Comment from Mark D. R.

Exceptional

Lisa May,

It really was funny your play on words. The cartoon illustration is super(b)! You deserve that first prize placement. Your witty entry was a real standout.

Apologies for not reviewing before the vote.

Mark

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2023

Comment from BermyBye50

Excellent

Lisa,

This is a perfect 5-7-5 poem. The humor shines through clearly and the artwork is hilarious. The setup is excellent and the punch line is brilliant.

All the best,

Eugene

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023

Thanks so much for this lovely review!

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

Congratulations on your well deserved win. Chameleon sounds exactly like comedian. The major clue is the word 'laughing.' The animal is witty, and so are you as the author.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

Lol. Shouldn't have to explain your puns. I enjoyed your poem and your image, and it's a fine entry. Sending best wishes for the contest.
Wendy

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2023

I felt that if I didn't explain it then it would fly over the heads of many readers. Thanks for your review... my entry squeaked in by one vote from a poem that seemed to rely mostly on the video clip for humour.

reply by Wendy G on 13-Sep-2023

Congratulations on the win. I never look at video clips when things are in contests. If it can't win on its own merit then it shouldn't need to rely on a video.

reply by the author on 13-Sep-2023

Thanks Wendy. I totally agree about the videos. They should just be there for additional information, not to fit the poem.

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This 5-7-5, The Laughing Lizard, has the proper formatting and BLENDS right into the witty animal 5-7-5 challenge. I wouldn't CHANGE a thing......................................................................................

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2023

Thanks for your appropriately written comments Bill.

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

I get it! Nice word-play and some alliteration too! A fun and funny verse perfectly complemented with that mischievous image. Well done and good luck! Debbie

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2023

Thanks for reviewing and for your nice comments.

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

I got the pun. Chameleon does sound a bit like comedian. I was hoping for something more funny about maybe his ability to blend in with his audience or something that shows me why he's funny.
Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2023

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Oh yes, we've described our elder daughter as a chameleon, but in a good way, she's a girl for all seasons, can fit into any group of people, is kind to all, she can change to suit her environment, beautifully written, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2023

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

This is a cute little poem and I did get the pun. You have written a creative and unique poem. I also like how you wrote a poem about a lizard,not too many poems about lizards. Best wishes for the contest.

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2023

Comment from Ginda Simpson

Excellent

I did not miss the pun and found it extremely clever. This fits the bill perfectly for a witty 5-7-5 poem, with a good accompanying image. I like your lizard and your wit.

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2023