My Comments

Excellent

Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Fun write. Next to last paragraph, lock, stock and barrel? Whether you liked it...correction. It would be more fun to read if you had more words in pictures, it reads like a list and I don't believe that was your intent. Example, How about haircuts for penny? But mom really did them for free.. Could be: haircuts were a penny, mom did ours for free. Everybody feared the draft. Eighteen years old meant you could win the lottery. Like it or not Vietnam would get you lock, stock and barrel. Less words more pictures in words.

The heart of your write was great, just trying to add some ideas, I'm no expert, I've just had a good experience with other writers helping me. Hope this is helpful and not upsetting to you. Judy

Comment Written by Judvan2 on 09-Feb-2019
Read and reviewed with blinders on.

A Better FanStory, in 2019 by Richard J

Exceptional

This work has reached the exceptional level

Thank you for writing this. I am also concerned that we have to spend more money to get our poems moved up and read. I also see a tendency for the committee to vote for the top people on the list in contests, they are the people who paid. It doesn't seem fair, since the poor people have little chance of winning. Anyway... It would be nice if everything was based on quality not money.

Comment Written by Judvan2 on 28-Dec-2018

Five Star Reality by Y. M. Roger

Excellent

I just need to ask you how you got that " all time best" Did you pay money to push your poem up, or did you have that many reviews after the initial two they gave you? I like some of your ideas, although there are probably reasons why people rate the way they do, I would love to see an actual discussion on all of this. Thank for taking the time to do this. J

Comment Written by Judvan2 on 28-Dec-2018

A Healthy Relationship by Y. M. Roger

Excellent

Love this. Its a perfect description, it flows nicely and has that touch of humor. Its hard to write a short poem with lots of meaning but you did it! Good job!
Congratulations on your win too.

Comment Written by Judvan2 on 16-Nov-2018

Ashes to Ashes by DonandVicki

Excellent

Good five seven five. Thoughtful, it brings a feeling of isolation. The picture brings the words to a life and death, giving meaning and a sense of finality. Good luck in the contest!

Comment Written by Judvan2 on 15-Nov-2018

Crossroad by nassus1957

Excellent

I love this free verse and am happy you just went with it. Our best work is from the heart and follows no particular format. Keep doing what you're doing. We need free thinking, creative writers in the world.

Comment Written by Judvan2 on 15-Nov-2018

With rocks on roads... by royowen

Excellent

I love your simple yet complex poem. It explains how we all feel and how sensitive we are as writers. We love putting our ideas out there but hate criticism. I have also been given some wonderful constructive ideas of how to improve and I do love that!

Comment Written by Judvan2 on 15-Nov-2018

Soulful Soliloquies by Dean Kuch

Excellent

Very nice write. Simple poem with a complex meaning, my favorite kind. You always do good work and I expect nothing less... Good luck in the contest. Have you written a book yet?

Comment Written by Judvan2 on 08-Nov-2018

I Wouldn't Sail Away by Gloria ....

Excellent

Very pretty. Tells a story in wonderful pictures. It flows nicely and Rhymes well. I like the idea that she is tempted to go because of the beauty of the sea but wants to stay home, all at the same time.

Comment Written by Judvan2 on 05-Nov-2018

Silence. by Sanku

Excellent

Beautiful and very insightful. I like the way you used personification to show your point. Silence both good and bad depending on the situation, you explain this well and drive home the point. Good luck in the contest.

Comment Written by Judvan2 on 03-Nov-2018