The New Couch
It never ends there29 total reviews
Comment from Aussie
Well said, well written. We all have our special seating place and no matter how old and tattered it becomes, it makes a statement 'It's mine!.' Of course the family has all sorts of ideas to get rid of that special seat, all they ever do is bleat! K xx
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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Well said, well written. We all have our special seating place and no matter how old and tattered it becomes, it makes a statement 'It's mine!.' Of course the family has all sorts of ideas to get rid of that special seat, all they ever do is bleat! K xx
Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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Thanks so much, K. Love your little rhyme there!
Comment from Sanku
Sometimes it is wiser to give in .The peace you get when you are out of all argument is priceless
Anyway they know what is best .even old recliners have their time
I enjoyed this 'household' gripe...
six stars as reward for your cooperation...
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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Sometimes it is wiser to give in .The peace you get when you are out of all argument is priceless
Anyway they know what is best .even old recliners have their time
I enjoyed this 'household' gripe...
six stars as reward for your cooperation...
Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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You are so right, Sanku. We certainly agree on that! Thanks very much for your great review and the 6 stars.
Comment from Lisasview
Hi Jim, Although I owned a clothing store in Santa Monica , California for over 25 years, I went on to owning my own private Interior Design business for the next 15 years or so...
And, I must say what you wrote is oh so true...out with the old and in with the new...
Worked for me....
Loved you poem... brought back loads of memories...
Lisa
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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Hi Jim, Although I owned a clothing store in Santa Monica , California for over 25 years, I went on to owning my own private Interior Design business for the next 15 years or so...
And, I must say what you wrote is oh so true...out with the old and in with the new...
Worked for me....
Loved you poem... brought back loads of memories...
Lisa
Comment Written 28-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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I'm sure you supported that rule wholeheartedly because it meant job security! Thanks so much for your great review and the 6 stars, Lisa.
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Ha ha ha Thank you so much
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Oh my gosh, Jim, you made me laugh outright. I laughed from the start and all the way through. What we women put you men through, but you took it all in stride!!
The last sentence was the poem maker here, or the marriage maker!!
Great job and thanks for the chuckles!! You'll have to post a picture for us.
Rhonda
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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Oh my gosh, Jim, you made me laugh outright. I laughed from the start and all the way through. What we women put you men through, but you took it all in stride!!
The last sentence was the poem maker here, or the marriage maker!!
Great job and thanks for the chuckles!! You'll have to post a picture for us.
Rhonda
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much, Rhonda. That last line has worked for me for 49 1/2 years and counting, so I believe its a good rule.
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Lol, good for you!
Comment from LJbutterfly
Hahaha! I enjoyed your clever and humorous story in a rhyme about your new living room. I was sorry to see your old recliner go. However, the entertainment center stayed, and your wife was happy. Enjoyable read.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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Hahaha! I enjoyed your clever and humorous story in a rhyme about your new living room. I was sorry to see your old recliner go. However, the entertainment center stayed, and your wife was happy. Enjoyable read.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much, Lorraine. The entertainment center is here for now anyway!
Comment from TPAC
I see the humor aspects in this read, finding the closing statements rather weak in comparison to former. Just my personal feeling, after flowing so smoothly down its entire course without any pits. All given in my opinion.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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I see the humor aspects in this read, finding the closing statements rather weak in comparison to former. Just my personal feeling, after flowing so smoothly down its entire course without any pits. All given in my opinion.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2023
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No worries. All opinions are welcome.
To me it was the definitive statement of what the poem was all about: that we husbands must sometimes (often?) put our feelings aside and accommodate the wives, especially when it's only money and you have it to spare. Why? Because it keeps harmony in the marriage. It's an old saw, but a very true one, dare I say a sacred one? It's worked for me for 49 1/2 years and counting.
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Never held the pleasure of a long time companion. I did enjoy your thought.
Comment from GWHARGIS
This was fun. I get on a kick about changing things but usually talk myself out of it. But if I find an old piece of furniture that some one has discarded, look out. I will do my darndest to bring it back to life. It will then find a place in my house, whether we need it or not. Great argument on your part. But you knew it was a losing battle. Gretchen
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023
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This was fun. I get on a kick about changing things but usually talk myself out of it. But if I find an old piece of furniture that some one has discarded, look out. I will do my darndest to bring it back to life. It will then find a place in my house, whether we need it or not. Great argument on your part. But you knew it was a losing battle. Gretchen
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023
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Yes, Gretchen, I knew it would be a losing battle, especially when she got our daughter involved. Then I just had to grin and bear it. Glad you were amused by it.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
Jim is such a good poem! and it's very humorous I think anyone with a family who has the Good Fortune to be able to buy new furniture can relate to this. Excellent! And I'm glad you got to keep your entertainment center! :)) Alex
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023
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Jim is such a good poem! and it's very humorous I think anyone with a family who has the Good Fortune to be able to buy new furniture can relate to this. Excellent! And I'm glad you got to keep your entertainment center! :)) Alex
Comment Written 27-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023
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Thanks Alex for your great review. We get to keep that entertainment center--for now anyway.
Comment from Regina Elliott
Dear Poet, a very charming and humorous rhyming poem
on furniture. My daughter only
let's my son-in-law think he's
in charge. (He isn't), lol! She
decorates the house quite
creatively. I know how you
feel missing your favorite
chair. My late husband's old
black chair had to go to the
landfill when he passed away,
as we needed to sell the home and I moved in with my
daughter and her family. I
miss seeing him sitting in it.
You've penned missing your
old chair whimsically. This is
a great humor poem. My
very best wishes & blessings
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023
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Dear Poet, a very charming and humorous rhyming poem
on furniture. My daughter only
let's my son-in-law think he's
in charge. (He isn't), lol! She
decorates the house quite
creatively. I know how you
feel missing your favorite
chair. My late husband's old
black chair had to go to the
landfill when he passed away,
as we needed to sell the home and I moved in with my
daughter and her family. I
miss seeing him sitting in it.
You've penned missing your
old chair whimsically. This is
a great humor poem. My
very best wishes & blessings
Comment Written 26-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2023
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Thank you, Regina, for your very sweet review. I loved the way you said your daughter lets her husband think he's in charge but he really isn't. That's quite a common thing I think.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is such an amusing poem and lesson for many men, not one for my hubby who lets nothing in the decor be changed until it's worn to holes. It only took 3 years to get the TV hung on the wall. Fortunately, I love him.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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This is such an amusing poem and lesson for many men, not one for my hubby who lets nothing in the decor be changed until it's worn to holes. It only took 3 years to get the TV hung on the wall. Fortunately, I love him.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2023
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He sounds more stubborn then me! Thanks for your good review, Carol.
