Your Vote Cannot be Counted...
Do not let anyone silence your voice...58 total reviews
Comment from Margaret Bednar
Clever limerick - it is hard to smile about the upcoming election - or the past one! Both sides are so sure they are right - I'm just going to hold my nose and vote (like I did last year). I like the red white and blue design :)
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2020
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Clever limerick - it is hard to smile about the upcoming election - or the past one! Both sides are so sure they are right - I'm just going to hold my nose and vote (like I did last year). I like the red white and blue design :)
Comment Written 01-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2020
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I was shocked this won...politics is nothing but a battle royale and I feared I'd get chewed up by one side or the other! Did you watch the debate? Or was that a World Wrestling review? (groan)---I just told my husband that again this time around it feels like it's more voting against the one you think will do the most harm instead of FOR a truly inspiring candidate! I just pray it's fair, violence free, and all vote who possibly can! Thanks!--Karenina
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groaned all the way through it. It will be voting on policy not popularity, that's for sure. Their agenda's are so different, I can only vote one way. I am glad I like the upcoming bench of young future candidates... My college age children are opposite sides of the fence and we had to watch in separate rooms (thank goodness my husband agrees with me :) I thought your limerick worked because you left the issue of "sides" open...
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Yes, I was determined not to draw a target on myself. Besides, as I told Robert Zimmerman (who has no holds barred when he write son politics)--I do not have to agree with his every point to respect his right to hold his point of view. Remember when elections had some small sense of civility? Maybe it was Kabuki Theater...but gosh...Karenina
Comment from catch22
This is a very good reminder for Americans to exercise their civic duty and vote in the elections. I think the meter is different between some lines, which made the read a bit choppy in the middle for me. I believe most limericks use anapests. Other than this, the rhyming is very good and inventive.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2020
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This is a very good reminder for Americans to exercise their civic duty and vote in the elections. I think the meter is different between some lines, which made the read a bit choppy in the middle for me. I believe most limericks use anapests. Other than this, the rhyming is very good and inventive.
Comment Written 20-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2020
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Hi! Thanks for reviewing this! I was fortunate to win this contest since I admit the meter was not spot on. I counted on the reader having heard enough Limericks in their lifetime to put the emphasis on the proper syllable in order to make it work with what I feel is an all important civic duty. I appreciate your knowledge and your candor!--Karenina
Comment from Becky Kern-Taylor
Very cute and yes this election is right around the corner. Everyone need to make a very important decision. Good luck with your poem, love the picture.
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2020
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Very cute and yes this election is right around the corner. Everyone need to make a very important decision. Good luck with your poem, love the picture.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 11-Sep-2020
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Thanks so much for your kind review! Yes, I hope everyone comes out to vote and does so in the safest way possible both for their health and to be sure said votes are counted!--Anonymous
Comment from LisaMay
I'm sorry, but I do not believe your statement of "We're too smart to buy misdirection". Some of you are - let's hope it is enough for the result to calm things down. The bombardment of misdirection is chronic.
You've presented your topical thoughts well.
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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I'm sorry, but I do not believe your statement of "We're too smart to buy misdirection". Some of you are - let's hope it is enough for the result to calm things down. The bombardment of misdirection is chronic.
You've presented your topical thoughts well.
Comment Written 10-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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This is a little hope and a prayer on my part--and an encouraging word to urge folks to consider, as you say, "The bombardment of misdirection. I guess the important thing is that those who can vote DO vote--and with some serious thought to the ramifications. Thanks for the review and sharing your viewpoint! In less than two months we'll know... Anonymous
Comment from Mimi Linny
Perfectly conceived in its content, you've done a great job with this limerick... very timely! Metered and rhymed using perfect combination of words! Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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Perfectly conceived in its content, you've done a great job with this limerick... very timely! Metered and rhymed using perfect combination of words! Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 10-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your time to review and comment... We're in a pickle, for sure and we need all who can vote to do so--and in a manner that best guarantees their vote will not be held up at the USPS or "disappeared" because the dot over the "i" isn't exactly the same... Thanks again for reading!--Anonymous
Comment from lightink
This is a more serious one, but the topic is so darn important!
I am grateful for every single poem urging people to go vote.
Thank you for using your voice for this!
The limerick form is perfect and you did wonders with the presentation, too.
Warmly,
J
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2020
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This is a more serious one, but the topic is so darn important!
I am grateful for every single poem urging people to go vote.
Thank you for using your voice for this!
The limerick form is perfect and you did wonders with the presentation, too.
Warmly,
J
Comment Written 03-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2020
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Thank you "J" (I often use mu initial as that's a family nickname!)---Very kind of you to come and review! I took a chance with amore serious tone but (meh) encouraging the vote is frankly more important than winning a contest. That being said I wouldn't refuse winning if it worked out that way! (smile)---Thanks again---Anonymous
Comment from Ric Myworld
Politics have always had a certain amount of lies and deception attached. Each slanderous party trying to discredit the other with deceit and sell their own twisted versions of events. But never in my many years have I witnessed such shameful antics and lack of respect, empathy, character, and common courtesy for our country and fellow man. What has happened to the simple values of right and wrong, good or evil?
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2020
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Politics have always had a certain amount of lies and deception attached. Each slanderous party trying to discredit the other with deceit and sell their own twisted versions of events. But never in my many years have I witnessed such shameful antics and lack of respect, empathy, character, and common courtesy for our country and fellow man. What has happened to the simple values of right and wrong, good or evil?
Comment Written 29-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2020
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I bemoan the increase in divisiveness as well. While Trump is already discrediting the results of an election that will not happen until 11/3--Biden has his own deceptions, many of which will be revealed in what used to be informative presidential debates and are now the rough equivalent of a morality food fight. Thank you sir for your review. Much appreciated!--Anonymous
Comment from phil nelson
This is a great limerick, somewhat unusual in content, however excellent in its rhythm and rhyme. This limerick is very timely, and fits the contest requirements perfectly--excellent use of punctuation--a most enjoyable read!
Good luck in the contest!
All the Best!
Phil
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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This is a great limerick, somewhat unusual in content, however excellent in its rhythm and rhyme. This limerick is very timely, and fits the contest requirements perfectly--excellent use of punctuation--a most enjoyable read!
Good luck in the contest!
All the Best!
Phil
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Thank you. I realize it is not the usual content but felt it fit the times we are going through and could be written to conform to the Limerick format. Thanks for your review!--Anonymous
Comment from Brenda Elizabeth Rose
Excellent entry for the contest. You met the requirements of the contest perfectly. I like the way you expressed your opinion in the poem on the questionable election that is about to occur. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing. ~Brenda
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Excellent entry for the contest. You met the requirements of the contest perfectly. I like the way you expressed your opinion in the poem on the questionable election that is about to occur. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing. ~Brenda
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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It seems to be the topic of the day (along with Covid)--and while not traditional Limerick fare I thought I'd give it a go! Thank for reviewing!--Anonymous
Comment from kiwisteveh
The choice is 'tween Biden and Trump;
One's smart and the other's a chump.
The way you should go
Is to vote for our Joe.
I hope that's the way you will jump!
Steve
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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The choice is 'tween Biden and Trump;
One's smart and the other's a chump.
The way you should go
Is to vote for our Joe.
I hope that's the way you will jump!
Steve
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Politics is a tough subject--my opinion is sure to alienate about half the country Still, I've had more than my fill of King Donald's antics and would like a president that would take us out of the laughing stock category! Thanks for the review and the Limerick!--Anonymous
