Comments received on poems by Michael Edwards
NOT DEAD YET
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Michael, this got a smile out of me right away…there’s a blunt, almost playful honesty to it. It doesn’t try to be more than it is, and that’s exactly why it works. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
March 25th, 2026 10:39
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Michael, this got a smile out of me right away…there’s a blunt, almost playful honesty to it. It doesn’t try to be more than it is, and that’s exactly why it works. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
March 25th, 2026 10:39
NOT DEAD YET
sorenbarrett said:
A line from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. A line made famous by singer Willie Nelson and a great short poem that bites with humor and is solid with logic. Loved it Michael a fave
March 25th, 2026 03:42
sorenbarrett said:
A line from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. A line made famous by singer Willie Nelson and a great short poem that bites with humor and is solid with logic. Loved it Michael a fave
March 25th, 2026 03:42
GUESS WHO (2)
Friendship said:
Nicely said. Your playful instructions given in the poem imply that this character can be controlled and made to sound foolish, emphasizing the theme of superficiality and the nature of communication.
March 23rd, 2026 19:19
Friendship said:
Nicely said. Your playful instructions given in the poem imply that this character can be controlled and made to sound foolish, emphasizing the theme of superficiality and the nature of communication.
March 23rd, 2026 19:19
GUESS WHO (2)
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Michael, this carries a playful jab…quick setup, then that closing line brings it home with just enough edge. “Play the dumb blather for which he’s renowned” gives it character without dragging it out. Short, sharp, and fun. Well done and beautiful art, my friend...on handmade paper, no less. Rock on!. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
March 23rd, 2026 09:22
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Michael, this carries a playful jab…quick setup, then that closing line brings it home with just enough edge. “Play the dumb blather for which he’s renowned” gives it character without dragging it out. Short, sharp, and fun. Well done and beautiful art, my friend...on handmade paper, no less. Rock on!. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
March 23rd, 2026 09:22
GUESS WHO (2)
arqios said:
Handmade paper, excellent! As for guessing, some names are unmentionable so as not to bloat their ego and publicity🙏🏻🕊️
March 23rd, 2026 05:28
arqios said:
Handmade paper, excellent! As for guessing, some names are unmentionable so as not to bloat their ego and publicity🙏🏻🕊️
March 23rd, 2026 05:28
GUESS WHO (2)
sorenbarrett said:
This pulls up a great picture in the mind and I could put a few faces on this poem. Michael you made me smile again and even chuckle and that deserves a fave
March 23rd, 2026 03:50
sorenbarrett said:
This pulls up a great picture in the mind and I could put a few faces on this poem. Michael you made me smile again and even chuckle and that deserves a fave
March 23rd, 2026 03:50
GUESS WHO (1)
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Michael, this gave me a laugh right away. It’s playful, cheeky, and perfectly absurd in the best way. The buildup lands nicely and that final line really seals the joke. Fun little piece. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
March 7th, 2026 09:53
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Michael, this gave me a laugh right away. It’s playful, cheeky, and perfectly absurd in the best way. The buildup lands nicely and that final line really seals the joke. Fun little piece. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
March 7th, 2026 09:53
GUESS WHO (1)
sorenbarrett said:
A puzzle and a poem in one. At first I thought it to be a picture with gum on the backside to stick it to the wall but then the last lines didn\'t fit and my thoughts went to a tree patched but no. A humorous write for which I am still searching for the answer. Well done my friend the rhyme and words make it a fun read.
March 7th, 2026 05:06
sorenbarrett said:
A puzzle and a poem in one. At first I thought it to be a picture with gum on the backside to stick it to the wall but then the last lines didn\'t fit and my thoughts went to a tree patched but no. A humorous write for which I am still searching for the answer. Well done my friend the rhyme and words make it a fun read.
