Comment from Wabigoon

Excellent

I like this. I feel... tired about it. Why not have the "new" Ida and the new Woody and feature what it is they know that changes them? Otherwise, fine, a nice poem. How about you? Are you Ida or Woody?

Think you have an extra capital here
Hy (D)id said "I do" to Ida, who

Thanks
Wabigoon/Jeff

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2019

Thank you for the stars and comments. "Did" is actually Hy's last name, contrasting him with Ida Bin, i.e., she "could have been" accomplishing things, but he "did." I'd like to think I'm much more of a self-starter than either Ida or Hy, but I married a very hard-working man who's been a great encouragement to try even harder and do even better.

Comment from C. Gale Burnett

Excellent

This is such a clever and comical poem. Just what I needed to read before heading off to bed. Such a great story containing much wisdom! I enjoyed the rhyme, too.
Great contest entry!
Gale

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2019

Thank you so much. I'm really glad you enjoyed it. It was a lot of fun to write.

Comment from Rachelle Allen

Excellent

This was such a delightful read!! I can imagine parents and grandparents sharing this with their little ones often...and these children growing up and sharing it with THEIR offspring, as well. Wise, yet fun!

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 Comment Written 01-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 01-Feb-2019

Rachelle, thank you so much for your lovely and incredibly flattering comments. If you don't mind my asking, I was wondering, in view of what you said, if you actually intended the four-star rating. (Twice in the past, it's been pointed out to me that I'd unintentionally given a lower grade than I thought I had.) If the four stars are deliberate, I'd appreciate if you'd please give me some suggestions on how I might improve the poem to achieve the fifth star. Any input would be welcome. Thanks again.

reply by Rachelle Allen on 02-Feb-2019

I'm brand new to this forum and the rating system, as well, so I'm a little stingy still, I guess with the five-stars. Plus I'm an educator, so that could factor in, as well, I guess. I did love your work, though.

reply by the author on 02-Feb-2019

Thanks for getting back to me. I'm with six star ratings as you are with five. They truly have to be earned. If you thought this deserved a four, then you did absolutely the right thing in giving it that. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You'll see, when you've been on the site for a little while, that when you give below a five, it's usually that there's something specific that you feel needs improvement, and generally you'd make the suggestion. If you do think something specific needs improvement, I'd be glad to hear it, as I want my work to be the best it can be. Thanks again for your support and your kind comments.

reply by Rachelle Allen on 02-Feb-2019

I totally appreciate this feedback. Your piece didn't need anything. It was fine 'as-is'. On my ratings scale, though, I thought it only went to a five. Eek! Does it go to a six, and I just haven't been scrolling down far enough!? Oy. I'll happily change my rating for you if that's the case. (Is there a way to do that?)

reply by the author on 02-Feb-2019

Thanks for your comments and your willingness to change the score. Yes, there is a six-star rating. It will be listed as six stars but, when you actually use it, it shows up on screen as five red stars plus a yellow plus sign (i.e., a six-star rating is actually a five plus). The six stars are meant to be used when something is really amazing and, to keep them from being used indiscriminately, they limit the number you can give out to six per week. If you click on "Community" on that little blue band at the top of the screen, and go into the Q&A, it explains all about the ranking system. To change a score, click on the "My" button on that same blue band, and scroll down to "Comments." It will show you the reviews and rankings you've given. Click on the name of the poem and it will open the screen to where you can edit it. Believe me, I found this out myself when I gave someone a lower score than I'd intended. I had to laugh when you wrote "Eek" in the feedback above, as that was exactly what I said when it was indicated to me that I'd given someone a "four" who deserved a "five." You and I seem to be cut from the same cloth. Thank you again for your willingness to take care of this. FYI, I've only been on the site since June (some people have been on here for many years), but it does get easier to navigate the more you use it, and that Q&A is a godsend!

reply by Rachelle Allen on 02-Feb-2019

Thank you for this invaluable tutorial!! I'll take care of this immediately.

reply by the author on 02-Feb-2019

Thank you. You're very sweet.