up with an idea for a prompt contest. Some of the suggestions don't capture my interest at all. Wouldn't it be nice to get the money the guy in the picture is holding instead of member dollars. I suspect that some of those who sponsor prompt contests don't necessarily end up winning. Clever senryu with playful "won-armed bandit." judi
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2014
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I've never even thought of coming up with an idea for a prompt contest. Some of the suggestions don't capture my interest at all. Wouldn't it be nice to get the money the guy in the picture is holding instead of member dollars. I suspect that some of those who sponsor prompt contests don't necessarily end up winning. Clever senryu with playful "won-armed bandit." judi
Comment Written 24-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2014
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Thanks, Judi. Just noticed a trend toward this. I have an idea, but don't want to fork over the money. Cheapskate me.
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Hi, Spitfire. You're so welcome. You keep coming up with these clever takes on so many things. judi
Comment from mountainwriter49
Hi, Shari
You've penned yet another superb senryu! I admire the word plan with 'won-armed' . Your satirical poetry about the contests and prompts continue to raise awareness in the community.
Well done, my friend.
Ray
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014
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Hi, Shari
You've penned yet another superb senryu! I admire the word plan with 'won-armed' . Your satirical poetry about the contests and prompts continue to raise awareness in the community.
Well done, my friend.
Ray
Comment Written 23-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014
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I've noticed a spurt of essays on this topic. Umm, wonder what issue I can attack next?
Comment from michaelcahill
There probably wouldn't be any prompts if the sponsor couldn't enter. pen-armed bandit. I love that. Another one for the book. mikey
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014
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There probably wouldn't be any prompts if the sponsor couldn't enter. pen-armed bandit. I love that. Another one for the book. mikey
Comment Written 23-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014
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You're right. :-)
Comment from Sasha
This is really very clever. I have thought about this before but never done it myself...really. You are truly a top rate poet with these clever short ones. Keep up the great work.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014
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This is really very clever. I have thought about this before but never done it myself...really. You are truly a top rate poet with these clever short ones. Keep up the great work.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014
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Your reviews always make me feel good, Sasha. Thank you so much.
