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  |  | Boiled Peanuts, Grits and Straw Hats  [ASR] A prose-oem of a fond farewell to a home away from home  |
| (5.0)| Hallo Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥmas ! I will be reviewing your work "Boiled Peanuts, Grits and Straw Hats" on behalf of "House Targaryen Points" for "Game of Thrones"  Content: This is a free verse poem dedicated to a set of characters who meet up in the Southern part of the country for holiday. They share their memories of the good ol' days and promise to meet each other again the very next year. Pluses:I truly enjoy poems that seem to tell a cohesive story, and this piece evokes memories of summer effectively. Now, it would seem ironic that in my last review, I felt you related more to the beauty of the North, but now in this one, you appear to love the South as well!  Can't say I blame you though, both sides do have their good bits.In this poem, we are introduced to the summer setting of old colonial homes and bougainvillea (this isn't in Savannah, is it? No, wait, you did say Florida - well they are neighbouring states anyway). However, the 'stars' of this poem are the Scottish couple who decide to throw a farewell party for those who they deem worthy of being in their presence. The section where they 'scold' the Americans for not knowing how to celebrate the New Year, was actually quite funny, and I even read that in a Scottish accent in my head. And guess what? I learned something new about that tradition of the tall dark and handsome man showing up at the doorstep with the coin, cake and coal. Fascinating indeed.Another holiday-goer bemoans the loss of 'class' and 'elegance', as they recall days gone by when men wore their best suits and ties, while women were dressed to the nines (seriously, who has time these days to do all of that?) and what was the indignation about Chinet! (that had me snickering as well) Gripes and moans aside, all of them agree that they will miss their little get-togethers are they prepare for their journeys back to cold and damp places they originally consider home. Suggestions:Here are a few things I noticed while reading. Please remember that these are only my suggestions/opinions and it's ultimately up to you to choose what works best. Another well written piece with no room for suggestions.    Thanks for sharing! And keep on writing!    Disclaimer: The views and opinions on this review are mainly the things discovered by the reader and therefore, do not reflect necessarily to the group, activity and/or event being affiliated herein. This is only the opinion and suggestions of the reviewer and it is still up to the author of this piece to consider this review as a corrective action or otherwise.  My review has been submitted for consideration in "Good Deeds Get CASH!" .
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