I Have Only My Mother to Blame
I inherited my gift of gab from her44 total reviews
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Ha ha, I love the funny satirical way you wrote the misleading title only to explain yourself in the line above. A gift of gab is a wonderful trait to have. You are honest and nostalgic and all the things your mother was but never do either one of you ever shut up!
Funny and witty. The picture of you in the wheelchair is empowering to all of us who are also in wheelchairs.
Thanks for showing that all of us can laugh at ourselves.
Jesse
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2022
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Ha ha, I love the funny satirical way you wrote the misleading title only to explain yourself in the line above. A gift of gab is a wonderful trait to have. You are honest and nostalgic and all the things your mother was but never do either one of you ever shut up!
Funny and witty. The picture of you in the wheelchair is empowering to all of us who are also in wheelchairs.
Thanks for showing that all of us can laugh at ourselves.
Jesse
Comment Written 11-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2022
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Awe Jesse, I love when we have a laugh together. I treasure that! I thank you for such a lovely and kind review my dear friend!
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Laugh, and the world laughs with you. Cry, and you cry alone.
Thanks for the laugh once again.
Jesse
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Sometimes you are the sweetest guy in the world and I am always happy that you are my friend! Do you have a date yet for your surgery?
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Yes, it is set for September first.
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And I have one on the 12th. Jesse you are in my prayers and will be in contact w you before the first. Whether you like it or not, I must say God bless you! 🤗
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Thank you.
Comment from Sally Law
Inherited virtues like speaking up and adding a different perspective are wonderful things. Too many are towing the line and shutting up these days. A bold senryu for the contest, mystery poet.
Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the upcoming contest
Sally Law :)) XOs
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2022
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Inherited virtues like speaking up and adding a different perspective are wonderful things. Too many are towing the line and shutting up these days. A bold senryu for the contest, mystery poet.
Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the upcoming contest
Sally Law :)) XOs
Comment Written 11-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2022
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Awe thank you Sally, yet I know some maybe look at my thank you messages and think, does that woman ever run out of things to say? Lol!
Thanks my sweet friend for the lovely review and comments and with that I will shut up! hehe!
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Gift of the Gab! Blessings,
Sal XOs
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
This is a good Senryu. You have in a few lines made us aware of some of your major characteristics. The text is for sure large enough to read. I like the larger all caps last line emphasizing this is a dominant trait. The visual is just okay. I wish it had a mother and child talking together or a child standing in a group doing ALL of the talking and the observers just listening. This is a good entry.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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This is a good Senryu. You have in a few lines made us aware of some of your major characteristics. The text is for sure large enough to read. I like the larger all caps last line emphasizing this is a dominant trait. The visual is just okay. I wish it had a mother and child talking together or a child standing in a group doing ALL of the talking and the observers just listening. This is a good entry.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022
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Thanks Sandy, as always you are a gem! Thanks for all your kind words as
I am everything it says but mostly just love to chat. So guilty as charged! Lol
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You are welcome.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
What a fun contest entry, Mystery Author. I love the picture.
While your words describe you, they could also be spoken
for those individuals in a wheelchair. Sometimes they have to
shout to be heard. I believe some people believe what those
individuals have to say is less important. Your words were fun
to read and very descriptive. I say, "Shout it to the world, I have
a lot to say." Wheelchairs don't hinder voices. You sound like a
fun person any mother would be proud to call daughter. "Blame"
really could be replaced by "Thank you."
Best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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What a fun contest entry, Mystery Author. I love the picture.
While your words describe you, they could also be spoken
for those individuals in a wheelchair. Sometimes they have to
shout to be heard. I believe some people believe what those
individuals have to say is less important. Your words were fun
to read and very descriptive. I say, "Shout it to the world, I have
a lot to say." Wheelchairs don't hinder voices. You sound like a
fun person any mother would be proud to call daughter. "Blame"
really could be replaced by "Thank you."
Best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 11-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Thanks Jan for the great review and kind words! I am all of these things, but I stand guilty as charged on talking way too much! It's a sign that I am comfortable with you and that is the best feeling yet!
