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Comment from Father Flaps
Love this, Wendy! I never thought of our "creations" with a pen as offerings to our palate. But you've made that quite clear. You compare entrees to short poetic forms, like the haiku or senryu, or simply a 5-7-5 or 2-4-2. They tease. The main course can be a longer poem or prose, something you can really sink your teeth into. They stretch your imagination. Then there's dessert... a whimsical poem, humor, something that tickles the fancy. Many of Robyn Corum's poems would fit dessert. And then there's the conversation over wine, coffee or tea... the review! This could go on for an hour.
Your poem retold the essay nicely. This post is much like a haibun. A combo that's sure to get your point across. I really enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2022
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Love this, Wendy! I never thought of our "creations" with a pen as offerings to our palate. But you've made that quite clear. You compare entrees to short poetic forms, like the haiku or senryu, or simply a 5-7-5 or 2-4-2. They tease. The main course can be a longer poem or prose, something you can really sink your teeth into. They stretch your imagination. Then there's dessert... a whimsical poem, humor, something that tickles the fancy. Many of Robyn Corum's poems would fit dessert. And then there's the conversation over wine, coffee or tea... the review! This could go on for an hour.
Your poem retold the essay nicely. This post is much like a haibun. A combo that's sure to get your point across. I really enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 15-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2022
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Oh what a beautiful review. Your thoughtful words are so supportive and encouraging. Many thanks too for the Exceptional rating and the six lovely stars.
Yes, you are right about the tea/ coffee/ review where we often add to or develop out thoughts further. So glad you enjoyed it! It makes writing a pleasure.
Wendy
Comment from lyenochka
I love that you went with Cheryl's potluck idea and ran with it with this marvelous buffet and used that analogy in great detail to show us the similarities! Thank you for inviting to partake! And I also think when we share our thoughts of the Lord, it's like fellowship as we commune with each other.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2022
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I love that you went with Cheryl's potluck idea and ran with it with this marvelous buffet and used that analogy in great detail to show us the similarities! Thank you for inviting to partake! And I also think when we share our thoughts of the Lord, it's like fellowship as we commune with each other.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2022
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Hi Helen, Thanks so much for reviewing and you are right about the fellowship shared with each other and the Lord about our offerings to and about Him. Cheryl wrote that when she was reviewing my piece - but I thought it very apt, so asked her permission to share what she said.
Wendy
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Isn't it great when our interactions inspire more writing?
Comment from royowen
One of things I inherited from my British working class background is a love for tasty plain food, which keeps me out of the expensive restaurants, a good old pub meal is ok, I learnt to cook at an early age, but we've learnt to share the chores and cooking in our marriage but I can make brilliant soups, it's probably subjective, what is not boring, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2022
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One of things I inherited from my British working class background is a love for tasty plain food, which keeps me out of the expensive restaurants, a good old pub meal is ok, I learnt to cook at an early age, but we've learnt to share the chores and cooking in our marriage but I can make brilliant soups, it's probably subjective, what is not boring, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 13-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2022
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Thanks Roy. I appreciate your review. Yes, you are right re what people count as boring - it is subjective.
Wendy
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Well done
Comment from LisaMay
Hear, hear! You have served up a deliciously engaging story that ties personal philosophy to foody metaphor very creatively. Your thoughts on writing are very similar to mine... variety being one of those spices so essential to one's own need to keep it interesting and to reflect how each day is different, with a different impact of what one notices and responds to. (I sense that this piece perhaps had its origins as a subtle comment about the limitations of some contests, and other writers' predictability, haha.)
A comment on one of your sentences: I invite my friends to my table to enjoy my offerings of "food" - I think you do more than that; I think you open-heartedly invite complete strangers to join you as well, whether it be feast or crumbs you share all.
Your poem continues the theme, but I found I couldn't quite catch the rhythm in places, and also I am not a particular fan of near-rhyme words that look similar but sound different, such as food/good and forth/worth.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2022
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Hear, hear! You have served up a deliciously engaging story that ties personal philosophy to foody metaphor very creatively. Your thoughts on writing are very similar to mine... variety being one of those spices so essential to one's own need to keep it interesting and to reflect how each day is different, with a different impact of what one notices and responds to. (I sense that this piece perhaps had its origins as a subtle comment about the limitations of some contests, and other writers' predictability, haha.)
A comment on one of your sentences: I invite my friends to my table to enjoy my offerings of "food" - I think you do more than that; I think you open-heartedly invite complete strangers to join you as well, whether it be feast or crumbs you share all.
Your poem continues the theme, but I found I couldn't quite catch the rhythm in places, and also I am not a particular fan of near-rhyme words that look similar but sound different, such as food/good and forth/worth.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2022
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Ah you are right re the poetry - I?m not a fan of near rhymes either, but I got a wee bit stuck for the right rhyme without sacrificing the meaning. Same with the metre, which does need more work. I?ll get back to it this afternoon (after the housework!)
