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NaPoWriMo April Poetry Contest

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Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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I have a very sweet tooth, but hate my tea and coffee sweet, and I never add cream. Milk, but not cream. Your man sound hunky, and why shouldn't he have a liking for his special treat in a very sweet coffee! Lol. Well done and good luck in the contest, :)) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023
    Thank you, Sandra! I couldn't pass up the opportunity to tease him with this prompt. lol
    <3
Comment from Terry Broxson
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I do know a few ladies who might say, "All you got to complain about is how he takes his coffee?" I do realize you are teasing him in this humor story for this contest, but if you win, will he think his privacy has been violated?

If so, take him to Starbucks, and bring a can of whipped cream. Excellent writing. and good luck. Terry.

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023
    Haha thank you, Terry! When I saw the prompt, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to tease him...
    You understand. ;)
    Thanks so much for your review!
    <3
Comment from jmdg1954
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That is an awfully sweet cup of jo if I had to say so.

Way to sweet for me as I use no sugar in my coffee.

Your poem was detailed, comical and told the light and sweet story as directed for the contest.

Nicely done.
John

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023
    Thank you, John! Any excuse to tease him a little! ;)
    <3
Comment from Tom Horonzy
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I hope you enjoyed writing this piece as I did reading it. There's very little else to say so what follows is my attempt to meet the requirements of FanStory's CEC. They are sticklers that 150 characters be used regardless of the form written.

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023
    Haha I enjoyed this review even more
Comment from Wendy G
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Lol. If he's the right guy, then don't worry about his sweet coffee - he's still a man! Just continue to tease him about it. I liked your good -humoured poem, and wishe you well for the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023
    Thank you so much, Wendy!
Comment from lancellot
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This is nice. But Some lines may fall a bit short. I think you have a good theme and the notes attributing this to your husband will garner many voters (they like marriage tales and poems). I would recommend trying to incorporate that this is your husband into the poem. This would give you a boost with the members (trust me).

Now, some lines to work on:

Tall, dark and handsome looks too- all that and he reads books too

- you can rhyme with the same word, but should you?

There is this little thing though, that did confuse me to know

- This rhyme seems forced.


His deep man voice ordering- extra sugar, extra cream

- The rhyme scheme fell in this line.

Really it's just a reason, I get to mock and tease him

The rhyme fell off here too.

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 Comment Written 31-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023
    Thank you for your review. Upon reading your comments, I revisited and revised significantly... I appreciate you taking the time to provide helpful suggestions and constructive feedback, as I am much happier with it now! Thanks again.
Comment from Mary Shifman
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Your poem made me laugh. Most men I know don't go for the "yuppie" coffee as my husband used to call it, although he did add sugar to his. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023
    Thank you, Mary! I appreciate that!
reply by Mary Shifman on 01-Apr-2023
    You are very welcome.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
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nicely done you nailed the form. I like the contrast between a macho man who has a sweet tooth and enjoys his coffee light and sweet in contrast to the rough touch image he projects

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 Comment Written 31-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2023
    Thanks so much, truly appreciated!