Tempted To Reach The Top
Temptation Poetry contest entry58 total reviews
Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
I love the satire here, expressed very competently and complete control of form and structure. Unfortunately, I feel some readers will not see the funny side of this.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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I love the satire here, expressed very competently and complete control of form and structure. Unfortunately, I feel some readers will not see the funny side of this.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Thank you for the great review, Sarah. Oh, I'm sure folks didn't find this as humorous as I did when writing it. Lol I'm glad you liked this silly piece. Have a fantastic day.
Ron
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Best wishes from UK!
Comment from Mrs. KT
Loved every line and morsel, Ron!
Just be sure that as you rise to the top that you do so honestly. (Is that even a "thing" anymore?) There surely is a lot of finnagling around these parts to "reach for the stars!"
There is nothing ridiculous about your offering... and I applaud your irreverent and delightfully refreshing poem.
Thanks for sharing!
diane
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Loved every line and morsel, Ron!
Just be sure that as you rise to the top that you do so honestly. (Is that even a "thing" anymore?) There surely is a lot of finnagling around these parts to "reach for the stars!"
There is nothing ridiculous about your offering... and I applaud your irreverent and delightfully refreshing poem.
Thanks for sharing!
diane
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Thank you for the fantastic review, Diana. Yes, honesty seems to be quite lacking on here of the late. I don't fret over the ratings on here. I was just surprised to even see my name up there. When I did, I just couldn't help but poke some fun at it. Lol. I'm glad you liked this silliness, Diane. Have yourself a wonderful day and thank you again.
:)
Ron
Comment from Kaiku
Out of writer`s pity I shall toss that care-free 6 your way. I have nothing better to do this horse-shit of a day. I write for fun but sleep so little as I try to write and get a little giggle.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Out of writer`s pity I shall toss that care-free 6 your way. I have nothing better to do this horse-shit of a day. I write for fun but sleep so little as I try to write and get a little giggle.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Hahaha. That's the only reason I've stayed on here for so long, I get a kick out writing stupid stuff. As far as rankings, I couldn't care less. I just love poking fun at those who do.
It's a rarity if I ever even give out 2 sixers a week, let alone however many I have. Once in a great while, I come across something deserving but that's few and far between. Thanks for tossing one on this ridiculous piece, my friend.
Yes, I planned on a day of working outside and having a cookout and all that jazz but once again, the weather man has his head up his ass. Looks like it's trying to rain out there. They claimed it was suppose to rain all day yesterday but not a drop. Go figure.
I appreciate the stop in and the big sixer, K. Thanks again and have a good one.
Ron
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Right on.
Comment from R.B.Bunn
This was a fun little poem. I have to admit, I do feel this way at times myself. Luckily, the feelings pass quickly. The sing-song cadence made this poem fun to read.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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This was a fun little poem. I have to admit, I do feel this way at times myself. Luckily, the feelings pass quickly. The sing-song cadence made this poem fun to read.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Lol. Yes, those feelings pass almost as fast as they come. Lol. I was just in the mood to poke some fun at those who spend their lives on here just to try to get to the top. Thank you for the great review and stars, RBB. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.
Ron
Comment from ESOSTINE
I have really come to understand that without ambition, it is very difficult to attain greater height in live. Success is never by accident. It is achieved by determination, focus and drive in the right direction. Well done. You will surely get to the top as you are well motivated to keep writing.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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I have really come to understand that without ambition, it is very difficult to attain greater height in live. Success is never by accident. It is achieved by determination, focus and drive in the right direction. Well done. You will surely get to the top as you are well motivated to keep writing.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Thank you for the great review, ESOSTINE. I was only joking around with this. Reaching the top on here holds no actual appeal. I just love goofing around. I appreciate the generous stars, E. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.
Ron
Comment from Jasmine Girl
Don't worry. Let me tell you a secret that you will get a trophy or plaque at the end of the year for poetry as long as you are in the top ten. So if you are #6, you are good. Now I see you are number five. I was #10 earlier this year for poetry. But I was #4 in script writing two years ago. I got a trophy so I'm done.
