Grinning at a Snake
Rhyming32 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Melissa,
This is a well done ekphrastic poem. It shows how smart the snake is.
It saved itself. I wonder how long the snake would have to stay around the bill for either the snake or the crane to die.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day.
Joan
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Hi Melissa,
This is a well done ekphrastic poem. It shows how smart the snake is.
It saved itself. I wonder how long the snake would have to stay around the bill for either the snake or the crane to die.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day.
Joan
Comment Written 18-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Hello Joan. Thank you so much. I saw that photo and just HAD to write about it. Glad you enjoyed it.
Melissa
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My pleasure, Melissa.
Joan
Comment from Ginda Simpson
A twist of nature and you have turned it into a flawlessly rhymed poem. The snake and the crane in quiet mortal combat. Good luck in the contest. This one will be hard to beat.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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A twist of nature and you have turned it into a flawlessly rhymed poem. The snake and the crane in quiet mortal combat. Good luck in the contest. This one will be hard to beat.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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Hello Ginda. Thank you so very much for this lovely review. I'm glad you liked this one... and wasn't that photo so unique??? What a dilemma!!
Melissa
Comment from jaded831
I enjoyed your poem/story. It had horror which was perfect for Friday the thirteenth. It also had a bit of humor, but it certainly wasn't funny for the pelican. Your poem reminded me of a Alfred Hitchcock story, a writer who wrote these kind of stories back in the day.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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I enjoyed your poem/story. It had horror which was perfect for Friday the thirteenth. It also had a bit of humor, but it certainly wasn't funny for the pelican. Your poem reminded me of a Alfred Hitchcock story, a writer who wrote these kind of stories back in the day.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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Hi there... thank you so much for your wonderful review. I really appreciate it and it does look rather gruesome... similar to Hitchcock and his narratives. Thanks again.
Melissa
Comment from Nicki.B
What a dilemma indeed! And you captured the moment beautifully I really got caught up in that moment, I started to read faster and faster, to see what was the snakes fate.
Your use of words brought the perfect imagery of the catastrophic end.
Well done a great poem!
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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What a dilemma indeed! And you captured the moment beautifully I really got caught up in that moment, I started to read faster and faster, to see what was the snakes fate.
Your use of words brought the perfect imagery of the catastrophic end.
Well done a great poem!
Comment Written 15-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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Thanks so much for your great review!
Melissa
Comment from kiwisteveh
Lovely bouncy meter to convey the fun in this amusing image. There's no doubt the crane would be confused in this situation. The strong full rhyme also helps give this a lively feel.
I enjoyed this a lot.
Steve
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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Lovely bouncy meter to convey the fun in this amusing image. There's no doubt the crane would be confused in this situation. The strong full rhyme also helps give this a lively feel.
I enjoyed this a lot.
Steve
Comment Written 14-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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Hi Steve. Thanks for the great review. I just had to write something after I saw the photo. Glad you enjoyed it.
Melissa
Comment from Boogienights
The things we see in the natural world! This is a terrific rhyming poem, which is my favorite kind of poetry. An unusual subject and very interesting as well. Thanks for sharing. :)
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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The things we see in the natural world! This is a terrific rhyming poem, which is my favorite kind of poetry. An unusual subject and very interesting as well. Thanks for sharing. :)
Comment Written 14-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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Thanks so much Sharon. It was a unique photo and I had to write something! :)
Melissa
Comment from Mrs. KT
Ouch!
That poor little snake!
I loved it!
Nature often appears to cruel, and yet, we both know that it isn't compared to us humans...
Much enjoyed!
fondly,
diane
P.S.
Have you ever heard of a "Boomerang Lilac?" On my list for next spring = beautiful fragrance, blooms twice: one in May and again at the end of July, AND deer won't go near it! Win!
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Ouch!
That poor little snake!
I loved it!
Nature often appears to cruel, and yet, we both know that it isn't compared to us humans...
Much enjoyed!
fondly,
diane
P.S.
Have you ever heard of a "Boomerang Lilac?" On my list for next spring = beautiful fragrance, blooms twice: one in May and again at the end of July, AND deer won't go near it! Win!
Comment Written 14-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Hi Diane... thanks so much for your great review! No, I haven't heard about a Boomerang Lilac. I can't wait for you to plant one and tell me what you think of it. I think it is very challenging to plant lilacs here in the South. We trimmed our big holly tree today and worked in flower beds. The weeds are never ending. Thanks again!!
Melissa
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
What a great picture, and what a fun (and kind of sad) rhyming story of the event ending the life of this poor little snake.
"as the snake goes through death's door" - what a great description.
Great job!
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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What a great picture, and what a fun (and kind of sad) rhyming story of the event ending the life of this poor little snake.
"as the snake goes through death's door" - what a great description.
Great job!
xo
Pam
Comment Written 14-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Hello Pam. Thanks so much!! I really appreciate your lovely review.
Melissa
Comment from Patrick Bernardy
Hello!
Such a clever poem with excellent word choices throughout. If you used the picture as a prompt for this (and I am sure this is so; who could write this poem and then find this picture on the internet to decorate it? *laughs*), you did a perfect job describing it.
The first stanza is absolutely perfect as pertains to rhythm. It rolls of the tongue with so many awesome patterns.
Well done! You should be very proud of this one!
Nice to meet you!
Patrick
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Hello!
Such a clever poem with excellent word choices throughout. If you used the picture as a prompt for this (and I am sure this is so; who could write this poem and then find this picture on the internet to decorate it? *laughs*), you did a perfect job describing it.
The first stanza is absolutely perfect as pertains to rhythm. It rolls of the tongue with so many awesome patterns.
Well done! You should be very proud of this one!
Nice to meet you!
Patrick
Comment Written 14-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Thanks so much Patrick. I am delighted you liked this one... yes, it is all about the photograph. I just 'had' to write a poem about it. :)
Melissa
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
The picture is amazing and your clever rhyming words tells the tale of two creatures entrapped! Your well chosen words flow like a dream Melissa, I wish I had a six left for you, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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The picture is amazing and your clever rhyming words tells the tale of two creatures entrapped! Your well chosen words flow like a dream Melissa, I wish I had a six left for you, love Dolly x
Comment Written 14-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Thanks Dolly! I just had to write a poem after seeing this photo. Hugs!
Melissa
