True Blue Aussie
Dinky-di32 total reviews
Comment from K. Lang-Slattery
This is a fun poem about the differences between the Aussie and the American language. There are also differences between both of those and British English. I've always been interested in these differences and even once had both a story and an article published in two different children's magazines about what I call "BritSpeak." This poem is well done and reveals several fun words and phrases. It must be frustrating to have your work criticized for using everyday AussieSpeak! Your tone is perfect, though the final stanza becomes quite serious (though true).
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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This is a fun poem about the differences between the Aussie and the American language. There are also differences between both of those and British English. I've always been interested in these differences and even once had both a story and an article published in two different children's magazines about what I call "BritSpeak." This poem is well done and reveals several fun words and phrases. It must be frustrating to have your work criticized for using everyday AussieSpeak! Your tone is perfect, though the final stanza becomes quite serious (though true).
Comment Written 06-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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Thanks so much - I really appreciate your super review. Most people are respectful, even with the suggestions for correcting my spelling "errors", but at the time of writing that one I had just had a couple of quite intolerant reviews, and it did make me wonder what they would be like if one had a different viewpoint or idea about something more important than spelling! Thanks again.
Congratulations for your Haiku win. That's a great accomplishment to get the seven stars in an open competition!
Wendy
Comment from Michaela Moore
Thank you for this poem! I really needed this today. Most reviewers on this site are helpful and supportive. But some are mean for no reason at all. They say all kinds of things about writing that just are not true. They say you can't when most of the books I read do that very thing all of the time. Writing is subjective. Some words connect to some and not others. If you don't have a connection to the writing, please don't review it (well that is my thought anyway. Well, anyway, I feel like I am preaching to the preacher here. You already know all of this obviously. I just really needed this poem and support today.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2022
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Thank you for this poem! I really needed this today. Most reviewers on this site are helpful and supportive. But some are mean for no reason at all. They say all kinds of things about writing that just are not true. They say you can't when most of the books I read do that very thing all of the time. Writing is subjective. Some words connect to some and not others. If you don't have a connection to the writing, please don't review it (well that is my thought anyway. Well, anyway, I feel like I am preaching to the preacher here. You already know all of this obviously. I just really needed this poem and support today.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2022
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Thank you very much Michaela. Sounds like you have had some bad experiences, with excessive and unjustified criticism. Yes, writing is subjective. I only review if I can say something positive, even if I respectfully make suggestions as well. I am glad my poem was able to help and encourage you.
Wendy
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Good one Wendy from another dinky-di Aussie. I have found in particular with meter I often put the reference differently to others, still not sure if that's me or not. ð???
Cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2022
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Good one Wendy from another dinky-di Aussie. I have found in particular with meter I often put the reference differently to others, still not sure if that's me or not. ð???
Cheers
Valda
Comment Written 03-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2022
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Thank you so much for reviewing. Glad you enjoyed it! The US sometimes makes me second-guess my Aussie spelling.
Wendy
Comment from JLR
Wendy, I must say that I had a smile that broadened with each new line of verse. I so agree that ... I have had to stitch up, a time or two, my two inch thick skin and just go on writing as I write. Good success with all your writing with your honest and authentic Australian poetic voice!
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2022
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Wendy, I must say that I had a smile that broadened with each new line of verse. I so agree that ... I have had to stitch up, a time or two, my two inch thick skin and just go on writing as I write. Good success with all your writing with your honest and authentic Australian poetic voice!
Comment Written 01-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2022
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Thank you so much! A lovely review! Very glad you enjoyed this one, a bit tongue-in-cheek, but there is a little message in there too.
Wendy
Comment from harmony13
I found the author's words strong, clear, addressing the issues, meaningful, interesting, descriptive and creative. I pondered on how wonderful this author clearly stated feelings. I believe we need to accept people without judges them - if we can do this what a wonderful place the world would be! The artwork is perfect and compliments this poem. Thank you for the author's notes - they speak volumes!
Wendy, a Great poem with a Great message!
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2022
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I found the author's words strong, clear, addressing the issues, meaningful, interesting, descriptive and creative. I pondered on how wonderful this author clearly stated feelings. I believe we need to accept people without judges them - if we can do this what a wonderful place the world would be! The artwork is perfect and compliments this poem. Thank you for the author's notes - they speak volumes!
Wendy, a Great poem with a Great message!
