Comment from Pyrrho

Excellent

I do not understand the drive to participate in such un-challenging exercises when you could spend the time writing poetry that sings or at least practicing so you improve enough to make your words sing. Reviewing on this sight means reading scads of uninspired work I would never read for pleasure.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2014

All I can do is to keep trying. I 'm not a professional. I realize it must be frustrating when you seek only quality...but friend, quality can be in the content, intent, or word....It's all good.. There is joy in the mundane.

Comment from gypsycaravan

Excellent

Men always say the woman does, but women say that if he has the last word, he's just starting a new argument. Too funny. Your picture is perfect for your 191.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Thank you, and yes...that is the truth as we see it....and we are sticking to it...

Comment from scd41

Excellent

What a wonderful way of writing a poem in 1-9-1 format! The one-word title 'why' to meet the requirements of the contest is a common refrain heard in argments and discussions. The picture has added gravity to the troubling question.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Thanks so very much. I just knew I wanted to have word as the last word.;0}

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

uhh...because someone has to? lol This is a phrase that comes up a lot. but then there are some who do have to have the last word, thinking that's proof they won the argument.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Thank you for your answer! It made me giggle....blessings...

Comment from sgalletti

Excellent

You wrote a poem that meets the requirements of the prompt and provides a good message in just a few words and syllables. This is certainly a common phrase, but I appreciated the creative way you put it into the format of 1-9-1. Well done! Good luck in the contest. Sue

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Thanks for such encouraging comments!

Comment from Smoothiecool

Excellent

good luck in the contest

you follow the contest prompt

your few words portray the message well of the auguement

good visual

cheers Smoothiecool

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Thanks for writing, Smoothie....sure appreciate it

reply by Smoothiecool on 23-Aug-2014

most welcome..SC >. Faye

Comment from jandeck

Excellent

Bad habits are hard to break, can often lead to hreak-up. This one is particularly common and hard to be free of. Good art to match, also.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Thanks so very much! I am grateful for your words.

Comment from Judy Couch

Excellent

Good question. I know too many people who always have to have the last word. They're usually not the people I like to spend a lot of time with.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

I had to smile when I read your great comments....thanks!

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi,

You chose the most perfect artwork for your powerful poem. Together, this makes a strong statement.

A really good presentation for an entry. Good luck in the contest.

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*-*)

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Thank you very much. The last word has messed up so many relationships....Take care...

Comment from Titan Black

Excellent

This is probably one of the best poems
that I have read in a long time. Unfortunately,
the truth will hurt a lot of women; and emotions
will run high. But you get my rave reviews. Because
you poetic alliteration was on point. Keep writing.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

I am so humbled by what you wrote.. It meant a great deal...and I thank you.