A Sign of the Times
Stores make holidays overlap with marketing.47 total reviews
Comment from Janet Foor
Stores overlapping is often distressing. I don't want to do Christmas at Thanksgiving or Halloween and certainly not Valentines Day at Christmas.
well done and good luck in the contest.
Janet
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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Stores overlapping is often distressing. I don't want to do Christmas at Thanksgiving or Halloween and certainly not Valentines Day at Christmas.
well done and good luck in the contest.
Janet
Comment Written 30-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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Thank you for reading and reviewing so kindly. I am totally with you on early celebrations, no way, Jose. I will not buy Valentine's candy in December!
Happy New Year to you and yours,
Brigitte
Comment from patcelaw
For many there is a great deal od stress with the Christmas season. As I am getting old and have physical difficulties, I do not stress about the holidays. Christmas is my favorite holiday and I find I do not want to kill the joy by being stressed. Patricia
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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For many there is a great deal od stress with the Christmas season. As I am getting old and have physical difficulties, I do not stress about the holidays. Christmas is my favorite holiday and I find I do not want to kill the joy by being stressed. Patricia
Comment Written 30-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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Thank you for reading this Patricia. When there are little ones around, it gets stressful for me. It is a good stress though because of their smiles. I have been blesses while stressed, if that makes any sense at all.
Hope you have a very Happy New Year.
Brigitte
Comment from Elizabeth Brown
I think we all feel pushed by retailers trying to make us spend money all the time and this poem describes that perfectly. We don't seem to have time to enjoy each one and therefore lose something from each event. It would be nice to take a breather after the rush of Christmas and just contemplate, remember the good time we had and the meaning of each event.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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I think we all feel pushed by retailers trying to make us spend money all the time and this poem describes that perfectly. We don't seem to have time to enjoy each one and therefore lose something from each event. It would be nice to take a breather after the rush of Christmas and just contemplate, remember the good time we had and the meaning of each event.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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That was my point exactly. I just wanted to relish the mood and magic of Christmas after December 25th. Thank you for reading and this nice review. You got it.
Happy New Year!
Brigitte
Comment from robyn corum
Dear Mystery Writer,
Oh, friend...I get it. I am always amazed at how early the stores put out the next displays. Before the holiday can even be a glimmer in my mind's eye - the stores are promoting and selling like crazy. The bad thing is that by the time I AM ready to buy the stuff, it's all gone!! hahaha!
Thanks and good luck!
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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Dear Mystery Writer,
Oh, friend...I get it. I am always amazed at how early the stores put out the next displays. Before the holiday can even be a glimmer in my mind's eye - the stores are promoting and selling like crazy. The bad thing is that by the time I AM ready to buy the stuff, it's all gone!! hahaha!
Thanks and good luck!
Comment Written 30-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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Yes, exactly, out with the present and in with the new seems to be their slogan. Thank you for reading and reviewing.
Have a Happy New Year,
Brigitte
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shhh...be careful of signing your name.
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yep, I find the same thing.
Always too late.
Brigitte
Comment from c_lucas
Unfortunately, the special days are jammed together. Commercialism no longer gives the buyer room to breath. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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Unfortunately, the special days are jammed together. Commercialism no longer gives the buyer room to breath. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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Thank you for reading and the kind, supportive words.
Happy New Year to you and yours,
Brigitte
Comment from zekeziemann
How true, how true. I like the rhyming and the rhythm of the poem. At the risk of one more quote: Happy New Year and blessings.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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How true, how true. I like the rhyming and the rhythm of the poem. At the risk of one more quote: Happy New Year and blessings.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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Thank you for this nice comment on my poem.
Happy New Year to you and yours,
Brigitte
Comment from Sis Cat
Ha, this is fun. When I shop for Christmas, I start shopping for Valentine's Day as well because it follows so quickly after Christmas. You are right. The Valentine's Day merchandise are already in stores even though the Christmas decorations have not come down yet. You write
I opened the door, then I was shocked
My seasonal good mood was suddenly mocked
There on the display, a sign read quite clear
Valentine's Day is not far away...
I love your parody of T'was the Night Before Christmas which has now changed to T'was the Weeks Before Valentine's Day.
Though smoothly rhymed, your poem's experiences and observations resonated with me. You conclude with words of exile and banishment from uninterrupted holidays:
Hurriedly, wanting to exit, I opened the door
Not feeling Christmasy anymore.
Thank you for sharing. I wish you success in the contest and in the new year.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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Ha, this is fun. When I shop for Christmas, I start shopping for Valentine's Day as well because it follows so quickly after Christmas. You are right. The Valentine's Day merchandise are already in stores even though the Christmas decorations have not come down yet. You write
I opened the door, then I was shocked
My seasonal good mood was suddenly mocked
There on the display, a sign read quite clear
Valentine's Day is not far away...
I love your parody of T'was the Night Before Christmas which has now changed to T'was the Weeks Before Valentine's Day.
Though smoothly rhymed, your poem's experiences and observations resonated with me. You conclude with words of exile and banishment from uninterrupted holidays:
Hurriedly, wanting to exit, I opened the door
Not feeling Christmasy anymore.
Thank you for sharing. I wish you success in the contest and in the new year.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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Thank you so very much for this kind review. When someone who excels in this art form is so supportive, it makes me happy. I am still trying to find my way with poetry. Though I have published a Children;s book, I am leaning toward this art form.
Thank you!
Happy New Year to you and yours,
Brigitte
Comment from Ricky1024
Sign of the times as well written rich and seem as well as imagery Treadwell flowed well no grammar issues so to speak adjectives and object of contents were both excellent and scripted measures firmly in place thanks for this talk to Ricky 1024
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Sign of the times as well written rich and seem as well as imagery Treadwell flowed well no grammar issues so to speak adjectives and object of contents were both excellent and scripted measures firmly in place thanks for this talk to Ricky 1024
Comment Written 30-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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I greatly appreciate this supportive review. Thank you for taking time off from your writing to read mine which pales in comparison.
Happy New Year,
Brigitte
Comment from Sharon Haiste
This is a well written piece for the 'Behind The Door' writing prompt.
A story well told in your poem.
The stores do seem to push the holidays on us way to quickly.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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This is a well written piece for the 'Behind The Door' writing prompt.
A story well told in your poem.
The stores do seem to push the holidays on us way to quickly.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
Comment Written 30-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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Thank you for reading and your kind comments.
Hope you and yours have a Happy New Year.
Brigitte
Comment from Boogienights
This poem is a great entry for the contest,
and I know what you mean. I went to buy Christmas candy on dec 23, but found that the isle it was supposed to be down now held hearts full of chocolate....I wasn't done with Christmas yet! I too wanted to enjoy the magic, but alas I only ended up buying some chocolate filled candy hearts. They got to me too! Thanks for sharing and good luck to you in the contest.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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This poem is a great entry for the contest,
and I know what you mean. I went to buy Christmas candy on dec 23, but found that the isle it was supposed to be down now held hearts full of chocolate....I wasn't done with Christmas yet! I too wanted to enjoy the magic, but alas I only ended up buying some chocolate filled candy hearts. They got to me too! Thanks for sharing and good luck to you in the contest.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2017
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Thank you for reading and commiserating with me. I hate the way commercialism has taken over the sentiments.
Happy New Year to you and yours,
Brigitte