Comment Written 31-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2022
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Thanks so much Harmony! Such a lovely review, and most reviewers are just like you - accepting and respectful. I am encouraged by my many friends on this site, and just have to brush off those who forget about us Aussies! Lol.
Wendy
Comment from karenina
You tell us, Wendy! I think (I hope!) I'm pretty cognizant of different cultural spellings and I KNOW I've never ever dinged you a star (or anyone else I can recall) for not using "Americanized English" ~~
I have seen it happen, however, and while it may be innocent when inquired about in a review, I have noted a tad of arrogance in some who insist the writer "must" adhere to "their" version or....else it'll be a demerit of stars.
That's just wrong.
This is a most valid reason to get "your knickers in a knot" ~~ even if you are exaggerating!
You stay Aussie strong, Wendy!
Love it!
Karenina
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2022
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You tell us, Wendy! I think (I hope!) I'm pretty cognizant of different cultural spellings and I KNOW I've never ever dinged you a star (or anyone else I can recall) for not using "Americanized English" ~~
I have seen it happen, however, and while it may be innocent when inquired about in a review, I have noted a tad of arrogance in some who insist the writer "must" adhere to "their" version or....else it'll be a demerit of stars.
That's just wrong.
This is a most valid reason to get "your knickers in a knot" ~~ even if you are exaggerating!
You stay Aussie strong, Wendy!
Love it!
Karenina
Comment Written 31-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2022
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Thank you Karenina. Most reviewers are like you, kind, accepting and respectful when making suggestions. That's lovely, because then I know that mistakes will be picked up, and I can correct them.
There's just the odd one who differs and is rude, and about non-essentials. I appreciate your lovely and supportive review.
Wendy
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As all reviews should be!
Comment from Anne Johnston
I love your poem, Wendy, very well written. Here in Canada, we use the British spelling as well and I often get red lines under such words, as behaviour, neighbour, etc. I like how you expressed it: "Different ways of writing are still fine
You stick to yours - I'll stick to mine!"
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2022
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I love your poem, Wendy, very well written. Here in Canada, we use the British spelling as well and I often get red lines under such words, as behaviour, neighbour, etc. I like how you expressed it: "Different ways of writing are still fine
You stick to yours - I'll stick to mine!"
Comment Written 31-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2022
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Thanks so much Anne. I enjoyed your understanding review, and appreciate it.
Wendy
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You are welcome.
Comment from Wils
As they say in Australia, bloody oath cobber! I've lived in the US for six years and still find myself using Aussie speech and confusing people. (Yes, sometimes on purpose ;)). I'm heading back for 3 weeks next month, looking forward to a Bunnings snag
Geoff
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2022
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As they say in Australia, bloody oath cobber! I've lived in the US for six years and still find myself using Aussie speech and confusing people. (Yes, sometimes on purpose ;)). I'm heading back for 3 weeks next month, looking forward to a Bunnings snag
Geoff
Comment Written 31-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2022
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Lol. Super review. Love it. Some Americans don't realise there are other countries in this big world of ours! Hope the Bunnings snags are on again - they stopped for a while, because of Covid. Hope you have a wonderful time back home.
Wendy
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It'll be "Not Happy Jan" if they aren't lol
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That was such a memorable ad! Never to be forgotten.
Comment from Marienkiefer
Your brings one potent idea to mind. You said it all:
Good on ya.
Nothing more to add, so I am putting a lot of beautiful flowers and sending you smiley faces, to fill up the spaces.
All the best on your entry.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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Your brings one potent idea to mind. You said it all:
Good on ya.
Nothing more to add, so I am putting a lot of beautiful flowers and sending you smiley faces, to fill up the spaces.
All the best on your entry.
Comment Written 30-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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Thanks so much! Love your review!
Wendy
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Comment from Carolyn Dooley
There are some people on here who are arrogant. You could not please them no matter how great you write. They are not nice. And they do not care how much they crush your heart. I have learned to hold my head up and forget their harshness. I enjoy reading all your work. Have a great day.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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There are some people on here who are arrogant. You could not please them no matter how great you write. They are not nice. And they do not care how much they crush your heart. I have learned to hold my head up and forget their harshness. I enjoy reading all your work. Have a great day.
Comment Written 30-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2022
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Thank you Carolyn. I appreciate your fine words, and I am sorry you have experienced distress with comments. We are on a writing site because we love writing, and let's continue to enjoy that regardless of the over-critical people.
Wendy
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Yes. Thank you for your words of encouragement.