A Sign of the Times
Stores make holidays overlap with marketing.47 total reviews
Comment from MissMerri
Yes indeed, a very clever and thought-provoking poem, Brigitte. I liked how you wrote this, with something resembling free verse but with many rhymed pairs in each stanza. It had a theme to which we can all relate, as retailers seem always to be rushing the next holiday upon us before we're barely over the last one. I liked how you brought to mind "The Night Before Christmas" with the line, "When what to my wondering eyes did appear." Very nice ... all of it. Congratulations for winning first place with this. I can see why. MM
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Yes indeed, a very clever and thought-provoking poem, Brigitte. I liked how you wrote this, with something resembling free verse but with many rhymed pairs in each stanza. It had a theme to which we can all relate, as retailers seem always to be rushing the next holiday upon us before we're barely over the last one. I liked how you brought to mind "The Night Before Christmas" with the line, "When what to my wondering eyes did appear." Very nice ... all of it. Congratulations for winning first place with this. I can see why. MM
Comment Written 13-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2018
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Thank you for this kind and supportive review. I was surprised at the contest results and thrilled. It just flowed from my mind freely without much thought. Thank you for reading.
Have a great Sunday.
Brigitte
Comment from Heather Knight
I know this ticked you off, but I found your story in a poem very funny as I didn't expect the ending.
The other day, another FanStorian posted a picture of a display of Easter eggs at her local supermarket that she had seen that very morning.
Thanks for making me smile.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2018
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I know this ticked you off, but I found your story in a poem very funny as I didn't expect the ending.
The other day, another FanStorian posted a picture of a display of Easter eggs at her local supermarket that she had seen that very morning.
Thanks for making me smile.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2018
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I am glad that you could relate to me feelings on that day. Thank you for reading. It did win first place in the Behind the Door contest.
Happy New Year!
Brigitte
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, A Sign of the Times, has a nod to The Night Before Christmas in the middle of it, I see. The truth about retailers is so insane. The first day of school it's Halloween everywhere, then Thanksgiving until the day after and it's Christmas and New Year and Valentine's Day, Easter, then, back to school. Nice poem.
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2018
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This poem, A Sign of the Times, has a nod to The Night Before Christmas in the middle of it, I see. The truth about retailers is so insane. The first day of school it's Halloween everywhere, then Thanksgiving until the day after and it's Christmas and New Year and Valentine's Day, Easter, then, back to school. Nice poem.
Comment Written 01-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2018
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Thank you you for this supportive review and taking the time to read. This really happened, lol.
Happy New Year!
Brigitte
Comment from Mustang Patty
Dear Anonymous Poet;
Yes...it is really a shame how retailers are forced to advertise and put on sale after sale just to sell their wares. Do they not realize we will purchase the things we need when we decide we need them?
I have been doing all of my shopping online for just about the last ten years. I do not step foot in a mall for most of the year - unless I need to have a battery put into my watch.
Its a crazy world out there, and I don't expect it to get better any time soon; good luck in the contest,
~patty~
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2018
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Dear Anonymous Poet;
Yes...it is really a shame how retailers are forced to advertise and put on sale after sale just to sell their wares. Do they not realize we will purchase the things we need when we decide we need them?
I have been doing all of my shopping online for just about the last ten years. I do not step foot in a mall for most of the year - unless I need to have a battery put into my watch.
Its a crazy world out there, and I don't expect it to get better any time soon; good luck in the contest,
~patty~
Comment Written 01-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2018
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Thank you for appreciating my sentiments. I, also, have not been to a mall to shop. Online is my way. I visit small shops and boutiques for fun and I love antiques. That shows my age. Thank you for reading.
Happy New Year friend,
Mystery Writer
Comment from dragonpoet
Yes it is true that yearly from October to December there are Thanksgiving and Christmas displays up. So why wait for Valentines Day. It is only a month and a half away. Any thing to get sales especially if Christmas sales are less than expected.
There seems to be no specific rhyme scheme but a use of both full and slant end rhyme
Good luck in the contest and keep writing.
Happy New Year.
