Comment from bard owl

Excellent

I thought the name of the contest was condescending to men. I have a husband, three sons, four grandsons, three brothers and various other males in my life and I really do not agree that men are almost pointless. Your response was one I would expect from offended men. Best of luck in the contest. Blessings, Linda

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2013

Thank you bard. It didn't do well, but got my point across.

Comment from Dan Diego

Excellent

This is a clever take on the contest prompt. I liked it.

While I'm not a big fan of reviewing poetry, I don't mind trying to solve little puzzles. This one took me into the mind of the narrator and it seems we do agree that the premise of this contest is exclusive.

But that's okay. You, and a few other men, took the challenge.

You poked them right back in the eye with a little twist on the male perspective. And, of course, there's lots of innuendo in the last line.

This has meaning.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 20-Jan-2013

Thank you Dan, yes I believe you got it.

Comment from Aaron James

Excellent

I love your senryu absolutely funny and brought tears to my eyes. However, for me it does not stick to the prompt requirements only digs at the sponsor. Yes you kind of illustrate the redeeming quality in men but where is the issue of their meaningless?
Nevertheless a very well written and hugely effective senryu which I see no reason to change in anyway. Knowing how the votes seem to go in these things you might just win the thing anyway. Good luck my friend and thanks for brightening my day!

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2013

Thanks you Aaron.Glad you got a smile! If I won that'd be a first.

Comment from elliejean

Excellent

I love the picture, I love the poem. It is a good fun way to answer this contest. Most men do think their importance is between their legs. Great work.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2013

Thanks Elliejean

Comment from Galactia

Excellent

to contest sponsor
men's point is between their legs
you must not get it

great little 5'7'5 poem , loved the creative satori 3rd line.

well done and GL in the contest

Regards'Tia

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2013

Thank you Tia

Comment from doris1022

Excellent

funny....it is a good point every once and a while. lol cute poem. good luck in the contest. havent read them all yet. the photo is a good choice for your topic!

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2013

Thanks Doris. Sorry about being a bit graphic, just thought it was worth a resonnse. I was hesitant.

Comment from Jeanie Mercer

Excellent

Your senryu serves us right. As a woman, I don't like this prompt either. I think we should play down this gender competition instead of fostering it. I'm quite fond of both sexes and admire their special qualities. Good luck to you, Jeanie Mercer

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2013

Thank you Jeanie. I was a bit hesitant.

Comment from yonashalom

Excellent

Okay, did I miss the warning for crude humor? :) Well, I must say if there ever was a catch back, you hit the nail on the head. ROFL! You probably should win. This is VERY creative in wording. I get it. LOL. Just don't read into MY words. Great job. ... geezz, I'm out of here..... :) ~Yona

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2013

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2013

Thank Yona.