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Viewing comments for Chapter 4 "Chasing Mr Ego"Do good and feel good poems
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Comment from Wendy G
An excellent poem, well rhymed and with great metre and flow, and the theme you chose is an important one. Respect is paramount to any relationship and Aretha was right to applaud it and show the need for it. Best wishes for your contest entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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An excellent poem, well rhymed and with great metre and flow, and the theme you chose is an important one. Respect is paramount to any relationship and Aretha was right to applaud it and show the need for it. Best wishes for your contest entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 20-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Hi Wendy, I thank you for the awesome review and kind comments for my
poem. It was a fun write. 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
Comment from royowen
Although I think we may think we. earn respect, we don't necessarily earn it, it's something that should be given to all, to adults and children, how else are they going to understand what it is, if God respects, shouldn't we do the same. Beautifully written, good luck, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023
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Although I think we may think we. earn respect, we don't necessarily earn it, it's something that should be given to all, to adults and children, how else are they going to understand what it is, if God respects, shouldn't we do the same. Beautifully written, good luck, blessings Roy
Comment Written 20-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023
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So right dear Roy! It is the one thing I demand after a rough childhood and early adulthood. Since I treat all with it, I demand it in return.
I guess I write a lot about it. You my friend are a walking example. Thanks for the kind comments.
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Well done
Comment from Dr. Nad
I like it! It is so easy to fall into a trap of self aggrandizement and live out a personal Messiah complex. Many a man or woman have fallen for somebody who has already fallen for themselves. This world is so full of things that divide us and cause us to rate ourselves based upon assumptions of who and what is superior. They have assessed their value, based not on God's word but on the glamor of a fallen world. I love how you have Informed your fans that steady Eddie is much better than a slick Rick. Blessings on you!
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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I like it! It is so easy to fall into a trap of self aggrandizement and live out a personal Messiah complex. Many a man or woman have fallen for somebody who has already fallen for themselves. This world is so full of things that divide us and cause us to rate ourselves based upon assumptions of who and what is superior. They have assessed their value, based not on God's word but on the glamor of a fallen world. I love how you have Informed your fans that steady Eddie is much better than a slick Rick. Blessings on you!
Comment Written 20-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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I thank you for the awesome review and kind comments for my poem. I love the challenge of alternating only two rhymes, a little twist at the end, and "Respect" is a must. So I thank you for that very respectful six star. Thanks so much, my dear friend
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It was my privilege to both read and review is excellent treatise on ego mania.
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi
This is a witty poem on a hard topic. One should never change totally just to keep someone in your life. This man is an egomaniac and probably won't have many good relationships until he becomes more humble.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Good luck with the prompt
Joan
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Hi
This is a witty poem on a hard topic. One should never change totally just to keep someone in your life. This man is an egomaniac and probably won't have many good relationships until he becomes more humble.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Good luck with the prompt
Joan
Comment Written 20-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Joan, I thank you for the awesome review and kind comments for my
poem. I love the challenge of alternating only two rhymes, a little twist at the end, and "Respect" is a must. Thanks so much, my dear friend
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You are most kindly welcome, Debi. You have to find words that have a lot of rhymes.
You are so right about respect.
Have a nice day,
Joan
Comment from jmdg1954
Hellooooo...
R-E-S-P-E-C-T a great song by the great Aretha Franklin. And you paid that song great respect with your poem.
I enjoyed your rhyming scheme with the "y" and " ect" throughout.
Best of luck in the contest D.
Cheers,
John
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Hellooooo...
R-E-S-P-E-C-T a great song by the great Aretha Franklin. And you paid that song great respect with your poem.
I enjoyed your rhyming scheme with the "y" and " ect" throughout.
Best of luck in the contest D.
Cheers,
John
Comment Written 20-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2023
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Hi John, I thank you for the awesome review and kind comments for my
poem. I love the 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 Eternal Muse
I guess, his ego was over the moon (lol). What an unpleasant character. There are too many of those around. If he got out of himself and start seeing other people, he might have had a hope. But apparently he is beyond redemption.
