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for entry "Black and White" Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
nicely done tribute to the old days when TV was in black and white. I remember those days, first got a color TV in 1970. saw the moon landing on a black and white TV. Brings back memories. Well done.


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Rated: E | (5.0)
Love it here are a few more

Yakima sounds made up
Pocatello, Idaho sounds made up
George Washington Washington State
Moscow Idaho
Paris Texas
Truth or Consequences NM
Centerville Virginia locals say it is in the center of nothing
Hell California which is next door to Paradise, California The high school teams are called Hells Angels and Paradise Devils and play each other Hells Angels have been winning Paradise was almost destroyed by a fire but Hell was not touched they are 25 miles from each other

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico (Nearest big city: Albuquerque) Origin: Named after a popular radio quiz show of the same name in 1950. The town won a contest by changing its name.

Intercourse, Pennsylvania (Nearest big city: Philadelphia) Origin: Likely derived from the term “intersection” or the interaction between people in a bustling community.

Boring, Oregon (Nearest big city: Portland) Origin: Named after William H. Boring, an early resident and Civil War veteran.

Hooker, Oklahoma (Nearest big city: Amarillo, Texas) Origin: Named after local cattleman John "Hooker" Threlkeld.

Ding Dong, Texas (Nearest big city: Austin) Origin: Named after a sign on a store that depicted two bells labeled with the names of the store owners, Bert and Zulis Bell.

Hell, Michigan (Nearest big city: Detroit) Origin: There are various legends, but one suggests it was named by a German traveler who said "So schön hell!" meaning "So beautifully bright!"

Santa Claus, Indiana (Nearest big city: Louisville, Kentucky) Origin: Named in 1856, when the town found out its original name, Santa Fe, was already taken.

No Name, Colorado (Nearest big city: Grand Junction) Origin: When the Colorado Department of Transportation was unable to come up with a name for the exit sign.

Chicken, Alaska (Nearest big city: Fairbanks) Origin: Named after the state bird, the ptarmigan, which early settlers found too difficult to spell.

Bat Cave, North Carolina (Nearest big city: Asheville) Origin: Named after a nearby cave that is home to a large colony of bats.


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Rated: E | (4.5)
great set of clerihews about Bob Dylan. You nailed the format. the first verse made me think for some reason of Gilligan's Island. why I don't have a clue but got that meme in my head.


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for entry "Don't worry " Open in new Window.
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Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
I wish I shared your faith and optimism about the future but I do not. I think we are living in the end days of the American democratic experiment and the U.S. is going full fascist as democracy dies in plain site.


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Review of What 'app-ened  Open in new Window.
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
I liked this wry, humorous take on the prompt. I did not do this one as well the muse was not with me but you did a great job with it.


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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
a great entry sort of a Tolkien Middle earth story - great mastery of the medieval warfare fantasy genre


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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
a powerful and moving true story about survival in a war zone and God's mercy everywhere. I like the straightforward use of language.


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Review of Pizza Plight  Open in new Window.
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
great wry humorous take on DNA tests and the secrets they reveal. My DNA tests revealed what I knew - 18 different ethnicities flowing in my tangled blood lines including Basque, Cherokee, Chicakaw, Creek, Seminole, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Italian, Laplander, Jewish, Mongolian, Nigerian, Spanish, Swedish, Russian and Ukranian.

when these tests first came out many white supremist types were shocked to find out they were part African American.


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Rated: E | (4.5)
loved this poem about experiencing the sunrise as colors and sounds in a synthesis mood love the last lines the best
feel the warmth of saltiness
as tears flow from my eyes.
It wraps me in a soft caress
that words cannot describe.
I’m blessed as senses coalesce.
Each day is a surprise.


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Review of It Didn't Snow  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | N/A (Review only item.)
I liked this free verse poem about missing a dog who died a few years ago. evocative poem about pets love and lost. I like the refrain it did not snow which ties the poem together. like these lines the best
You are almost two years gone.
Snow fell and now the sun shines
How can anything balance, without you?


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Review of Nautical Twilight  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
a very powerful and moving example of synesthesia
 in action, I love the interplay of images, sounds and smells evoking the mystery of the universe as it unfolds to the writer.		
			

