Seeing Behind the Eyes
Viewing comments for Chapter 4 "Fly the Friendly Skies"A book of poems on people.
75 total reviews
Comment from Njorgensen
You ARE writing good poetry. No picture is necessary.
The right words will always convey what we want, as long as they have heart. These do.
Well written piece.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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You ARE writing good poetry. No picture is necessary.
The right words will always convey what we want, as long as they have heart. These do.
Well written piece.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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Thanks Nancy:)
Comment from Sis Cat
The visuals of your poem were so strong that I did not notice the absence of a picture. Your poem spoke for itself. I was relieved that you were not writing a poem about the co-pilot who crashed a plane into the Alps. I only had to worry about the unfriendly attitude of a flight attendant, "acting like she didn't sign up for this part of the job." I also enjoy your keen observation of a moment you captured in poetry as a series of snapshots. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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The visuals of your poem were so strong that I did not notice the absence of a picture. Your poem spoke for itself. I was relieved that you were not writing a poem about the co-pilot who crashed a plane into the Alps. I only had to worry about the unfriendly attitude of a flight attendant, "acting like she didn't sign up for this part of the job." I also enjoy your keen observation of a moment you captured in poetry as a series of snapshots. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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Thank you Sis Cat:)
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Thank you Sis Cat:)
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Thank you Sis Cat:)
Comment from LIJ Red
MSN list, 25 things you will never do again, had this: Fly Comfortably. I have heard
nothing good about flying by airline in so long...your description of a bored and
self-centered worker is excellent.
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MSN list, 25 things you will never do again, had this: Fly Comfortably. I have heard
nothing good about flying by airline in so long...your description of a bored and
self-centered worker is excellent.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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fly comfortable -hum - that would be nice - lol. Thanks so much:)
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fly comfortable -hum - that would be nice - lol. Thanks so much:)
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fly comfortable -hum - that would be nice - lol. Thanks so much:)
Comment from Joan E.
Your poem describes the person well, and no picture was necessary. Your title also established the mood well. I certainly did not expect the turn in your account as her "attitude" portrayed the opposite of the slogan! LOL -Joan
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Your poem describes the person well, and no picture was necessary. Your title also established the mood well. I certainly did not expect the turn in your account as her "attitude" portrayed the opposite of the slogan! LOL -Joan
Comment Written 31-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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Thank you Joan:)
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Thank you Joan:)
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Thank you Joan:)
Comment from c_lucas
That was back in the time of the controversial, "We moves our tails for you." Different air lines. The stewardess obviously did not have enough training.
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That was back in the time of the controversial, "We moves our tails for you." Different air lines. The stewardess obviously did not have enough training.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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Thank you Charlie:)
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Thank you Charlie:)
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Thank you Charlie:)
Comment from Dean Kuch
You carefully chosen words very adequately describes this stewardess, Teresa. I could easily picture her, along with the whole scenario, playing out in my imagination. You know, having a vivid imagination is the whole key to good writing, whether it be prose or poetry.
Fly the friendly skies of United. I used to hear that advertisement growing up so much when I was a young lad.
I liked the irony in this too, as well as the scathing sarcasm.
Good stuff! ~Dean :)
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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You carefully chosen words very adequately describes this stewardess, Teresa. I could easily picture her, along with the whole scenario, playing out in my imagination. You know, having a vivid imagination is the whole key to good writing, whether it be prose or poetry.
Fly the friendly skies of United. I used to hear that advertisement growing up so much when I was a young lad.
I liked the irony in this too, as well as the scathing sarcasm.
Good stuff! ~Dean :)
Comment Written 31-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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Thank you Dean for the five smiling stars:)
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Thank you Dean for the five smiling stars:)
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Thank you Dean for the five smiling stars:)
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You are very welcome, Teresa. I hadn't thought of that old advertisement in a long time. :)
~Dean
Comment from krys123
Teresa; an impressive and well descriptive poem
+ imagery is very demonstratively expressive and vividly descriptive throughout the writing defining what type of person this airline stewardess was that was a very unkind of a person indeed. And it seemed like she just went through the motions.
+ Enjambment used which is the running on of late thought and concepts for one line and stanza to the next without a syntactical break.
