Comment from jenintorre

Excellent

I really like this Antonym poem. I think it is so true and so cleverly written. So few words say such a lot and it has a lovely ring to it. Great picture. Well done and good luck

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Feb-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely comments. I'm glad you liked my poem. The contest finished a long time ago though. Much appreciated - Craig

reply by jenintorre on 18-Feb-2018

Did you win?

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reply by jenintorre on 18-Feb-2018

reply by the author on 18-Feb-2018

No, but I got an "honorable mention" :)

Comment from GLOBALEYES

Excellent

Couldn't stop laughing. I truly understand. It takes one, to know one. This could be a classic poster. The picture was really nice also. It's so ideal with the red going left and the cool color going right. The analogy, even though funny, is so sadly true for many people. Betty Davis

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2018

Thank you for the great review. I had in mind to create ambiguity about the last line. Kind of along the lines of "damned if you do, damned if you don't" ;-) Cheers, Craig

Comment from --Turtle.

Excellent

Ah, matrimonial bliss.

I like that you took the antonym ... I mean a different route with keeping, versus losing. Aside the humor it invokes... it also continues with the theme of the opposite of the start... in the sense of, true love... bliss and heaven, in finding your true mate. I like the complexity in the opposite of find being to never lose.

Working in a male-dominated profession, I find that a lot of men seem to complain about being married, and seem legitimately unhappy. Sadly, being happily married seems an oxymoron... or maybe it's just for the lucky few. I'd like to consider myself in the lucky few.

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2018

Well, since around 50% of all marriages end in divorce, it makes sense that there are a lot of married men and women who are unhappy. So if you are in the "few" who are happy, you should indeed feel lucky :)

I was absolutely miserable the first (and only "legal") time round. Second time round is a different story.

Regardless, this was actually just meant to be a humorous poke at the institution :)

Thanks for another great review, Turtle.

Craig

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Haha ... yes, sometimes it can be HELL. Thank goodness it's more HEAVEN than it is HELL. :)

This is a fun read, Craig, and a great entry for the Antonym contest. Good luck in the contest! ~~ Connie

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2018

Thanks very much, Connie. After finding it was pretty much Hell for me the first time round, I decided not to make it "official" on the second attempt - worked out much better lol

reply by bichonfrisegirl on 06-Jan-2018

I did the same thing, Craig. I highly doubt that I would ever marry again. (I was married for 37 years and the last 5 years were "Hell"). Living with the one I love is good enough for me. I don't need a piece of paper. If it works, it works. If it doesn't, it doesn't, and less red tape to go through. :)

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

I think this is a good entry for the Antonym Poetry writing prompt.
A very good message in so few words.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2018

Thank you, Sharon, for the kind words and good wishes. Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

Hi Craig!

I may have to tell Jayne on you lol. Besides, you know you have always wanted to be a kept man.

Good luck in the contest. You haven taken a unique approach.

Kim

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2018

Hi Kim! So the rumours of your demise are greatly exaggerated, I'm pleased to see!

Thanks for the fun review - sticking around a while?

Craig

Comment from kiwigirl2821

Excellent

Now Craig, I would think finding is so much harder than keeping...I love your opposite words and what you've done with them. Bravo. Good luck. xoxo Kiwi

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2018

I didn't say keeping was hard, Kiwi - I said it was hell lol :) Cheers, Craig

reply by kiwigirl2821 on 05-Jan-2018

indeed lolololol but oh so much fun and besides what's a guy gotta do in the middle of nowhere anyway ... too cool for school :) xx Kiwi

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

This is really quite brilliant, Craig. Especially because that second part can have a few different meanings which I won't enumerate because I know you know already seeing as how you wrote it.

This really is fantastic so best luck to you in the contest.

Gloria

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2018

Thanks so much, Gloria, for the wonderful review. Yes, the ambiguity was there in my mind - I'm glad you picked up on it. You're the first person to have said so. As always, I'm very grateful for your insightful comments.

Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Craig, This is a very well written Antonym poem you have penned for the contest. I do know that with my first marriage this was very true my friend. Very good wording and great imagery you used. Best wishes in the contest. Teri

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2018

Thanks very much for the kind and supportive review, Teri. Thank you for the good wishes as well. All the best, Craig

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Well, Craig. It is definitely different, but in a good way. I like how you interpreted the 2 words to fit the rules of the contest. Also, those same words make sense as written. Best wishes. Jan

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2018

Thanks very much, Jan. I appreciate the kind comments - Craig