Tempted To Reach The Top
Temptation Poetry contest entry58 total reviews
Comment from Cathy M
LOL, Okay, I gave you the six. This was hilarious and so true. Thank you for bringing it all out in the open. I hope you achieve number one status. I am rooting for you.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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LOL, Okay, I gave you the six. This was hilarious and so true. Thank you for bringing it all out in the open. I hope you achieve number one status. I am rooting for you.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Fingers crossed. Lol. Thank you so much for the great review and giant sixer, Cathy. I'm glad you had a chuckle at this silly piece. That's all I was really going for. Have yourself a fantastic rest of your weekend.
:)
Ron
Comment from Jim Wile
I've run out of 6s or it would have been one. I just loved it. This is my kind of poem and my kind of humor. Very funny and with beautiful rhyme and perfect meter. I really love poems that combine those 3 things. Just great!
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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I've run out of 6s or it would have been one. I just loved it. This is my kind of poem and my kind of humor. Very funny and with beautiful rhyme and perfect meter. I really love poems that combine those 3 things. Just great!
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Oh, I'm a big time stickler for meter. Rhyme is great and all but if the meter's all out of whack, I lose interest quickly. Lol. I really appreciate the fantastic review and the big six offer, Jim. I'm glad you liked my silly offering. I was just in one of those moods. Haha. Have yourself a great rest of your weekend.
Ron
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Could I ask you for a big favor? If you like rhyming and meter as much as I do, could I prevail upon you to review a poem I have written called "Wile on the Green"? It currently has 25 reviews, and I need a 26th to move it to the next level for consideration. (See, I'm tempted to reach the top too!) I hate to beg for reviews, but I've never been this close before to 26. I think you'll have to access it through my portfolio unless the following link works: Wile on the Green as it is no longer on the available list.
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
This is a well-written tongue in cheek post about chasing the ALMIGHTY placements on this site. The text is a great size. Your message is clearly presented and expresses your desire to be one of the few who values the placement on this site. It has lost its luster for me. I seldom review or post anything any longer. Competitive, cut-throat, win at any cost poetry writing or any type of writing isn't my thing. It takes to much energy, and is time better spent taking a nap. Good luck in the contest. I hope you place!
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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This is a well-written tongue in cheek post about chasing the ALMIGHTY placements on this site. The text is a great size. Your message is clearly presented and expresses your desire to be one of the few who values the placement on this site. It has lost its luster for me. I seldom review or post anything any longer. Competitive, cut-throat, win at any cost poetry writing or any type of writing isn't my thing. It takes to much energy, and is time better spent taking a nap. Good luck in the contest. I hope you place!
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Hahaha, oh yes, naps are far more precious. ALMIGHTY placements. LOL. That's great. I've been on this site many years now and rankings have never been a priority since day one. I was just dumbfounded that how little I've contributed from the new year, I was actually up on the top ten poet list. That's what inspired this ridiculous piece. I had this idea and I just ran with it. Ha. I'm glad you liked this silliness, Sandra. Thank you for the great review and good luck wishes. Have yourself a wonderful night.
Ron
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You are welcome.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I did make it all the way through and enjoyed reading. I'm sorry but unless you post twice a day you won't make it to the top. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. Good luck with the contest and making it higher than sixth.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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I did make it all the way through and enjoyed reading. I'm sorry but unless you post twice a day you won't make it to the top. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. Good luck with the contest and making it higher than sixth.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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That's what I was so surprised about. I don't post anywhere near two time a day to justify even being on this list. Rankings don't really hold that much value to me. When I saw I was up there, that's what gave me the idea for this silly piece, knowing some folks actually try to climb up the rankings. Lol Thank you for the great review and stares, Barbara.
Ron
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I do not. I only post once a week. Right now, I am posting every 5 days because I want to finish an almost complete novel and start a new one. Once the new on is started I'll go back to once a week.
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Nice. Good for you. Best of luck with your novel.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I literally laughed out loud when I read this. Damn, I don't have a six to give you and that's probably going to drive you mad, lol! (Seriously, I would if I had any left.)
By the way, your profile says you're fifth in line now - congrats! Maybe you should add a third post every third day in order to climb your way to the top.
This is perfect, and most probably the sentiment of most of us here:-)
Thanks for this.
Pam
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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I literally laughed out loud when I read this. Damn, I don't have a six to give you and that's probably going to drive you mad, lol! (Seriously, I would if I had any left.)
By the way, your profile says you're fifth in line now - congrats! Maybe you should add a third post every third day in order to climb your way to the top.
This is perfect, and most probably the sentiment of most of us here:-)
Thanks for this.
Pam
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Lol. Thank you for the great review, Pam. That's all I was really going for, to give some folks a chuckle. Yep, it looks like I went up one since yesterday. Hurray. Haha. I'm glad you liked this silliness. Have yourself a fantastic day.