Joan
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2018
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Yes it is true that yearly from October to December there are Thanksgiving and Christmas displays up. So why wait for Valentines Day. It is only a month and a half away. Any thing to get sales especially if Christmas sales are less than expected.
There seems to be no specific rhyme scheme but a use of both full and slant end rhyme
Good luck in the contest and keep writing.
Happy New Year.
Joan
Comment Written 01-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2018
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate your encouragement.
Happy New Year!
Mystery Writer
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You're very welcome. It's the reason we are here.
dragonpoet
Comment from rjuselius
Hahaha. This is an entertaining piece of poetry dear anonymous! I think you have found the irony of holidays and giving.
Thanks for sharing!
Good luck!
Blessings and a big squeeze!
Rebekka x
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2018
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Hahaha. This is an entertaining piece of poetry dear anonymous! I think you have found the irony of holidays and giving.
Thanks for sharing!
Good luck!
Blessings and a big squeeze!
Rebekka x
Comment Written 01-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2018
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Thank you for reading and the kind review. I will do my best to try to get better at this craft.
Thanks for the squeeze, back at you!
Happy New Year!
Mystery Writer
Comment from mvbrooks
This is a fun poem and a bit ironic as so many complain about how Christmas appears too soon each year, even encroaching Halloween. Yet, before Christmas is off the shelf, Valentine's day appears 2 months early.
This sentiment is well-captured in your poem.
The poem content/story is strong. The delivery is uneven. The rhyme scheme is inconsistent and the occasional punctuation can cause the reader to have to re-read a couple of the lines to get the pacing/flow.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2017
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This is a fun poem and a bit ironic as so many complain about how Christmas appears too soon each year, even encroaching Halloween. Yet, before Christmas is off the shelf, Valentine's day appears 2 months early.
This sentiment is well-captured in your poem.
The poem content/story is strong. The delivery is uneven. The rhyme scheme is inconsistent and the occasional punctuation can cause the reader to have to re-read a couple of the lines to get the pacing/flow.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2017
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Thank you for taking the time to read and review. I appreciate the positive comments regarding the content.
Your comments about the the flow and punctuation are noted and I will check for possible edit.
Happy New Year!
Mystery Writer
Comment from Eternal Muse
This is a very interesting rendition of the contest. I totally understand how one may get tired of all this holiday fever, cooking, shopping, wrapping presents. And then, behind that door, you see advertisement for Valentine Day !
Very well done, with great imagery, I wish you luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2017
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This is a very interesting rendition of the contest. I totally understand how one may get tired of all this holiday fever, cooking, shopping, wrapping presents. And then, behind that door, you see advertisement for Valentine Day !
Very well done, with great imagery, I wish you luck in the contest.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2017
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Thank you for reading and the kind comments. I appreciate your time.
Happy New Year!
Mystery Writer
Comment from justjo66
How true the words of your poem are. One of my chief regrets is how commercial the holidays have become. Time flys so fast, the stores seem to jump from holiday to holiday in a mad rush. I enjoyed your poem.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2017
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How true the words of your poem are. One of my chief regrets is how commercial the holidays have become. Time flys so fast, the stores seem to jump from holiday to holiday in a mad rush. I enjoyed your poem.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2017
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Thank you for reading and your kind comments. Glad you could relate to my poem.
Happy New Year to you and yours,
Mystery Writer
Comment from afraazsidhu
Hello there!
I found your poem refreshingly different, deliciously composed and delectably garnished with wit. A heartwarming poem which will make you laugh out loud at the advertising gimmicks that the shopkeepers play to sell their goods.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2017
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Hello there!
I found your poem refreshingly different, deliciously composed and delectably garnished with wit. A heartwarming poem which will make you laugh out loud at the advertising gimmicks that the shopkeepers play to sell their goods.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2017
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Wow! This was an amazing review and it made my day. Thank you so very much for the compliments on this poetry. Your adjectives in this review were nourishing to my poetic efforts! Thank you ever so much, you' will keep me trying to perfect my writing skills. Wish I could nominate you but have to wait until next month.
Happy New Year!
Mystery writer
