Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I enjoyed reading this contest entry. It flowed smoothly and was very creative. Good luck with the contest.

Kiss her sweetly don't ya know (don't know about poetry but in prose, you would need a comma after 'sweetly')

Happy enough don't ya 'spose (same thing, comma after 'enough')

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2023

My Dear.....Thank you as always for tidying up my ruffian, hard scrabble entries..You and Dolly keep me focused...Godspeed to you and yours.....Stu Harrell

Comment from Kaiku

Exceptional

Stu, this was quite funny. I have heard the term 'puddin cups' in my formative years as I believe my dad would call my mother that. Honestly, I don't remember. But anyway, I'll keep my hands away from the 'puddin cups' now and head toward the creme brulee. You had me laughing.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2023

Thanks so much....these are fun to put together....Obviously, I don't agonize over every syllable or grammar....but enjoy these little sketches....Have fun and Godspeed.....Stu Harrell

Comment from JT traveller

Excellent

I enjoyed your poem and the language used added authenticity to your poem. I have no idea what puddin' cups are or if it is a euphemism for something else. Also Creme Boulee? Is that the same as Brulee?

A fun, light-hearted read. I enjoyed it.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2023

Thanks so much....you are right ...this needs a little fixin' along with other grammar.....HAHA......Best to you and yours.....Stu Harrell

reply by JT traveller on 19-Jul-2023

G'day Stu, never change who you are. You obvious have good sense of humour and a great character. Just for this Aussie, what is a puddin' cup?

Have the best day, mate. Jacqueline

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

This is great! It has a sort of jaunty sea-faring musical beat to it and is really very catchy! There is humour, nonsense and great fun here. Those puddin' cups seem to be the cure-all for everything...even death! Good luck in the contest, Stu! Debbie

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2023

Thanks so much....Obviously I am not a pure poet like you scholars.....but have fun with giggle wiggle verse.....All the best Stu Harrell

reply by Debbie D'Arcy on 20-Jul-2023

Keep that going Stu. You have a unique style of your own and that's worth far more! Poetry is never one thing and shouldn't pretend to be. Personally I prefer 'giggle wiggle wacky all day long:)

Comment from Alexandra Trovato

Excellent

This free verse poem has a certain voice that speaks through clearly and cleverly. I enjoy anything that is too serious or ridiculously serious, even funnier to me. The serious tone with which you describe these puddin' cups was very enjoyable to read. Excellent writing! Best wishes!

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2023

Thanks so much....these are fun to fiddle together....Best to you all.....Stu Harrell

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I have no idea what puddin cups are and perhaps this is an American saying? Not sure, but you have some inventive language here to give this write some authenticity, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2023

Thanks so much....Now I ain't no fancy scholar like Dolly....but I have great fun with these little ditties.....Godspeed and thanks for all.....Stu Harrell

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This poem, Puddin' Cups, is a fun one that reminds me a bit of Service's earthy rhymes. There must be a special draw for these puddin' cups that can raise the dead. Funny.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Jul-2023

Thanks so much....very fun to fiddle with these....usually scribble on a legal pad....Best always to you and yours.....Stu Harrell