Dodgy Desiderata
A hoodlum's rules for life72 total reviews
Comment from MizKat
This is a fantastic and funny ABC's of Life poem. I found myself giggling all the way through it and it's fun to laugh. Isn't laughter supposed to be the spice of life and good like medicine? Kat
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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This is a fantastic and funny ABC's of Life poem. I found myself giggling all the way through it and it's fun to laugh. Isn't laughter supposed to be the spice of life and good like medicine? Kat
Comment Written 07-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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yes, that's my theory - So in a way I'm a good doctor (as well as a fairly dodgy criminal)
Comment from Crystal Carey
I think this is the best one I have seen so far. Most used Zest for the last one. I enjoyed reading the ABC's you laid out! You did a wonderful job for the contest!
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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I think this is the best one I have seen so far. Most used Zest for the last one. I enjoyed reading the ABC's you laid out! You did a wonderful job for the contest!
Comment Written 07-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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Thanks for the nice review and generous stars.
Comment from rhymelord
Dear Mystery Master Criminal,
Superb rhyme and metre in this obviously point to a scintillating intellect and determination to do the job properly and the pearls of wisdom displayed can only have come from long experience. My favourite line has to be:
"Quintessential qualities are quietness and quickness."
Good luck in your crusade to educate.
Reg
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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Dear Mystery Master Criminal,
Superb rhyme and metre in this obviously point to a scintillating intellect and determination to do the job properly and the pearls of wisdom displayed can only have come from long experience. My favourite line has to be:
"Quintessential qualities are quietness and quickness."
Good luck in your crusade to educate.
Reg
Comment Written 07-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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Thank you, Reg - dunno about the scintillating intellect - maybe you're closer to the mark with long experience.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Bravo! This is fantastic! Despite the topic, I loved the read. And I learned so much from it too... lol! You never know when you might just need to get some quick cash for the mortgage. :)
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2012
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Bravo! This is fantastic! Despite the topic, I loved the read. And I learned so much from it too... lol! You never know when you might just need to get some quick cash for the mortgage. :)
Comment Written 07-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2012
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Hey, Lady, I ain't takin' no blame if you get caught robbin' a bank or nuttin'. Besides, you don't look too good in no balaclava...
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Actually, I never leave the house without my balaclava... without it I scare little children... trust me, you do NOT want to see this face! LOL! :)
Comment from Ekim777
You're a real crowd pleaser, I mean no one can contest your wisdom. What intrigues me is that list of 26 commandments could apply to the goings on of a conservative, straight as a die business man. I mean wasn't Van Gogh who said big business is nothing but organized theft. Forgive his cynicism but he only sold one painting during his whole life time. He might be right, my Russian friends tell the market place stretching from Moldavia to Khazakstan is controlled by the Mafia and it is all very respectable. We can't smirk, it used to be like that in New York State and in Chicago. NO one ever says anything about California. I can add one more principle of faith to your list. Keep away from ordinary people. Money grubbing is a sign of mediocrity. I look foreward to your sequel. -Ekim777
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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You're a real crowd pleaser, I mean no one can contest your wisdom. What intrigues me is that list of 26 commandments could apply to the goings on of a conservative, straight as a die business man. I mean wasn't Van Gogh who said big business is nothing but organized theft. Forgive his cynicism but he only sold one painting during his whole life time. He might be right, my Russian friends tell the market place stretching from Moldavia to Khazakstan is controlled by the Mafia and it is all very respectable. We can't smirk, it used to be like that in New York State and in Chicago. NO one ever says anything about California. I can add one more principle of faith to your list. Keep away from ordinary people. Money grubbing is a sign of mediocrity. I look foreward to your sequel. -Ekim777
Comment Written 07-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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Thanks for the interesting and thought-provoking review - you are right, being a successful criminal would be like being a successful businessman - e only ever hear about the ones who get caught.
Comment from Scarbrems
Ha ha, love this line:
The only partners that you need are buddies Smith and Wesson.
very funny, very clever, and good use of the "X"! Great fun and an original approach. Best of British to you in the contest
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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Ha ha, love this line:
The only partners that you need are buddies Smith and Wesson.
very funny, very clever, and good use of the "X"! Great fun and an original approach. Best of British to you in the contest
Comment Written 07-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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Thank you - yes, I was pleased with that bit of creative genius - my other favourite was the 'protect and serve (yourself) line since 'protect and serve' is the motto of various police forces...
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Yes, it is indeed. well done!
Comment from Dawn Munro
Oh if this does not win the contest I will never enter another one!!! Perfectly perfect in every way!!!! My favorite was the R- "Remember to reward yourself; denial's just a sickness" HAHAHAHAHA!!!
YOUR RHYME IS FANTASTIC, your metering lots of fun - I have no stinking sixes left, or surely you'd get one!
(Oops, I hear a siren now, I really have to run! :)
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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Oh if this does not win the contest I will never enter another one!!! Perfectly perfect in every way!!!! My favorite was the R- "Remember to reward yourself; denial's just a sickness" HAHAHAHAHA!!!
YOUR RHYME IS FANTASTIC, your metering lots of fun - I have no stinking sixes left, or surely you'd get one!
(Oops, I hear a siren now, I really have to run! :)
Comment Written 07-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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Thank you so much for the enthusiastic review and the virtual six stars...
yes I liked the line about rewarding yourself because it was so much like the 'straight' rules in the other entries - nothing like a bit of subversion.
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It was my pleasure, honestly! A wonderful, funny poem!
Comment from xxjsfuncxxxity
Wow, I'm tempted to have this great, hilarious poetic shopping list of the soul printed up and tattooed on my forehead. I lovely little spark of wisdom, covering every imaginable topic from A to Z. Well done! Best of luck in the contest, my friend.
cheers
js
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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Wow, I'm tempted to have this great, hilarious poetic shopping list of the soul printed up and tattooed on my forehead. I lovely little spark of wisdom, covering every imaginable topic from A to Z. Well done! Best of luck in the contest, my friend.
cheers
js
Comment Written 07-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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Thanks, js - your writing makes me believe you have seen more than your share of the seamy side of life.
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Huh? Whatever gave you that impression? LOL
Comment from adewpearl
You've adhered to alphabetical order well without forcing lines just to meet alphabet requirements
I love your advice and your humorous tone
strong use of rhyming couplets
I love the eclectic nature of your wisdom, so in one line you want me to act like a boy scout and in the next you are offering advice on how to beat customs LOL
good alliteration in phrases like snitch who'll spoil and people's property
I am so glad you have good advice for the next robbery I plan. LOL
Thoroughly enjoyable and well composed :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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You've adhered to alphabetical order well without forcing lines just to meet alphabet requirements
I love your advice and your humorous tone
strong use of rhyming couplets
I love the eclectic nature of your wisdom, so in one line you want me to act like a boy scout and in the next you are offering advice on how to beat customs LOL
good alliteration in phrases like snitch who'll spoil and people's property
I am so glad you have good advice for the next robbery I plan. LOL
Thoroughly enjoyable and well composed :-) Brooke
Comment Written 07-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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Thank you for the thorough review - glad you enjoyed.
I think I should have put a little rider on about not being responsible for anyone following this advice!
Comment from humpwhistle
Nicely done, poet. I couldn't wait to see what you were going to do X. I think all these rules are
well worth heeding. If this poetry schtick doesn't
work out, I might be able to suggest another career.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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Nicely done, poet. I couldn't wait to see what you were going to do X. I think all these rules are
well worth heeding. If this poetry schtick doesn't
work out, I might be able to suggest another career.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 07-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2012
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Or i could be looking to the schtick as an alternative to my slightly risky current career....