The Ballad of Fanny and Stella
The two men who lived as ladies that rocked London Society40 total reviews
Comment from nomi338
What a delightfully, naughty and intriguing story. These two birds certainly led a colorful life and I find it incredible that Hollywood, who seems always starved for suitable material has not at some point seized upon this incredible story to bring it to the screen in some fashion or other. Your delightful poem tells the story in a wonderful way. I don't want you to think that I am trying to curry favor by saying this, but you my dear are quite good at this and I am enjoying thoroughly the experience. I was going to award five stars, but in view of the work you did, I changed it to six stars.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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What a delightfully, naughty and intriguing story. These two birds certainly led a colorful life and I find it incredible that Hollywood, who seems always starved for suitable material has not at some point seized upon this incredible story to bring it to the screen in some fashion or other. Your delightful poem tells the story in a wonderful way. I don't want you to think that I am trying to curry favor by saying this, but you my dear are quite good at this and I am enjoying thoroughly the experience. I was going to award five stars, but in view of the work you did, I changed it to six stars.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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Of course I don't think that, I am absolutely thrilled you enjoyed the poem and story as intended,I did work hard on it, and it can be taken the wrong way (no pun intended) but I genuinely feel it could be a movie.Already it is a stage production.But I could make an amazing film.A book is available but I found it rather dry,however I still devoured it as I find the two 'heroines' and their lives so interesting.And there was quite a cast of friends and companions that also dressed and acted the same. Carlotta Gibbs who gave evidence at the trial is one.Thankyou so much for your wonderful review!meia x
Comment from Dean Kuch
It was said it was Stella,
Who looked least like a fella;
Poor Fanny was not blessed with her charms.
But still anyway, she found men to lay,
In one month, more than a score lay in her arms. ... Heh-heh-heh... One helluva long write, Meia, LOL.
Poor Stella must be the one on the right as we're viewing the photo, I take it?
G-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-e-a-t stuff (no puns intended).
Very funny.
~Dean :}
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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It was said it was Stella,
Who looked least like a fella;
Poor Fanny was not blessed with her charms.
But still anyway, she found men to lay,
In one month, more than a score lay in her arms. ... Heh-heh-heh... One helluva long write, Meia, LOL.
Poor Stella must be the one on the right as we're viewing the photo, I take it?
G-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-e-a-t stuff (no puns intended).
Very funny.
~Dean :}
Comment Written 02-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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Yes, I wish I could post more photos because Stella was really beautiful and feminine with a voice like a nightingale.Fanny tended to play comedy dowagers on stage...but she was still popular with the lads by the sounds of things :) thanks so much meia x
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Every straight man (or woman as the case were--and no puns intended) has to their comedic sidekick, right?
You're welcome, Meia.
~Dean :)
Comment from Susanjohn
WOW what a story!!!! and you put it all together in this wonderful witty poem!!! wow girl! i certainly enjoyed reading....thanks for the author notes too!
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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WOW what a story!!!! and you put it all together in this wonderful witty poem!!! wow girl! i certainly enjoyed reading....thanks for the author notes too!
Comment Written 02-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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Thankyou so much for your lovely and kind review!I am so glad you liked it!love meia x
Comment from crybry67
Very interesting and informative. Who knew? You did a great job on this poem. I've always loved to read about that era. Thanks for sharing... Christy
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Very interesting and informative. Who knew? You did a great job on this poem. I've always loved to read about that era. Thanks for sharing... Christy
Comment Written 02-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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Thanks so much.I have written more poems of that sort so watch out for them. Thank-you so much fro your lovely review.meia x
Comment from Jackarrie
Hi Meia,
You have excelled yourself in writing this lengthy poem with so much entertainment, information, and history. I do feel sad when I hear of homosexuals or transgender people being ridiculed. I see is as ignorance, yet not at all easy for them. You have a great talent for writing. I loved your notes too. I feel it could be free verse with occasional rhyme,
I rate this as a six because it is exceptional. Mary
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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Hi Meia,
You have excelled yourself in writing this lengthy poem with so much entertainment, information, and history. I do feel sad when I hear of homosexuals or transgender people being ridiculed. I see is as ignorance, yet not at all easy for them. You have a great talent for writing. I loved your notes too. I feel it could be free verse with occasional rhyme,
I rate this as a six because it is exceptional. Mary
Comment Written 02-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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wow thankyou so much your your review and kind marks and words.i am so touched xxmeia x
Comment from Bill Schott
This was a thoroughly enjoyable jaunt through a little unknown, at least to me, backroom history from the other side of the pond. As I thought the rhyming was sometimes forced, I saw that the compressing of the story into this comparatively short historical glimpse was daunting and nicely done.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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This was a thoroughly enjoyable jaunt through a little unknown, at least to me, backroom history from the other side of the pond. As I thought the rhyming was sometimes forced, I saw that the compressing of the story into this comparatively short historical glimpse was daunting and nicely done.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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thankyou very much for your kind reply Bill! i really appreciate it xx
Comment from padumachitta
Hi
thanks for this, both funny and sad and informative.
