Comment from Diana Harris

Excellent

I really enjoyed the snarky verse here. It made me snicker out loud and startled the cat. The picture goes perfectly with the words. There is a nice tempo to the words as well. Diana

 Comment Written 10-May-2023

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reply by the author on 10-May-2023

Thank you so much, Diana, for your kind review. I love your comments which made me laugh -they'd be great in a verse! Best wishes Debbie

reply by Diana Harris on 10-May-2023

Thanks for the inspiration....

It made me snicker out loud and startled the cat
The cat took off racing around, chasing a rat
The rat ran under the cheap countertop
The countertop fell and shattered the fishbowl
The fish went a flopping around on the floor
It made me snicker out loud and startled the cat

reply by Diana Harris on 10-May-2023

Thanks for the inspiration....

It made me snicker out loud and startled the cat
The cat took off racing around, chasing a rat
The rat ran under the cheap countertop
The countertop fell and shattered the fishbowl
The fish went a flopping around on the floor
It made me snicker out loud and startled the cat

reply by the author on 10-May-2023

I love it!

Comment from RodG

Excellent

This short love poem introduces us to a narrator who is not afraid to share her love with another and does so with a poem. But she makes it clear she wants her love reciprocated or he can "spread [his] wings and fly away." In other words, she loves him, but she is her own person.

 Comment Written 09-May-2023

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reply by the author on 09-May-2023

Lovely interpretation! Thank you so much for this kind rating and feedback. All greatly valued. Debbie

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

This is great for this prompt. Unfortunately I am behind with a capital B and missed this. Precious and fun! Sending you my best today as always, and blessings for your writing endeavors.
Sal XOs

 Comment Written 09-May-2023

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reply by the author on 09-May-2023

Thank you so much Sally for your rating and feedback. Much valued. Take care Debbie

reply by Sally Law on 09-May-2023

You are most welcome!
Sal :))

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

Hi Debbie,

Your chosen picture is the perfect companion for your short love ode.

The rhyming lines added that much more.

Good luck in the contest.

Kim

 Comment Written 08-May-2023

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reply by the author on 08-May-2023

Thank you so much, Kim, for your kind review and words. Take care Debbie

Comment from Rosemary Everson1

Excellent

Very nice presentation. Your words are well written. No notes or syllable count. Effective imagery throughout the picture and verse. Great concluding words: if the person is not okay with the penned words, fly away.

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 08-May-2023

Thank you so much, Rosemary, for your kind review and comments, all so greatly valued. Take care Debbie

Comment from Julie Lau

Excellent

I love this little poem; it's cute, and kinda serious and light-hearted at the same time. The image is lovely, very apt, and did you notice that one bird has a twig in its beak, possibly a gift for the other. They are also in mating plumage; that's when those long quills appear in the wings and tail.All the best in the contest, Julie Lau

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thank you so much Julie. I actually loved your entry. And I'm ashamed to say I didn't realise all you've explained in my image. Sometimes things have a habit of falling into place without you! Take care Debbie

Comment from Ginda Simpson

Excellent

What a great little poem. An invitation to the one you love to leave if necessary. Giving this gift of freedom of choice is essential in love, making this a love poem with no strings attached, in case she or he loves you not. Nice job.

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thank you so much, Ginda, for your lovely review and comments, always much appreciated. Take care, Debbie

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

An excellent image and presentation to support your words, which stay true to the theme of the prompt for the contest. Your words are clear and well written. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thank you so much for your kind rating and comments. Much valued. Take care Debbie

Comment from Mario PIERRE

Excellent

Quite humorous and witty. I find the rhyme good, and the theme of love, with nature as an example is perfect. The first verse sets the tone as romantic, but quickly turns to some conditional love, in a humorous tone, of course.
Great job!!

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thank you so much, Mario, for your kind review and very thoughtful comments which are greatly valued. Take care Debbie

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Heh heh, an excellent short painless poem that speaks of decision making on behalf of the possible intended, brilliantly done, it's how I tend to think of young love these days, I'm perfectly happy with my dear one. Beautifully written, my fiend, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 06-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thank you, Roy, for your lovely review and your comments which, as usual, always put a smile on my face. Bless you Debbie

reply by royowen on 07-May-2023

Bless you