		
	


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Review of The Last Snow Day  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E  | (5.0)

	
		

			

				A powerful and moving story about experiencing snow and the winter at your grandfather's place watching the snow fall and thinking back on your life and his life and the many snowy days you have experienced. Evocative story.
			

		
	


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				I liked this short and sweat poem about the snow fall and enjoying the snow before it melts away in the sunlight.  I like the metaphor of sunlight burning away the snow and the lines, "bright sun melts snow with its bright rays, nothing evil can stand its way" leading to an extended metaphor of sunlight ending evil and bringing forth the truth.  almost a political comment I think.
			

		
	


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Rated: 13+  | (5.0)

	
		

			

				this was fun to read and a good example of the constant frustration with customer disservice rules that seem to be so common these days. I hate dealing with Customer service except for Costco who does it right but they too have their inflexible rules.  Love the way you turned it around at the end.
			

		
	


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				I took a completely different tactic focusing on playing music on an organ and finding it turning into prayer and gospel music.  Your poem is quite good captures the acrostic words quite well and is a real prayer as well as a reflection of a Biblical figure. Well done expresses your CHristian faith. I am not a Christian but can appreciate heartfelt expression of faith.
			

		
	


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Rated: E  | (5.0)

	
		

			

				nice entry for the contest I like the refrain glistening snow in the sunshine as you talk about the snow and what it means to you.
			

		
	


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Review of ~Limbo  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 18+  | (5.0)

	
		

			

				great sonnet about a soul dying and finding himself in Limbo waiting for judgement day.  You nailed teh form  I like the last stanza classic.  
			

		
	


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for entry "Parade Time" Open in new Window.
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Rated: 18+  | (5.0)

	
		

			

				 A heartfelt tribute to military vets past and present. Did you serve. If so, when and where? My wife served 20 years in Korea, Texas and DC.  I would have mentioned World War 11, Korean War, perhaps the broader middle east and Africa.  

 		
			

		
	


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for entry "Of Islands" Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+  | (5.0)

	
		

			

				this is a powerful and moving poem about a man facing his inner demons and wondering how anyone could love a man like himself?  lots of different possible interpretations in this poem but it captures the mood very well.
			

		
	


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Review of Promptly Poetry  Open in new Window.
for entry "Seeking Monday" Open in new Window.
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Rated: E  | (5.0)

	
		

			

				a great entry for the contest. You weaved together (to use Donald Trump's phrase) many different topics trying to answer the question will you find your mojo on Monday morning. Dealing with writing block is not fun. Sometimes you need to just take a break have a cup of tea and wait for the inspiration to flow again 
			

		
	


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Review of The Coffee Monkey  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E  | (4.5)

	
		

			

				loved this slice of life humor.  Your wife's comments is spot on.  I asked my wife once after an argument if I am so bad why did you marry me?

 

 her response was 

 

 "Temporary insanity and I am still insane."		
			

		
	


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Rated: E  | (5.0)

	
		

			

				as a boy scout (life scout) from Berkeley, California I can relate to this. I believe in the flag and what it stands for. one nation united together. This is and should not be a partisan issue. I am a proud supporter of Harris for example, but I support the flag and what it symbolizes. 
			

		
	


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Rated: E  | (5.0)

	
		

			

				a powerful and moving poem about living with an emotionally abusive partner and finally realizing love is not enough to save the two of you 

 

 I will always remember your words and loving touch

 The way you once cared so deeply for me

 I always thought we’d have our rainbow one day

 But sometimes love just isn’t enough

 		
			

		
	


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Review of Music Notes  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+  | (5.0)

	
		

			

				nice reflection on songs and poems reflecting dreams.  I can relate.  Most of my writing happens when I wake up and write down my dreams from the night before.  I don't dream dreams rather I dream movies filled with drama, color, music, often a political nightmare or a scifi fantasy.
			

		
	


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Rated: 13+  | (5.0)

	
		

			

				You nailed the spirit and the format for this 100 word drabble about Friday the 13th. There are many places where there are no 13th floors and in Asia there are many places where there are no 4th floors and in some regions of the world there are no 6th floors
			

		
	


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