Comment from Kaiku

Excellent

Hey Bill, this was a funny entry and certainly deserved recognition. A good play on 'chicken'. I have been a bit remiss in not reading more of your work. You are always good for a laugh or serious study.

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2023

Thanks, Kaiku

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Lol. What a big disappointment for him! Your fun words accompany a well chosen image. Sending good wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2023

Thank you, Wendy

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Excellent entry for the 5-7-5 Poem Contest.

LoL this one is funny.

I like the presentation too. Concrete images easy to visualize.

Good syllables count and connection between lines.

Good luck in the contest.

Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2023

Thanks, Gypsy

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I like this entry in this 5/7/5 poetry contest, it says so much in so few words. Indeed it's laced with good humour, as we've humanised this Mantis, brilliantly dine my friend, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2023

Thank you, Roy

reply by royowen on 10-Jul-2023

Most welcome

Comment from Rachelle Allen

Excellent

Oh!! Ugh! EWWWWWW!!
But, also, HAHAHAHAHA!! Is that kind of like a theme-and-variation on the human comment: about frog's legs tasting like chicken? [which always makes me say, "So then, just eat freakin chicken!"]

Anyway, this DEFINITELY stands out from the other entries, which is, of course, the road to victory. I hope it's yours. Good luck.

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2023

Thanks, Rachelle. Hope it gets past the Ugh! Factor.

reply by Rachelle Allen on 10-Jul-2023

Hahaha. It's the risk you were willing to take, I guess. I, for one, am glad you did. It brought me a good laugh...well, you know, after I quelled my gag reflex. Where in the world did you find that PHOTO??!!

reply by the author on 10-Jul-2023

Google** mantis eating moth

Comment from jim vecchio

Excellent

Funny! By the way, in the play I told you about, I used a mantis as well! I guess insect have a way of telling, but I always wondered how they figured out the di9fference bet2een these things!

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2023

I imagine they are rather in discriminating when choosing what eat.

reply by jim vecchio on 10-Jul-2023

Guesws so!

reply by jim vecchio on 10-Jul-2023

I wanted to apologize for spelling errors. I have trouble with my left hand.

Comment from JSD

Excellent

That is dreadful, but very well written, and a good picture too. Reminds me of the joke about opening a pot of butter and seeing the face of Jesus etched in it. I said, 'I can't believe it's not Buddha'.

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2023

Another good one!

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

I really enjoyed your 5-7-5 poem! You got the correct syllable count, and the content was very funny. I liked your play on "I can't believe it's not butter." Thanks for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2023

Thank you, Jessizero.

Comment from JT traveller

Excellent

The illustration draws me in from the beginning. I like how you thing outside the box and use an unusual topic on which to base your poem.

Well composed and fantastic presentation. Jacqueline

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2023

Thank you, Jacqueline.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very well written 5-7-5 poem you have penned for the writing prompt contest. You used very good descriptive words and very neat imagery from the art work you chose. It did make me sad that the poor little moth was getting eaten up! Best wishes in the contest. Teri

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2023

Thank you, Teri