Tempted To Reach The Top
Temptation Poetry contest entry58 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
Well, your humor won you the prize and you have also satirized the competition here on Fanstory. It can be all-consuming but sleep and having life with family are more important. Congratulations!
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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Well, your humor won you the prize and you have also satirized the competition here on Fanstory. It can be all-consuming but sleep and having life with family are more important. Congratulations!
Comment Written 31-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023
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Oh yes, family and sleep are a lot more important. I just had to poke some fun at the one's who'd rather trade those for rankings on here. Lol. Just in one of those moods. Thank you for the great review and congrats, Helen.
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Ron
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
I see so many people who do actually post twice a day and push their posts up to the hilt. I can only believe first that they actually do feel as you have described, and second that they plug an unbelievable amount of real (and presumably hard-earned) cash to feed this astonishing desire. What drives me? I really couldn't say. The feeling that I've written something I believe has value - afterwads the perception of the reader is interesting of course, and sadly often changes my own. Congratulations on your bronze medal, and here's a 6 star before the end of the month to hopefully boost this into the top ten Kay
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023
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I see so many people who do actually post twice a day and push their posts up to the hilt. I can only believe first that they actually do feel as you have described, and second that they plug an unbelievable amount of real (and presumably hard-earned) cash to feed this astonishing desire. What drives me? I really couldn't say. The feeling that I've written something I believe has value - afterwads the perception of the reader is interesting of course, and sadly often changes my own. Congratulations on your bronze medal, and here's a 6 star before the end of the month to hopefully boost this into the top ten Kay
Comment Written 30-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023
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I know. It's crazy what some folk will do to reach the top. There's not enough hours in the day to pull that off with my agenda. I drive a truck at night so I have time to think about what I might want to add, contest wise. I know I sure don't have enough time or 'real' money to pay to get to the top. Lol. I was actually surprised when I saw that I even on the list at all. That's where this ridiculous idea came from so I just ran with it. Haha. I really appreciate the great review and the giant sixer, Kate. I'm glad you liked this silly offering into the contest. Thank you.
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Ron
Comment from G0dd0ll
That wasn't that long. It rhymes nicely and a nice flow too. My only negative thing I can come up with is that it does have much about temptation. But it's still very nicely written. I love it when the measure meets.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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That wasn't that long. It rhymes nicely and a nice flow too. My only negative thing I can come up with is that it does have much about temptation. But it's still very nicely written. I love it when the measure meets.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Lol. Yes, the temptation was purposely way over the top. I was just goofing around. Thank you for the great review and generous stars, G0dd0ll
Comment from GWHARGIS
It's a hilarious piece. I loved the rhyme of it and of course the obsession shined through in every verse. I'll admit, I do check the rankings once or twice a week but doubt I'll be in top ten much longer. It's hard to juggle this and work full time. But I did thoroughly enjoy your post. Gretchen
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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It's a hilarious piece. I loved the rhyme of it and of course the obsession shined through in every verse. I'll admit, I do check the rankings once or twice a week but doubt I'll be in top ten much longer. It's hard to juggle this and work full time. But I did thoroughly enjoy your post. Gretchen
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Hey, Gretchen, hello. I know what you mean. I work so much, I can't really spend that much time on here. I was surprised when I saw I was actually on the list. That gave me this silly idea and I just ran with it. Lol. Thank you so much for the fantastic review and giant sixer, G. I really appreciate it. I'm glad you liked the piece. Have yourself a wonderful day.
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Ron
Comment from Pearl Edwards
I once did the April writes where you write each day of the month, never again I don't know how they do it. I enjoyed your tongue in cheek write about wanting to be on top. A creative topic choice for the temptation contest.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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I once did the April writes where you write each day of the month, never again I don't know how they do it. I enjoyed your tongue in cheek write about wanting to be on top. A creative topic choice for the temptation contest.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Oh, I would never dare to enter a contest where I 'had' to write a piece a day. Yikes. Lol. Thank you so much or the great review, Pearl. I really appreciate the generous stars. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.
