The Devil (poem) by Lori L Moore on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on December 6, 2009

This is witty and playful. Nicely done!
Sheila

Reviewed on October 23, 2009

Clever and meaningful verses, Lori. Thank you for sharing them. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed on October 21, 2009

Why am I reminded of the W.C. Fields line, "It was a woman who drove me to drink and I forgot to thank her."

Your wonderful sense of whimsy allows you to make grave points without preaching.

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on October 21, 2009

good one Lori, sometimes I feel everyone uses the devil for an excuse also, I never seen a devil anyway but I have seen plenty of mean azz humans, worse than devils, cheers

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper

Reviewed on October 19, 2009

This is spicy, sassy, and cute. You're just paying homage to the devil. <grin>

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on October 19, 2009

Remember Flip Wilson? A thought provoking pen Lori.

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on October 18, 2009

It's always a sin to kick your dog. The spouse? Well maybe he had it coming. The theme? Perfectly tuned to the Sunday righteous. Well done. Patrick

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on October 18, 2009

The devil simply
Is a sorry excuse
for all the wrong
I daily choose.

Yes, Lori, the only "he" is me...and thee.

-gene.

Reviewed by Richard Orey

Reviewed on October 18, 2009

A delightful little diddy about our pervasive social cop-outs.

I love it!

Richard

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on October 18, 2009

And he made me do it, again...

Light, but wise.

Ron

Reviewed by Ankin Timourian

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

Very interesting, Lori. I liked reading it.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

people must accept the consequences and of their own actions ... no one else is responsible ...

clever & well written, Lori ...

Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

It's what I call "drive-by religion." You act like an a**hole all week long, then pop into the confessional booth on Sunday to get "clean again", then it's back out into the world carrying on like a complete wanker taking no responsibility for your own actions. Great snide little slap in the face poem to those who do this.

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

Lori,
This is more than clever and witty, it pricks and stabs and jolts. Yes!

John

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

HOW RIGHT YOU ARE...WHEN ONE IS AWARE OF THE FACT THAT THEY ARE HURTING OTHERS AND BUT DOESN'T TRY TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT... INSTEAD...FINDS EXCUSES FOR NEGATIVE ACTIONS, THEN THEY REALLY ARE 'CHOOSING' NOT TO CHANGE. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS.
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

Satan Devil Has Many Faces,i.e. He Can Be Your Smiling Pervert Neighbor,Cop,Doctor,Mailman,Evil Kid Next Door Even Your Dog N Cat..

So You Wrote TRUTH...

TRASK...

Reviewed by Carol Grace

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

I love the line, I'm lip service sorry--great stuff. Carol

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

How right you are Lori! Very clever,playful write!

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

So right you are, when people use religion and these sad excused for a lack of humanity it makes me sick, forgive and turn the other cheek...not in this lifetime, make em pay.
feee

Reviewed by Bennett Kremen

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

You're doing a worthy service, Lori, putting responsibility back into the hands where they belong.

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

Don't you just hate those people who take no responsibility for their actions or their fate? Well stated.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

Very cleverly penned, Lori...love the rythmic flow. The last verse is awesome! We're always blaming someone else! giggle

Anna

Reviewed by Jerry Diamond (Reader)

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

Yep Lori

I reckon there is a devil in each and every one of us, and we must always be extra vigilant to keep him chained up where he belongs.

I liked the symbiosim with you and the dog and spouse.

Jerry

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

well done

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

Yes, it is a serious topic, Lori, and I don't think it was all that playful / You took the subject and gave us illustrations of it in a compact and dynamic way / That you began to see you in the dog and the spouse is heavy-duty seriousness . . .

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

A very sorry excuse, indeed.

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

Excellent Lori!
You put on paper what many of us do and feel.
Without "Divine Guidance" we are all lost on a spinning wheel.

Blessings,

JMD

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

Thought provoking, Lori - agree with Paul. If Jesus is love, the devil is the exact opposite, who tempts us to act ugly - and we, being human, usually follow in his footsteps. JMO, FWIW ... well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on October 17, 2009

Well said, Lori. But truly, it "IS" the devil's handiwork. Stand tough, pray and may God bless you my friend.