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Take Me Home, Potholed Roads

My version of Country Roads

37 total reviews 
Comment from thoughtgame2
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I'm glad I read this poem of yours about pot holes...im from Michigan and this is the first time I ever thought to mention we are not the pot hole capitol of the world. Other people got it bad also. Besides that truth ...it was a very good read. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 17-Jan-2023
    Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem.
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
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Earl,
Being a Pennsylvania gal, I appreciated your words in the poem. We have potholes in town that get fixed, and in six months, they're deep again, ruining cars, etc.

Congratulations on your well-deserved ranking, Earl.

I hope you have a great new year full of good health and happiness.

Blessings,
Cindy

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2023


reply by the author on 17-Jan-2023
    Thank you very much Cindy. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my poem. Where in PA? Sorry it took so long to respond.
reply by Cindy Decker 2 on 17-Jan-2023
    Hi, Earl.
    I live in Northwest PA, Earl. Lots of deer and rednecks. Lol. It?s cold and dreary here most of the winter.
    Have a really nice week.
    Cindy

reply by the author on 17-Jan-2023
    I live in Crawford County
reply by Cindy Decker 2 on 17-Jan-2023
    I live in Elk County. It?s a beautiful area, but not much to do. I like the quiet.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2023
    Ridgeway?
Comment from evilynne
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That's a great takeoff on the original song, well written and humorous. I think that John Denver would have liked it. Best of luck in the contest. Evi

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 19-Dec-2022
    Thank you very much Evi. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my song.
Comment from Begin Again
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Good morning, Earl

Your song definitely fits John Denver, but Darius Rucker's Wagon Wheel came to mind as well. Well done and I wish you the best in the contest.

Smiles, Carol

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 19-Dec-2022
    Thank you very much Carol. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my song.
Comment from Pantygynt
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This takes me back to the start of my writing career because writing parody or pastiche if you prefer it is how I started. This fits the John Denver version generally very well though I got a bit lost around the 'Disillusioned mama' bit. Never mind though you have given a great song a new home with those potholled roads.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 19-Dec-2022
    Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my song.
Comment from Karyn2
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This takes me back to my childhood! My dad loved John Denver! I great attempt. I like the potholed road take on the country road. I think I would have liked more rhymes at stanza ends as the original does well. A few little typos Pennsylvania is spelt 3 different ways and last disillusioned misspelled. Best wishes for contest!

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 Comment Written 16-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 19-Dec-2022
    I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my song.
Comment from Douglas Goff
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Ahhh good stuff! Sounds like Michigan. Potholes are the worst!

I enjoyed this write-up and the creative way that you matched the song. Very talented.

Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 19-Dec-2022
    Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my song.
Comment from Lilly Flowers
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Boy, oh boy, this is the second posting with a popular song as its inspiration. I love the song you had in your mind and you did a fabulous job with this creation.

Potholed roads is hilarious and I must give a special shout out to 'Disillusioned mama.' What a hoot!

Of course the theme of this work is sad, but you presented this message in such an entertaining way. Hugs, Lilly

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 19-Dec-2022
    Thank you very much Lilly. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my song.
Comment from JPGeo
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Good job Earl. This contest was too hard for me but I'm enjoying reviewing the talented poets that decided to take it on. I tried to karaoke this using your words and while I'm no John Denver, I think I did it justice. Wishing all the best,
John

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 19-Dec-2022
    Thank you very much John. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my song.
Comment from Rickie1
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Earl

Living in New York not far From Pennsylvania I know and have driven through many deep potholes and scared to shit I broke something in my truck. See humor, truth and anguish in your rendition poem. Well done. Thanks Rickie

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 19-Dec-2022
    Thank you very much Rickie. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my song.