Rejection Slip
Doing The Hard Yards ...53 total reviews
Comment from Connie C
Well, at least, Sweetie, you took that rejection and did something very creative and positive with it--you wrote us a nice little poem with your usual wit, excellent rhyme, and ability to entertain us! I guess one might say you "took the high road" in accepting their decision. But you have been published and you will be again. I'm confident of that. I recently submitted something for publication (just for the heck of it) and got my first rejection. I guess it happens to all of us. It's so good to see something you've posted. I MISS YOU! But I guess I'll be hearing your lovely voice maybe a little later today. Connie xoxoxo
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2012
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Well, at least, Sweetie, you took that rejection and did something very creative and positive with it--you wrote us a nice little poem with your usual wit, excellent rhyme, and ability to entertain us! I guess one might say you "took the high road" in accepting their decision. But you have been published and you will be again. I'm confident of that. I recently submitted something for publication (just for the heck of it) and got my first rejection. I guess it happens to all of us. It's so good to see something you've posted. I MISS YOU! But I guess I'll be hearing your lovely voice maybe a little later today. Connie xoxoxo
Comment Written 27-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2012
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Aww thanks Connie...I just wished this particular submission had been accepted then it could have been used as an acknowledgement in something else if you know what i mean? Yes...not to worry...miss you too and having connection issues...can't remember who i have told and who i haven't...post coming on it. LOL...putting it to good use for poem fodder...just can't stay connected long enough to post it! haha
Cheers and take care talk soon, Phillippa
xoxoxo
Comment from burneymac29
Excellent poem. I myself haven't submitted anything but am a little nervous to see what happens when I do. Thanks for helping to show a lighter side and to help me understand that its not about the rejections but persevering and continuing on. Thank you!
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2012
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Excellent poem. I myself haven't submitted anything but am a little nervous to see what happens when I do. Thanks for helping to show a lighter side and to help me understand that its not about the rejections but persevering and continuing on. Thank you!
Comment Written 27-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2012
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Wow...thanks for a delightfully supportive review...
Closet
Comment from Spiritual Echo
You are a great poet with an intense and witty bend on life and one rjection slip is like getting euchred. If it doesn't happen, you've been playing it safe and not taken a risk.
hopefully you have more than one source to which to submit your stuff, but I do sense some pride here that seems to be strong enough to wear the publication down. Your poetry is and always has been superb.
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2012
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You are a great poet with an intense and witty bend on life and one rjection slip is like getting euchred. If it doesn't happen, you've been playing it safe and not taken a risk.
hopefully you have more than one source to which to submit your stuff, but I do sense some pride here that seems to be strong enough to wear the publication down. Your poetry is and always has been superb.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2012
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Thanks Linda for stopping by...and I plan on receiving all rejection slips from here on in and when I finally get accepted I'll die of shock and still won't get published LMAO
Thanks again
Cheers Phillippa xoxo
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Well, it's Ingrid, but no matter.
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Oh gosh Ingrid, I'm sorry...I have you mixed up with someone else.
I am bad with names.
So sorry mate...X LOL
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Good story of something all writers go thru...repeatedly I am told. I never tried to publish anything and I wouldn't bother, but I do know it's really hard to get your foot in any of the doors. If you really want it, I hope you get a publisher interested some day. Good luck. :)
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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Good story of something all writers go thru...repeatedly I am told. I never tried to publish anything and I wouldn't bother, but I do know it's really hard to get your foot in any of the doors. If you really want it, I hope you get a publisher interested some day. Good luck. :)
Comment Written 27-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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Thanks so much...glad you enjoyed.
Cheers Closet
Comment from Earl of Oxford
Hi, P.
I sent off 8 submissions 2 years ago and received 8 'rejections', so I have 100% 'strike rate' too.
I need to ger around to finishing edited my kids book and sending it off. Best of luck to you - apparently some get hundreds of rejection slips but soldier on and sometimes strike lucky.
Is this a pontoum or something, with the repeated lines? They're very effective here for sure!
Even though you're naturally disappointed, you handle the situation with wonderful humour in this so easy to read flowing and well rhymed poem. ABAB is of course much harder to write without rhyme appearing forced than ABCB.
Nothing seems forced here and some of the rhymes like 'gong', 'writ', 'shit' fit so well and are hilarious.
You then turn it round so cleverly in the last line by implying this slip is something to be proud of. Well, it is - as at least you're trying.
Terrific poem and worth my 'sixer'.
Best wishes, earl x
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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Hi, P.
I sent off 8 submissions 2 years ago and received 8 'rejections', so I have 100% 'strike rate' too.
I need to ger around to finishing edited my kids book and sending it off. Best of luck to you - apparently some get hundreds of rejection slips but soldier on and sometimes strike lucky.
Is this a pontoum or something, with the repeated lines? They're very effective here for sure!
Even though you're naturally disappointed, you handle the situation with wonderful humour in this so easy to read flowing and well rhymed poem. ABAB is of course much harder to write without rhyme appearing forced than ABCB.
Nothing seems forced here and some of the rhymes like 'gong', 'writ', 'shit' fit so well and are hilarious.
You then turn it round so cleverly in the last line by implying this slip is something to be proud of. Well, it is - as at least you're trying.
Terrific poem and worth my 'sixer'.
