Comment from Susan B. Lamphier

Excellent

Christine--What a grumpy gus! And what an excellent poem, not only describing the image, but also offering a lesson to be learned. You always write so well. Well done!

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018

Hi Susan, Thanks and hes grumpy at times but mostly light hearted The image is one ai found on FS and though she relected me quite well Ha Ha Cheers and thanks forcyou lovely words Christine

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hi Chrissy, this is very well written and it gives us an idea of the type of person you are. Your standards are high and admirable. This is a good poem and I enjoyed the read. Thank you for posting. Challenge 22 - nearly home LOL. Warm regards Dorothy x

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2018

Hi Dorothy, Thanks for reading my serious poem , sometimes I feel I am hard to please although people usually know where I stand so I suppose that is OK The image is not of me but one I found on FS LOL so I suppose it fits anyway Cheers And smiles Christine

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem. Most people do not know our serious side and they only see the fun person who always is ready for a joke or a laugh, but when people drive us over the edge of niceness they stand surprise.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2018

Hi Sandra, Yes Too true sometimes people or events make me angry for their stupidity LOL Usually ai am ligh hearted but definetly have a serious side too. Cheers Christine

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

I love that picture of you :) It shows the super model in you doing the zoo lander lips thing. I thouht your hair was lighter than that? No matter, you are always beautiful inside and out to me.

Joy xx

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2018

Hi Joy, Thanks for reading but that is not me but an image I found on FS LOL. I am much scarier Ha Ha No I do have a serious side and don't really tolerates fools very well I like humour but false people I do not like and can see through someone pretty quickly . Be upfront and honest not sly or a liar I will know. Cheers and smiles Christine

reply by Joy Graham on 26-Apr-2018

Now you got me worried, teeth chattering, the whole nine yards.

reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018

Ha Ha You don't have to worry you are in my good books LOL Cheers Christine

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Don't mess with you Christine, you mean business here! I think we all have to have a strong side to our character to get through life, you are showing it here, great rhymes, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2018

Hi Dolly, Thank you and yes dont mess with me LOL I really like honest genuine people and don't have much time for shallow pretenders Or liars Can usually spot those traits quickly . I am pretty easy to get along with and very patient in the right circumstances , but don!t waste my time either Ha Ha, I can be very dittsy at times too so maybe I am an 'oxymoron 'Hey theres my next poem LOL Cheers Christinex

Comment from damommy

Excellent

Good rhyme and flow.

I agree with your philosophy. There's no reason to put up with someone who's not a true friend.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2018

Hi Yvonne, Thanks for reading and thought ai would try something a bit different and yes I do have Serious side and can spot a falshood a mile away but can also be very patient . Yes being genuine and true is admirable Cheers Chrisitine

Comment from Kerry Foley

Excellent

Oh my, You do look quite serious, lol. This poem speaks loud and clear of the choices we have, sure don't want to cross you and be erased, lol Nice job!
~Kerry

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2018

Hi Kerry, Thanks bit the image is not me it's one I found on FS I am much scarier LOL No I do have a serious side but mainly light hearted and more funny than serious however do the wrong thing and look out Ha Ha No you pass I wont erase you Cheers Christine (smiling)

reply by Kerry Foley on 27-Apr-2018

lol, Cheers!

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Chris,

This could have been written by me or about me! Are you sure you were not looking deep into my brain when you where writing this? hmmm...

I have had a psychiatrist tell me before that I am borderline paranoid when it comes to friends. It shocked me at the time, but then I realized it's true. I have a lot of friends - even good friends, but rarely deep friendships. I let people get only soooo close, and then start to back off. It's a coping mechanism, I suppose -- subconsious training from all the times in my life I've been hurt by those closest to me. Isn't that rather sad?

Anyway, as you can see, your poem really struck a chord with me.

I only found one true nit that I thought I might point out:
1.) And (i)f I find you've really tried,

2.) but it did trouble my OCD personality tht you didn't have end stops or other punctuation at the ends of your sentences... But that's okay... I'm moving on, now. I'll TRY to leave this message behind. *smile*

Thanks -- so wise!

(And probably why we get along well!)

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018

Oh my dear Robyn Thank you so much .Firstly have made corrections and I had a psychic reading a few years ago and the person was very accurate and did tell me that at times I am very hard to please and some people find me difficult to get to know although I am totally the social butterfly as well and mix very well in unfamiliar circumstances so I am not sure perhaps I am an Oxymoron (my new poem just posted LOL)

Like you I have lots of friends but only a handful that I want to spend more time with and can be quite happy in my own company so once again weird !!

I don't tolerate fools well and can see through falseness pretty quickly and have never been fond of authority even at school I would get into trouble a bit defiant at times however on the other hand I do like things done correctly to the point where my kids learn't very quickly to 'close off their meals correctly' with their knife and fork in the correct positions. How anal LOL
And I do expect people to do the right thing by me and hate liars and cheats and impatient rude people who wont' wait their turn or those who rattle bags and make noises during a movie and don't get me started on mobile phones Oh dear I could go on forever LOL

Anyway I think we would hit it off nicely and who know one day . So Robyn Thank you so much and I do appreciate you time Cheers Chtistine

reply by robyn corum on 27-Apr-2018

Sing it, sister!! But they don?t teach those dinner niceties here. I?m still waiting to learn a lot of it myself!! Ugh.

Comment from aryr

Excellent

Oh my goodness, such a stern and determined picture Christine. This was indeed to the point, almost cut throat. It was interesting to read because it had such a warning yet determined nature. But through it all it provided a great message- be honest. It was really enjoyable to read on that account alone. Thanks for sharing, well done.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018

Hi Ary, Thank you my friend but that is not my photo it was one I found on FS art I am much scarier Ha ha but this picture tells my story nicely I can be quite serious given the circumstances and yet be a complete ditz and have fun with life Cheers Christine

reply by aryr on 27-Apr-2018

You are very welcome Christine, this was rather enjoyable, whew thank goodness about the pic. lol.

Comment from Harry Smith

Excellent

The reader agrees with the poet that has written a poem that speaks truth and is filled with lots and lots of both emotions and imagery. Prefect picture selection for this poem.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2018

Hi Harry I do have serious side and pretty intuitive and can pick up personalities pretty quickly and at time expect high standards and then ai can be ever so dittsy so I am a bit of an oxymoron LOL Cheers Christine