Shall I Compare Thee
Shakespeare Poem contest entry30 total reviews
Comment from LisaMay
Well you sure left the others eating your dust in this contest, and no wonder. Congrats! Your poem re-imagines Shakespeare living in modern times in a very entertaining manner.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2020
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Well you sure left the others eating your dust in this contest, and no wonder. Congrats! Your poem re-imagines Shakespeare living in modern times in a very entertaining manner.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2020
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Thank you for the great review and stars, Lisa. Yeah, just wondering what he'd be like today. Plus, I just had to use this cool pic I came across. Lol. I hope all is well on your end.
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Ron
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
This is quite a poem about Shakespeare, asking the question, who would he be -- what kind of man? what would he be like? -- if he lived in our times. You ask the right questions, wondering if he would be unassuming or brash; famous or shy; a badass womanizer or a sensitive loner, kind to animals? You're right, the picture is awesome.
Your closing lines really sum him up well; they're perfect.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2020
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This is quite a poem about Shakespeare, asking the question, who would he be -- what kind of man? what would he be like? -- if he lived in our times. You ask the right questions, wondering if he would be unassuming or brash; famous or shy; a badass womanizer or a sensitive loner, kind to animals? You're right, the picture is awesome.
Your closing lines really sum him up well; they're perfect.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much for the fantastic review and gracious stars, Mary Kay. Yes, I wonder what he'd be like today. I'm sure either way, he and I would be friends. Lol. I hope you have a wonderful day, Mary. Thank you again.
Ron
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You're very welcome, Ron. Yes, I think he would make a very interesting friend! May God bless you and keep you safe. - Mary Kay
Comment from bob cullen
Congratulations. I must confess I love the nickname Shakes and also the image on the Harley. I must further confess I hated Shakespeare at School. But the man's been considered a literary genius for over 400 years so I guess my opinion's wrong. A really good write.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2020
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Congratulations. I must confess I love the nickname Shakes and also the image on the Harley. I must further confess I hated Shakespeare at School. But the man's been considered a literary genius for over 400 years so I guess my opinion's wrong. A really good write.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2020
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Lol. Yeah, who knows what he'd be today? I'd like to think he be a pretty cool guy to hang out with and have a few beers with. Haha. I really appreciate the generous stars and congrats, Bob. I'm glad you liked the piece. Have yourself a great day.
Ron
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
You show a wild sense of humor. The underlying comparisons between yesteryear and today are amusing and entertaining. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2020
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You show a wild sense of humor. The underlying comparisons between yesteryear and today are amusing and entertaining. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 18-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2020
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Thank you for the fantastic review, Rebecca. I really appreciate the generous stars. I'm glad you liked the piece. Have a great day.
Ron
Comment from Gail Denham
Would he sport tats - that cover his body - or play mandolins with kittens. Your poem is creative and something to think about. From my mind, I think he would not do heavy metal - but he might chime in one some of Poe's type poems or Twilight Zone stories.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2020
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Would he sport tats - that cover his body - or play mandolins with kittens. Your poem is creative and something to think about. From my mind, I think he would not do heavy metal - but he might chime in one some of Poe's type poems or Twilight Zone stories.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2020
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Lol. Yes, I think he might too. Thank you for the great review and generous stars, Gail. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
I really like this witty, clever, and very well thought out work that you've penned here. You pose some very good questions here. He did indeed grow up in a different era and could as you've so eloquently stated be a totally different person if born in this era. Thanks for sharing this thought provoking and well written work. Well done!
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2020
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I really like this witty, clever, and very well thought out work that you've penned here. You pose some very good questions here. He did indeed grow up in a different era and could as you've so eloquently stated be a totally different person if born in this era. Thanks for sharing this thought provoking and well written work. Well done!
Comment Written 18-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2020
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Thank you for the fantastic review and stars, Jeffrey. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Comment from w.j.debi
This is clever and the meter is one Shakespeare would certainly use. I like the clever musings about what Shakespeare would do in our day to put his talent to use. I've wondered the same about Bach. I could so see him doing heavy metal.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2020
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This is clever and the meter is one Shakespeare would certainly use. I like the clever musings about what Shakespeare would do in our day to put his talent to use. I've wondered the same about Bach. I could so see him doing heavy metal.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2020
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Yeah, me too. Lol. Thank you for the excellent review and stars, WJD. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Comment from smileycloud
good luck in the contest with this great entry
the humour is really appealing and the form is just fine
I like your closing couplet
your last 4 line stanza is very provocative and does truly make one wonder
have a smiley day
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2020
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good luck in the contest with this great entry
the humour is really appealing and the form is just fine
I like your closing couplet
your last 4 line stanza is very provocative and does truly make one wonder
have a smiley day
Comment Written 18-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2020
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Thank you for the great review, Smiley. I really appreciate the generous stars and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked the piece.
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U R welcome
and your work very deserving
Comment from Chrissy710
Hi MA Wow what a terrific poem beautifully Metered ,worded and rhymed. Although you just one dould see your admiration for his style in this a great entry and good luck should be high on the list Cheers Christine
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2020
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Hi MA Wow what a terrific poem beautifully Metered ,worded and rhymed. Although you just one dould see your admiration for his style in this a great entry and good luck should be high on the list Cheers Christine
Comment Written 18-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2020
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Thank you for the giant sixer, Christine. I really appreciate the gracious stars and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked this piece. I hope you have a great weekend. Thank you again.
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Comment from Frank Jauregui
The painting and the poem were truly humorous imaginings of how the twenty-first century Bard might truly be. He looks like the Rap stars of today you captured the image perfectly.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2020
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The painting and the poem were truly humorous imaginings of how the twenty-first century Bard might truly be. He looks like the Rap stars of today you captured the image perfectly.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2020
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Thank you for the excellent review and stars, Frank. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.