:)
Ron
Comment from Terry Broxson
LOL, well, I do see you jumped up to number five! I don't have six. If I did, sadly, I think it is only a 5.25 or maybe 5.30. So, I could not, in all honesty round it up for you. But please don't despair and be cross with me. It is still dang good, and your next one might be a six.
I will say the poet competition is tough, being in the top ten is impressive. Good job, and good luck. Terry.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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LOL, well, I do see you jumped up to number five! I don't have six. If I did, sadly, I think it is only a 5.25 or maybe 5.30. So, I could not, in all honesty round it up for you. But please don't despair and be cross with me. It is still dang good, and your next one might be a six.
I will say the poet competition is tough, being in the top ten is impressive. Good job, and good luck. Terry.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Lol. That's what I couldn't believe, that I was actually on the list at all. I haven't posted enough from the beginning of the year to justify even being up there. I know some folks try their darnedest so I couldn't resist to poke some fun at it. Haha. I appreciate the 5.3 and great review, Terry. I'm glad you liked this ridiculous piece. Have a good one.
Ron
Comment from Nicki Nance
I actually do love it, so much that I will be looking for more of your work. It's funny, but not ridiculous in that it probably exposes the inderpinnings of many writers. It's skillfully written, refreshing actually. I see that you are now ranked #5. Onward!
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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I actually do love it, so much that I will be looking for more of your work. It's funny, but not ridiculous in that it probably exposes the inderpinnings of many writers. It's skillfully written, refreshing actually. I see that you are now ranked #5. Onward!
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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I can't believe I was on the list at all, let alone move up a spot since yesterday. Lol. I know at least a few people try to get on the list. It doesn't matter that much to me. I was just being silly after I saw it. Thank you for the great review and gracious stars, Nicki. I'm glad you liked this ridiculous piece.
:)
Ron
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Ron, you really are crazy to write to be ranked number one. I see the race to be the best and I guess it is worth it to some but not to me. I hope you get what you want out of life. I know well with the best of the best writing I can produce I will gain a status that suits me fine.
Jesse
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Ron, you really are crazy to write to be ranked number one. I see the race to be the best and I guess it is worth it to some but not to me. I hope you get what you want out of life. I know well with the best of the best writing I can produce I will gain a status that suits me fine.
Jesse
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Hey, Jesse, hi. I've been on this site many years and I have never given thought or care to where I stood in the standings. I know it matters to some folks along the way so I just had to poke some fun. I'm on here just for the enjoyment I get out of it. Thank you for the great review and stars, friend.
Ron
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I wasn't sure if it was for fun or what? So I answered as if you were for real do you understand why I did it?
Jesse
Comment from Pantygynt
Tempted by what I'm bound to ask,
that graceful statuette?
Well that's long gone replaced it was
by what you'd next collect -
was plastic stuck in lump of coal
but that did not grow old
There's now a black certificate
with letters all in gold.
What next? How next I hear you cry
will Tom reward success,
other than with memberbucks
It's up to you to guess?
A medal like Olympians
successful get to wear
or possibly, free membership
for yet another year.
We bash untutored keyboards and
long after several tries
we learn important lessons like
we should not write for prize.
With a bit of a nod to Charles Hamilton Sorley
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Tempted by what I'm bound to ask,
that graceful statuette?
Well that's long gone replaced it was
by what you'd next collect -
was plastic stuck in lump of coal
but that did not grow old
There's now a black certificate
with letters all in gold.
What next? How next I hear you cry
will Tom reward success,
other than with memberbucks
It's up to you to guess?
A medal like Olympians
successful get to wear
or possibly, free membership
for yet another year.
We bash untutored keyboards and
long after several tries
we learn important lessons like
we should not write for prize.
With a bit of a nod to Charles Hamilton Sorley
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Hahaha. I was just in one of those moods yesterday. Rankings on here haven't mattered to me from day one. Lol. I just couldn't believe I was even on the top 10 poet list so far this year. I haven't posted nowhere near enough to justify that. Then came this ridiculous idea again so I ran with it. Thank you for the hilarious poetic review, Jim. I appreciate it, friend.
Ron
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It happens in the new year
Comment from harmony13
The author's words were engaging, descriptive and creative. I found
this poem eccentric, interesting, descriptive and creative. Thank you for
the author notes - I liked it even thought it was eccentric! The poem
flows and connects well. The artwork is awesome and goes well with
these words.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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The author's words were engaging, descriptive and creative. I found
this poem eccentric, interesting, descriptive and creative. Thank you for
the author notes - I liked it even thought it was eccentric! The poem
flows and connects well. The artwork is awesome and goes well with
these words.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Thank you for the great review, Harmony. (That's my daughter's name too) I'm glad you liked this silliness. Have yourself a wonderful weekend.
Ron