My Identical Sons In-law
I can barely tell them apart!39 total reviews
Comment from Terry Broxson
An excellent poem for this contest, good luck. It is a cool thing to write this about your sons-in-law. We never had kids so I don't know the joys that you describe. They sound like good guys, most likely thinking they are lucky to have a mother-in-law, like you. Good job. Terry.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2022
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An excellent poem for this contest, good luck. It is a cool thing to write this about your sons-in-law. We never had kids so I don't know the joys that you describe. They sound like good guys, most likely thinking they are lucky to have a mother-in-law, like you. Good job. Terry.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2022
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Thanks Terry, You are so sweet! Lol, My mother in-law wasn't the nicest, so I made a vow that I would be the best I could be, and therefore is partly why I wrote this poem.... Thanks for your kind review!
Comment from Frank Malley
"My Identical Sons in-Law" is an affectionately ironic poem about two sons-in-law who, far from being identical, differ greatly; the exception to their differences is the love they engender in their mother-in-law. That mother-in-law narrates this poem of quatrains each of which describes a difference between the men who have married her daughters. The poem amusingly rides that see-saw of reality in which rational perception has to coordinate with unqualified love.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2022
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"My Identical Sons in-Law" is an affectionately ironic poem about two sons-in-law who, far from being identical, differ greatly; the exception to their differences is the love they engender in their mother-in-law. That mother-in-law narrates this poem of quatrains each of which describes a difference between the men who have married her daughters. The poem amusingly rides that see-saw of reality in which rational perception has to coordinate with unqualified love.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2022
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Thank you Frank! I appreciate your kind review. I needed to make this one light and a little silly, but because mother in-laws have been stereo typed for so long, I wanted to show a different way of looked at it. Lol, however mine was a horror, but she did me a favor by making me vow to be an awesome one someday.
Therefore, I rest my case. Mother in law's can be nice! : )
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Friend,
You have beautifully incorporated the story of your sons-in-law.
The poem meets the desired norms.
It has smooth flow with nice rhyming scheme.
Picture enhances depth and beauty of the poem.
Good Luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2022
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Hello Friend,
You have beautifully incorporated the story of your sons-in-law.
The poem meets the desired norms.
It has smooth flow with nice rhyming scheme.
Picture enhances depth and beauty of the poem.
Good Luck in the contest.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2022
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RP, you are so very gracious with your kind review. Thank you for your encouraging words too! It is so appreciated!
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Debi, Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP
Comment from Goodadvicechan
I love the picture and I like the story. You did a good job of showing their differences. They are indeed very different but they do have some similarities.
I like the ending that they are equally treated.
Happy writing. Good for this contest
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2022
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I love the picture and I like the story. You did a good job of showing their differences. They are indeed very different but they do have some similarities.
I like the ending that they are equally treated.
Happy writing. Good for this contest
Comment Written 09-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2022
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Thank you for your kind review and encouraging words, They are so appreciated!
Comment from E. Denison
This is a very sweet, autobiographical poem, mystery writer. You did well to incorporate all the required words, while telling the fanstory members a bit about your love of family. I like the message that despite their differences, your love for them is identical. Very best of luck in the competition and thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2022
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This is a very sweet, autobiographical poem, mystery writer. You did well to incorporate all the required words, while telling the fanstory members a bit about your love of family. I like the message that despite their differences, your love for them is identical. Very best of luck in the competition and thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2022
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Thank you for your kind review and encouraging words, They are so appreciated!
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
You have written a great story in a poem. It sounds like the family is well connected. And that is wonderful. You sound like a great mother-in-law.
Thank you for posting a great poem.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2022
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You have written a great story in a poem. It sounds like the family is well connected. And that is wonderful. You sound like a great mother-in-law.
Thank you for posting a great poem.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2022
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Thank you for your kind review and encouraging words, They are so appreciated!
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You are welcome.
Comment from l.raven
this was a lot of fun to read...made me laugh...
my daughter-in-law...and my son-in-law are totally
opposite...but I love them both equally...
I love the wording in your poem...great rhythm and rhyme...
and your picture...perfect...very well written....love Linda xxoo good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2022
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this was a lot of fun to read...made me laugh...
my daughter-in-law...and my son-in-law are totally
opposite...but I love them both equally...
I love the wording in your poem...great rhythm and rhyme...
and your picture...perfect...very well written....love Linda xxoo good luck in the contest
Comment Written 09-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2022
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Thank you for your kind review and encouraging words, They are so appreciated!
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soooooooooo very welcome...love xxoo
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
I enjoyed this poem and it's whimsical undertone. You did a nice job with the prompt and from your notes, sounds as though it was enjoyable to write. The artwork is appropriate.
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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2022
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I enjoyed this poem and it's whimsical undertone. You did a nice job with the prompt and from your notes, sounds as though it was enjoyable to write. The artwork is appropriate.
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Comment Written 08-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2022
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Thank you for your kind words
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This is a well-written, delightful, descriptive, entertaining poem. Though dissimilar physically, in family makeup, what they eat, etc., they are alike in the wonderful ways that count most.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2022
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This is a well-written, delightful, descriptive, entertaining poem. Though dissimilar physically, in family makeup, what they eat, etc., they are alike in the wonderful ways that count most.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2022
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Haha, Janice, as much as most of my poem is true, they both like a lot of the same stuff. And they would never let me cook separate foods. Everything is is real tho. I just needed something light and silly today and I remember how how they always ask who's my favorite this week and I say both as your identical. Thank yÚu Janice, you are the best.
Comment from Wendy G
This is lovely and you are all blessed to have such abundant love. My only suggestion is to make daughters and brides plural as there were two daughters involved and they didn't both take one daughter!
eg "Took our daughters for their brides" and rhyme this with
"The other - we were all at their sides."
Just a suggestion. I very much enjoyed your poem. Good wishes for it to do well.
Wendy
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2022
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This is lovely and you are all blessed to have such abundant love. My only suggestion is to make daughters and brides plural as there were two daughters involved and they didn't both take one daughter!
eg "Took our daughters for their brides" and rhyme this with
"The other - we were all at their sides."
Just a suggestion. I very much enjoyed your poem. Good wishes for it to do well.
Wendy
Comment Written 08-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2022
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You are so lovely Wendy. Thank you for that wonderful advice.
When I decided to do this poem, I had to rush a little and I missed a few parts while proofreading. Thank you for catching it. I truly appreciate your help, along with your very kind review.
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You are very welcome. It's an easy fix, and hopefully will give you a good chance in the contest. Best wishes!
Wendy
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Thanks
