My Man For All Seasons
These are things I'd like in a man.21 total reviews
Comment from Kit Minden
Nice rhythm. Fun. I think I'd like the same material in a different format, too. More weighty less sing-song? Perhaps with rhymes in the miiddle of lines instead of always ends.
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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2023
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Nice rhythm. Fun. I think I'd like the same material in a different format, too. More weighty less sing-song? Perhaps with rhymes in the miiddle of lines instead of always ends.
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Comment Written 27-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2023
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Well this was written for a contest that called for something brief ina poem. It might have worked better in longer format.
Thanks for the review.
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ahh! got it!
Comment from Julie Lau
I like this poem very much, both for its sentiments and for its skill in writing. I would add cute little ass, but not for publication. Must reveal that as a young person I admired large forearms and small bottoms, but pessimistically concluded that I would marry a man with the opposite. Sure enough I had 2 husbands and neither had those physical qualifications I so liked.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2023
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I like this poem very much, both for its sentiments and for its skill in writing. I would add cute little ass, but not for publication. Must reveal that as a young person I admired large forearms and small bottoms, but pessimistically concluded that I would marry a man with the opposite. Sure enough I had 2 husbands and neither had those physical qualifications I so liked.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2023
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Thank you Julie. I appareciat the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from Mintybee
This was a well-crafted list of things you'd like in a man. The rhyme moved it along nicely. It covered a few surface traits, "A well-toned arm" as well as few deeper traits, "An active mind that's always kind." Keeping the same end rhyme for each stanza was clever and interesting.
Mintybee
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2023
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This was a well-crafted list of things you'd like in a man. The rhyme moved it along nicely. It covered a few surface traits, "A well-toned arm" as well as few deeper traits, "An active mind that's always kind." Keeping the same end rhyme for each stanza was clever and interesting.
Mintybee
Comment Written 27-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2023
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Thank you for the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from patcelaw
I agree with you message about what you like in a man. It to is my feelings about a man. If more people would figure out what they really like about the man they marry, I think there would be fewer divorces. I was married to such a man for almost 37 years before God called him home.
Patricia
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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I agree with you message about what you like in a man. It to is my feelings about a man. If more people would figure out what they really like about the man they marry, I think there would be fewer divorces. I was married to such a man for almost 37 years before God called him home.
Patricia
Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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Thank you Patricia. I had one like that too. We enjoy them whild God allows us to have them in our life. I gusss there are more of them out there but I think they are rare.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
These are amazing qualities in a man and where may ask did you find him? I loved your well rhymed words that flowed like honey and melted like butter on my tongue, much enjoyed and a winner for the contest, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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These are amazing qualities in a man and where may ask did you find him? I loved your well rhymed words that flowed like honey and melted like butter on my tongue, much enjoyed and a winner for the contest, love Dolly x
Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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Thank you Dolly, They may not be as easy to find these days. I met him accidentally and I feel very fortunate to have spent 61 years with this wonderful man before he died.
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How touching x x x
Comment from Terry Broxson
This is a great little poem you have written about your man. Your style is very effective. Your economy of words works very well. I also must say the qualities you find desirable make a lot of sense. Thank you for entering the contest. Good luck. Terry.
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2023
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This is a great little poem you have written about your man. Your style is very effective. Your economy of words works very well. I also must say the qualities you find desirable make a lot of sense. Thank you for entering the contest. Good luck. Terry.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2023
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Thank you Terry, I appreciate the fine review and comments.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
I was with you all the way, though being a man, that remark is qualified.
But the last line confuses me - 'no ties that bind.'
I'm drawn to John Fawcett's hymn -
Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2023
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I was with you all the way, though being a man, that remark is qualified.
But the last line confuses me - 'no ties that bind.'
I'm drawn to John Fawcett's hymn -
Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 05-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2023
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Thank you for a great review and comments. I would imagine you have most of these character traits. My husband did and this meant our marriage lasted many years until his death. The last two lines meant he should believe in things that holds a families and other institutions together which to me means "ties that bind."
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Got it.
I reread it.
Somehow, I missed something on the first read.
Comment from Ginda Simpson
I like your man and that you have chosen to list his excellent qualities in descriptive verse. Good rhyming and flow. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2023
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I like your man and that you have chosen to list his excellent qualities in descriptive verse. Good rhyming and flow. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2023
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Thank you Ginda, I really appreciate your review and comments.
Comment from JT traveller
Oh yes. I absolutely love this. There was no choice of a six star review or it could have been all yours. An impressive piece of writing that personified all that I enjoy in a man. Very well expressed. Thankyou.
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2023
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Oh yes. I absolutely love this. There was no choice of a six star review or it could have been all yours. An impressive piece of writing that personified all that I enjoy in a man. Very well expressed. Thankyou.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much for the nice review. I really appreciate it. I pleased you feel it was worth six stars.
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My pleasure ☺️
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a very interesting answer to the question about what you like about a man. Your choice sounds very good. Rather like the one I married 55 years ago. You have good taste.
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2023
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This is a very interesting answer to the question about what you like about a man. Your choice sounds very good. Rather like the one I married 55 years ago. You have good taste.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2023
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Thank you Carol. He is like the man I married too. It lasted 61 years until he passed away. I appreciate the review.
Beth
