Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

Hey Melissa,

This is so positive and upbeat :) I can see why you tied for first place.

I struggle with contests. I could use your sage advice on how to improve?

Joy xx

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2019

Hi Joy... first.... you have excellent poetry, so do not worry about content... always use a photo or artwork that has some red or yellow, or some sort of eye catching color in it... make sure the one you use is crisp and vivid. Voila. There you go. Haha.. hope that helps. Thanks for the great review!

Melissa

Comment from zanya

Excellent

A well -deserved win here in the thirteen syllable contest - what a beautiful sentiment is here expressed - let's try to laugh more in our crazy world lol

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2019

Hi, Zanya.... I think you have hit on it when you advocate more laughter. That can only be a good thing. I really appreciate your comments and review!!

Melissa

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

Aww, I just love the picture. This beautiful 'young' lady has such a happy and smiling face - adorable! Fantastic colour and works well to compliment the 13 syllables it took to make this a strong and meaningful poem. Great job and best of luck in the competition. ~DD

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2019

Thank you, DD. I had fun writing about this delightful lady. I appreciate your review.

Melissa

Comment from James W. Reynolds

Excellent

I like this very much. It's a great message obviously, and it's conveyed using so few words. But I also like your use of alliteration. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2019

Thanks so much, James.

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Eat, Drink & Be Scary, Anonymous Poet. That's my mantra.
People today need to lighten up a little, cut loose. Life's far too short to be walking around serious all the time.
Most things we worry about we have no way of controlling in the first place.
So, why worry?
Take this contest, for example. You're probably not worried about winning, if you've given us the best you've got.
And if you have--if this is it--then winning will take care of itself.
Good luck to you!
~Dean

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2019

Thanks so much, Dean!!!!

Comment from victor 66

Excellent

Your "Lucky 13" writing prompt entry is so very true. As we age, we have two options, we can laugh or cry. Nobody cares about you crying: but if you're laughing, now people are curious. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2019

Thanks so much, Victor!!

reply by victor 66 on 09-Feb-2019

You are most welcome, Mystery Poet.

Comment from Cindy McIntyre

Excellent

A wonderful response to this writing prompt and contest. You chose a great photo to accompany your words. I love the topic and your lucky 13 syllables are well written. I hope you and your laugh lines do well in the contest. :)

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2019

Thanks so much, Cindy!!

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

I like this. This could mean that until you start getting laugh lines, you are not really living. Now I like that thought for sure. I adore that photo. It adds so much to your wise words.
This should do well in the contest. Good luck.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2019

Thanks so much, Debbie.

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

I love this
The photo you choose to go with your poem is a perfect match
Your words made me chuckle
because for years people tell say Cookie all the years they known me I always have a smile on my face.
Thank you for sharing
Cooke

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2019

Hi, Cookie!! I am glad that this verse caused you to smile.... may you have many, many more years of smiles!!

Thanks for the review.

reply by misscookie on 09-Feb-2019

It was my pleasure and Thank you very much.
Cookie

Comment from Debra White

Excellent

Hello :)
This is a lovely entry for the prompt.
Beautifully presented, nice use of alliteration and a lovely way of looking at age... my laugh lines are starting to rival my actual age now!
Good luck in the voting booth.
Best wishes, Debra :)

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2019

Hi, Debra!! I am glad that this verse caused you to smile.... may you have many, many more years of smiles!!

Thanks for the review.