Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written Villanelle about the passing of the fly that usually happen on the most inconvenient times and be embarrassed in front of a crowd.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020

Thanks very much for your review, Sandra. Much appreciated.
Best wishes, Tony

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Amen. My first pair of jeans were button-fly, bell bottoms, and I mourned their passing. Actually, they were a size 2 and I had moved onward and upward. :)
I enjoyed this form of poetry and subject matter. The famous button-fly made by Levis.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020

Thanks very much for your review, Sally. Much appreciated. Although my picture was of a pair of jeans, I haven't worn those despicable garments in more than fifty years! Pockets in the wrong places! LOL
Best wishes, Tony

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Tony, this brings back memories of the 501 Jeans. Always brought them back from New York to my daughter's father. He loved them and so did I. Hmm ... yeah!
I loved your poem, which made me laugh out loud. Something we sorely need these days. Wonderfully written. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020

Thanks very much for your review, Ulla. Much appreciated. Glad to have brought you a moment of amusement in these strange times.
Best wishes, Tony

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Tony, LOL my sweet friend...yes you can always count on those buttons....as long as you can unbutton them fast enough...I love your poem you...made me smile...picture perrrrrfect...very well written...love Linda xxoo

I hope you and your family are doing well...take care...and stay safe...

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020

Thanks very much for your review, Linda. Much appreciated. Glad to have brought you a brief moment of amusement!
All well here, as I hope it is with you. Take care and stay safe.
Best wishes, Tony

reply by l.raven on 09-Apr-2020

Hi Tony, your so very welcome my sweet friend...so far all is well...hope this passes soon...God Bless...and take care...you stay safe as well...love xxoo

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Exceptional

A Villanelle
The Passing of the Fly
by tfawcus

Hello, my friend,

Beautiful villanelle! I love the poetic form. It has great rhythm. The topic is funny. Well done!

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020

Thanks very much for your review, GBR, and for the sixth star. Much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed my Villanelle and I'm delighted it brought you a moment of amusement.
Best wishes, Tony

Comment from Puzzle

Excellent

Hahaha this is great. I do love me a button fly. Except when I have to go to the bathroom really bad hahahahaha. Then I prefer the zipper! But this is super cute and fun. I enjoyed it. Nice job

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020

Thanks very much for your review, Puzzle. Much appreciated. I'm delighted that this caused you a little amusement.
Best wishes, Tony

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

I agree with you, Tony, even if I am female I loved the wonderful 501 Jeans. They were so comfy. Of course I haven't wore a pair in years I still remember the days when I did. LOL Jaunty little poem! Well done. Stay in and stay safe. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020

Thanks very much for your review, Nancy. Much appreciated. I'm delighted that this caused you a little amusement.
Best wishes, Tony

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Exceptional

Hello Tony, not just a perfectly executed Villanelle but a well written fun poem. It brought back the memory of my wedding day when the zip to my dress got briefly stuck - I recall the panic, but it worked out OK. Actually I'm thinking if you are in isolation because of this coronavirus then neither zipper nor trousers need be a problem - you can just go without them. How liberating LOL!! Of course, we women have trousers with flies now and I agree the zip can be a problem. Take care and stay well. Great poem and glad I had a 6 left so late in the week - regards Dorothy x

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020

Thanks very much for your review, Dorothy, and for the sixth star. Much appreciated. Loved your wedding anecdote. I'm delighted that this caused you a little amusement.
Best wishes, Tony

Comment from Monica Chaddick

Exceptional

This is absolutely hilarious! I loved it! Great flow, simple amusing message, and nothing deep that I had to think about. Not much amuses me this much these days and I want to thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020

Thanks very much for your review, Monica, and for the sixth star. Much appreciated. I'm delighted that this brought you a little amusement in these strange times
Best wishes, Tony

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

LOL I won't even go into details about my little first grade boys and zippers or buttons. It's actually hilarious. Unfortunately, in today's society, I take them out in the hallway to help them with their pants so I have a camera to prove that I did nothing other to help them with their pants. I smiled at your poem.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020

Thanks very much for your review, Barbara. Much appreciated. I'll bet you have a wealth of stories about the little darlings! LOL
I'm delighted that this caused you a little amusement.
Best wishes, Tony