Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Yes, that would be one thing to teach kindergarten kids. But I think they'd rather see the pictures. But then again, older kids would probably enjoy learning the meanings of the longer words.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 31-Jan-2023

Thanks so much for reading, Helen.x

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This poem, Long Things, is a neat assortment of examples of - gee - long things. I know it doesn't matter here, but I bet if you gave it some thought, you could find a rhyme to make this hit one tone higher. I'm not pushing rhyme; or am I?

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023

Maybe you are, but it doesn't matter.:)
Thanks for your review.

Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)

Excellent

You may not know what to do with your varied collection of 'long' objects, but yes they would certainly be attractive to infants, particularly that yellow ribbon. I would have also liked to see a list of 'shorts' as a comparison in this poem. kay

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023

Thanks for your review. Maybe I'll write about short objects another day. x

Comment from Mintybee

Excellent

I love this quirky poem. The first stanza is romanticized language and vivid images that are eclectic. The second stanza is so plain it's almost prose. It takes a tongue in cheek shot at itself, which I found funny. It makes good use of upset expectations to be humorous.
Mintybee

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023

Thanks so much for your review.

Comment from Regina Elliott

Excellent

Hello Heather, I hope you've
had a lovely Sunday. This
poem is witty, and I'm wondering if you're talking
about poems that go on and
on with no substance? That's
what I'm thinking. Sounds like
some of my epic poems, lol!
Many blessings!

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023

I wasn't really thinking of poems that go on and on, just about the shape of the lines.
Thanks so much for your review.x

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Maria Jose, yes maybe you can teach children what long means. Well, not even adults know the answer to this. After all, how long is a piece of string?
Loved it. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023

Thanks so much for your review.xxx

Comment from BermyBye50

Excellent

Heather,

This maybe a silly poem but it has a creative lesson woven within its lines. You must be a teacher. It reads as a special example of a teacher's lesson plan designed to help students learn how to write poetry.

All the best,

Eugene

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023

I am a teacher!
Thanks so much for your review.

Comment from aryr

Excellent

This was so utterly adorable, Heather. The picture was rather delightful. Your words showed the profound truth about which you wrote. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessings and hugs!

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023

Thanks so much for your review.xxx

reply by aryr on 30-Jan-2023

You are most welcome, Heather.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I don't know if I had a concept of something long and drawn out when I was young, but the innocent may be different today Maria, but this poem is certainly well written, and designed with great language, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023

Thanks so much for your review. Take care.

reply by royowen on 30-Jan-2023

Good job

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

You have me smiling with all of the color and individual 'long' things that inhabit your poem. I liked the imaginative and energetic aspects you included. Well done, my friend!!

Melissa

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2023

Thanks so much for your review.xxx