Comment from I am Cat

Exceptional

This just cracked me up, Christine and I can see why you won. I absolutely was smiling and shaking my head all the way through it. LOL
Well done my friend... But I can, of course, see that you're still gorgeous! mwah
Definitely worth six stars!
Cat

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2016

Hi Cat, so glad you had a good laugh of course only semi biographical I still have my own teeth LOL. Off to Bali for 2 weeks for some sun and wine and more wine and wine and dine .and more sun , (and yes still in a bikini Ha Ha no true I hate one pieces and strap marks are a definite No No . I shall take my IPad and note book for some inspiration and hope to write a few pieces if I have SOME spare time. Love your support mwah back Cheers Christine😀😀😀👍

reply by I am Cat on 31-Aug-2016

Oh have a WONDERFUL time! ;)
Sounds lovely... stop by Texas and grab me, ok? lol
Mwah

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This is a terrific poem, Chrissy. Congratulations on winning the contest. Truly gave me a laugh all the way through. Cleverly (and realistically) done. An enjoyable read. Marilyn

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2016

Hi marilyn, Many thanks for your review and as always encouragement for my work and for your lovely congratulations .I had a laugh writing it too and glad you also laughed. Most of it is true ha ha. Cheers my friend Christine😀😀

Comment from johngie

Excellent

Chrissy,

I really liked your well-written poem. You did a great job with imagery and your choice of words made a strong impact. Thank you for sharing with us. Great job in winning the contest.

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2016

hi johngie. Thank you for reading my poem and for you lovely words for my win in this contest. I had fun writing this and nearly all true LOL Have a great day Cheers Christine😀

Comment from nancyjam

Excellent

Congrats on your win. This is really funny
and true for many.
Enjoyed the clever rhyming and fun images
as you tally the good and bad aspects of
growing old.
Nancy

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2016

Hi Nancy, Thank so much for your congratulations and review for my win in this contest. Always great to jave a go and seecwhatcone can come up with I love these challenges and I am so pleased you enjoyed reading this and age is something we can't deny so have to go along with it Hair dyes helps though LOL Cheers Christine😀

Comment from Nika2016

Excellent

You are what you are and why accept age if it does not stare you in the face. Most Boomers do not age willingly...Most women in my town look 50 at 35...so...only as old as you feel..enjoy it while you can...
Humor poetry that is also satire from someone who accepts ageing as inevitable decline..

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2016

Hi Nika2016. Thanks for reading and reviewing my poem and yes one must face reality age is creeping up and cant change the facts however one can have fun and enjoy life which I do and don!'t look a day over 35 ! well in mine own eye anyway LOL Cheers Christine😀

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This poem, In Mine Own Eyes, relates the many signs of aging that we learn to live with. Forgiving ourselves for getting old is the number one problem we have to overcome.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2016

Hi Bill Thank so much for reviewing my poem and yes sadly the aging process is catching up and makes for a good satire of oneself. Just to let you know I had a win with this so that even makes me more happy . So Cheers for your time and feedback Christine😀

Comment from barkingdog

Excellent

I'm right there with you on this sentiment. We may not be what we used to be, but are still pretty good. haha

The meter is a little off in this line:
'When I look into the mirror too sometimes don't recognise
(When looking in the mirror, sometimes, I just don't recognize.)

Good luck in the contest.

:) e

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2016

Hi Barking dog, Thanks for your review and suggestion for that line. I will probably keep it as it as it fits in with the way I wanted it to read but I do appreciate your suggestion and Many Thanks for your time much appreciated

Comment from DR DIP

Excellent

I so love this I wrote a poem once called got to face the ugly truth which was a send up of a male getting old very similar idea if I find it i will post it on your profile as I have already posted here I'm sure shit i have so many poems now (3600plus) I have lost memory on which ones I have posted on Fanstory.
Your poem is funny and I am sure a lot of woman will relate to it lol

dip

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2016

Hi Dip, Thanks so much Yes I am sure many a good woman can relate to this It was great fun to do and I look forward to reading yours also Wow over 360poem that is a lot of brain power. hope you have a copy of them all Cheers

reply by DR DIP on 18-Aug-2016

3600 lol

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

haha, nice, good job on I'm not perfect, I'm you are in someone's life, Great rhyming and rhythm has a great flow when read. nicely done on this, good luck and have a great day

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2016

Hi William . Thank your for reading my contest poem I enjoyed thinking it up and always happy to have a go at myself Most of it is true Cheers for your time

Comment from joannakruk

Excellent

Haha oh what a jovial piece. The torment of the ageing body. We are so consumed by our appearance we seem to complain about our characteristics persistently. It is when we are substantially older that we wish we could rekindle our previous appearance that was subject to criticism in the first instance. Well done

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2016

Hi joanna Thank you for your feedback and I am glad you appreciate where I am coming from or going too LOL A fun write and Cheers for your Review and great rating