The blame part was only to be funny, as I used to tell my mom it was all her fault for the big bosom, high cheekbones, etc and we always got the biggest laugh out of it. I look just like her and am proud!
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are engaging, humorous, interesting, descriptive and
creative. These words made me smile. The poem flows and connects well. I like the artwork the author chose it goes well with the theme and words of this poem. Have a great day!....Maria
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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The author's words are engaging, humorous, interesting, descriptive and
creative. These words made me smile. The poem flows and connects well. I like the artwork the author chose it goes well with the theme and words of this poem. Have a great day!....Maria
Comment Written 11-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Thanks Maria for the great review and kind words! I am all of these things, but I stand guilty as charged on talking way too much! It's a sign that I am comfortable with you and that is the best feeling yet!Roy for the great review and kind words! I am all of these things, but I stand guilty as charged on talking way too much! It's a sign that I am comfortable with you and that is the best feeling yet!
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I think it's interesting that this contest prompt promises "a chance to get to know some of your fellow Fanstorians", but it's an anonymous contest. So, I now know a few things about you, but I don't know who you are, lol!
You did meet the requirements with the short/long/short syllable format, and Mom always said that honesty was the best policy:-)
Good luck with the contest. If you place top three I'll know who you are!
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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I think it's interesting that this contest prompt promises "a chance to get to know some of your fellow Fanstorians", but it's an anonymous contest. So, I now know a few things about you, but I don't know who you are, lol!
You did meet the requirements with the short/long/short syllable format, and Mom always said that honesty was the best policy:-)
Good luck with the contest. If you place top three I'll know who you are!
Comment Written 11-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Thanks Pam for the great review and kind words! I am all of these things, but I stand guilty as charged on talking way too much! It's a sign that I am comfortable with you and that is the best feeling yet!
Comment from LJbutterfly
Haha! This is quite humorous and your chosen artwork pairs perfectly with your Senryu. Mothers have a tremendous influence. I inherited much from my mother, but am different. My daughter inherited much from me, but is different. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Haha! This is quite humorous and your chosen artwork pairs perfectly with your Senryu. Mothers have a tremendous influence. I inherited much from my mother, but am different. My daughter inherited much from me, but is different. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Thanks for the great review and kind words! I am all of these things, but I stand guilty as charged on talking way too much! It's a sign that I am comfortable with you and that is the best feeling yet!
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice artwork and presentation.
-A good title and poem to go with it.
-The syllable count is good, along
with the various adjectives you share about yourself.
-A good concluding line enhanced with the special font.
-Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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-Nice artwork and presentation.
-A good title and poem to go with it.
-The syllable count is good, along
with the various adjectives you share about yourself.
-A good concluding line enhanced with the special font.
-Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Thanks Pam for the great review and kind words! I am all of these things, but I stand guilty as charged on talking way too much! It's a sign that I am comfortable with you and that is the best feeling yet!
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You are very welcome and your reply is intriguing. I talk too much, too!! Now I want the voting to be over:):)
Comment from John Ciarmello
I Have Only My Mother to Blame. This is an excellent reveal of how personality traits are passed down generationally. The gift of gab is one in my eyes that rides the fence; sometimes it comes in handy, and sometimes-- Well? I loved this one. Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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I Have Only My Mother to Blame. This is an excellent reveal of how personality traits are passed down generationally. The gift of gab is one in my eyes that rides the fence; sometimes it comes in handy, and sometimes-- Well? I loved this one. Best, JohnC
Comment Written 11-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Thanks John for the great review and kind words! I am all of these things, but I stand guilty as charged on talking way too much! It's a sign that I am comfortable with you and that is the best feeling yet!
Comment from dragonpoet
This senryu is witty and shows us that we inherit both the good and bad traits from our parents. Maybe we can learn to propigate the good ones and control the bad ones.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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This senryu is witty and shows us that we inherit both the good and bad traits from our parents. Maybe we can learn to propigate the good ones and control the bad ones.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
Comment Written 11-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022
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Thanks Joan for the great review and kind words! I am all of these things, but I stand guilty as charged on talking way too much! It's a sign that I am comfortable with you and that is the best feeling yet!
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You're welcome.
Joan