Well done.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Don't worry. Let me tell you a secret that you will get a trophy or plaque at the end of the year for poetry as long as you are in the top ten. So if you are #6, you are good. Now I see you are number five. I was #10 earlier this year for poetry. But I was #4 in script writing two years ago. I got a trophy so I'm done.
Well done.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Well, congrats on that. To be honest I never even pay attention to rankings on here. I was just shocked to see I was even up there at all with how little I've done since the new year. When I saw that I came up with this ridiculous idea and ran with it. Lol. Thank you for the great review and generous stars, Jasmine. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.
:)
Ron
Comment from leather
This was a quick and funny read--well-penned. Please reassure your psychiatrist that because of your FanSory obsession, you are fully engaged in living life to the highest standard you can achieve or bribe from others. LOL
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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This was a quick and funny read--well-penned. Please reassure your psychiatrist that because of your FanSory obsession, you are fully engaged in living life to the highest standard you can achieve or bribe from others. LOL
Best wishes.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Hahaha. Thank you for the great review, Leather. I really appreciate the generous stars. I'm glad you liked this silly piece. Have yourself a great rest of your weekend.
Ron
Comment from Earl Corp
It seems you're in a fix.you shamelessly asked for a six. I don't know what to do. I'm in the same boat too. Here's your six. Hopefully that gets you in the mix. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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It seems you're in a fix.you shamelessly asked for a six. I don't know what to do. I'm in the same boat too. Here's your six. Hopefully that gets you in the mix. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Lol. I was just being myself. I can't help but poke some fun of here once in a while. The ratings on here aren't a big deal to me. They are to some so I just had to play with that a little. Thank you for the great review and fat sixer, Earl. I appreciate it, friend.
Ron
Comment from CrystieCookie999
LOL. I thought this was hilarious and it also pointed out how there is definitely a temptation to give in to ambition here and keep writing, reviewing, and ruminating until one's status rises far and above beyond what it was before. Sorry, I am out of sixes, but here are some favorite lines: I'll never post two times a day,
but then what can I say?
A six will only glorify
my second post today.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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LOL. I thought this was hilarious and it also pointed out how there is definitely a temptation to give in to ambition here and keep writing, reviewing, and ruminating until one's status rises far and above beyond what it was before. Sorry, I am out of sixes, but here are some favorite lines: I'll never post two times a day,
but then what can I say?
A six will only glorify
my second post today.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Hey, Christie, hi. Thank you so much for the great review and big six offer. To be honest, rankings don't mean a thing to me. Lol. I've been on here many years and not one of them have I ever pondered, "I wonder what my ranking is today?" Haha I'm not sure how it even happened. I was editing my profile pic or something and a 'view your rating' option came up. I haven't posted nearly enough to justify being in the top 10 poetry ranks since the new year. When I saw that, this ridiculous idea came to mind and I just ran with it. Haha. I dearly appreciate the generous stars and I'm glad you had a chuckle at this silliness. That's all I was really going for.
:)
Ron
Comment from Spitfire
I love it. Great take on the 'temptation' theme. You hit on members who are 'obsessed' with ranking and offer big member cents to read their 'offerings' or/and post two a day. Well, I'm all out of sixes but your poem prompts me to become your fan. :-) Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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I love it. Great take on the 'temptation' theme. You hit on members who are 'obsessed' with ranking and offer big member cents to read their 'offerings' or/and post two a day. Well, I'm all out of sixes but your poem prompts me to become your fan. :-) Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Hey, Shari, hello. I'm sure I've had enough sixers on this ridiculous piece already. Lol. I just love poking fun at the obsessed. I tend to do that a bit too often on here. Haha. Happy to see you jumped on the fan wagon, S. Thank you for the great review and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked this silly piece. Have yourself a wonderful night.
:)
Ron