Tempted To Reach The Top
Temptation Poetry contest entry58 total reviews
Comment from Mary Vigasin
I usually keep at least one six at the end of the week in search of the "most deserving post." I enjoyed this it sarcastic rant for those obsessed with ratings. (I see your #5!) You got my last one for this clever post.
The problem I have is I get overwhelmed trying to review those who post 2, 3 or more posts a day! It is not just one writer, there are several. Although their writings are so deserving of a review, I find it hard to keep up. I also find I spend more time reviewing than trying to write.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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I usually keep at least one six at the end of the week in search of the "most deserving post." I enjoyed this it sarcastic rant for those obsessed with ratings. (I see your #5!) You got my last one for this clever post.
The problem I have is I get overwhelmed trying to review those who post 2, 3 or more posts a day! It is not just one writer, there are several. Although their writings are so deserving of a review, I find it hard to keep up. I also find I spend more time reviewing than trying to write.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Hey, I went up one since yesterday. Hurray. Haha. Thank you so much for the kind review and last sixer, Mary. I work so much I barely have time to be on here to post anything, let alone be able to review everyone I'd like. So I know what you mean, that's for sure. Have yourself a wonderful day and thank you again.
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Ron
Comment from Janet Foor
A fun and funny poem of temptation. I understand your angst. Some people post multiple times a day or week and I'm about to post my second of the year. haha
I'll never be number one. To be #5 is awesome. Keep up the good work.
enjoyed your little rant.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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A fun and funny poem of temptation. I understand your angst. Some people post multiple times a day or week and I'm about to post my second of the year. haha
I'll never be number one. To be #5 is awesome. Keep up the good work.
enjoyed your little rant.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Lol. Rankings don't really matter to me. I was just poking fun. I honestly couldn't believe I was even on the list at all. I haven't posted nearly enough to justify where I'm at. I was just goofing around. Haha. Thank you so much for the great review and stars, Janet. I'm glad you liked this silliness.
:)
Ron
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Dragon from another Dragon,
I like this witty, long and sarcastic rant of a poem. I think this much obsession on being number might make writing less fun. It would make family life harder. The length is purposeful. Though I think less is more in poetry.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Hi Dragon from another Dragon,
I like this witty, long and sarcastic rant of a poem. I think this much obsession on being number might make writing less fun. It would make family life harder. The length is purposeful. Though I think less is more in poetry.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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I was just on a roll at the time so just kept going. Lol. Yes, some people put way too much time into being on here, that's for sure. Thank you for the great review and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.
Ron
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You?re welcome on both accounts, Ron.
Joan
Comment from Aussie
I didn't hate it, I thought it was about time our struggles were written about and you have done a great post. Why do we care so much over so little? We're like a bunch of kids fighting over an ice cream cone before it melts!
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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I didn't hate it, I thought it was about time our struggles were written about and you have done a great post. Why do we care so much over so little? We're like a bunch of kids fighting over an ice cream cone before it melts!
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Haha. Yes, many on here are this obsessed. I just love poking fun sometimes. Thank you for the great review and stars, Aussie.
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Do you remember Brooke? Site name adewpearl? She started after breakfast, reviewing until dinner time. Yes, she was No 1 - I call that obsessive!
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Oh, yes. She'll always be remembered.
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She ended up trusting me and we became friends. All week she reviewed. A pensioner on her own. Her only outing was to help in the soup kitchen on weekends and Church. She lived on microwave meals. Who would have guessed?
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Wow. I'm sure she's being rewarded now.
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Yes, she gave her all to other people. Tried to teach me, eventually gave up! I'm dyslexic, only write in quatrains, can't understand counting syllables!
Comment from dmt1967
Don't have any sixes left, sorry lol but I did love this. I think it is a fix though lol. If you pay Tom enough you will be first for everything. Maybe I should go back to my shrink lol. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend and good luck with everything.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Don't have any sixes left, sorry lol but I did love this. I think it is a fix though lol. If you pay Tom enough you will be first for everything. Maybe I should go back to my shrink lol. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend and good luck with everything.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Thank you for the fantastic review, DMT. I was just in one of those dumb moods again and ran with it. Lol. I appreciate the stars and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked this ridiculous piece. Have yourself a wonderful weekend as well.
Ron
Comment from Dawn Munro
I roar with laughter at your verse,
though opposite my views,
and there's one six left in my purse,
so I'll reward your muse...
HAHAHAHA!!! I predict... A WIN!!!
