Never Give In!
Not going gently...and not listening at all!13 total reviews
Comment from Ms. Snyder
Hi Yvette,
Stunning Nonet poem MRW, CQ and Beautiful Teacher...
I wanted to say I know.
I am taking it slow!
I saved a six to review.
One specifically for you. So here I am before midnight.
Not to give you any fright.
Sure to be much more.
When I wake up and open Fan Story's door. Because I still have something of a prize.
That I have left in disguise.
I will reveal in due time but for now I offered my rhyme...
I can't believe not one 6 on this one!! I guess the audience is getting younger huh? Be in touch soon...
Cheers, Fonda
Cheers, Fonda
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2019
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Hi Yvette,
Stunning Nonet poem MRW, CQ and Beautiful Teacher...
I wanted to say I know.
I am taking it slow!
I saved a six to review.
One specifically for you. So here I am before midnight.
Not to give you any fright.
Sure to be much more.
When I wake up and open Fan Story's door. Because I still have something of a prize.
That I have left in disguise.
I will reveal in due time but for now I offered my rhyme...
I can't believe not one 6 on this one!! I guess the audience is getting younger huh? Be in touch soon...
Cheers, Fonda
Cheers, Fonda
Comment Written 03-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2019
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ooooooo...a surprise!! How very cool...and even intriguing the way you've presented it!! ;) ;) Sorry I'm a little late .... the school year nonsense has begun! :) ;) but what wonderful stars .... so glad you enjoyed this one as it's a mantra of sorts! ;) :) I could sing that ol' song: head, shoulders, knees and toes.... LOL! ;) You take care out there and I'm waiting for the surprise over here!! Yvette
Comment from Gail Denham
Nice poem of strength - My knees hurt too but I try not to give an ear. Other parts hurt too from time to time - one keeps going. Life's songs subdue age's din - sing them - good phrase.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Nice poem of strength - My knees hurt too but I try not to give an ear. Other parts hurt too from time to time - one keeps going. Life's songs subdue age's din - sing them - good phrase.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Many thanks for your wonderful empathetic review!!
Comment from June Sargent
I absolutely love the way you expressed these powerful sentiments in a few short lines! I do ache everyday and find more gray than I'd like to, but I cannot let that define me. Or limit me. Thanks for the reminder not to give in!
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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I absolutely love the way you expressed these powerful sentiments in a few short lines! I do ache everyday and find more gray than I'd like to, but I cannot let that define me. Or limit me. Thanks for the reminder not to give in!
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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You're welcome and thank you for such an awesome review!!
Comment from Six-Star Writer
There have been far too many of these old age poems. Too played. And using language such as "Ne'er," "bestowed," and "list'ning," is far too pretentious. Nobody talks like that anymore. So points off for that.
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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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There have been far too many of these old age poems. Too played. And using language such as "Ne'er," "bestowed," and "list'ning," is far too pretentious. Nobody talks like that anymore. So points off for that.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hey Yvette. That's a great anthem to sing as time takes a toll on us. I know people that have really struggled with getting older. Pain can make things worse. The worst thing is when we begin to think old. Z
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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Hey Yvette. That's a great anthem to sing as time takes a toll on us. I know people that have really struggled with getting older. Pain can make things worse. The worst thing is when we begin to think old. Z
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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Oh, yeah....I was this crazy active teen and even twenties...but now? Oh my goodness -- but I WILL NOT be a bump on a log!! :) ;) All those sports coaches just keep shouting in my head "push it, Roger! Push it!" LOL! ;) ;) Thanx for the review, sir! ;) ;) Yvette
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you're welcome
Comment from susand3022
How funny this poem is to me today my dear, Lady of the South... As I'm sitting here, fingers to the keys, my left wrist is achy... I'm not going to pay any attention though, to that or any of the stupid things on my left side... the stupid ankle with the bone chip floating around in it or the shoulder that simply refuses to heal. (that reminds me, I need to call the dr. again.) Will this humidity ever go away??? Right now I just can't be bothered with the hair so I've got a good inch and a half of roots and shoots of gray going on... Yeah! I'm wondering if it's even worth the bother anymore... 3 days to 55... ugh.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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How funny this poem is to me today my dear, Lady of the South... As I'm sitting here, fingers to the keys, my left wrist is achy... I'm not going to pay any attention though, to that or any of the stupid things on my left side... the stupid ankle with the bone chip floating around in it or the shoulder that simply refuses to heal. (that reminds me, I need to call the dr. again.) Will this humidity ever go away??? Right now I just can't be bothered with the hair so I've got a good inch and a half of roots and shoots of gray going on... Yeah! I'm wondering if it's even worth the bother anymore... 3 days to 55... ugh.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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Wow -- now I'm playing catch-up to your catched-ups! ;) ;) Oh, yeah....I was this crazy active teen and even twenties...but now? Oh my goodness -- but I WILL NOT be a bump on a log!! :) ;) All those sports coaches just keep shouting in my head "push it, Roger! Push it!" LOL! ;) ;) Thanx for the review, ma'am! ;) ;) Yvette
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My treadmill has forgotten that I exist... don't tell Shawn!!! Lol
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Yeah....mine has clothes piled on it...but I have vowed to start back once everyone's out of the house: a new leaf turns over Septemeber 1st!! ;) :)
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Yeah riiiight? lol (giggle giggle) Okay... now here's an evening giggle if you're still up... You know who I share a birthday with??? (I know my dad would like this one... you will too...) John Venn... yes inventor of the Venn diagram. LOL Gotta love it! :)
Comment from Mark D. R.
With your nonet verse, one will accept your exquisite verse and illustration. Methinks it will do very well in the contest.
I can empathize/sympathize with those nagging knees and grey hair ideas. But let's plow on and never give in! LOL
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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With your nonet verse, one will accept your exquisite verse and illustration. Methinks it will do very well in the contest.
I can empathize/sympathize with those nagging knees and grey hair ideas. But let's plow on and never give in! LOL
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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Thanx so much for your review, Mark -- I am waaaay behind on my responses as we had teacher meetings this week -- yes, already!! Please forgive the tardiness and 'cut-n-pastiness' of my response (LOL!)....I'll be caught up soon...I hope! :) Take care out there! ;) Yvette :)
Comment from gudbjorg
Very nice read, uplifting and as well as a well-presented poem with a marvellous message. Managing old age is a new way of life, often difficult but extremely rewarding.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Very nice read, uplifting and as well as a well-presented poem with a marvellous message. Managing old age is a new way of life, often difficult but extremely rewarding.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Thank you for your wonderful review!
Comment from Donald O. Cassidy
I'm not familiar with Nonent poems, but I get image of an inverted pyramid. It seems you've met the guidelines of genre or specifications in the prompt.
As for the artwork, I take this as an example of abstract. I think that's popular now. But really I'm a fan of Grandma Moses and her excellence.
Don
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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I'm not familiar with Nonent poems, but I get image of an inverted pyramid. It seems you've met the guidelines of genre or specifications in the prompt.
As for the artwork, I take this as an example of abstract. I think that's popular now. But really I'm a fan of Grandma Moses and her excellence.
Don
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Thank you.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written Nonet of getting older and dealing with the gray hair and pains everywhere, but we never give in and live each day with passion and hope.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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A very well-written Nonet of getting older and dealing with the gray hair and pains everywhere, but we never give in and live each day with passion and hope.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Thank you for your awesome review!
