Tempted To Reach The Top
Temptation Poetry contest entry58 total reviews
Comment from TDLRasmar
Alright. I like this poem for two reasons: 1) it rhymes and 2) it is funny. Humor makes the world go round. Plus, I like your website name, DragonSkulls. Very cool. I'm a dragon too. The TDL in my names stands for TheDragonsLair. So, dragon to dragon - very cool poem.
The only observation, you wrote "My family thinks that I'm possessed
and plead with me to stop." I'm not the best with grammar, but I think it should be 'pleads with me.'
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Alright. I like this poem for two reasons: 1) it rhymes and 2) it is funny. Humor makes the world go round. Plus, I like your website name, DragonSkulls. Very cool. I'm a dragon too. The TDL in my names stands for TheDragonsLair. So, dragon to dragon - very cool poem.
The only observation, you wrote "My family thinks that I'm possessed
and plead with me to stop." I'm not the best with grammar, but I think it should be 'pleads with me.'
Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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I love adding ridiculous, rhyming crap on here. Free verse just doesn't get it for me. Lol. And yes, humor does make the world go round. Well hey, DLair, that's awesome. D to D, sweet. Thank you for the great review and for being the first person to point out I'm a moron. Haha. Yes, I'm sure my English teacher, 53 years ago, would have said, "Why wouldn't you put an 's' on plead, stupid?" Ha. I'll go fix that now. I appreciate the stars, friend. I'm glad you liked this silliness. Have a good one.
Ron
Comment from John Ciarmello
Okay, okay! Here's a SIX! Now, will you end the madness? Haha! This is so well done, my friend. I'm sure I'm not the only six you'll get! I thoroughly enjoyed this and smiled all the way to the end. Even though I wouldn't know you if I fell over you tomorrow, this allowed your personality to pop! I enjoyed you as much as the read. Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Okay, okay! Here's a SIX! Now, will you end the madness? Haha! This is so well done, my friend. I'm sure I'm not the only six you'll get! I thoroughly enjoyed this and smiled all the way to the end. Even though I wouldn't know you if I fell over you tomorrow, this allowed your personality to pop! I enjoyed you as much as the read. Best, JohnC
Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Lol. If you fell over me tomorrow, you sure wouldn't be falling over the guy in this piece. Rankings, to me, are about as meaningful as bum farts. I'm in no hurry to experience neither. Lol. I just love poking fun at those who pursue the such. Thank you for the great review and giant sixer, John. I really appreciate it, friend. I'm glad you liked this ridiculous piece. Have a great rest of your weekend, J.
Thanks again.
Ron
Comment from karenina
I laughed out loud. I post a little and review a lot, so ranking is never a concern for me. If I had to post twice a day I'd likely have a nervous breakdown...which was very avant-garde for poets and other artists back in the day! My goal is to post as I can and review with whatever member dollars I've accumulated through reviewing... I hear some spend a pretty penny to float to the top (like cream)--but if I did that I'd be homeless!
Anyway! Who hasn't seen thirteen reviews and thought "One more and I'm 'Recognized!'" ~~ and really, if I see someone is teetering at 25 reviews I feel compelled to add that 26th for "ATB!"
If you really want to feel GREAT, select a piece you truly enjoy and surprise that writer with a few "pumps" -- promoting other's work is very satisfying!
Love this...whether you are number six or sixty-six...
(Stay tuned! Promotional gifts are on the way!)
Grin--
Karenina
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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I laughed out loud. I post a little and review a lot, so ranking is never a concern for me. If I had to post twice a day I'd likely have a nervous breakdown...which was very avant-garde for poets and other artists back in the day! My goal is to post as I can and review with whatever member dollars I've accumulated through reviewing... I hear some spend a pretty penny to float to the top (like cream)--but if I did that I'd be homeless!
Anyway! Who hasn't seen thirteen reviews and thought "One more and I'm 'Recognized!'" ~~ and really, if I see someone is teetering at 25 reviews I feel compelled to add that 26th for "ATB!"
If you really want to feel GREAT, select a piece you truly enjoy and surprise that writer with a few "pumps" -- promoting other's work is very satisfying!
Love this...whether you are number six or sixty-six...
(Stay tuned! Promotional gifts are on the way!)
Grin--
Karenina
Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Dang, I never knew how tedious answering 38 reviews really was. Good thing it's the weekend. Hahaha. You're the best, K. Thank you again for all the pumps. These reviews are awesome. I work at night, so being tired and a few vodka shots in, I'm having a blast. Lol.
I agree, some of these folks have to be leprechaun rainbow rich to get their stuff clear up to the top as often as they do. Ranking has never been a concern of mine either. I was just dumbfounded that I was on the top 10 poetry list. I shouldn't have been, from the little I've posted since New Year. I saw that and came up with this idea and decided to poke some fun at the struggling artists, dreaming of fame and stardom at the very top of our precious FanStory. Lol.
Thank you again, Karenina. I'm glad you had a good belly laugh at this ridiculous piece.
:)
Ron
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Ah, the price of fame! Have you been CUI? )Commenting Under the Influence?
Hah!
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Why yes I have. LOL
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Cheers! May your heart be as full as your glass!
