Local Lines

Five Stars

There are times I'm asked to leave a review. Five empty stars sit on my screen. And almost always I give a full five Because otherwise I feel mean.

There's nothing wrong with saying ‘Good job’ to someone who's doing their best. And if they're doing subpar work, Maybe they're feeling stressed.

I know that it's not always amazing, the service that's been provided. But there's nothing wrong with living life so easily delighted!

And sure, this movie didn't change my life, and this book wasn't terribly great. But heart and soul went into it, so who am I to hate?

‘But the point of reviews is honesty!’ you feel the need to say. Well, honestly, I think my ratings could make somebody's day.

Sometimes I try to be a tough critic, and of five stars, give only three. But any flaws I see in something become so innocently human to me.

I'm not a god, I'm a simple gal. I'm just here to have a good time! I walk among other imperfect beings and imperfection isn't a crime.

So maybe it's true, I'm too easy to please, I give too many hoorays and huzzahs! But I've never looked at the night sky and thought there were too many stars.

- Minnie Zimmerman

Local Lines features poetry by locals about local and any other matters. Please submit poems to Bill Wootton at cottlesbreedge@gmail.com

Minnie is a 24-year-old writer who reads regularly at Chamber Poets in Woodend. In her spare time she reads, goes on her phone, and feels bad about not writing.