The Life of a Press Secretary
It is not an easy job.24 total reviews
Comment from LisaMay
Good job with this poem - rhythm and rhyme work well, details expressed in a fair-minded manner.
I feel the role of being press secretary to Trump is doomed to ridicule. That young woman (and all her predecessors) may be trying to do their job, but it still requires covering for his lies, which is morally suspect. Your words that she must "sound sincere" made me groan. I would rather that someone was sincere in actuality. Also, "She must defend the President" because he is so often wrong, misleading, or ignorant. Yes, it's a tough job, but she apparently wanted it. Trump is a very weighty albatross - at least he is still a live one.
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Good job with this poem - rhythm and rhyme work well, details expressed in a fair-minded manner.
I feel the role of being press secretary to Trump is doomed to ridicule. That young woman (and all her predecessors) may be trying to do their job, but it still requires covering for his lies, which is morally suspect. Your words that she must "sound sincere" made me groan. I would rather that someone was sincere in actuality. Also, "She must defend the President" because he is so often wrong, misleading, or ignorant. Yes, it's a tough job, but she apparently wanted it. Trump is a very weighty albatross - at least he is still a live one.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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Hi, Lisa. I appreciate your reading and reviewing my poem. And I do agree with your comments. Anyone who works for Trump knows what she/he is doing. Most are political hacks who seek favors. Still, I think she is doing a commendable job. We?ll see how long she lasts. Rod
Comment from Wrote Lindsey
I feel the poem teaches the reader to empathize, but not be persuaded. I appreciate the blend of facts and rhyme, I thought this was done tastefully. Good luck in your contest)
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I feel the poem teaches the reader to empathize, but not be persuaded. I appreciate the blend of facts and rhyme, I thought this was done tastefully. Good luck in your contest)
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for reviewing and your kind praise. Rod
Comment from Becky Kern-Taylor
Excellent poetry. Excellent PS, wouldn't want the job. I loved Sarah, who was very sharp and fair. I didn't like the luncheon when then made fun of her, for her looks, they reached a very low bar. Kayleigh has a very large brain in that little beautiful head. I feel she does a very good job, but I suppose they will make fun of her also. I was going to enter but the competition is way to steep, so never mind:)
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Excellent poetry. Excellent PS, wouldn't want the job. I loved Sarah, who was very sharp and fair. I didn't like the luncheon when then made fun of her, for her looks, they reached a very low bar. Kayleigh has a very large brain in that little beautiful head. I feel she does a very good job, but I suppose they will make fun of her also. I was going to enter but the competition is way to steep, so never mind:)
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much, Becky, for your high praise of my poem and those six bright stars. I, too, fear Kayleigh will be demeaned by the Press. Rod
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She is pretty on the ball and her reaction time is great. I feel like she belongs in the family.
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
I like this and the message conveyed in it. I like the factual information and the excellent rhyme and flow you've incorporated into this. Thanks for sharing this informative, inspirational, and well written work. Well done!
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I like this and the message conveyed in it. I like the factual information and the excellent rhyme and flow you've incorporated into this. Thanks for sharing this informative, inspirational, and well written work. Well done!
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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ThAnk you, Jeffrey, for your kind praise of my poem. Rod
Comment from RShipp
A great political poem. Enjoyed! Usually, these topics just casue my guts to rumble.
I believe you have met the requirements for this contest: Write a poem adout "the life of a..." something, anything, person, place, or thing. Be creative! Any style of poem.
Best of luck with the "The life of a...." writing contest.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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A great political poem. Enjoyed! Usually, these topics just casue my guts to rumble.
I believe you have met the requirements for this contest: Write a poem adout "the life of a..." something, anything, person, place, or thing. Be creative! Any style of poem.
Best of luck with the "The life of a...." writing contest.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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I am delighted you chose to read my political poem. Many thanks for your kind praise.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
I could understand your subject in the words you chose for the entry for The life of a.... writing prompt. I wish you great good luck in the contest!
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I could understand your subject in the words you chose for the entry for The life of a.... writing prompt. I wish you great good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 10-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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Many thanks for reading and reviewing my poem, Rebecca.
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I voted for this poem. Loved it.
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Thank you very much.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello, anonymous,
As far as the poem structure you did a good job but I disagree with you. She chose the job of lying for the president. It's despicable. I don't feel sorry for her.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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Hello, anonymous,
As far as the poem structure you did a good job but I disagree with you. She chose the job of lying for the president. It's despicable. I don't feel sorry for her.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2020
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It?s interesting that you say this, Gypsy. I told my daughter about my poem, and she said almost the exact same words as you. Thank you for sharing my poem.
Comment from elchupakabra
I mean, on the one hand I can understand where you're coming from with this piece, but on a deeper level, is it not morally repugnant to try and 'spin' literal evil into false truths? Anyways, good job technically on the piece, thanks for sharing. Later daze.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2020
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I mean, on the one hand I can understand where you're coming from with this piece, but on a deeper level, is it not morally repugnant to try and 'spin' literal evil into false truths? Anyways, good job technically on the piece, thanks for sharing. Later daze.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2020
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Many thanks for sharing and reviewing my poem. It?s hard to chastise the current PS for doing her job. She?s not doing the ?spinning.? Her boss is doing that and she is left to ?translate.?
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello RodG
It is not an easy job to be the White House press Secretary
Has an excellent rhyming and I like how you pointed out that She is the fall guy in that room.
It's SHE who takes the heat.
Gert
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2020
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Hello RodG
It is not an easy job to be the White House press Secretary
Has an excellent rhyming and I like how you pointed out that She is the fall guy in that room.
It's SHE who takes the heat.
Gert
Comment Written 09-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2020
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Thank you, Gert, for reading and reviewing my poem. The current PS is like a lightning rod for Trump. Indeed, her job is not easy.
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You are welcome.
Gert
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Good image and
presentation.
-I enjoyed "West Wing," too.
-You wrote a good poem, as well.
-Effective meter, imagery, and
rhyme create a smooth flow of ideas.
-I like these lines:
"She must support what e'er he says.
He is her albatross."
-A good concluding verse, too.
-A good entry; good luck.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2020
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-Good image and
presentation.
-I enjoyed "West Wing," too.
-You wrote a good poem, as well.
-Effective meter, imagery, and
rhyme create a smooth flow of ideas.
-I like these lines:
"She must support what e'er he says.
He is her albatross."
-A good concluding verse, too.
-A good entry; good luck.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for sharing my poem, Pam, and your kind praise.
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You are very welcome; I enjoyed it.
