Comment from ravenblack

Excellent

Not offended at all....but I'm not going to give you a hug. Nice mutton chops and good use of your poetic chops in this free verse. Do you or did you ever own a Harley?

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2014

Thanks ravenblack, no but I'd like to.

Comment from rod007

Excellent

Your picture is a wonderful accompaniment to this simple and effective poem. As you know, I have a beard. I am afraid mine is not seasonal, but requires regular trimming so as not to become grossly outlandish. The beard style is a new one to me as the chin is bare, mine is full. Well done.

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2014

Thanks rod. Had a very full one last year.

Comment from Robin Gilmor

Excellent

Great growth, well trimmed and handsome as alway! I'm impressed your wife was allowing to use your camera! A fun read that certainly made me smile
this cold morning. Smiles, Robin :)

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2014

Thanks Robin. Yes, I had to set it for her and she messed io a couple, but we got there.

Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Excellent

An enjoyable free style poem and a glimpse into the life of the man behind the words. Impressive mutton chops (mo).
In Australia in the November the men grow moustaches to raise money for Leukemia research- a very worthy causeit also raise awareness of the condition.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2014

Thank you Shirley. Yes, that is true here too.

Comment from Green Lake Girl

Excellent

Could be the tradition is due to the deer hunting season? Love the photo. Nice poem to go with it. Very Elvis-esque. Enjoyed this, Tom.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Thank you Marietta.

Comment from Capricorn30

Excellent

A much different photograph than in your Fanstory profile;
I like this photo--great pose!
If we can't write about ourselves, who can we truly write about--a well-penned dedication to yourself--a pleasure to read a fun poem.
The book background emphasizes the fact you are a writer--books a natural surrounding for a poet.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Thank you Margaret. I am glad you liked it.

Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

I started grinning before I began the read ... the thought popped into my head: I wonder if Elvis would like this this if he were still around ..!!

Here's your hug, sir - we'll leave the 'staches to the guys!!

X

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Thanks Sonali. Elvis was way better looking. But maybe.

Comment from Preston McWhorter

Excellent

Hi,Treischel,
That is a distinguished photo, the smile much friendlier than your bio and sort of unusual.
"Mug Shot" is an excellent free style poem with aesthetically pleasing structure with some good rhyme and good flow which brings a smile but does not resonate for 6 stars.
The ladies have other quality features.
Preston

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Thnx Preston, that, the ladies do

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

Great write. I love this, and what a humble write?

A perfect gentleman, and let none tell you different.
This made my day, and what a handsome man, posing against your literature.
Brilliant.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Thank you RG. I appreciate the compliment.

Comment from fastdigits

Excellent

A refreshing writing artistically
phrased showing off the man behind
the mutton chops, what really
lies beneath what we can see.
Well done

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Thanks fastdigits. You very kind