My Book of Poems 2010-2017
Viewing comments for Chapter 54 "Do I need a computer?"a collection of my poetry
38 total reviews
Comment from Mary Wakeford
I really liked this, Patty. When I think about writing on paper, I just can't! Imagine the old greats typing away on a manual typewriter or writing volumes after volumes...and we never heard of carpel tunnel affliction with them...
Clever in content, rhyme and thought.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2017
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I really liked this, Patty. When I think about writing on paper, I just can't! Imagine the old greats typing away on a manual typewriter or writing volumes after volumes...and we never heard of carpel tunnel affliction with them...
Clever in content, rhyme and thought.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2017
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Hi Mary;
I'm so glad you're back!! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this one. I'm glad you enjoyed it,
~patty~
Comment from For better for verse
Enjoyed reading your poem, very cleverly written.
What did I used to do when I wanted to write, made me think.
Why of course........pen and paper.
Great stuff, well done.
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2017
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Enjoyed reading your poem, very cleverly written.
What did I used to do when I wanted to write, made me think.
Why of course........pen and paper.
Great stuff, well done.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2017
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Hi;
thank you so much for the lovely review. I'm glad you enjoyed the piece,
~patty~
Comment from His Grayness
A truly delightful ditty, clearly well done to capture the thoughts of all FS readers! I enjoyed this and expect that every FS reader would as well, so my thanks do go out to this fine author for a real delight! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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A truly delightful ditty, clearly well done to capture the thoughts of all FS readers! I enjoyed this and expect that every FS reader would as well, so my thanks do go out to this fine author for a real delight! HIS GRAYNESS; Vance
Comment Written 16-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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Hi Vance;
so glad you enjoyed this poem,
~patty~
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You are indeed welcome Patty, as the thanks go out to you! Vance
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Yes my friend this is well written and creative I liked the fun rhyme it shows that there are ways that you can still create beautiful poetry when you have no computer I enjoyed regards Jill
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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Yes my friend this is well written and creative I liked the fun rhyme it shows that there are ways that you can still create beautiful poetry when you have no computer I enjoyed regards Jill
Comment Written 16-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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Hi Jill;
thank you so much for the kind review of this piece. I felt lost without my computer,
~patty~
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Patty
I always say, you never know what will happen when you pick up a pen (or pencil). But seriously, I don't have the same intensity with the keyboard as when I'm alone with pen & paper. Same brain. But there's just something about the keyboard that makes writing poems difficult. Now, if I was writing a story, I don't think I'd have as much trouble.
I enjoyed your poem...
especially,
"This pencil seems so useless, and paper seems so white."
(So I take it you find the computer easier?)
"Just me and my rage." ... (i found this line a bit short-ended. Can I suggest,
Just me and my reproachful rage.)
I like your rhymes, "squiggles/giggles" in the choppy verse.
cheers
Kimbob
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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Hi Patty
I always say, you never know what will happen when you pick up a pen (or pencil). But seriously, I don't have the same intensity with the keyboard as when I'm alone with pen & paper. Same brain. But there's just something about the keyboard that makes writing poems difficult. Now, if I was writing a story, I don't think I'd have as much trouble.
I enjoyed your poem...
especially,
"This pencil seems so useless, and paper seems so white."
(So I take it you find the computer easier?)
"Just me and my rage." ... (i found this line a bit short-ended. Can I suggest,
Just me and my reproachful rage.)
I like your rhymes, "squiggles/giggles" in the choppy verse.
cheers
Kimbob
Comment Written 16-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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Hi there;
thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. Yes, I most certainly find it easier to use the computer. I've gotten spoiled with the ease of correcting at a touch of the keys!
I have to think about the suggestion about the rage -- yes, the line does seem short -- hmmm,
~patty~
Comment from dragonpoet
The answer is no. We don't really need a computer. With paper and eraser we can write and delete. Whether you write on paper or on the computer the background is always pristine white. With a computer you don't have shavings of any kind.
I hand write all my poetry before I post it. I also save it on a flash drive. That way I have 3 backups of my work.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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The answer is no. We don't really need a computer. With paper and eraser we can write and delete. Whether you write on paper or on the computer the background is always pristine white. With a computer you don't have shavings of any kind.
I hand write all my poetry before I post it. I also save it on a flash drive. That way I have 3 backups of my work.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
Comment Written 16-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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Hi dragonpoet;
I do know that when I was forced to use a pencil and paper, I felt sorely deprived!
~patty~
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You're welcome. I probably feel more comfortable with paper and pencil because when I first began to write there were no personal computers, just electric typewriters.
Joan
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me, too. I think its been a curse to be in the middle of all of this technology during my career - now as I have retired, I'm left wondering it it will all pass me by,
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I try my best not to rely on technology. That is why I still have a flip phone and not a smartphone.
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Comment from barbara.wilkey
I'm one of those people who believe a computer is overrated, yet I do use them to write my stories. I write them in my head, like a movie playing before I put write them out. I enjoyed reading your poem.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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I'm one of those people who believe a computer is overrated, yet I do use them to write my stories. I write them in my head, like a movie playing before I put write them out. I enjoyed reading your poem.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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Hi Barbara;
I do most of my outlines for stories and books on paper, but I write almost all of my poetry and short stories on the word processor. This past week was a true learning experience, as I found it was incredibly difficult to hold a pencil for long periods of time with my slight arthritis.
~patty~
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
LOL! I know the feeling. Twenty years ago, a pencil and paper were all we needed. But now we're spoiled with SAVE and DELETE and PRINT. Progress is a great time saver, but we become dependent on more crutches, and one day realize we can no longer produce anything without them! Scary. :)
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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LOL! I know the feeling. Twenty years ago, a pencil and paper were all we needed. But now we're spoiled with SAVE and DELETE and PRINT. Progress is a great time saver, but we become dependent on more crutches, and one day realize we can no longer produce anything without them! Scary. :)
Comment Written 16-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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Hi Phyllis;
I can't believe how dependent I am on my word processing program on the computer. As I sat there with my pen and pencil this week, I felt like I was sorely deprived!
~patty~
Comment from Heather Knight
Well, the result was very good even if you didn't have a computer. I think I've forgotten how to write using pencil and paper. The only thing I do that way is my shopping list!
Thanks for your fun poem.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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Well, the result was very good even if you didn't have a computer. I think I've forgotten how to write using pencil and paper. The only thing I do that way is my shopping list!
Thanks for your fun poem.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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Hi Maria;
thank you so much for the lovely review of this poem. You know what? I even have my grocery list all typed out and made a form in Word. So, I need my computer to print it off!
~patty~
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LOL!
Comment from rjuselius
lol. this is a fun and humorous piece of poetry dear patty! i think you have captured the essence for writing. and writing it well.
thank you for sharing!
blessings and a big squeeze!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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lol. this is a fun and humorous piece of poetry dear patty! i think you have captured the essence for writing. and writing it well.
thank you for sharing!
blessings and a big squeeze!
rebekka x
Comment Written 16-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2017
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Hi Rebekka;
thank you so much for the lovely review of this poem. I really do have a tough time writing without my computer. It's just so much easier to use the backspace to correct and cut and paste to move words around.
~patty~
