Seeing Behind the Eyes
Viewing comments for Chapter 18 "Alley Cat"A book of poems on people.
33 total reviews
Comment from LIJ Red
I'd would swear you are talking about an old acquaintance, Mr. Tate Higdon, but Tate's thirty years dead. Drove an old Woody with his hound beside him, had one eye only. I think me and my Chihuahua are going his route, but I still shave every week and can't abide terbacky. Excellent character-based free verse.
(Oh, one of my given names is Thomas...)
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2017
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I'd would swear you are talking about an old acquaintance, Mr. Tate Higdon, but Tate's thirty years dead. Drove an old Woody with his hound beside him, had one eye only. I think me and my Chihuahua are going his route, but I still shave every week and can't abide terbacky. Excellent character-based free verse.
(Oh, one of my given names is Thomas...)
Comment Written 20-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2017
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Maybe he came back as old alley cat Tom. lol. thanks so much!
Comment from robina1978
Theresa, you are the queen of free verse. This one proves it as well. Often strays and homeless men are not what they look like. Is this referring at all to Tom on the site? LOL. This guy is rich. So all women that don't mind smelly and alley-cat looks. Tom could be quite a catch for You used mainly alliteration in your poem.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2017
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Theresa, you are the queen of free verse. This one proves it as well. Often strays and homeless men are not what they look like. Is this referring at all to Tom on the site? LOL. This guy is rich. So all women that don't mind smelly and alley-cat looks. Tom could be quite a catch for You used mainly alliteration in your poem.
Comment Written 20-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2017
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Thank you for your wonderful review. No, not a Tom on this site, a customer in my store.
Comment from IndianaIrish
Wonderful, wonderful imagery in your poem, Teresa, and love your use of a Tom cat to give the man extra character. You keep him a mystery, and I like the ending so much...Welcoming ladies to seek him out.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2017
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Wonderful, wonderful imagery in your poem, Teresa, and love your use of a Tom cat to give the man extra character. You keep him a mystery, and I like the ending so much...Welcoming ladies to seek him out.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
Comment Written 19-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2017
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Thank you so much Karyn:)
Comment from Treischel
Another one of your customer portraits that tacitly describes the person. No. This guy is certainly not a great catch as you so coyly intimate. Love the poetic detail, and sense of humor. A fine free verse poem. Too bad his name was Tom.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2017
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Another one of your customer portraits that tacitly describes the person. No. This guy is certainly not a great catch as you so coyly intimate. Love the poetic detail, and sense of humor. A fine free verse poem. Too bad his name was Tom.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2017
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Thank you so much, Tom (lol, sorry about the name but it is his name:)
Comment from BeasPeas
This is an excellent free verse poem. A character study on someone who is most likely mentally ill. I think we all know of people like this. They seem to have no social sense of hygiene. Personally I like clean shaven men who are fastidious in their hygiene. Marilyn
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2017
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This is an excellent free verse poem. A character study on someone who is most likely mentally ill. I think we all know of people like this. They seem to have no social sense of hygiene. Personally I like clean shaven men who are fastidious in their hygiene. Marilyn
Comment Written 18-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2017
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Thank you so much Marilyn for reviewing this.
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I've been off the site a lot lately. Now that I'm more mobile I've been concentrating on getting the house in order--something I've been unable to do for two months. Yippee! I love a clean house.
Comment from Leineco
LOL - well...the bait was intriguing - but the fisherman's
just a bit too unappetizing! (And besides,if the driver IS
a wife/girlfriend I don't think I'd want to tangle with someone
who's clearly "paid big for the privilege".)
I got to thinking though. . .isn't it interesting how some
people/characters clearly live by a totally different code
than the "socially acceptable" one most of the rest of us
operate under? In some countries, normal levels of living
conditions and sanitation would just make him seem
kind of the "every man". . .I guess for all the current s**t-storms
of politics I have to put up with. . .at least I can be grateful
that America offers First World opportunities (for those who
are willing to embrace them).
LOL - any port in the storm, I guess. . .any straw I can grasp at!!! ;-)
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2017
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LOL - well...the bait was intriguing - but the fisherman's
just a bit too unappetizing! (And besides,if the driver IS
a wife/girlfriend I don't think I'd want to tangle with someone
who's clearly "paid big for the privilege".)
I got to thinking though. . .isn't it interesting how some
people/characters clearly live by a totally different code
than the "socially acceptable" one most of the rest of us
operate under? In some countries, normal levels of living
conditions and sanitation would just make him seem
kind of the "every man". . .I guess for all the current s**t-storms
of politics I have to put up with. . .at least I can be grateful
that America offers First World opportunities (for those who
are willing to embrace them).
LOL - any port in the storm, I guess. . .any straw I can grasp at!!! ;-)
Comment Written 18-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2017
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lol - well if you change your mind, let me know. lol.
You are right. I have several customers that come in smelling like they haven't had a bath in weeks - gross. Maybe I am attracting that kind (hope not) :)
I'm glad you read my people watching poem. thanks for the great review:)
teresa
Comment from Kerry Foley Robinson
lol, Oh my goodness, that's quite funny. This is a silly and humorous poem you added to your book:)) ~Kerry
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2017
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lol, Oh my goodness, that's quite funny. This is a silly and humorous poem you added to your book:)) ~Kerry
Comment Written 16-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2017
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I'm glad you like it. Thanks Kerry:)
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Your welcome.
Comment from rjuselius
Haha, lol! This surely made me laugh dear Teresa! Never take anything with just face value.
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings and a big squeeze!
Rebekka x
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2017
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Haha, lol! This surely made me laugh dear Teresa! Never take anything with just face value.
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings and a big squeeze!
Rebekka x
Comment Written 16-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2017
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I'm glad it made you laugh! Thanks so much Rebekka - love those stars!!
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
AAAhhh no thank you but loved the fact that you thought of me.lol
YOur description is very ... well yes it is and I am still waiting for Clint. Excellently done and a laugh to be had
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2017
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AAAhhh no thank you but loved the fact that you thought of me.lol
YOur description is very ... well yes it is and I am still waiting for Clint. Excellently done and a laugh to be had
Comment Written 15-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2017
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and here I was thinking especially of you! and if it worked, it would get you to Nebraska. Shucks. lol (don't blame you - I wouldn't want him). Thanks so much.
Comment from sfharper
Hmm, this is a real dilemma for any person or any woman. You use good explicit details about the man and his character. The end stanza acts as warning and as subtle commentary. Nice line breaks.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2017
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Hmm, this is a real dilemma for any person or any woman. You use good explicit details about the man and his character. The end stanza acts as warning and as subtle commentary. Nice line breaks.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2017
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Thank you so much:)
