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'Tis not the Bard, but pretty good poetry anyway

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Comment from Dr. Nad
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" welcome" is a really cute 2-10-2 writing prompt entry. this is a whimsical reminder that if we're not careful, we can make people twice glad. Glad that we came, and glad that we left. I think you're telling us to be conscientious of our time, and our fellow man's. Best of luck with the contest. May God bless you.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015
    Thank you so much for your fine comments. :-)
reply by Dr. Nad on 12-Feb-2015

    You are very welcome,
    Embrace the Love from above!
Comment from K. Lorraine
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I really the message of your poem. I especially liked the author's note. Your childhood home sounds just like mine... I still practice the warm welcome today that I grew up knowing. Thanks for sharing... absolutely perfect for the contest prompt with spot on syllable count, but the subject idea was excellent. A real contender in the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015
    Thank you K for the wonderful comments and rating. I loved a big family, glad you had that experience too.
    I also appreciate the good wishes.
    :-)
Comment from Charlene0513
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A well known saying and nowadays it applies even more especially with the cost of food you hardly can feed your own.
My mother to this day says; "You are welcome to stay but after three days it becomes awful stinky around here."
Charlene

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015
    How funny, aren't mothers priceless. Mine was almost 98 yr when she passed away and sharp as a tack... I really appreciate your comments Charlene and thank you for them..
    :-)
Comment from daeneam
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My kids love spending sleepovers. They considered all their cousins worthy of their time, even just talking nonsense or talking about the same things over and over.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015
    When we have our grandchildren here for a jammy party that is the way it is. Two of my sisters and I are going to spend a week together soon, I can hear us now... same things over and over... That's the way special memories are.
    Thank you so much for your fine comments. daeneam...I am thrilled you enjoyed this.. :-)
Comment from adewpearl
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Your poem is in excellent 2/10/2 syllable count for this contest
I like the way you work your way back to the original two syllable word
good alliteration in sit a spell
a fun greeting :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015
    Thanks Brooke for the affirming comments.. :-)
Comment from juliebookly
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Really nice. I love this poem, it speaks volumes. It's a good one especially in a difficult contest like this. Well done and all the best my friend

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015
    Thanks for this wonderful review and your good wishes.. it is gratifying to get both... :-)
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
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This meets the contest requirements nicely with a correct line and syllable count. Clever reversal which speaks to the annoyance of out staying a warm welcome. I wish you all the best in the voting and thank you so much for sharing this with me.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015
    Hi there and thanks for letting me know the poem meets the requirements. That is such a good feeling to know that a peer thinks that..:-)
Comment from CR Delport
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Normally when I go visit someone, after an hour or so, I'm ready to leave again :) I make sure I don't overstay my welcome. This is well done.
Take care.
Christelle.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015
    Thanks Cristelle for the fine comments and sharing your practice. :-)
Comment from Eric1
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This is an excellent entry for this quite difficult competition, I have heard this comment many times as I too had 4 brothers and 5 sisters, great words my friend and I wish you the best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015
    Thanks Eric for sharing about your family as well.. Wow.. Aren't big families wonderful. So glad you liked the poem and I appreciate the good wishes. :-)
reply by Eric1 on 13-Feb-2015
    It truly was a pleasure Carolyn and yes my friend they are!
Comment from Walu Feral
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G'day Anon. I find it really hard to write a review on such a little piece, but from time to time one just leaps off the page and says so much, as this one does. Good luck in the contest. Cheers Fez

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2015


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2015
    Hi Fez,
    So glad you enjoyed this little poem. It definitely was a challenge as short as it is. I also appreciate the good wishes. :-)