The Divine Nonsense of Jim Wile
Viewing comments for Chapter 12 "Pluto - The Complete Poem"A collection of 13 humorous poems
32 total reviews
Comment from ScrappyBabe
I truly loved this poem - both parts! Very nice rhythm and flow and great choice of words. This poem was fun to read, amusing and witty. You have a keen sense of humor. Well done.
reply by the author on 07-May-2023
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I truly loved this poem - both parts! Very nice rhythm and flow and great choice of words. This poem was fun to read, amusing and witty. You have a keen sense of humor. Well done.
Comment Written 07-May-2023
reply by the author on 07-May-2023
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Thank you so much for this wonderful review and for the 6 stars, Scrappy! Very much appreciated.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Part 2 is as amusing as part 1. Pluto did a lot of damage but was loved on
Earth, which certainly mellowed his attitude. This was fun to read and a story kids would also enjoy.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2023
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Part 2 is as amusing as part 1. Pluto did a lot of damage but was loved on
Earth, which certainly mellowed his attitude. This was fun to read and a story kids would also enjoy.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2023
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Thanks very much, Carol. My young grandsons did enjoy it, although, only 7 and 9, some of the vocabulary needed to be explained to them.
Comment from Paul McFarland
This is a very good astronomy lesson in verse. I was really disappointed when they demoted Pluto. I have a book somewhere in my basement about Pluto and the 2006 decision.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2023
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This is a very good astronomy lesson in verse. I was really disappointed when they demoted Pluto. I have a book somewhere in my basement about Pluto and the 2006 decision.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2023
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Thanks, Paul. I was disappointed too. I think the real reason is kind of hokey.
Comment from lyenochka
Enjoyed your humor and your wonderfully instructive fable of the dwarf planet who learned humility. Great job doing it all in verse and adding in some factoids along the way. Loved your notes, too.
I think the reason for the emotional outcry against the IAU's decision to demote old Pluto was that it was so ingrained to us as kids. Now what will be do with that mnemonic of the nine planets: My Very Enthusiastic Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas. Without "Pluto" we wouldn't have pizzas.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2023
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Enjoyed your humor and your wonderfully instructive fable of the dwarf planet who learned humility. Great job doing it all in verse and adding in some factoids along the way. Loved your notes, too.
I think the reason for the emotional outcry against the IAU's decision to demote old Pluto was that it was so ingrained to us as kids. Now what will be do with that mnemonic of the nine planets: My Very Enthusiastic Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas. Without "Pluto" we wouldn't have pizzas.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2023
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Thanks very much, lyenochka. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I think you're right about the ingrained part.
Comment from sunnilicious
You're very educated about Pluto. This was quite an informative poem. You're excellent at storytelling. I heard Pluto was tossed out in the lineup of planets because it was small. Midget planets are useless in this galaxy or something. But pluto is a neighbor and friend. Very kind too.
Excellent work :)
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2023
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You're very educated about Pluto. This was quite an informative poem. You're excellent at storytelling. I heard Pluto was tossed out in the lineup of planets because it was small. Midget planets are useless in this galaxy or something. But pluto is a neighbor and friend. Very kind too.
Excellent work :)
Comment Written 11-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2023
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Yeah, it wasn't really his size. It was the fact that there were too many other large bodies near him in his orbit. Sounds like a crummy reason to kick him out to me.
Comment from Mintybee
This poem was funny and informative. I liked the plot, and the pettiness of Pluto. I like the interplanetary politics at play here. Both parts to this poem were enjoyable, and together it's a well-told story. Your rhyme and rhythm flowed nicely. I liked it.
Mintybee
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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This poem was funny and informative. I liked the plot, and the pettiness of Pluto. I like the interplanetary politics at play here. Both parts to this poem were enjoyable, and together it's a well-told story. Your rhyme and rhythm flowed nicely. I liked it.
Mintybee
Comment Written 10-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Thank you so much for this terrific review. I'm happy you enjoyed it.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing the real reason Pluto lost it's status. I always thought or maybe heard somewhere that it was because of it's such a small planet. Your poem is creative and fun to read.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Thank you for sharing the real reason Pluto lost it's status. I always thought or maybe heard somewhere that it was because of it's such a small planet. Your poem is creative and fun to read.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Thank you, Barbara. I think the real reason was kind of hokey, and I remember being angry when I first heard that Pluto was kicked out.
Comment from Eternal Muse
I wish I had a six for this wonderful poem about the trials and tribulation of the "insufferable pest" Pluto. Filled with humor, great rhyming and imagery, it was a pleasure to read, especially to a rhyming fan in me.
Lots of great little finds, and more humor, I am glad he mellowed in the end.
Pluto went home as a far different fellow--
more kind to his neighbors, more laid-back and mellow.
Humble and modest, at long last he felt
a friendship with all in the great Kuiper Belt.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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I wish I had a six for this wonderful poem about the trials and tribulation of the "insufferable pest" Pluto. Filled with humor, great rhyming and imagery, it was a pleasure to read, especially to a rhyming fan in me.
Lots of great little finds, and more humor, I am glad he mellowed in the end.
Pluto went home as a far different fellow--
more kind to his neighbors, more laid-back and mellow.
Humble and modest, at long last he felt
a friendship with all in the great Kuiper Belt.
Comment Written 10-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Thank you for your wonderful review and the virtual 6. I sincerely appreciate your comments.
Comment from kiwisteveh
Hi, Jim. What a wonderful farrago of humorous nonsense intermingled with scientific accuracy!
Very few poets here have this ability to write lengthy humorous pieces and maintain the clever wordsmithing and regular meter to pull that off. I stumbled on the meter in one or two lines but overall this was excellent and well-deserving of a sixer.
Steve
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Hi, Jim. What a wonderful farrago of humorous nonsense intermingled with scientific accuracy!
Very few poets here have this ability to write lengthy humorous pieces and maintain the clever wordsmithing and regular meter to pull that off. I stumbled on the meter in one or two lines but overall this was excellent and well-deserving of a sixer.
Steve
Comment Written 10-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Thank you very much for your outstanding review and your 6 stars. I'm very grateful.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
wonderful poem about Pluto. When Pluto was deemed no longer a planet, astrologers had a problem - what to do about Pluto which still featured in traditional astrological forecasts.
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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wonderful poem about Pluto. When Pluto was deemed no longer a planet, astrologers had a problem - what to do about Pluto which still featured in traditional astrological forecasts.
Comment Written 09-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2023
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Thank you very much for your good review, Jake. I can see where that would be a problem!