The Art of Gentle Persuasion
Sharing a slice of life.18 total reviews
Comment from Louise Michelle
LOL - You really did a good job capturing the bickering between two people about something unimportant in the scheme of things. But, let's face it, most people fight over little things. A fun read. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2019
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LOL - You really did a good job capturing the bickering between two people about something unimportant in the scheme of things. But, let's face it, most people fight over little things. A fun read. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 26-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2019
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Thanks for reviewing. I hate arguments - I'm not confrontational at all. This poem was just to show what silly things people get into heated arguments about. Life's too short... they should just get another pizza or eat something else. It's not worth the drama.
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Lisa
This is what I call a rambling poem. The way it rhymes, and the short sentences, many with inner rhymes, tends to make the reader read fast. No wonder the cheese is dribbling off your chin at the end!
"I'll pick up the knife that caused all the strife -
I'll cut that damn pizza on our kitchen table
into equal halves - I should be able." ...Look out! They've got a knife!
Are these two married? Yikes! Nothing worse than a husband & wife fight!
I enjoyed the humor.
Cheers,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2019
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Hi Lisa
This is what I call a rambling poem. The way it rhymes, and the short sentences, many with inner rhymes, tends to make the reader read fast. No wonder the cheese is dribbling off your chin at the end!
"I'll pick up the knife that caused all the strife -
I'll cut that damn pizza on our kitchen table
into equal halves - I should be able." ...Look out! They've got a knife!
Are these two married? Yikes! Nothing worse than a husband & wife fight!
I enjoyed the humor.
Cheers,
Kimbob
Comment Written 25-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2019
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I often ramble... the words just take off on their own sweet way. I haven't learned yet to be more disciplined.
It's OK - that knife is probably blunt. i hope they don't get married, they fight too much for happy ever after,
Comment from JanPerry
I can really get your intense anger as you drive home your frustrations with the other party here. Usually people will eat the whole pizza. Get two pizzas?
Your intense hatred of this person is felt on every line. The words jump off the page. The rhyme works too. Good work.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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I can really get your intense anger as you drive home your frustrations with the other party here. Usually people will eat the whole pizza. Get two pizzas?
Your intense hatred of this person is felt on every line. The words jump off the page. The rhyme works too. Good work.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2019
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Thanks for your review, Jan. I'd just like to confirm this poem is not about me! I usually write in the first person, but it is hardly ever me being portrayed. I am not an angry person or a hater; I have seen this situation happen in other people's kitchen's - I don't have a partner to argue with, so I get to eat the entire pizza!!
Comment from BeasPeas
A humorous poem about food fighting over portions. Pizza never lasts too long here. I'm sure to order plenty so no one is piece-pizza deficient. Marilyn
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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A humorous poem about food fighting over portions. Pizza never lasts too long here. I'm sure to order plenty so no one is piece-pizza deficient. Marilyn
Comment Written 23-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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Thank you for reviewing!
Comment from Diana L Crawford
Haha! This is truly a humorous work. But there are those that will turn purple over something as little as how much pizza they get! Very cute and extremely creative!
xoxo
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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Haha! This is truly a humorous work. But there are those that will turn purple over something as little as how much pizza they get! Very cute and extremely creative!
xoxo
Comment Written 23-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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Sorry my response to your review is late. I appreciate your comments, Diana. A purple pizza-eater does not make for a peaceful dinner companion.
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about couples that can argue about the simplest things, and at the same time have great fun together, as long as they don't physically attack each other.
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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A very well-written poem about couples that can argue about the simplest things, and at the same time have great fun together, as long as they don't physically attack each other.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2019
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Sorry my response to your review is late. I appreciate your comments.
Comment from poetwatch
You should know better than to share your pizza with a goat, LisaMay. :) They always want to hog it all. Woman if this is your gentle side of being persuading I would not like to get you in an uproar. :) Then again sharing with a goat would also get my goat. Or I would get my coat? :) Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2019
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You should know better than to share your pizza with a goat, LisaMay. :) They always want to hog it all. Woman if this is your gentle side of being persuading I would not like to get you in an uproar. :) Then again sharing with a goat would also get my goat. Or I would get my coat? :) Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2019
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I'd be happy for the goat to eat all the pizza - I'd be hoovering up the sushi or nachos.
It was the other person doing all the aggressive arguing - I don't get in an uproar, so you'd be perfectly safe from any outburst. I can't speak for the goat, though.
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Thank you... I was scared to offend you. :) I'm OK with the goat.
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Maybe the goat could have more sensitive feelings than I do!!
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Somebody needs some 'away time' from the significant other in the house...!! ;) :) LOL! Either that or they should stop eating pizza with the dog... LOL! ;) :) What a fun offering, L-M -- the perfect 'medicine' after a Monday... ;) :) Take care! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2019
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Somebody needs some 'away time' from the significant other in the house...!! ;) :) LOL! Either that or they should stop eating pizza with the dog... LOL! ;) :) What a fun offering, L-M -- the perfect 'medicine' after a Monday... ;) :) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 23-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2019
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I don't share space with any argumentative diners, thank goodness.
The rule to stop this type of argument is: someone cuts, then someone else chooses the first slice.
Comment from Mystic Angel 7777
LOL! This is why it is best to order the personal size, saves lots of grief for everybody :). This is a really entertaining piece. At first I thought the artwork an odd choice and then reading through it everything became quite clear. Well done and thank you very much for sharing it.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2019
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LOL! This is why it is best to order the personal size, saves lots of grief for everybody :). This is a really entertaining piece. At first I thought the artwork an odd choice and then reading through it everything became quite clear. Well done and thank you very much for sharing it.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2019
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Definitely! Having your own would eliminate any squabbles.
Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from Gail Denham
Dear me - couldn't you just buy two pizzas? Hubby and I order one with half one thing - half another. Funny - but people squabble about less than that - you didn't mention that your opponent might be getting a bit stout? Just got an idea from a commercial - doing to cut our pizzas into squares - much nicer than those long, limp slices. (Just a thought)
funny poem - I like the "purple face"
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2019
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Dear me - couldn't you just buy two pizzas? Hubby and I order one with half one thing - half another. Funny - but people squabble about less than that - you didn't mention that your opponent might be getting a bit stout? Just got an idea from a commercial - doing to cut our pizzas into squares - much nicer than those long, limp slices. (Just a thought)
funny poem - I like the "purple face"
Comment Written 23-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2019
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2 pizzas is a perfect solution for dinner time harmony. I cut pizza into strips rather than wobbly triangles.