I knew you would understand what I am saying!! Sick of trying to contort myself to suit the very different shape of others? requirements. I now offer ? and others can like it or leave it! It might not be master chef quality but it?s food made with love.
Thanks so much for thoughtful reviewing. As always.
Wendy
Comment from Janetsue
Variety is a wonderful spice and you have brought that out very well with this creative posting in poetry and prose. Reading It actually made me hungry...not only for a delicious buffet meal, but for the multitude of writing styles waiting to share experiences of a multitude of kinds. You are a very clever and excellent writer able to inspire others. xoxo Janet
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2022
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Variety is a wonderful spice and you have brought that out very well with this creative posting in poetry and prose. Reading It actually made me hungry...not only for a delicious buffet meal, but for the multitude of writing styles waiting to share experiences of a multitude of kinds. You are a very clever and excellent writer able to inspire others. xoxo Janet
Comment Written 13-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2022
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Thank you Janet for your wonderful review! So encouraging!!
Wendy
Comment from Paul McFarland
What an original, piece. The prose is outstanding. There are a couple of places in the poem where the meter needs to be tweaked. I enjoyed this piece a great deal.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2022
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What an original, piece. The prose is outstanding. There are a couple of places in the poem where the meter needs to be tweaked. I enjoyed this piece a great deal.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2022
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Thanks so much Paul. Glad you enjoyed. I?ll have another look at the poem.
Wendy
Comment from Anne Johnston
You have been very creative with this post, Wendy. So well written, comparing the different types of writing with a smorgasbord of food. We all have different tastes in prose and poetry just as we have different tastes in food. Here on Fan Story we have a wide variety to choose from, and each of us writes differently. You are so write, we must be ourselves and write from our heart.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2022
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You have been very creative with this post, Wendy. So well written, comparing the different types of writing with a smorgasbord of food. We all have different tastes in prose and poetry just as we have different tastes in food. Here on Fan Story we have a wide variety to choose from, and each of us writes differently. You are so write, we must be ourselves and write from our heart.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2022
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Thank you Anne. What a wonderful and thoughtful review. I appreciate and value. The six star rating too. Many thanks for that as well.
Wendy
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You are welcome, Wendy.
Comment from robyn corum
Wendy,
This was creative and fresh, totally unique to you, and so much fun! I might expect to see this as a SOM selection -- except the judges and myself are never in agreement. *smile*
You have summed up so much of what we all want to do... Bore the reader?? EGADS! Heaven forbid! (And yet we both know that happens frequently here. shhhh...)
This was delightful and warm. It revealed more of your charming personality and I enjoyed so much!
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2022
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Wendy,
This was creative and fresh, totally unique to you, and so much fun! I might expect to see this as a SOM selection -- except the judges and myself are never in agreement. *smile*
You have summed up so much of what we all want to do... Bore the reader?? EGADS! Heaven forbid! (And yet we both know that happens frequently here. shhhh...)
This was delightful and warm. It revealed more of your charming personality and I enjoyed so much!
Comment Written 13-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2022
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Thank you Robyn! Wow, that?s an encouraging review. Loved it. Last month they picked one of Sunny?s stories for SoM so obviously it didn?t have much chance. Not to put down Sunny?s writing of course! Lol.
I have never figured out what they are looking for.
It started off when I wrote a twelve word sentence containing six essential words for a contest - then I didn?t enter it. I thought that that sort of thing, contorting myself for the umpteen rules of others, is ridiculous and unworthy. So, it developed into this! Lol.
Wendy
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I never really thought about it, so sorry, but it's true you do have quite an interesting number of different types of post. I only have one, romance novels. I do try to make each one different so there is a variety. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2022
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I never really thought about it, so sorry, but it's true you do have quite an interesting number of different types of post. I only have one, romance novels. I do try to make each one different so there is a variety. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2022
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Yes, there is variety in your work. And there?s nothing wrong with being a specialist- you are a Master Chef in your genre. I?m a bit of a "Jack of all trades, master of none". I could never write a romance novel, I am sure! My post began when I reflected about not having a unique style - and then the food image came to mind. At one point I was trying to suit my writing to contests which were not designed for me, and I thought about just doing what was right for me - as life, thoughts and mood directed.
Many thanks for reviewing. I always greatly appreciate it.
Wendy
Comment from Begin Again
The United States is said to be the melting pot of the world.... though I fear so many have become accustomed to living free they forget that others deserve the same rights. The same refers to writing. Writing should come from the heart and the knowledge one carries with them. Writing like food should vary in taste, appearance and depth. Your post shows it all. Well done.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2022
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The United States is said to be the melting pot of the world.... though I fear so many have become accustomed to living free they forget that others deserve the same rights. The same refers to writing. Writing should come from the heart and the knowledge one carries with them. Writing like food should vary in taste, appearance and depth. Your post shows it all. Well done.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 13-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2022
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Thank you Carol. I appreciate your thoughtful words.
Wendy