it was an awful time for those of us with alternative lifstyles...women faired better than me...but only just..
good one,
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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Hi
thanks for this, both funny and sad and informative.
it was an awful time for those of us with alternative lifstyles...women faired better than me...but only just..
good one,
Comment Written 02-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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thank-you so much i am really thrilled with your kind words xxI agree it was an awful time and still so hard despite what some might think.x
Comment from tfawcus
You've certainly done your research to produce this scandalous tale! Victorian primness and the English boarding school system have much to answer for, and you sum it up well with:
"Victorian Britain,
A curious blend
Of repressed and obsessed sexuality."
There's a couple of minor slips to fix up in the opening lines:
"Those pair(s) of Ladies"
"Who insist "I'm a lady!",(space) but (are) clearly are fellas!"
I like the way you contrast the social mores of those times against the mores of the present day.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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You've certainly done your research to produce this scandalous tale! Victorian primness and the English boarding school system have much to answer for, and you sum it up well with:
"Victorian Britain,
A curious blend
Of repressed and obsessed sexuality."
There's a couple of minor slips to fix up in the opening lines:
"Those pair(s) of Ladies"
"Who insist "I'm a lady!",(space) but (are) clearly are fellas!"
I like the way you contrast the social mores of those times against the mores of the present day.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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thanks so much for your kind and very helpful review x
Comment from LIJ Red
The more things change...we got them coming out of the closet, now, standing up and being identified. Make it real easy when the time comes to round 'em up and gas 'em all. Hehheh. Excellent yarn...I make it a free verse with random rhymes...
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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The more things change...we got them coming out of the closet, now, standing up and being identified. Make it real easy when the time comes to round 'em up and gas 'em all. Hehheh. Excellent yarn...I make it a free verse with random rhymes...
Comment Written 02-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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I think any changes down that road are fantastic.I would support any child of mine that was transgender.Thanks so much for the kind review :)
Comment from WalkerMan
You certainly find some sordid topics for poems, but you write them well with helpfully detailed notes. I'm glad I did not live in that place or those times, as the rampant hypocrisy is disgusting. I had forgotten that "The Picture of Dorian Gray' (1890) was written by Oscar Wilde, as I read it (as a library book) in junior high school. Whatever people mutually consent to do behind closed doors is none of my business, but I do find today's "in your face" attitude about a lot of things distasteful. It is, in my opinion, criminal that public schools today are intentionally confusing children about their gender identity -- just another nefarious aspect of the New World Order cabal's effort to render people effete and mindless, the better to control them. I find your topics disturbing but worth reading to be better informed. Well done.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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You certainly find some sordid topics for poems, but you write them well with helpfully detailed notes. I'm glad I did not live in that place or those times, as the rampant hypocrisy is disgusting. I had forgotten that "The Picture of Dorian Gray' (1890) was written by Oscar Wilde, as I read it (as a library book) in junior high school. Whatever people mutually consent to do behind closed doors is none of my business, but I do find today's "in your face" attitude about a lot of things distasteful. It is, in my opinion, criminal that public schools today are intentionally confusing children about their gender identity -- just another nefarious aspect of the New World Order cabal's effort to render people effete and mindless, the better to control them. I find your topics disturbing but worth reading to be better informed. Well done.
Comment Written 01-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2017
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'Dorian' was a term for a gay man at the time and the 'Dorian' society for Gay men still exists.The Gray refers to the ambiguity of Dorian's sexuality, which is unspoken but there are obvious clues.Its a great book, I am a huge fan of Wilde but I did not approve or like his habit of sleeping with boys far too young for him or anyone else.I don't think 'in your face' is ideal either.I think discreet,relaxed openness is the best route to take. I agree my topics are sometimes disturbing but I promise they are only meant to be informative in an engaging way.I do write about happier topics too.Thanks for the great review.xMeia
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You are welcome. I had no idea about all you just told me about Dorian Gray, as I read the book in the 1950s when such topics were never even mentioned. I got and remembered the moral message of the story, that's all; and, as I said, I forgot who wrote it, as the name meant nothing
to me at the time. I do not let your choice of writing topics detract from my opinion of you as a person. I admire people who are thinkers, especially independent and creative thinkers. Some men are secretly afraid of women with such traits, but I like them and always have. -- Mike