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Ron
Comment from Faith Williams
Well, your poem made me smile and chuckle, and it's definitely a unique one for the temptation contest. Thanks for sharing your fun piece, and best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Well, your poem made me smile and chuckle, and it's definitely a unique one for the temptation contest. Thanks for sharing your fun piece, and best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thank you for the fantastic review, Faith. That's all I was going for, to give a few folk a chuckle or two. I really appreciate the generous stars and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked this silliness.
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Ron
Comment from LJbutterfly
Each stanza of this poem is hilarious. I enjoyed the laugh. I haven't given much thought to ranking. Maybe I'll start. It sounds like fun. I've only posted one item so far this year...so I have no rank at all. I did win two 100 dollar contests this month for one piece I wrote in December and the one I wrote this month. I'll be looking for your posts to review. Hope you get to the top. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Each stanza of this poem is hilarious. I enjoyed the laugh. I haven't given much thought to ranking. Maybe I'll start. It sounds like fun. I've only posted one item so far this year...so I have no rank at all. I did win two 100 dollar contests this month for one piece I wrote in December and the one I wrote this month. I'll be looking for your posts to review. Hope you get to the top. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Reaching the top in their rankings really doesn't matter to me. I was just surprised when I saw I was actually up there at all. I know some folks try their darnedest to get up there so that's where this ridiculous idea came from so I just ran with it. Lol.
Two real 100 smackers, huh? Nice. Who couldn't love that? Congrats.
Thank you for the great review and gracious stars, LJB. I'm glad you liked this silly piece. Have yourself a wonderful day.
:)
Ron
Comment from jessizero
Last year, I finished 4th in short works. As of right now, I'm #14, It's kind of a letdown. I enjoyed your poem! Best wishes for you to make your way to the top.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Last year, I finished 4th in short works. As of right now, I'm #14, It's kind of a letdown. I enjoyed your poem! Best wishes for you to make your way to the top.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Wow, 4th, nice. Yep, we have to go all in to keep on top in this place. Thank you for the great review and stars, Jessi. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.
Ron
Comment from Rickie1
Your blatant begging for a six has won me over. You're poem is filled with truth as I imagine many of the top writes here may? identify. The humor takes the edge off the sarcasm, a bit, and I like that. Good job. Rickie
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Your blatant begging for a six has won me over. You're poem is filled with truth as I imagine many of the top writes here may? identify. The humor takes the edge off the sarcasm, a bit, and I like that. Good job. Rickie
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Hey, Rickie, hello. Thank you for the great review and the big sixer. I wasn't really wanting folks to give up sixers for this silliness. The rankings on here don't mean a thing to me. I was just shocked that I was even up on the top ten list. I haven't posted enough to justify being there. After that, I got this dumb idea and ran with it. I love poking fun on here. Lol. I really appreciate the stop in and the big six, friend. Have a fantastic rest of your weekend and thank you again.
Ron
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Keep poking fun, some folks around here seem a bit tight?
Comment from Frank Malley
"Tempted to Reach the Top" is a funny poem in which a witty, self-effacing narrator talks about the motivations and processes that move an author upward in the FS ranks. He's very aware of how the member dollars work, and knows you 'gotta spend money to make money.' As in politics, success isn't necessarily being the best; it's more about being the best advertised, and perhaps the friendliest. Dragonskulls skipping meter and rhymes keeps this jot floating and funny, and I suspect the twisted face in the photo at the top may be of the author. Nice job.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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"Tempted to Reach the Top" is a funny poem in which a witty, self-effacing narrator talks about the motivations and processes that move an author upward in the FS ranks. He's very aware of how the member dollars work, and knows you 'gotta spend money to make money.' As in politics, success isn't necessarily being the best; it's more about being the best advertised, and perhaps the friendliest. Dragonskulls skipping meter and rhymes keeps this jot floating and funny, and I suspect the twisted face in the photo at the top may be of the author. Nice job.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023
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Lol. Hey, Frank, hi. No, that's just a hilarious picture I found in a Goggle search. I just had to use it though. Haha. Thank you so much for the fantastic review and giant sixer, my friend. I was just in one of my moods and ran with it. Rankings don't mean all that much to me. I was just having some fun. I really appreciate the stop in and the huge rating, Frank. Have a great rest of your weekend.
Ron