Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Roy...

I love the first and third stanzas. The 'real deal' so seeing in believing. I mean really, if one has their own opinion, none other really matters! (*<*)

Fun read and an great entry. Good luck.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jackie (*:*)

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015

Thanks so much Jackie, for the support, great comments, and empathetic review, blessings Roy.

Comment from bob cullen

Excellent

so different, but so good.

I love irreverence, it always brings a smile to my face and you've done that here.

as with all your poetry, the rhyme and rhythm is faultless.

Good work Mr Owen

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015

Thanks so much just Roy, the other person's my dad. And thanks, for your affirming words, gracious comments, and great review, blessings Roy.

Comment from Glasstruth

Excellent

To keep an open mind is difficult, since early on we're brainwashed. One has to remember that a lack of information, or understanding is the problem that separates us. Very thought provoking. Les

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015

Thanks so much Les, for your affirming words, gracious comments, and great review, blessings Roy.

Comment from Colette

Exceptional

I am no good at writing but I do recognize good writing when I read it!
I love your wit, there is a lightheartedness in this piece and I am benefiting from it,
therefore I wish you the very best of luck if you have entered this in competition.
Colette

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015

Thanks so much Collete, for the inspiring words gracious comments, and exceptional review, and the stars. blessings Roy.

Comment from valerieellis

Excellent

Excellent! I love the hint at humor and the honesty. I also know a lot of "experts." Even my daughters are experts at almost everything! Drives me crazy!
I enjoyed this and as always, your writing style is flawless and very easy to follow and understand. God bless :)

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015

Thanks so much Valerie, for your affirming words, gracious comments, and great review, blessings Roy.

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

A nice 'tongue in cheek' poem Roy with good rhyme in abcb form. In line 2, stanza 2, would 'they' not be better than 'we' as you have already written in the third person? I don't think repeating 'they' would matter. A small detail. Regarding your author notes - Not necessarily true? Does that mean it could be LOL? Good entry to the contest and good luck. Warm regards Dorothy x

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015

Thanks so much for the great review, Dorothy, it just is tongue in cheek, you're suggestions are always, it's thanks to you and others that these subtleties are ironed out, blessings Roy.

Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

Typo in the next to last verse of this otherwise well written poem. "meagre" should be "meager". And I certainly agree the news reporters twist information any way they can to make a quick dollar. Action flows smoothly. Story line easy to follow. Write on.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015

Thanks so much for your affirming words, gracious comments, and great review, in America meager may be right, but not in the country of the English origin, look in the oxford dictionary, it spells it meagre, blessings Roy.

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

I don't mind if people have die-hard opinions which shows their ignorance. Most have never experienced an original thought. This is well written. Good luck in your contest.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015

Thanks Charlie for the great review, blessings, Roy.

reply by c_lucas on 27-Apr-2015

You're welcome, Roy. Charlie

Comment from mfowler

Excellent

You create the humour by comparing the self styled, opinionated experts who are other to yourself who sounds equally obnoxious. A great way to tackle this strangely paradoxical prompt. Best of luck with this.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015

Thanks Mark, tongue in cheek my friend, thanks for the great review, blessings Roy.

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

I guess we all have opinions but flout them as the only ones
I think outside the box an so my poor opinions look like bedraggled mutts left outside in the rain...
Well penned
God bless

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015

Heh, heh, great review, Jenny thanks for the wonderful review and great comments, blessinhpgs, Roy,