Friday, October 3, 2008

Time Was An Orange Comments

Rating: 5.0

Time was an orange
in a stocking was a treat.
Or maybe a banana.
Now it’s Star Fruits, Uglies
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Martin Swords
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Terence Collings 18 January 2016

Absolutely spot on satire re. consumerism, it's elitist pre-disposition for ugly 'first there' self satisfaction Haven't read better on the subject....thanks.

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Alison Cassidy 18 July 2009

At a time when luxuries have turned into necessities, your tightly scripted and well chosen words touch an appealing ethical note. Irony crafted with skill. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Ivan Donn Carswell 20 October 2008

Time is an orange and you have pinpointed the fripperies of fashion and populisim. A grand introspective piece. Long live traditions... Rgds, Ivan

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Anita Atina 03 October 2008

I love the metaphor and the thought skilfully conveyed in this poem Martin

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David Threadgold 03 October 2008

Hi Martin. How times have changed. I can remember being happy with an orange in a stocking. well done thanks for the memories. Regards Dave T. **10**

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