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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I roar with laughter at your verse,
though opposite my views,
and there's one six left in my purse,
so I'll reward your muse...
HAHAHAHA!!! I predict... A WIN!!!
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much for the great review and giant sixer, Dawn. This is totally opposite of my views as well. Lol. Rankings don't matter to me. I just love poking fun sometimes. I'm glad you had a chuckle at this silliness, Dawn. That's all I was going for. Have yourself a fantastic day.
:)
Ron
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You are very welcome -- have a fabulous evening!
Comment from Karyn2
This was so fun to read! I know, my husband think I spend waaaaay to much time on FS (I think they need to change the layout of the FS page every day, maybe a rainbow colour scheme so it doesn't "look" like I'm living here!!). The temptation to keep ranks up when wired to be competitive is so real!! I start back to work next week as school return after our summer break and I'll have withdrawals from FS for sure. I know I'll have to pop in, just not every day! Anyway, super rhyme, loved it but so sad I can't cheer you on with a 6 today!!
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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This was so fun to read! I know, my husband think I spend waaaaay to much time on FS (I think they need to change the layout of the FS page every day, maybe a rainbow colour scheme so it doesn't "look" like I'm living here!!). The temptation to keep ranks up when wired to be competitive is so real!! I start back to work next week as school return after our summer break and I'll have withdrawals from FS for sure. I know I'll have to pop in, just not every day! Anyway, super rhyme, loved it but so sad I can't cheer you on with a 6 today!!
Comment Written 21-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Hahaha, change the colors so it doesn't seem like we live here. That's great. Thank you so much for the fantastic review and gracious stars, Karyn. Best of luck heading back to work after becoming addicted to this place. Lol. Have yourself a wonderful weekend, K.
:)
Ron
Comment from pome lover
I made it all the way through, and what I kept thinking was I'm not a bad poet or story teller or pontificater (SP?), in fact, I think I'm quite good, :) and I never get mentioned in any category, and I have to say, that irks me! So be glad that you place.
That's the first time I've said that, but I do wonder sometimes, can't I get on their list at least once?
Anyway good luck and don't lose sleep over it.
Katharine
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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I made it all the way through, and what I kept thinking was I'm not a bad poet or story teller or pontificater (SP?), in fact, I think I'm quite good, :) and I never get mentioned in any category, and I have to say, that irks me! So be glad that you place.
That's the first time I've said that, but I do wonder sometimes, can't I get on their list at least once?
Anyway good luck and don't lose sleep over it.
Katharine
Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Hey, Katherine, hello. I really don't understand it myself. I don't post anywhere near enough to justify even being on the poetry list. I've been on here for a good long while and I've never once payed any attention to how I was ranked. I saw this and just had to poke some fun at it. Lol. I'm sure there will be no sleep lost over it. Haha. Thank you for the great review and the good luck wishes. Have yourself a fantastic weekend.
:)
Ron
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well, congratulations.
I'll keep hoping.
Comment from Paul McFarland
Can't quite pull a six for you, Ron, but your poem is unique. Don't worry about number one. Go for quality, not quantity. I use to think about being number one, but when I figured out that I would have to write at least one poem per day, I gave up on the idea.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Can't quite pull a six for you, Ron, but your poem is unique. Don't worry about number one. Go for quality, not quantity. I use to think about being number one, but when I figured out that I would have to write at least one poem per day, I gave up on the idea.
Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Hey, Paul, hello. Thank you for the great review and the big sixer, friend. I've been on here for quite a few years and from the very first day, I've never even paid attention to what my rankings were. With the little I've posted since the new year, I was dumbfounded that I was even on the top ten list. That's what inspired this ridiculous piece, so I just went with it. Lol. I really appreciate the generous stars, Paul. Have a great weekend and thank you again.
Ron
Comment from Tom Horonzy
You are the first, nor will be the last to air such words, I know I have, but it feels better since you did, right. Goodnight. Sleep tight; don't let the bedbugs bite. .......................
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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You are the first, nor will be the last to air such words, I know I have, but it feels better since you did, right. Goodnight. Sleep tight; don't let the bedbugs bite. .......................
Comment Written 20-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023
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Lol. Just to fill you in, rankings on here don't mean anything to me. I was just surprised that I even placed in the top ten. I'm not a post two times a day-er. I shouldn't even be up there. So I just had to mock those that try so desperately to. Haha. Thanks for the satrs and review, friend.
Ron