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Ode to the Urinal

Response to a challenge from Pantygynt

51 total reviews 
Comment from colleenk13
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This is hilarious I love it especially using the word for urinal in other languages; that was a stroke of genius. Your descriptive language really brings the scene to life; the one that particularly amused me was "I staggered like a bloated toad", Great work.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 13-Nov-2016
    You do say the nicest things, Colleen! Six stars as well! Thank you very much! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from c_lucas
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It beats pissing against the wall. This is very well written with a humorous flow of words, making for a very interesting read. Now you know what created the water table.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
    Thanks, Charlie. I appreciated your kind comments about this one. Glad you enjoyed it. Tony
Comment from evesayshi
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In my opinion, a charming, and yes, a humorous write - the verse was engaging and "fluid in movement," and I enjoyed the energy of the ode salutation...

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 13-Nov-2016
    You do say the nicest things, Eve! Thank you very much! Best wishes, Tony
reply by evesayshi on 13-Nov-2016
    You are very welcome, Tony - my pleasure...Eve
Comment from royowen
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Well done with this one, very clever, do you realise the flasche in German is a bottle, there fore it was "pissbottle"! But I do realise it was a play on words, well done, it was most amusing, I was aware they had public urinals in France, (I'm not sure if they still do? Well done, Tony, blessings, Roy
Typo, a (sight) that. Site?

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
    Thanks, Roy. I appreciated your kind comments about this one. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, the pisspot is a bit out of context, but handy! Tony
reply by royowen on 14-Nov-2016
    Well done
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
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Hahaha ... you did justice to Pantygynt's challenge, Tony, with this ode to a urinal!

Some clever phrasing ... "whist a pistle". Loved "urinflasche" ... flasche being German for 'bottle'. A fun ending "It's all zipped up! That's final!". The story told here is one that just about everyone can relate to, as most of us have imbibed a little too much in our youth.

A fun poem to read, Tony!

Connie

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 13-Nov-2016
    You do say the nicest things, Connie! Thank you very much! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from nancy_e_davis
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Really? Now I have seen it all! Tell me is that really a public urinal out in the open in front of God and everybody? Not a lot of privacy there, but I suppose it works.
I think you aced the challenge. Surprisingly creative! X Nancy

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
    Thanks, Nancy. I appreciated your kind comments about this one. Glad you enjoyed it. These public urinals used to be commonplace in France but have largely disappeared now. Tony
Comment from Kooky Clown
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Loved it Loved it Loved it and what a stunning subject it certainly deserves the awards honoured to your work. A really fun poem although I got really concerned on coming to the Pig and Whistle there was going to be a problem.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
    Thanks, Kooky. I appreciated your kind comments about this one. Glad you enjoyed it. Tony
Comment from mvbrooks
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Fun, whimsical poem in the tradition of Ogden Nash as you weave a consistent, unforced rhyme and images of well-known cities with the silliness of urinals. Pantgynt was correct -- you could "write a beautiful ode, even to a urinal."

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 17-Nov-2016
    Very many thanks for reviewing Ode to the Urinal, MVB. I much appreciated your kind comments and six stars! Best wishes, Tony
Comment from janalma
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It is an ode to more than one urinal. Funny, too. I grinned as I read. Sounds so much like a young man out to prove what a he-man he is by drinking like a fish. And it's very important that he find a place to relieve himself, even if it is on the street. I'll bet tourists not only think that is great, when needed in Paris, but also I imagine it's astonishing, especially for Americans. Lol.

I'll bet you didn't read my story about septic tanks. Off the wall, too. Haha.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 17-Nov-2016
    Very many thanks for reviewing Ode to the Urinal. Janalma. I appreciated your comments. As you say, such a public view is a concept that astonishes many Americans. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from rjuselius
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haha. lol. this is an entertaining piece of peotry dear tony! i love the satirical humor and the metaphors are absolutely ingeniuos. nice one my friend!
thank you for sharing!
blessings!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 17-Nov-2016
    Very many thanks for reviewing Ode to the Urinal. Rebekka. I appreciated your comments. Glad you enjoyed it! Best wishes, Tony