Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This is good advice. Why torture ourselves with wondering. Grasp the courage and ask the question. This can be applied to all situations. Better to know than to guess. Marilyn

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2018

Thanks, Marilyn

Comment from brenda faye curtis

Excellent

It's not easy to come up with something meaningful in this limited format, but you've done it so well!
So often in life we let fear deprive us of the help we need from others, and it's a shame. I believe many people want to help others, and are hoping someone will ask.
Good one!

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018

Thanks, Brenda. I agree.

reply by brenda faye curtis on 12-Apr-2018

You're welcome, Bill. :)

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

Hunh? Bill, I am in the dark. You have completely stumped me this time. I have no idea what the heck you are talking about. Wait, If you hide your fear of a dreaded task, you should act like it is no big deal and no one will then be able to guess that you are about to crap your pants at the prospect of having to go through with the task ahead?

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018

Okay.

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Very clearly written, Bill. Ask and you might get denied, but don't ask and you most definitely will be denied.

Most philosophical and excellent advice and in one of my favourite forms too. :)

Excellent.

Gloria

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018

Thanks, Gloria

Comment from Boogienights

Excellent

Great short poem..but easier said than done. I've never been that good at overcoming my fear of asking for something, so I'm sure that many can relate to this as well. This poem makes you think, Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018

Thanks, BN

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Interesting word - "Quask" - it starts with the Qu of question merged with the verb 'ask.' I can relate as I finding asking is sometimes a daunting task and one might have to "mask" our anxiety. Well done 1-6-1!

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018

Thanks, lyenochka

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very well written 1-6-1 poem you have penned. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery from the art work and nice notes! I enjoyed reading and reviewing! Blessings, Teir

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018

Thanks, Teri

Comment from BermyBye50

Excellent

Bill,

This is an interesting and cleaver contest entry. It appears to speak to the common need of introverts to discard their mask in order to break out of their comfort zone when asked to complete a task.

Al the best in the contest,

Eugene

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018

Thanks, BB

Comment from judiverse

Excellent

Wasn't this for a contest? You should have entered. It would have been a good candidate. Quask--interesting. Sounds like a combination of question and ask. Sometimes it doesn't hurt to volunteer. It can turn out to be a great new experience. Good job of getting the rhyming words in. judi

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018

I saw the contest today and wrote this, then was called away for a couple hours and missed the deadline. I kind of liked it so I posted. Thanks for giving it a look.

reply by judiverse on 10-Apr-2018

You can always reserve a spot and go back with your entry. Too bad you missed. judi

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Poignant words here Bill, we often hide our fears and hope we can deal with them on our own when help is often on hand if we would just ask for it, wises words, love Dolly x

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 Comment Written 10-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2018

Thanks, Dolly.