Pick It
English is so confusing!15 total reviews
Comment from Douglas Goff
This is an interesting point. Not sure how you pull these things together. My brain does not seem to pick things like that out.
I also saw this needed a fifteenth rating, so here it is.
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This is an interesting point. Not sure how you pull these things together. My brain does not seem to pick things like that out.
I also saw this needed a fifteenth rating, so here it is.
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Comment Written 09-Dec-2023
Comment from w.j.debi
This is a fun romp with the various definitions of pick it and its homonyms. English is confusing. I've heard it is one of the hardest to learn. Probably, because it borrows from so many other languages so the rules are confusing.
I see you took second in contest with this gem. Congratulations.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2023
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This is a fun romp with the various definitions of pick it and its homonyms. English is confusing. I've heard it is one of the hardest to learn. Probably, because it borrows from so many other languages so the rules are confusing.
I see you took second in contest with this gem. Congratulations.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2023
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Thank you very much! I think your theory is correct. I don't know how any foreigner can learn it well with all its rules and exceptions and idioms. Yikes!
Comment from Chrissy710
Hi Jim A well thought out poem and covered all bases
Yes funny how we can put different meaning to the same phrase
This meets repetition in all stanzas good work
Good luck in the contest
Cheers Chris
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2023
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Hi Jim A well thought out poem and covered all bases
Yes funny how we can put different meaning to the same phrase
This meets repetition in all stanzas good work
Good luck in the contest
Cheers Chris
Comment Written 02-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much, Chris. I've always wondered if other languages have so many different meanings for the same word or sound.
Comment from Kaiku
cleverness has not been lost. Very good play on words. I am trying to think how you came about thinking of this. Did it just occur or were you deep in thought figuring out your next move?
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2023
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cleverness has not been lost. Very good play on words. I am trying to think how you came about thinking of this. Did it just occur or were you deep in thought figuring out your next move?
Comment Written 02-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2023
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I would say the former. I rarely just sit and try to think up ideas for poems; most of them just come to me, often through time spent with my wife. We might notice or hear something silly or strange and say, "That might make a good topic for a poem." I can't exactly remember what triggered this one, though.
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Makes sense. Thanks
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
A "pick it" poem that's cute to read. I hope you do well in the contest. I like your version and also the subject, "pick it" or "picket." Did you mention about the burger in the nose and if it bothers you, go blow it out or "pick it?"
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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A "pick it" poem that's cute to read. I hope you do well in the contest. I like your version and also the subject, "pick it" or "picket." Did you mention about the burger in the nose and if it bothers you, go blow it out or "pick it?"
Comment Written 01-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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Yep, I sure did. That was my favorite one!
Comment from jaded831
You had me chuckling all through your poem. Very creative and fun to read, every word flowed into the next. Even the change from pick it to picket was done with skill. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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You had me chuckling all through your poem. Very creative and fun to read, every word flowed into the next. Even the change from pick it to picket was done with skill. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review and the 6 stars. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
I love this poem. The repetition is effectively used, and you even sprinkled some puns throughout. I love puns. This poem was not a simple writing. It is well-conceived. The text is a great size. The message is clearly presented and easy to understand.
The visual is just okay. I don't get it. It could be better. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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I love this poem. The repetition is effectively used, and you even sprinkled some puns throughout. I love puns. This poem was not a simple writing. It is well-conceived. The text is a great size. The message is clearly presented and easy to understand.
The visual is just okay. I don't get it. It could be better. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 01-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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You're very kind, Sandra. Thank you so much for the wonderful review and the 6 stars.
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You are welcome! I voted for your entry. Hope it places. It deserves placement.
Comment from Wendy G
This is a very clever poem - and insightful. It must be a nightmare trying to learn English as a second language. As well as giving some fine examples of all the different contexts and uses for "pick it" your poem rhymes smoothly and flows well. An excellent entry for the contest - sending best wishes.
Wendy
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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This is a very clever poem - and insightful. It must be a nightmare trying to learn English as a second language. As well as giving some fine examples of all the different contexts and uses for "pick it" your poem rhymes smoothly and flows well. An excellent entry for the contest - sending best wishes.
Wendy
Comment Written 01-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much, Wendy. I appreciate your wonderful review.
Comment from bob cullen
I love originality and this is certainly that. To label it clever is clearly a disservice to the author. I salute your creativeness and look forward to reading more of your work
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2023
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I love originality and this is certainly that. To label it clever is clearly a disservice to the author. I salute your creativeness and look forward to reading more of your work
Comment Written 28-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2023
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Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Bob. I appreciate it very much.
Comment from jessizero
This poem was adorable and hilarious. I liked your repetition. I think you did it just right, and you highlighted some of the weird things about the English language. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2023
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This poem was adorable and hilarious. I liked your repetition. I think you did it just right, and you highlighted some of the weird things about the English language. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2023
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Thank you, Jessi. So glad it amused you. I don't know how a foreigner ever learns English with so many rules, exceptions, homonyms, and idioms! Yikes.
