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Creed for Modern Living

An Abecedarian for Today

49 total reviews 
Comment from Green Lake Girl
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Congratulations on your contest win. I'm sorely behind on voting for contests, but had to comment on this alphabet verse. Your write is humorous, cynical, exaggerated, and riddled with nuggets of truth. Very well done. I laughed out loud about the "dude" comment you made to another reviewer.

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 14-Jul-2014
    Thank you, GLG.

    Hope I didn't offend the 'dude' :O)

    Steve
Comment from LIJ Red
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Contest winner, huh? My,my. There are many youthful types who hold your words to be their credo. like the kid who stomped the 65 year old woman to death. couldn't see any use for her.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
    Thanks.

    Hopefully there are more who see the words for what they are a bit of fun exaggerating some of the baser habits of the younger generation.

    Steve
Comment from c_lucas
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This is very well written with an interesting choice of words, making for a very good read. Congratulations on winning your contest.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
    Thanks, Charlie.

    Steve
Comment from James Dooney
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dude you held strong right to the very end here. That is not easy to do. You have created a line and rhyme for each letter and you have done it well. Bravo !

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
    Thanks, James.

    Shoul dhave put in an extra line about always calling people 'dude'

    Steve
Comment from Muffins
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A fascinating blend of good and bad advice, arrogance and vulnerability- perfect list of living life to the fullest ,or at least knowing the consequences that come with it.

There were lines that made me cringe, laugh, and shake my head in disbelief. I suspect you'll receive many interesting review with this one. In the end this was a satisfying and fun read.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
    Thank you, Muffins.

    As long as nobody suspects I am actually advocating any of this stuff.

    Steve
Comment from Louise Michelle
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What a fabulous and fun read this was! I enjoyed the entire poem, but two of my favorite lines are:
Just remember rehab's costly and your friends can't call around and Role models should be young and rich, of dubious propriety. Definitely worthy of a sixer. Hugs, Lou

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
    Thanks, Lou. I appreciate the kind words and the six shiny stars.

    Steve
Comment from Kashif Ali Abbas
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Words take on new meaning with every hour that passes.
X-Ray vision's obsolete now you have Google Glasses.
Youth is all important; middle-age a concept dirty;
Zero tolerance applies to all who're over thirty.

My pick ...I liked the energy and the over all tune, diction is good artwork supports well and overall a very nice poem

K

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 13-Jul-2014
    Thanks for the kind words.

    Steve
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
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This is extremely well written. You give an awful view of modern living - and frighteningly so much of it true. You've missed out some of the good things in life but there's no denying you have accomplished a good poem and I don't think for a minute you live by this creed. Good Luck in the contest. In my opinion you will take some beating. Regards Dorothy

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
    Thanks, Dorothy.

    Exaggerated of course, but scary all the same.

Comment from Phyllis Stewart
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Bravo! Very clever, even rhymes! Topical as well, with a great message for young readers... a chance to see themselves for the losers they are if they fit this mold. I see you are winning by quite a bit.... no surprise! :)

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
    Thank you, Phyllis.
Comment from seaglass
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This is quit amazing. It is very meaningful while moving straight through the alphabet. An it rhymes as well making it even more skillful.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 12-Jul-2014
    Thank you!