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Geoffrey's Musings.

Viewing comments for Chapter 12 "Halloween How obscene."
A book of Stories, Essays and Poetry.

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Comment from AnnieDawn
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Another one of your humorous writings that I have had the pleasure to enjoy. Thank you for pulling it and submitting it for review. This is one I had not read before. It is so true. Great job.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2017
    Thanks Sis. I am glad it is being picked up by some more on the second time around. Lord Bless.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written Halloween poem. I have to agree the real meanings of all the celebrations you mention is outshined by all the money making schemes people come up with.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2017
    Yep Sis fershore fer shore glad you caught this second time around.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
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A well written poem even if you are a bit of a 'ba humbug' type.
I agree that everything has become far too commercial, but I say let the kids have their fun as long as they're not hurting anyone.
Good job.
Sharon

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2017
    No worries appreciate the review and glad you are in agreement in some ways hehe. Cheers.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
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This speaks the joy and entertainment, learning and pleasure aspect of Halloween, as there is no obscene in celebration, masking is part of the game like a festival; I liked.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2017
    OK old friend I know some will not agree with my particular bent but glad you enjoyed the good bits. Been a while since I wrote this.
Comment from Thomas Bowling
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The reason black Friday is named that because this is the day that is supposed to mark to beginning of profitability for retailers. All year they have operated in the red. Now it's time to operate in the black That's why there is so much marketing taking place now.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2017
    AMEN or Oh me! Mate! Fer shore fer shore. Thanks for being first cab off the rank.
Comment from billmetz
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I really enjoyed the poem. Here in my section of the world (earth) Halloween starts the Christmas shopping. Thanksgiving means putting up the lights and tree but Halloween means start shopping. We have a "black Friday" here in the US and now we have "Early Black Friday" starting right after Halloween. All about money and spending. Thanks for your poem.

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
    Hi friend started reading your review I was all fixed on my recent poem on Responses for Reviews ha! Yeah I agree money money money. I have a Christmas Carol book ion FS if interested. I wrote some Carols the last only in 2002 as I got ticked off with Carols by Candle light shows where they sang all this stuff that had nothing to do with the real meaning of Christmas. Look for Rerall Truly Christmas Carols if interested and thanks for coming by.
Comment from michaelcahill
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Hoy polloy. I know that term from my Grandma. Hahaha. She used it to refer to "common folk". :) Loved this. Right on the money true as can be. And about the money as you perfectly point out. Well done. I read this a couple days ago. Forgot to review. mikey

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 02-Nov-2014
    Thanks mate got a feeling the rewards have finished sorry. Someone corrected my spelling but I guess it is another of those words spelled different on either side of the globe.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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I agree with the point your poem makes. Much of what is going on in today's world is a whole lot of marketing and nothingness. Great poem.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 01-Nov-2014
    Thanks Barbara. Mentioned you to a new FS friend for good reading other day. Looking forward to some more whenever. Thanks again for the review. I have put up my Christmas Carols for review not sure you have seen those the Introduction has rewards hope people will look at the Carols. If you haven't before of course.
Comment from Dawny53
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First of all I just want to congratulate you on your ribbon here.. and secondly I'm so glad that there were enough writers and reviewers with the sense to see that you have a very good point here! I liked this poem, and I like your honesty and frankness even more!

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2014


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2014
    Thanks Dawny not sure we have met before appreciate your coming by.
Comment from GracieAnn
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Sankey, this is a powerful and truthful write that counters the world's lies about God. Engaging rhyme schemes and presents well. I have posted one just a few minutes ago after midnight that tells of October 31st being Reformation Day and shares your sentiments. Well done, my friend. :0 GracieAnn

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2014


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2014
    Thanks Sis. To be honest I saw the Big Six Note first so had to come over and read your review firstly. Thanks so much. I only got one negative review on this from a woman Deacon would you believe ha! But ashe still gave me five go figure thanks God Bless will check your poem later will probably get the notice about it.