Best wishes, earl x
Comment Written 27-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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Hahaha WOW thanks earl...so you have had 100% strike rate too? LMAO...thanks for the sixer and very earlncouraging review.
The slip DOES symbolise my road of rejection and the hard leather arse I am gonna have to whip into shape real quick or the editors are gonna do it for me...LMAO...always appreciate a sixer from the master.
Cheers and thanks honey
P
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Comment from jackpeg
I'm proud of you, too, Jes. Whatever you submitted and got the axe for, it surely wouldn't have if even half as well crafted as this humorous lament. Most of the best poets and writers have mountains of rejection slips. Keep trying.
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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I'm proud of you, too, Jes. Whatever you submitted and got the axe for, it surely wouldn't have if even half as well crafted as this humorous lament. Most of the best poets and writers have mountains of rejection slips. Keep trying.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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Thank you Jack. I'll keep plugging away.
CP
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, closetpoetjester, you did a great job writing this poem about your first rejection slip, i know those are painful, fanstory rejected me for a certificate on my writing, saying i needed to take their classes to learn how to write.
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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this is very well written, closetpoetjester, you did a great job writing this poem about your first rejection slip, i know those are painful, fanstory rejected me for a certificate on my writing, saying i needed to take their classes to learn how to write.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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Thanks jaxy...loved your review. Rejection is hard to take in any form...but I guess like they say,..No guts, no glory. haha
I'll keep trying so long as you do...DEAL? LOL
Cheers and chin up
Closet xoxo
Comment from cvcopac
Terrific, and double charged and barreled, lock and load and on the road. You weren't rejected due to faulty meter or lack of purpose, or, the energy and talent to pursue the same, for sure. Send'm this one. I wish I had six; this one is most deserving.
I'm curious--What was submitted, poetry? 'Course it's none of my business. Kenny
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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Terrific, and double charged and barreled, lock and load and on the road. You weren't rejected due to faulty meter or lack of purpose, or, the energy and talent to pursue the same, for sure. Send'm this one. I wish I had six; this one is most deserving.
I'm curious--What was submitted, poetry? 'Course it's none of my business. Kenny
Comment Written 27-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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Awww Kenny...thanks so much...nope, not faulty meter at all...in fact I submitted some 20 Senryus and Kyokas combined and not one was accepted...maybe they didn't like my quite LEWD sense of hoomer...not to worry...I know my rhyming stuff is my best chance (well, I think it is LOL) so I plan to try plenty of publishers this year...I have the poets bible so all the right contacts...just gotta get off my arse and work out what has to go where...its quite a process from the info I am reading but knowing what they accept to start with cuts the job in half timewise and saves wasted effort.
Cheers and thanks again
Hugs, Phillippa
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Sorry for the anxiety attack, I was concerned. When you mentioned submissions I wondered about that first review I did of your work--bordered on lewd, was not smutty but was brilliant, exceptional. I think finding the right publishers is key. But you have all the contacts, that's a plus. I've been reading a lot of new poetry--unusual stuff. If you find the right publisher you should recieve critiques if rejected. I haven't read much of your work lately. I'll get to your port soon. Big smiles, Kenny
Comment from despiser
Hopefully? You are one funny... Money? Don't leave me stranded hair!
It deserves a six on pure unadulterated grit (as opposed to adulterated grit)
The 'bloody' count is getting up there rantin rabbit.
How could dey not wuv da Bunny meter?
LOL
This poem is so funny, I started laughing before I even started reading. Either that or I'm just nuts LOL.
No need to comment
Vewy good bit of writ cpBW
Xx
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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Hopefully? You are one funny... Money? Don't leave me stranded hair!
It deserves a six on pure unadulterated grit (as opposed to adulterated grit)
The 'bloody' count is getting up there rantin rabbit.
How could dey not wuv da Bunny meter?
LOL
This poem is so funny, I started laughing before I even started reading. Either that or I'm just nuts LOL.
No need to comment
Vewy good bit of writ cpBW
Xx
Comment Written 27-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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Awww thanks DEEEEE I appreciate the sixer rating and terrific review...now whats this about a Wabbit?
LMAO
cpJfB xXx
PS You have...um I mean ARE nuts! LOL bahahahahamas
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Yaw wewcome, you is a funny Bunny
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Comment from Carrie Carson
I wondered where you've been...off to polish submissions so you can wallpaper one wall with those slips. It's said if the wall is completed before you have acceptance, that's a sign. For me, I got so rejected I haven't dared to resubmit after four rejections slips.
I like this, very clever, and it sounds like you're not letting one slip deter from your goals...good for you. I think that is brave.
Hope this finds you well in the land of OZ. Keep me posted on how your submissions go. Carrie
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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I wondered where you've been...off to polish submissions so you can wallpaper one wall with those slips. It's said if the wall is completed before you have acceptance, that's a sign. For me, I got so rejected I haven't dared to resubmit after four rejections slips.
I like this, very clever, and it sounds like you're not letting one slip deter from your goals...good for you. I think that is brave.
Hope this finds you well in the land of OZ. Keep me posted on how your submissions go. Carrie
Comment Written 27-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2012
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Wow thanks for the terrific review Carrie...nope can't let one of these little old things hold me back...I plan on a shitload more...haha
Thanks so much. cheers Phillippa xo
