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Avoiding the Adage

"Patience is a virtue" - beseeched by she. Yet thou shares not thine's endurance for me.

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Sander Wolff

Date: 1/13/2009 10:25:00 AM

Sounds like you need a hug.

Kevin Mcallion

Date: 1/12/2009 6:23:00 AM

This one really set me thinking. So much crammed into only two lines. Excellent.

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 1/3/2009 7:49:00 PM

When it comes to virtue, absence makes the heart grow fonder is an adage she might try avoiding. Food for thought. Have a Happy and successful New Year, John. Vince

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/3/2009 8:38:00 AM

How the heck did I miss this amazing epigram from John Heck??!! Made me laugh, and for sure is one of the best! Somehow, I almost overlooked clicking on...but gave me a smile this morning! A sure-fire winning Double Take!!~ Love, Carrie

Margaret Okubo

Date: 12/31/2008 5:15:00 AM

Good one John, Very clever. Thank you for your kind comments on my poems. Blessings.

Donna Golden

Date: 12/30/2008 5:32:00 PM

Very clever, John! Best of luck in the contest! Donna

Heidie Buys

Date: 12/29/2008 7:52:00 AM

Made me smile. So very clever and unfortunately so bitter true. Well done. Love Heidie

Joyce Johnson

Date: 12/28/2008 3:22:00 PM

Good luck in the contest. Thank you for your kind words about my poetry. Love, Joyce

Elaine George

Date: 12/28/2008 1:57:00 PM

Masterful example of a DOUBLE TAKE. I love these contests - they bring out the best! Thank you for your continued support, John. Much appreciated. Love, Lainie

Daver Austin

Date: 12/28/2008 1:46:00 PM

For soothe and in truth, John. How could it be said better? Have a fabulous New Year, with more of your fabulous poetry. Love, daver

Christopher Higgins

Date: 12/28/2008 9:56:00 AM

Love the take on the double take. Cleverly done. Thanks so much for the warmest comments on my poetry. Happy New Year to you and your love ones.

John Rhinem

Date: 12/28/2008 2:06:00 AM

And, I quite certain that I shall enjoy your soulful & gifted writings!~"Again, My Love & Warmth To You & All You Love, Always, John!"~"Happy New Year John Heck~Bye!":)

John Rhinem

Date: 12/28/2008 2:02:00 AM

Ahh yes, something amiss, within I would say her perceptions of the relativities of tit for tat!? Smile~to be hung upon the wire, is not very good for ones heart~but I am from an old bloodline~"The man is the king of his own castle---I would probably leave her, sooner than later, stuck up there within that window~Smile~I really like and enjoy your writing form and style dear brother! Truely, somewhat unique from what I have mostly seen around here in over two years~cont~

Fritz Purdum

Date: 12/27/2008 6:17:00 PM

good wit, clever write-thank you for the kind words -Fritz

Deneen White

Date: 12/27/2008 6:05:00 PM

few words beautifully felt, hi John I hope that you are well, take care D-nyce

Brian Strand

Date: 12/27/2008 1:04:00 AM

Thanks for your kind words about my poem John.A compliment indeed from a 'master 'poet.Rgds Brian & may your writing be especially inspirational in 2009

Iolanda Scripca

Date: 12/24/2008 3:29:00 PM

Thank you for your comment, John. Have a Merry Christmas and a poetic New Year :) Love, iolanda

Mike Samford

Date: 12/24/2008 6:02:00 AM

Nice one John, Marry Christmas.

Michael Jordan

Date: 12/23/2008 6:28:00 PM

John this is amazing - Very well written - merry Christmas & God Bless, MJ

Laura Mckenzie

Date: 12/23/2008 6:06:00 PM

John A winner for sure Wonderfully done my friend! Merry Christmas Laura :)

Sara Lokken

Date: 12/23/2008 9:00:00 AM

A winner for sure!:) Brilliant. Thanks for all your support....although 'fame' in essence, worries me a bit. I am content either way, because my writing is not a matter of fame, I only love to do it! Additionally, I am very dedicated to music also, and would love to be a composer one day.:) I would like to be published, but I am not the type to appear on Oprah. I think if I were too famous, it would diminish my work somehow. But your opinions matter a lot to me! Hugs and best wishes, Sara:)