Over-the-Fence
a whimsical tale with a moral74 total reviews
Comment from amada
I remember those time, it was great, and it was wonderful to read a lovely poem in this subject. Ms. Tell a reeal, I remember her. Thank you for taking a step back to memory land.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2009
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I remember those time, it was great, and it was wonderful to read a lovely poem in this subject. Ms. Tell a reeal, I remember her. Thank you for taking a step back to memory land.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2009
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amada, thank you so very much for stopping by. I do not know how you found this, but I am happy you did. Your comments and review are greatly appreciated..jlsavell
Comment from Poetic Friend
Jimi, this was a fun poem, but with a compelling message. Gossip can destroy lives and reputations.
Of course in the workplace, gossip is so prevalent. I make every effort to escape it.
I love your play on words, character names and alliteration. Your talent is astronomical, my poetic friend.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2009
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Jimi, this was a fun poem, but with a compelling message. Gossip can destroy lives and reputations.
Of course in the workplace, gossip is so prevalent. I make every effort to escape it.
I love your play on words, character names and alliteration. Your talent is astronomical, my poetic friend.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2009
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Poetic Friend, you are so sweet. You always encourage me, as I do not feel the talent..thank you so much for stopping by..jimi
Comment from Scarlettdreams
I liked the tongue in cheek nature of this while driving home it's point. You paint the picture well, and yes gossip does hurt. Well done although a bit too lengthy for my taste. Bravo
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2009
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I liked the tongue in cheek nature of this while driving home it's point. You paint the picture well, and yes gossip does hurt. Well done although a bit too lengthy for my taste. Bravo
Comment Written 05-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2009
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Scarlettdreams, yes I know it was a tad long. Most of my poems are.lol..I never know when to quit..thank you so very much for your time and your wonderful review..jlsavell
Comment from jwsteele
This is a superb prose poem. It's impossible to understand others motives until you've walked in there shoes, so to speak. Each time gossip and drivel is repeated it gets a little further from reality until it can be truly ugly. I really like the way you laid this out. Well done.
Surprised and saddened that my neighbors would (judge me) this way
That line says it all.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2009
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This is a superb prose poem. It's impossible to understand others motives until you've walked in there shoes, so to speak. Each time gossip and drivel is repeated it gets a little further from reality until it can be truly ugly. I really like the way you laid this out. Well done.
Surprised and saddened that my neighbors would (judge me) this way
That line says it all.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2009
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John V. Sir thank you so very much. I cannot express how much I appreciate your exceptional review and wonderful comments..again thank you..jlsavell
Comment from WRITER1
Oh how true, everything we do or say can be carried back and twisted and turned until it is totally unrecognizable. Very well done.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2009
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Oh how true, everything we do or say can be carried back and twisted and turned until it is totally unrecognizable. Very well done.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2009
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Wrtier1, you are so very right. thank you so very much for stopping by. you are appreciated..jlsavell
Comment from Dave-Aranda-Richards
Enjoyed the entire narrative and thought it was a dog early. I certainly don't repeat gossip, so you have to listen closely the first time (not original, I know, but neither is gossip.) Did you ever hear of "Luke the Drifter?" He was a character that Hank Williams came up with and usually cautioned about gossip and it's ills.
Dave
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2009
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Enjoyed the entire narrative and thought it was a dog early. I certainly don't repeat gossip, so you have to listen closely the first time (not original, I know, but neither is gossip.) Did you ever hear of "Luke the Drifter?" He was a character that Hank Williams came up with and usually cautioned about gossip and it's ills.
Dave
Comment Written 05-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2009
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Spurgeon, you are so funny. You have a great sense of humor. Thank you so very much for stopping by. I am most grateful..jlsavell..I am not familiar with this piece from Hank Williams..will have to look it up..again thank you jlsavell
Comment from mermaids
How true, gossip is damaging and a waste of time. At work when someone starts gossiping, I ask them if I can quote them. This usually ends it. good poem about negative talk
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2009
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How true, gossip is damaging and a waste of time. At work when someone starts gossiping, I ask them if I can quote them. This usually ends it. good poem about negative talk
Comment Written 05-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2009
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mermaids, thank you for stopping by and reading my poem and reviewing my work. love your comments..jlsavell
Comment from wierdgrace
Gossip is horrible and I have this problem a lot in my family so I may let them read this, great poem, no errors that I can see, and thank you for sharing, your author notes were great as well.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2009
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Gossip is horrible and I have this problem a lot in my family so I may let them read this, great poem, no errors that I can see, and thank you for sharing, your author notes were great as well.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2009
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wierdgrace, thank you so very much for stopping by. Your reviews and support mean a great deal to me..jlsavell
Comment from easyeverett
Did you hear about....? LOL. This was a brilliant witticism with a PUNCH along with skillfull poetic
techniques such as powerful and near rhyme assonance
incased in consistent rhythms throughout. I want to
come and do a special on your acquaintences at work,
home and the neighboorhood. I will see if I can pick
out the characters from the poem. Such a treat this truly
was. Creative social satire at its finest. No sixes or
you would have them all. easy
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2009
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Did you hear about....? LOL. This was a brilliant witticism with a PUNCH along with skillfull poetic
techniques such as powerful and near rhyme assonance
incased in consistent rhythms throughout. I want to
come and do a special on your acquaintences at work,
home and the neighboorhood. I will see if I can pick
out the characters from the poem. Such a treat this truly
was. Creative social satire at its finest. No sixes or
you would have them all. easy
Comment Written 05-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2009
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easyeverett, what am I to say? I feel honored that a poet of your talent and caliber would want to give me a five much less a six..I am on cloud nine..again thank you sir..jlsavell...sure come on over I'll introduce you to everyone and a few more..lol
Comment from phild
This is good writing and very, very clever!!!! I loved the name "miss tell a real spin". The other characters were good, but she was my favorite. Great message and a wonderful ending.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2009
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This is good writing and very, very clever!!!! I loved the name "miss tell a real spin". The other characters were good, but she was my favorite. Great message and a wonderful ending.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2009
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phild, thank you so much. I alway love and appreciate your coments and reviews. gald you enjoyed..jlsavell