Avoiding the Adage

Sounds like you need a hug.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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!":)

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~

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

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

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

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

Nice one John, Marry Christmas.

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

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

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:)