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Different Strokes

Thanks to my granddaughter Kenzie for her Awesome Artwork

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Comment from Pam Lonsdale
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This seems a perfect example of the writing prompt, using these two well-known cliches against one another. And the artwork is appropriate and very beautiful.

A good entry for this contest - good luck:-)

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
    Pam, Thanks for the lovely review and I appreciated your very kind comments about my work. Thanks again my friend!
Comment from Mary Vigasin
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Your granddaughter is very talented. I love her artwork.
Your words a very clever and creative. Here you took two common cliches and melded them together to make a cohesive and profound statement.
Well done!
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes,
Mary

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
    Thanks Mary for the lovely review and I appreciated your very kind comments about my work. Thanks again my friend!
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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You did a great job, Mystery Author, combining the
two clichés. Your entry flows smoothly, the meaning
is great and true, and the art is supportive--very
original, too.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
    Jan, Thanks for the lovely review and I appreciated your very kind comments about my work. Thanks again my friend!
Comment from Bill Schott
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This clashing of cliches pits the writing and the wrestling against each other as one ponders which will be more lasting and effective. Which historic event can we go back and see, and which can we recount through literature.?

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
    Bill, Thanks for the lovely review and I appreciated your very kind comments about my work. Thanks again my friend!
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Very nice artwork.
-I like how you arranged your cliches
to make a point that reads like a tanka.
-You begin with one; have a good
transition phrase, and end with
a cliche that also has a good message.
-A good entry; good luck.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
    Pam, Thanks for the lovely review and I appreciated your very kind comments about my work. Thanks again my friend!
reply by Pam (respa) on 17-Jul-2022
    You are very welcome.
Comment from LisaMay
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Your granddaughter's artwork is a fitting accompaniment to this combination which shows how cliches can be opposites... in this case the first part extols the physical over the verbal, but the second part tries to convince us that the pen is a mightier weapon. As writers, I think we should believe the latter.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
    LisaMay, Thanks for the lovely review and I appreciated your very kind comments about my work. Thanks again my friend!
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
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You have presented us with an interesting juxtaposition of clichés, complemented with a stupendous ink drawing. Hats off to you, but also to your granddaughter. Kate xx

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
    Katherine, Thanks for the lovely review and I appreciated your very kind comments about my work. Thanks again my friend!
Comment from Fleedleflump
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lol, I'd never really thought about it, but those two pearls of wisdom really are opposed to one another aren't they? Thanks for the post - you gave me a smile and a realisation!

Mike

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 Comment Written 16-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2022
    Mike, Thanks for the lovely review and I appreciated your very kind comments about my work. Thanks again my friend!
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
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These two cliches are cleverly paired together. It works and it makes sense as a poem. I like that the font is large and easy to read. The drawing is great. I know who this is, but cannot come up with the name, because this granddaughter has contributed her artwork before in a contest. She has talent! The first two words need to be brought over to the left a tad to balance the text better. Good luck in the contest.

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 Comment Written 16-Jul-2022


reply by the author on 16-Jul-2022
    Thanks Sandra, those buggers would t go in place but I think they're good now. It was so nice when they let us finish our editing, but you my friend are always too fast for me. Lol! And thank you for your kind words about this poem. You are gem!
reply by Sandra Nelms-Ludwig on 16-Jul-2022
    We know each other. LOL Yeah, I'm an old night owl. Isn't retirement great!
reply by Sandra Nelms-Ludwig on 16-Jul-2022
    Yes, it's great now!