+ Poetic assessment and summary: you really did's plane what type of person she was in her mannerisms like for just pushing a cart and sneeringly reacting to your pleasantries. I have met people like that and it's really difficult to deal with. Sometimes I feel like you just get up take the collar by my hand with the other hand slap her silly.
+ Thanks for sharing and posting and may the good Lord be with you always.
Alex
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Teresa; an impressive and well descriptive poem
+ imagery is very demonstratively expressive and vividly descriptive throughout the writing defining what type of person this airline stewardess was that was a very unkind of a person indeed. And it seemed like she just went through the motions.
+ Enjambment used which is the running on of late thought and concepts for one line and stanza to the next without a syntactical break.
+ Poetic assessment and summary: you really did's plane what type of person she was in her mannerisms like for just pushing a cart and sneeringly reacting to your pleasantries. I have met people like that and it's really difficult to deal with. Sometimes I feel like you just get up take the collar by my hand with the other hand slap her silly.
+ Thanks for sharing and posting and may the good Lord be with you always.
Alex
Comment Written 31-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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Thank you Alex:)
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Thank you Alex:)
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Thank you Alex:)
Comment from Leineco
Sadly,
this is a stewardess
I've meet many a time -
and yet
I remember when flying
was serious pleasure -
both crew and passengers understood
the value of leisure.
Clothes and manners
mattered.
Now we get
snarky attitude
sardine seating
tacos wafting
and smart phone yacking
sometimes
the good old days
really were good.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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Sadly,
this is a stewardess
I've meet many a time -
and yet
I remember when flying
was serious pleasure -
both crew and passengers understood
the value of leisure.
Clothes and manners
mattered.
Now we get
snarky attitude
sardine seating
tacos wafting
and smart phone yacking
sometimes
the good old days
really were good.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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You don't even get free peanuts or pretzels anymore. Their new slogan should be "pay more, get less" - lol. Thanks so much:)
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You don't even get free peanuts or pretzels anymore. Their new slogan should be "pay more, get less" - lol. Thanks so much:)
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You don't even get free peanuts or pretzels anymore. Their new slogan should be "pay more, get less" - lol. Thanks so much:)
Comment from Donovan
I am not so eloquent. Friday last, I flew 6 hours non stop on United from New Jersey to Seattle. I fly a lot. Most miserable flight because of the arrogant attitude of the flight attendants. Once the best, United has fallen from grace. They must teach rudeness and indifference...you can not act that badly on your own.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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I am not so eloquent. Friday last, I flew 6 hours non stop on United from New Jersey to Seattle. I fly a lot. Most miserable flight because of the arrogant attitude of the flight attendants. Once the best, United has fallen from grace. They must teach rudeness and indifference...you can not act that badly on your own.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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Thank so much. I'm sorry you have experienced this too.
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Thank so much. I'm sorry you have experienced this too.
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Thank so much. I'm sorry you have experienced this too.
Comment from MelB
Good description of this unhappy lady. Oh, I remember being that person, Teresa. I was not happy with the job I was doing, but much deeper than that, I was not happy with me. We never know what others are going through in their lives. I used to get mad at people like that. Now, I try to offer a smile, have a nice day with a smile, something to try to brighten their day. You want to really mess with 'em, give a gift. Many people don't know what to do with that one:).
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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Good description of this unhappy lady. Oh, I remember being that person, Teresa. I was not happy with the job I was doing, but much deeper than that, I was not happy with me. We never know what others are going through in their lives. I used to get mad at people like that. Now, I try to offer a smile, have a nice day with a smile, something to try to brighten their day. You want to really mess with 'em, give a gift. Many people don't know what to do with that one:).
Comment Written 30-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2015
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I know what you mean. Sometimes working with the public is hard and we all have good days/bad days and we don't know what someone else is going through. I just try to be friendly. Thanks so much:)
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I know what you mean. Sometimes working with the public is hard and we all have good days/bad days and we don't know what someone else is going through. I just try to be friendly. Thanks so much:)
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I know what you mean. Sometimes working with the public is hard and we all have good days/bad days and we don't know what someone else is going through. I just try to be friendly. Thanks so much:)
