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The Devil's Dilemma

Patrick McKee is back.

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Comment from phil nelson
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This is absolutely delightful Paul--the rhymes are great and the rhythm works well at 14 beats per two lines. Although it is quite long, you have no problem keeping the reader's interest and attention . This will certainly be a formidable entry in the contest--Good Luck and All the Best!

Phil

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2021
    Thanks, Phil. Yes, Patrick is entertaining.
Comment from jbrax wilkn
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Funny poem, McFarland. You got a thing about Irish women? (Just kidding.) Certainly, you've got talent, and I'm guessing you may have spent a bit of time assembling this one? If so, I must say it was time well spent. Looking forward to your poem about Pat McKee and Satan's wife (lol). This poem reminds me of Shel Silverstein's work. Silverstein inspired my interest in poetry. Thanks for the poem and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2021
    Thanks for the review. It did take me awhile to come up with this one. I'm working on another one at present.
Comment from NaughtieScribe
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OMG! This is too funny. The idea that the devil has a soul too much of a handful to handle, is priceless. The meter and pace of this work are spot on. I found nothing to tweak or adjust. Well Written, Well Done.

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
    Thanks for the review and kind words. He's got his hands full all right.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
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I loved this Patrick Mckee poem in the form of a phone discussion in your well-rhymed poem. Your lines flow beautifully and it is a fun read. Good luck in the contest. cheers.

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
    Thanks, Pearl. Probably used his cell phone.
Comment from Mama Baer
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Oh. My! Clever, clever! I was delighted to see another story in the saga of Patrick McKee. Devilishly delightful and giving old Scratch a run for his money. Thank you for this gem! Sending happy Thanksgiving wishes your way, Paul.

--Shaunna

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
    Thanks, Shaunna. I'm trying to write a fourth poem about Patrick. Hopefully in a few weeks, I'll have it done.
reply by Mama Baer on 24-Nov-2021
    Can't wait!
Comment from Goodadvicechan
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I like the picture. "When in need, call" is a good message matching with this poem. This poem reminds me of the bad politicians.

Unfortunately in today's world, such an unwelcome person is unwelcome everywhere, sadly there seems to be more, much more, in our own country. Certainly we need to find ways to get rid of them.

Let's pray for peace... not let politicians destroy our country.

Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
    Thanks for the review. I can't believe the change in this country over the last seventy-seven years that I've been around.
Comment from lyenochka
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Glad Patrick McKee is back! Enjoyed your humorous poem! And I really liked the idioms with "hell" that you used in this poem. It added to the humor! I'm curious as to what God's answer would be. I hope the poem does well in the contest!

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
    Thanks, Helen. I think there will be another Patrick McKee poem in the future.
Comment from moongirlwriter
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OMGsh. . .what a fun read. A conversation between God and the devil, who would have thought!!! Not only was it fun to read but it's also well written, BRAVO! Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 23-Nov-2021
    Thanks, Moongirl. I have posted two other Patrick McKee poems. Have you read them?
reply by moongirlwriter on 24-Nov-2021
    I have been awayy from fs for some time so I most likely have not. I'll take a look. Thanks. :)
Comment from lancellot
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I think is well written. The rhyme is very smooth and fits right in with the story. Ah, the story is nice, it doesn't see mall the urgent, but what I was wondering the most about is that there was no response from God on the line. I think readers would like to hear a part two with that.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 23-Nov-2021
    Thanks, Lancellot. I'm working on a fourth Patrick McKee poem.
Comment from Sally Law
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Poor Patrick McKee is on the naughty list. The negotiations are going south, very south, to heated accommodations. He has not amended his ways and it is not looking good for ol' Pat. Time will tell. My money is on God.... Sending you my best for this delightful delivery,
Sal :))

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
    Thanks, Sal. We'll see what happens to Patrick in the next poem.