Comment from P1

Excellent

hey sue very well written poem and very topical
considering the state of the economy not only in
the states but everywhere. you did a great job here
and it was my pleasure to read and review your
work. hugs lynda.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2009

Hi Lynda! Yeah, I've not been in a good frame of mind about all this. Very worried. I may write some other works and pour out on our pathetic congress. My soapbox, for real! HA! Thanks very much for your very kind review and compliments. Much appreciated, Sue

Comment from Curt Mongold

Excellent

Isn't it sad that the ones who work the hardest get treated like they don't matter? I get so incensed at the way our country is run that I want to scream. My hat is off to you for giving credit where credit is due. A great entry into the contest Cuz.
Best wishes,
Curt

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2009

I'm seething, Cuz. Over so many things. The corruption has now become incestuous and ingrained. Worried sick about it all. And a "little ole me" can't do shit about it. Would love to sue congress for MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS and HIGH TREASON. Shit, the Founding Fathers are rolling in their graves. MOST especially Thomas Jefferson. They all may have had money, but they sure were revolutionaries who had a vision to keep big government in check and stop looking after that own wallets. I'm on a rant again! Stop me!!! Thanks for the review, Cuz....Sue

Comment from steevie

Excellent

your write is timely and all that work so very hard for a living will certainly appreciate your words of wisdom, as I do also.
Excellent write
solid in content

take care
steve

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2009

Comment from KYPollard/El Gato

Excellent

Your poem is well written and your message is presented nicely. What will become of us? I shudder to think. I found no errors. Good job.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2009

I don't know and I am gravely concerned like many. Thank you for your very kind review. Sue

Comment from Oatmeal

Excellent

SIXTEEZKID,

I read your poem and your notes. (I am angry too) The theme here is a good one. I hope that it falls into the hands that it needs to.

Well chosen words are expressive. Vivid impressions and rich narration, all lines formatted very well. Good job!

I saw no SPAG and no typos. It was very clean.

I look forward to seeing you again.

Love you,

Oatmeal

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2009

Oatmeal, hope is the only thing we have now, yes. Thank you so much for your kind review. With regards, Sue

Comment from rhymelord

Excellent

A most impressive and evocative statement of the qualities that good men bring to heir lives and their responsibilities. No need to comment on the rhyme and metre. It's perfect.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2009

rhymelord, my father was a ceramic tile layer and he took so much pride in his work. Then he started his own business hiring other men. I can't imagine what would have become of us if we'd faced this situation. Trying to put myself in other's shoes right now and it is so very difficult to imagine. Thanks very much for your very kind review. Sue

Comment from Artasylum

Excellent

say amen to this...it shows what we are all made of...rolling with the punches or going down for the count...i pray for the first...yours, diana

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2009

Comment from darrenchelseafan86

Excellent

Another good poem.

And so very apt.

It is the same here over in England.
I think you portray your thoughts well in your poem.

regards

Darren

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2009

Darren, I thank you for your comments. And your very kind review. Sue

Comment from Eternal Muse

Excellent

This was an excellent poem tribute to the working class. Thanks for the author's notes and bringing it home to us what recession does to the economy and the simple people who can't feed their families anymore. The picture made me dizzy. Poor guy - what if he falls? (smile). Excellent work that should be read by many. Some forget how lucky they are.

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2009

One of my friends was an ironworker who walked those beams for 30 years. YIKES! Have no idea what possesses them to get up there. Thanks very much for your very kind review. Sue

reply by Eternal Muse on 01-Feb-2009

Your beamworker made me think of the verse from the 19th century's popular song:

He flies through the air with the greatest of ease, The daring young man on the flying trapeze

reply by the author on 01-Feb-2009

Ha! Daring, indeed. Isn't it funny how something like that can just pop into your head? LOL!! I'll have to email him that one. He'll get a laugh.

Comment from JoAnna Lee

Excellent

Wonderful tribute, message and prayer. I like this form, and you have done it well. I liked your soap-box rant, too. BRAVO!!!

Thanks for sharing,
Donna

 Comment Written 31-Jan-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2009

I can get up on my soapbox and I'd prefer not to because I get all upset about our current situation (like everyone else). Thanks very much for your kind review and comments. :-) Sue