A three line poem
for the contest51 total reviews
Comment from royowen
What a great quote, the older I get. I've discovered that it doesn't matter what company one moves in, the good looking, the talented, the loudest vessel are considered, invisibility is a great asset, no one sees where the voice comes from. Well done Tony, good to see you back. Good luck, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2020
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What a great quote, the older I get. I've discovered that it doesn't matter what company one moves in, the good looking, the talented, the loudest vessel are considered, invisibility is a great asset, no one sees where the voice comes from. Well done Tony, good to see you back. Good luck, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 19-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2020
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Thanks for your review. I think you are the only reviewer who has seen the alternative meaning in this short poem. Unsolicited advice has never been a marketable commodity!
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Good job
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That was brilliant, and so true!! What a wonderful contest entry, Tony, I'm just so sorry I can't give you the well deserved 6. But I can wish you loads of luck in this contest, If it doesn't win, I'll be very surprised. Well done, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2020
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That was brilliant, and so true!! What a wonderful contest entry, Tony, I'm just so sorry I can't give you the well deserved 6. But I can wish you loads of luck in this contest, If it doesn't win, I'll be very surprised. Well done, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 19-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2020
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Stand by to be very surprised! LOL Thanks for your good luck wishes and Clayton's six. Keep well.
Comment from zanya
This little cutie raises a much- needed chuckle in our pandemic ravaged world of the moment - how true it is - wisdom in not really all that cool -sadly !!
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2020
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This little cutie raises a much- needed chuckle in our pandemic ravaged world of the moment - how true it is - wisdom in not really all that cool -sadly !!
Comment Written 19-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2020
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Thanks very much for your review, Zanya. Keep safe! All good wishes, Tony
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Good to see a poem, Tony.
-Great image and
nice presentation.
-I like the formatting
of your poem and the topic.
-The syllable count is good.
-Effective use of one
continuous thought.
-The message is a good one, too.
-Good luck in the contest.
-Hope the book is going well,
and everyone is in good health.
-I hear that Tom Hanks and his
wife are in the vicinity!
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
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-Good to see a poem, Tony.
-Great image and
nice presentation.
-I like the formatting
of your poem and the topic.
-The syllable count is good.
-Effective use of one
continuous thought.
-The message is a good one, too.
-Good luck in the contest.
-Hope the book is going well,
and everyone is in good health.
-I hear that Tom Hanks and his
wife are in the vicinity!
Comment Written 19-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
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Thanks very much for reviewing this tiny offering and for your kind words, Pam. I've now completed three runs through The French Letter, parsing for errors and inconsistencies. I've cut the length by 18,000 words and am now rewriting some of the chapters that appalled me the most. LOL Self-isolation is a blessing at this time!
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You are very welcome, Tony. Thanks for the update on the book. It sounds like you are doing a lot of work.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Ha ha ha, I know that feeling Tony and you made me smile with your few words of wisdom here! The youth like to experience all the mistakes we made for themselves, you can take the horse to water, but you can't make him drink! Much enjoyed, love this presentation, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
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Ha ha ha, I know that feeling Tony and you made me smile with your few words of wisdom here! The youth like to experience all the mistakes we made for themselves, you can take the horse to water, but you can't make him drink! Much enjoyed, love this presentation, love Dolly x
Comment Written 19-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
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Thanks, Dolly, both for your lovely review and for the six stars. Much appreciated, Tony
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You are most welcome Tony x
Comment from Louise Michelle
LOL - this is really clever, Tony. Reminds me of the adage, 'youth is wasted on the young.' You did a good job with this short, short. You chose your words carefully and that picture is such a hoot. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
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LOL - this is really clever, Tony. Reminds me of the adage, 'youth is wasted on the young.' You did a good job with this short, short. You chose your words carefully and that picture is such a hoot. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 19-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
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Thanks for your lovely review, Lou. Glad you enjoyed this microscopic poem! All good wishes, Tony
Comment from Susan X Smith
This is so true. Your message is clearly conveyed in the three lines mandated. I love the picture you chose to complement the piece. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
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This is so true. Your message is clearly conveyed in the three lines mandated. I love the picture you chose to complement the piece. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
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Thank you so much, Susan, for dropping by to review this short poem. Much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed the combination of artwork and poem. All good wishes, Tony
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Gorgeous artwork you've used, he really stares out of the page as we read your three line poem Tony. Wise words, and they are so true.
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
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Gorgeous artwork you've used, he really stares out of the page as we read your three line poem Tony. Wise words, and they are so true.
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 19-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
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Thanks, Valda. Glad you liked the combination of artwork and poem. All good wishes, Tony
Comment from Sankey
Hey mate, good seeing you back. You know I miss your stories. Trusting you have a new offering coming soon. This was a great poem. I have a few around atm if you look. Great picture as well. As we get older the younger generation think they know everything.
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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
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Hey mate, good seeing you back. You know I miss your stories. Trusting you have a new offering coming soon. This was a great poem. I have a few around atm if you look. Great picture as well. As we get older the younger generation think they know everything.
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Comment Written 19-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
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Thanks, Geoffrey. I appreciate your comments. I have a great deal of editing yet to do on The French Letter. At least, with the blessing of self-isolation, I have unlimited time for it. Nevertheless, I doubt I'll embark on another story until I'm more or less satisfied with it.
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Hope some of the others I have pointed to you have caught on.
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello Tony, this is a very clever entry for the contest. Wise words and probably a lot of truth in what you write. Great picture. Well done - Good Luck - regards Dorothy x
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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
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Hello Tony, this is a very clever entry for the contest. Wise words and probably a lot of truth in what you write. Great picture. Well done - Good Luck - regards Dorothy x
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Comment Written 19-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2020
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Thank you, Dorothy. How nice to hear from you. I hope you're travelling well in these trying times. All good wishes, Tony
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Hello Tony, Yes, in that group, the oldies, considered to be most at risk from the coronavirus. But we are in good health with no nasty underlying problems, but are self isolating like a great many others. It's quite unbelievable actually - never had anything like this before... fires, floods, pandemic. Keep smiling Dx
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Yes, we're self-isolating, too. I've no objections to that! LOL