Liked your rhyming, your humor, imagery and presentation. Good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023
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I guess, his ego was over the moon (lol). What an unpleasant character. There are too many of those around. If he got out of himself and start seeing other people, he might have had a hope. But apparently he is beyond redemption.
Liked your rhyming, your humor, imagery and presentation. Good luck in the contest
Comment Written 20-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023
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Hi there EM, I thank you for the awesome review and kind comments for my poem. I love the 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 lyenochka
It's good that she realized that she needed to be respected and there was no need to continue to be with someone like that. Great story told in your poem. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023
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It's good that she realized that she needed to be respected and there was no need to continue to be with someone like that. Great story told in your poem. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 20-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023
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Hey Helen, I thank you for the awesome review and kind comments for my poem. I love the challenge of alternating only two rhymes, a little twist at the end, and "Respect" is a must. Thanks so much, my dear friend
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I liked your Aretha Franklin reference, too!
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Big Smile
Comment from rama devi
What fun rhyming! What a great closing note with your reference to Aretha and 'Respect'. Good riddance, when dealing with big egos, is what I say! I enjoyed your ECT rhymes, though, ironically, the use of PERFECT is not perfect because the scansion is forced (accenting the ECT sounds off to its natural pronunciation). However, on second read, I kind of like it as an artistic whim to make the rhyme imperfect there. It's like a rhyme-metaphor for exactly what you're describing in that stanza. IN fact, if you did that ON PURPOSE, it's a stroke of genius!
I enjoyed the wit, whimsy and wisdom woven into this poem. Great bouncy beat too. Fine presentaiton. Works fine without punctuation.
Good luck in the contest.
Warmly, rd
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023
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What fun rhyming! What a great closing note with your reference to Aretha and 'Respect'. Good riddance, when dealing with big egos, is what I say! I enjoyed your ECT rhymes, though, ironically, the use of PERFECT is not perfect because the scansion is forced (accenting the ECT sounds off to its natural pronunciation). However, on second read, I kind of like it as an artistic whim to make the rhyme imperfect there. It's like a rhyme-metaphor for exactly what you're describing in that stanza. IN fact, if you did that ON PURPOSE, it's a stroke of genius!
I enjoyed the wit, whimsy and wisdom woven into this poem. Great bouncy beat too. Fine presentaiton. Works fine without punctuation.
Good luck in the contest.
Warmly, rd
Comment Written 20-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023
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Hi there RD, I thank you for the awesome review and kind comments for my poem. I love the challenge of alternating only two rhymes, a little twist at the end, and "Respect" is a must. The line with perfect and 'I' were planted there on purpose, even though neither of them really were poetically correct. And I don't know about genius, but after the Aretha line, they were the two most important to me because they were so different and I liked the way they looked and sounded. So thanks so much, my dear friend!
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Thanks for your gracious response :-)))
Comment from Raul1
I bet this guy has an ego for women who could adore him. It's a different kind of poetry. Interesting. Excellent work! No mistakes found. Thank you for sharing! Good luck!
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023
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I bet this guy has an ego for women who could adore him. It's a different kind of poetry. Interesting. Excellent work! No mistakes found. Thank you for sharing! Good luck!
Comment Written 20-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023
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Hi Raul, I thank you for the awesome review and kind comments for my poem. I love the 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 Teri7
This is a very well written poem you have penned about Mr. Ego for the No Restriction Poetry contest. You used very good descriptive words and the song is a very good one. Great imagery from the art work you chose. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023
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This is a very well written poem you have penned about Mr. Ego for the No Restriction Poetry contest. You used very good descriptive words and the song is a very good one. Great imagery from the art work you chose. Best wishes in the contest. Teri
Comment Written 20-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023
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Hi there Teri, I thank you for the awesome review and kind comments for my poem. I love the challenge of alternating only two rhymes, a little twist at the end, and "Respect" is a must. Thanks so much, my dear friend
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You are so welcome!!!