Idiomatic Fanatic
More idioms than you can shake a stick at...59 total reviews
Comment from rhymelord
Damn, damn, damn!!!!!
I had already copied the desert bit to crow loudly, "Gotcha", when you first of all gazzumped me with your note and, worse still, when I rushed off to Wiktionary, I found you were right. I can now see I have got my just deserts for being so cocky.
Apart from that the poem is nothing out of the ordinary apart from its somewhat brilliant rhyme, metre and funny bits and I know you were thinking of me in penning your penultimate line.
Not bad for a Kiwi.
Best regards
Reg
My just deserts collecting.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2011
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Damn, damn, damn!!!!!
I had already copied the desert bit to crow loudly, "Gotcha", when you first of all gazzumped me with your note and, worse still, when I rushed off to Wiktionary, I found you were right. I can now see I have got my just deserts for being so cocky.
Apart from that the poem is nothing out of the ordinary apart from its somewhat brilliant rhyme, metre and funny bits and I know you were thinking of me in penning your penultimate line.
Not bad for a Kiwi.
Best regards
Reg
My just deserts collecting.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2011
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2011
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Thank you!
I only put in the note because I always thought it had to be desserts and I had gone rushing off to check the dictionary too, so we do think alike, ergo.....
Steve
Comment from Inge_Meldgaard
Oh, very, very good! (except for the 'dig' this poem - somehow I'm always bothered by this term - seems too dated and 'naff' to use). Really, though, you've done a masterful job of digging up all these cliches to string together into a thoroughly entertaining and extremely clever poem - as always, I'm astounded by your ability to write so well in this style :D
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2011
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Oh, very, very good! (except for the 'dig' this poem - somehow I'm always bothered by this term - seems too dated and 'naff' to use). Really, though, you've done a masterful job of digging up all these cliches to string together into a thoroughly entertaining and extremely clever poem - as always, I'm astounded by your ability to write so well in this style :D
Comment Written 27-Nov-2011
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2011
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Thanks, Inge - I just put pen to paper and the nonsense comes flowing out - someone suggested I must have been working on this for a week, but really I got the bulk of it done in an hour on Friday night in front of the telly (gotta do something to fill in the ad breaks) and then added a couple of new stanzas Sat. morning and posted it - sadly enough it is now rivalling my pantoum (which you have also reviewed) which I did expend time and effort on! Go figure...
Thanks for this - glad you enjoyed.
Steve
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I avoid ad breaks by recording everything - but perhaps I've made a mistake! Perhaps if I had them subliminally permeating my brain, if might become as fertile as yours :D
Comment from Fishcake
Fantastically innovative and creative! Unique, magnificent! Need I say more? Wonderful humour permeates throughout this masterpiece! Nothing to criticise at all. uge thank yous in not only making me smile at 08.10 am but also for educating me on a few proverbs I had never heard before! Grand and I love the humour and the rhyme.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2011
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Fantastically innovative and creative! Unique, magnificent! Need I say more? Wonderful humour permeates throughout this masterpiece! Nothing to criticise at all. uge thank yous in not only making me smile at 08.10 am but also for educating me on a few proverbs I had never heard before! Grand and I love the humour and the rhyme.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2011
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2011
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Steady on, I'll be thinking you really liked it!
Thank you.
Steve
Comment from cherylmelwoods
Wow I think you have every idiom in here known to mankind. I congratulate you abd also for findibg the perfect picture. Very clever and witty. You are a strong contender. Good luck. Cheryl:-)
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2011
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Wow I think you have every idiom in here known to mankind. I congratulate you abd also for findibg the perfect picture. Very clever and witty. You are a strong contender. Good luck. Cheryl:-)
Comment Written 27-Nov-2011
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2011
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Thank you, Cheryl - glad you enjoyed my piece of fun.
Steve
Comment from Modee
Wow...! That pretty much sums up many of the sayings of our times. I'm sure there are hundreds more...but what you have here is very entertaining. Thanks! :)
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2011
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Wow...! That pretty much sums up many of the sayings of our times. I'm sure there are hundreds more...but what you have here is very entertaining. Thanks! :)
Comment Written 26-Nov-2011
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2011
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Thanks for the review and the kind words.
steve
Comment from rchitwood
Your poem is very good and I enjoyed reading it.Your poem sounds like my luck I would not get anything.Your poem has good description of missing the gravy train.Very well written and creative also smooth line flow.Your photo compliments your poem well.Blessings Rita
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2011
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Your poem is very good and I enjoyed reading it.Your poem sounds like my luck I would not get anything.Your poem has good description of missing the gravy train.Very well written and creative also smooth line flow.Your photo compliments your poem well.Blessings Rita
Comment Written 26-Nov-2011
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2011
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Thanks, rita, for taking the time to review and for the nkind words and generous rating.
Steve
Comment from jgirlie152
You did a really nice job with your creation here. Your imagination came through in fine fetter, everything fell into place, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
Joan
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2011
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You did a really nice job with your creation here. Your imagination came through in fine fetter, everything fell into place, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
Joan
Comment Written 26-Nov-2011
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2011
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Thank you, Joan - glad you enjoyed my bit of fun.
Steve
Comment from fairy77
Haha this was great.You were in good humor.I love good humor.I liked the style of english and your metaphors.The comparisons were quite hilarious!beth fairy77.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2011
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Haha this was great.You were in good humor.I love good humor.I liked the style of english and your metaphors.The comparisons were quite hilarious!beth fairy77.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2011
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2011
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Thanks, Beth - glad you enjoyed and got a smile out of my bit of fun.
Steve
Comment from oNray
Such a good job collecting and placing these in a coherent order. The number that you have here is impressive, but the outcome should place you at the top for the contest.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2011
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Such a good job collecting and placing these in a coherent order. The number that you have here is impressive, but the outcome should place you at the top for the contest.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2011
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2011
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Thank you for your generous review and the six stars.
Steve
Comment from Bellydanser
Standing ovation! This is so very clever and well-written. I loved it all the way through. Yes, I do agree that you deserve the just deserts of a dessert. LOL Very good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2011
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Standing ovation! This is so very clever and well-written. I loved it all the way through. Yes, I do agree that you deserve the just deserts of a dessert. LOL Very good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2011
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2011
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Thanks for the warm review and the six stars - glad you enjoyed and got a smile out of my bit of fun.
Steve