Comment from Ulla

Excellent

I can understand why you won this contest. Of course I know the song so very well. Never gave much thought to the song before now. Loved your poem. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 22-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023

You are so darn sweet Ulla! Thank you so much. Actually it was the song and subject of respect that I thought of first and then the story in my poem evolved. Thanks for the kind comments dear friend!

Comment from jim vecchio

Good

You promised never to tell these lies about me! Only kidding! Being shy and timid, I wonder how I landed the perfect wife for 31 years. I take special delight in your poem, despite being a male, as I never could stand big egos. Everything we are or own is a gift from God. I have no comments other than I enjoyed this piece and hope to read much more of your work.

This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.

 Comment Written 22-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023

Oh Jim I appreciate it so much. And it sounds like you are an awesome and lucky man and have a lovely wife. Your sense of humor shines and I love that. I thank you for all of your kind comments.
So does that mean that you accidentally hit the four star rating?
But I bet it is because you must be new to our site. Here a four star rating is actually a not very good one and can be damaging to our rankings. It requires the reviewer to tell what they thought should be done to make the quality of the post better. A four star actually wipes out a six that was given.
I am not asking you to change it, but if it was done in error, it can be changed where you wrote the review and then saved again.

It is a common mistake made by many new people tho, and as you get reviews for your work, you have probably noticed that you don't get many fours. And this is the reason why. It has to be in need of repair.
Thank you and I do welcome you and hope we can be good friends.

Comment from evilynne

Exceptional

Well, this dude had a big ego and certainly lacked respect. Your poem is funny and well written. It was certainly fun to read. Congratulations on the win! Evi

 Comment Written 22-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023

Oh Evi, I thank you so very much for the congrats, the awesome review and kind comments for my poem. I loved the challenge of alternating only two rhymes, a little twist at the end, and "Respect" is a must. Thanks so much, my dear friend. And a special thanks for the six stars. It is all appreciated!

Comment from Tom Horonzy

Excellent

Sly, of you, with the title herein. I thought you were writing of me. My hat size was, when I was wrong, a twenty-five, and that is a really big sombrero. Have a nice day and congrats, on yet another win.

 Comment Written 22-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2023

I thank you so much for the fun comments. You know what they say about men with big hat sizes, don't you? Lol, ooops no, that wasn't the hat they were talking about. Hehe! Sorry this is so late, but I got behind as I just had my second eye surgery. Thanks again for your kind review.

reply by Tom Horonzy on 30-Jun-2023

We?re good
Cute comeback. Are we related?

reply by the author on 30-Jun-2023

Hey bro, we established that a couple years ago, lol

Comment from LateBloomer

Exceptional

Hi Debi, a fun poem and light-hearted poem that illustrates the heart of a big-ego. Your poem reads and flows well and has silky rhyming within.

Of special note:
She saw he never would comply
And started to suspect
That she would never qualify
For his high intellect

(Debi, the above is so true. Glad she got "smart" to him.)

Excellent photo choice. A pleasure to read. Great YouTubes.
Congratulations on your Win. Well done, well deserved. Sorry that I missed this one. Xo. M

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023

Hey Margaret, what an awesome review and such kind comments sweet sis! Thank you with all my heart! You're the best!

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

I know a few egotistical men lol. Of course I know who Aretha Franklin is and the song respect is a classic. Congratulations on your contest winning.

Some men need a little push in the right direction to grow and evolve.

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023

Yes, I agree! I've known a few in my time, but have met a few women like that too! Regardless, respect is always number one in my book. Without it, the best looking can become ugly fast. Thanks for your kind comments, my sweet friend!

Comment from LisaMay

Excellent

You depict the changing nature of this relationship with flair, insight, and a touch of humour. The lesson here in your skilfully crafted poem is to never fall in love with a narcissist, and to never think that modifying one's own behaviour just to fit in with another's personality will make for a happy outcome in the relationship. I am glad she found herself again and left. Respect is crucial.

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023

Hi LisaMay, thanks so much for the awesome review and kind comments for my poem. I loved the challenge of alternating only two rhymes, a little twist at the end, and I agree with you completely, "Respect" is a must. Thanks so much, my dear friend

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

Sometimes people get lost within themselves and need a little jolt to break lose. Perhaps this did the trick for the guy. If not, then Aritha can do it. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023

Thanks Ben for the kind comments. Much appreciated. Debi

Comment from GinaC

Exceptional

I love this! This poem is witty and fun and I loved that you kept with the same rhyme throughout the entire poem! The ego is certainly a problem, but who will tell? Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023

Hi Gina, I thank you for the awesome review and kind comments for my
poem and for the gift of the six stars. You are always such a sweetheart. Now that I am almost done with my eye surgeries I plan on looking you up and returning some favor of reviews. You and so many have been so kind, but have barely been allowed enough screen time to write and thank reviewers.

I did love the fun and challenge of alternating only two rhymes, a little twist at the end, and "Respect" is a must. Thanks so much, my dear friend

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

Congratulations on your well deserved win. As your poem adequately states, there is nothing you can do with a man who has an ego so large, all he can see is himself. You can't retrain him to consider others. You chose the perfect song and artist to talk (sing) about RESPECT. Artwork, poem, and video delivered a perfect presentation.

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023

Hi Lorraine, thanks so much for the congrats and for the awesome review and kind comments for my poem. I loved the challenge of alternating only two rhymes, a little twist at the end, and "Respect" is a must. Thanks so much, my dear friend