(smirk)
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That's doubtful. Ha
Comment from Adri7enne
I figure you're no worse than anyone else who gets on that circus ride. It's all a numbers game if you want to play. At least it doesn't have to cost you more money to play. You review to earn your member dollars and you might be able to help someone along the way. They in turn review your stuff so you can share their skills. It's a fair exchange. Good luck in the contest, and also in your standings. Pretty good rhymer. You don't claim it to be a masterpiece but it's entertaining. Well done!
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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I figure you're no worse than anyone else who gets on that circus ride. It's all a numbers game if you want to play. At least it doesn't have to cost you more money to play. You review to earn your member dollars and you might be able to help someone along the way. They in turn review your stuff so you can share their skills. It's a fair exchange. Good luck in the contest, and also in your standings. Pretty good rhymer. You don't claim it to be a masterpiece but it's entertaining. Well done!
Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Hahaha. That's an excellent description, circus ride. LOL. I was just mocking the Ferris wheel. Far too many hope to jump aboard. Thank you for the fantastic review and generous stars, Adri 7. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.
Comment from Ida T. Johnson
You're an idiot-that was just TOO funny- & honest!!!!! I was loving it so much that I read faster & faster! I'm assuming that crazy guy in the photo is you?! Oddly enough, I had thought about writing a humorous poem re the sheer number of available contests! But of course, nothing I could come up with now could ever come close to your masterpiece! This was wonderfully entertaining & I truly did LOL-REALLY LOUD!!! Good luck in the contest & hope this gives you what you need!
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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You're an idiot-that was just TOO funny- & honest!!!!! I was loving it so much that I read faster & faster! I'm assuming that crazy guy in the photo is you?! Oddly enough, I had thought about writing a humorous poem re the sheer number of available contests! But of course, nothing I could come up with now could ever come close to your masterpiece! This was wonderfully entertaining & I truly did LOL-REALLY LOUD!!! Good luck in the contest & hope this gives you what you need!
Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Hey, Ida, hello. Wow, thank you so much for the hilarious review and giant sixer. You're right, I'm an idiot. That's why I couldn't believe I was actually one in the top ten poets list. I saw that and laughed because I know some folks really want to be an asset in these ridiculous ratings. I haven't done anything to justify being on that list since the new year. Then, magically, an idea was born. And I just had to run with it. Haha. I dearly appreciate the big rating, Ida. All I was really going for was to bring a few folks some laughter. I'm glad you had a chuckle at this silliness. Oh, and no, the picture isn't me. It's just a hilarious pic I came across under the Google search: Man with stupid look on his face. Haha.
Have a great rest of your weekend, Ida, and thank you again.
:)
Ron
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Just keep us laughing!
Comment from Douglas Goff
Oh my gosh, do people really feel this strongly or is this total satire? This should be about writing the best piece you can! That's the mashed potatoes. Contest wins are just the gravy. Ranking the butter. Would a person eat gravy and butter without the taters? Maybe, but then you'd get gas. So take my advice and quit fretting about rankings or you will start farting.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Oh my gosh, do people really feel this strongly or is this total satire? This should be about writing the best piece you can! That's the mashed potatoes. Contest wins are just the gravy. Ranking the butter. Would a person eat gravy and butter without the taters? Maybe, but then you'd get gas. So take my advice and quit fretting about rankings or you will start farting.
Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Hahaha. I know some folks go to such extremes to reach the magical, merry ratings land. I seriously couldn't give a rat's bung hole to be honest with you. I do love the contest gravy though. It helps me avoid being knee deep in disgust, telling lies of how great a work of crap is in a generic review. LOL. The fake money's great. My fake reviews, not so much. Haha
I appreciate the stars and hilarious comments, friend. I'm glad you liked this ridiculous piece.
Have a good one, Doug.
Ron
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Good times!
D
Comment from RodG
I truly enjoyed this light-hearted contest entry describing your obsession with trying to rise in rank here at FanStory. Your many stanzas of rhymed dribble were fun to read. Rod
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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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I truly enjoyed this light-hearted contest entry describing your obsession with trying to rise in rank here at FanStory. Your many stanzas of rhymed dribble were fun to read. Rod
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Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Lol. Thank you for the great review and stars, Rod. I'm glad you liked this ridiculous piece.
Ron
Comment from royowen
Trust me, being at the top of a very competitive tree is not all it's cracked to be, a bee in the bonnet can sting a bit, but I if one puts a wasp in with it it can do a lot of damage. But enjoy it while you can, I still manage lots of other things as well. Beautifully written ballad of the hungry poet, heh heh. Blessings Roy
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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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Trust me, being at the top of a very competitive tree is not all it's cracked to be, a bee in the bonnet can sting a bit, but I if one puts a wasp in with it it can do a lot of damage. But enjoy it while you can, I still manage lots of other things as well. Beautifully written ballad of the hungry poet, heh heh. Blessings Roy
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Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2023
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Thank you, Roy. Yeah, I saw that I was actually 6th for the rankings of poets today. I couldn't believe it from how little I've been posting lately. That's where this ridiculous piece came from. I was just in one of those moods. Lol. I appreciate the generous stars, friend.
Ron
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Early in the new hustings as last year, it gets skee whiff Ron, heh heh
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Lol
