Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

How did I miss this one? Congratulations on your second place win. You're very good at these you know! And the alliteration...I'm lucky to get 3 in! Well done! Have a great weekend, Debbie

 Comment Written 05-May-2023

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reply by the author on 06-May-2023

Ah, thank you so much, Debbie :)
I was surprised to have placed in the contest - there were so many great entries.
Best wishes as always, Debra x

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hi Debra,
This short poem shows how getting rid of things that bind us to our pasts can seem easy u but doubt can fill an empty heart with negativity.
This is an inventive metaphor. I like all the alliteration with the 'r' and 't'
sounds.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Congrats on placing second in the contest.
Joan

 Comment Written 02-May-2023

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reply by the author on 02-May-2023

Thank you so much, Joan, for your kind feedback and message of congratulations. I appreciate it :)
Best wishes as always, Debra

reply by dragonpoet on 02-May-2023

You're very welcome on both accounts, Debra.
Joan

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

Debra!

The humour here is so rich, you'll never be short on that greatest commodity, toilet paper, again!!

Congrats on your 2nd place finish!!!

Kim

 Comment Written 02-May-2023

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reply by the author on 02-May-2023

Thank you so much, Kim, for your kind feedback and message of congratulations. I appreciate it :)
Best wishes as always, Debra

Comment from Father Flaps

Exceptional

Hi Deb,
No wonder you won 2nd place in the 8 Words of Less poetry contest... Congratulations! This is a fine 5-7-5 poem, complete with some nifty alliteration of "r" words,
" rather rapidly
regret replaces relief"
and then the complete dismay as is noticed, an
"empty cardboard tube"
So two complete opposite feelings that would put a frown on most faces.
Nicely penned!
Hugs,
Kimbob

 Comment Written 01-May-2023

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reply by the author on 01-May-2023

Hello Kimbob :)
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, generous 6 star rating and message of congratulations! I appreciate it :)
It was a lovely surprise to find that I had placed in the contest as I had read so many other great entries.
Best wishes as always, Debra x

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

Now that would really give me the shits! lol ;-0
A good entry for the 8 words or less poem contest. I like the alliteration sprinkled in this short piece. Thanks for sharing and best of luck in the competition.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023

LOL! Thanks for your feedback, DD :) I appreciate it! Best wishes as always, Debra x

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Ha ha ha, a predicament we have all been in at some time in our lives Debbie and we all know what that feels like, you do make me laugh with this inventive write, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023

Glad you enjoyed!
Thanks so much, Dolly :)
Best wishes as always, Debra x

Comment from Pam Lonsdale

Excellent

Regret replaces relief - HAHAHAHA! Love the alliteration, the play on words, and that last sentence which all of us have faced at one time or another - an empty cardboard tube!

I think this is an excellent 8-word poem. Good luck.

Pam

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023

Thanks so much, Pam :) Glad you enjoyed the read!
Best wishes, Debra :)

Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)

Excellent

hahaha! very amusing. The sensible people of course keep the toilet paper reserve in the lavatory. I have never worked out why we don't all do that. kay

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023

Thanks so much, kay :) Glad you enjoyed the read!
Best wishes as always, Debra :) x

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

Your poem was funny, and its something I think we've all experienced it at some point. I also like your alliteration on the first two lines. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023

Thanks so much, Jesse :) Glad you enjoyed the read!
Best wishes, Debra :)

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

LOL. Well, this is what I think people call a "lowku" - a pun of "haiku" and since bathroom topics do fall into the category of "low," it fits perfectly. Great use of alliteration, too! I think it will do well in the contest!

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2023

Thanks so much, Helen :) Glad you enjoyed the read!
Best wishes as always, Debra :) x