March 7th, 2026 05:06
A FLY IN THE MASH
Poetic Licence said:
I loved this, I echo Soren comment\'s, I was expecting either of those endings as well. Thank you for the chuckle
February 27th, 2026 16:53
Poetic Licence said:
I loved this, I echo Soren comment\'s, I was expecting either of those endings as well. Thank you for the chuckle
February 27th, 2026 16:53
A FLY IN THE MASH
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Michael, this made me laugh out loud…classic setup and clean punchline. The build is straight-faced, and then that last line flips it perfectly. “Fly-tipping in this restaurant is never allowed.” is wonderfully cheeky. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 27th, 2026 10:54
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Michael, this made me laugh out loud…classic setup and clean punchline. The build is straight-faced, and then that last line flips it perfectly. “Fly-tipping in this restaurant is never allowed.” is wonderfully cheeky. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 27th, 2026 10:54
A FLY IN THE MASH
sorenbarrett said:
You caught me totally off guard with this one Michael. I had expected the ending to be there would be no extra charge for the fly, or not to make a big deal out of it or everyone would want one so when the tipping issue came up it made me laugh that gets a fave
February 27th, 2026 04:25
sorenbarrett said:
You caught me totally off guard with this one Michael. I had expected the ending to be there would be no extra charge for the fly, or not to make a big deal out of it or everyone would want one so when the tipping issue came up it made me laugh that gets a fave
February 27th, 2026 04:25
THREE THREE LINERS
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Michael, what works here is the variety. A cheeky observational joke, a light wordplay twist, then a reflective close. “Sad contentment” and “no resentment” give the final stanza quiet weight. Three small frames…each with its own flavor. Nicely balanced, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 23rd, 2026 10:09
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Michael, what works here is the variety. A cheeky observational joke, a light wordplay twist, then a reflective close. “Sad contentment” and “no resentment” give the final stanza quiet weight. Three small frames…each with its own flavor. Nicely balanced, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 23rd, 2026 10:09
THREE THREE LINERS
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful set of poems each with its own meaning and wisdom a fave
February 23rd, 2026 05:40
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful set of poems each with its own meaning and wisdom a fave
February 23rd, 2026 05:40
SIMPLY EXPLAINED
Goldfinch60 said:
Christianity, like all organised religions are just a farce Michael.
Andy
February 10th, 2026 02:50
Goldfinch60 said:
Christianity, like all organised religions are just a farce Michael.
Andy
February 10th, 2026 02:50
SIMPLY EXPLAINED
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Michael, this made me smile, my friend. The light touch works, and the sincerity underneath never gets lost. After all, God gave us humor. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 9th, 2026 20:36
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Michael, this made me smile, my friend. The light touch works, and the sincerity underneath never gets lost. After all, God gave us humor. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 9th, 2026 20:36
SIMPLY EXPLAINED
Teddy.15 said:
lol oh yes 🤣 🌹 Mr Edwards always the creator of fabulous lines. 🌹
February 9th, 2026 03:59
Teddy.15 said:
lol oh yes 🤣 🌹 Mr Edwards always the creator of fabulous lines. 🌹
February 9th, 2026 03:59
SIMPLY EXPLAINED
sorenbarrett said:
You have summed it up pretty well Michael the whole idea of humans needing a sacrifice in order to go to that better place. Well done
February 9th, 2026 03:57
sorenbarrett said:
You have summed it up pretty well Michael the whole idea of humans needing a sacrifice in order to go to that better place. Well done
February 9th, 2026 03:57
SIMPLY EXPLAINED
orchidee said:
Good write M. I\'m not thinking of an initial vow of accepting salvation here, but I\'m thinking of making general vows. It\'s said \'Better not to vow at all, than to vow and then not keep to the vow\'.
Or even in a non-religious or non-Christian sense, we may say to someone as a sort of vow: \'I will do this or that for you\', and then not do it, and so let them down.
February 9th, 2026 03:44
orchidee said:
Good write M. I\'m not thinking of an initial vow of accepting salvation here, but I\'m thinking of making general vows. It\'s said \'Better not to vow at all, than to vow and then not keep to the vow\'.
Or even in a non-religious or non-Christian sense, we may say to someone as a sort of vow: \'I will do this or that for you\', and then not do it, and so let them down.
February 9th, 2026 03:44
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