Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

Hello my friend I am honored to be mentioned in your poem with so many great writers you have done very well yes this is a contender for the contest as multiple names can be used my friend good luck regards Jill

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2012

You are most welcome Jill, you are an inspiration. :) Jaq x

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

This is really very good and I agree with you that the contest is hard because I can't pick either! I might have entered it otherwise. Good luck!

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2012

Thanks Phyllis, I just thought I give it a go with the one's who have inspired and helped me so far. :) Jaq x

Comment from Spike the second

Excellent

Hello Jaq Cee

I like this and you stand a great chance in the contest. It's very difficult but, I don't know if you ever get the same, but Ray (The Earl of Oxford) certainly keeps me on my toes about meter and syllables (silly bulls as they would say in BlackAdder). I have called him the Governor as he knows all about FanStory.

Superb poem and pleasure to review and not only because you come from my grandfathers stomping ground of Dundee (home of the great Beano and Dandy).

Spike

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2012

Ah The Beano and The Dandy, always a welcome present at Christmas. Ray certainly does keep me on my toes about rhyme and meter, I just chose his children's poetry because it makes me smile. Thanks so much for your great appraisal. :) Jaq x

Comment from Earl of Oxford

Excellent

Terrific 'indecisive' write, Jaq.

Very diplomatic and, leaving me aside, you picked out some excellent fanstorians and highlighted their attributes perfectly.

Good luck and best wishes, Ray

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2012

Cheers Ray, not sure it will stand as a contender but it's what I wanted to say. :) Jaq x

reply by Earl of Oxford on 17-Oct-2012

It's fine, Jaq, as the sponsor left a 'thread' in the contest saying more than one is OK.

I'm obviously very moved and proud to be one you thought of, and thanks very much.

Ray xx

Comment from Thesis

Excellent

I like how you attribute your indecision on your Zodiac sign. LOL. I think you did a good job writing your poem, but think you may be disqualified, since it calls for only one. Having said that, I liked how you wrote this. - John

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2012

Ah well Thesis I still enjoyed the write, thank you for reviewing it. :) Jaq x

Comment from Scarbrems

Excellent

I know what you mean. I couldn't have picked. It ain't fence sitting it is honesty. Well said, girl, I thought this was great and wish you luck in the contest

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2012

Cheers emsey, it is a hard task indeed. Thanks for your kind words. :) Jaq x

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

excellent use of alternate-line rhyming
I like the specific illustrative examples you provide so that you're not just writing about generic "good writing"
I'm sure the poets you've paid tribute to are honored :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2012

Thank you so much Brooke, very much appreciated. :) Jaq x

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

How sweet! I love the theme of not picking only one but sampling a medley--and what an honor to be included. I'm wearing a huge smile enjoy and my heart hugs you back!~
phenomenal is a wonderful word, too!


Nice flow and rhyming and such fine choices--with wonderful observations on each.

Lovely entry.
I also could not choose one and so was not going to enter this contest--but you have a great idea here and it's well done.
Good luck!~

Warmly, rd

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2012

You are so very welcome Rama. Phenomenal is the RIGHT word for all your help. :) Jaq xx

reply by rama devi on 17-Oct-2012

Hugs and kisses~~~~

Comment from ernesto escarro

Excellent

So much choice

To improve your style n writing,
you study how other poets write their pieces.
You admire many writer in their writing. So it's hard for you to start improving.
While it is possible to stick with your own style.

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2012

Thank you for reading and reviewing ernesto :) Jaq x

reply by ernesto escarro on 17-Oct-2012

Thanks for sharing.

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

You're not so bad yourself. I liked the rhythm of this. I liked the way you described the named poets and their attributes. Each one is so distinct that it really only matters what you are in the mood for. Nice job. Watch those splinters.

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2012

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2012

Thanks so much for your very kind review. I enjoyed writing it. :) Jaq x

p.s. Too late the splinters are well and truly in place :)