Husky Muskie
Epic Fishing Tale23 total reviews
Comment from jim vecchio
Don't tell me a delicate, feminine poet like that one in your profile, actually dares to go ice-fishing. Next thing, women will have the vote!-Only kidding! I loved this whimsically written piece and appreciate the effort you put into it with the great rhyme and smooth flowing storyline.
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2024
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Don't tell me a delicate, feminine poet like that one in your profile, actually dares to go ice-fishing. Next thing, women will have the vote!-Only kidding! I loved this whimsically written piece and appreciate the effort you put into it with the great rhyme and smooth flowing storyline.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2024
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Thank you! I used to not want to bait the hook, but now it doesn't bother me at all. :) l was born in Chicago, but i'm now a minnesota girl through and through.
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I would love to try my hand at that sport, but I'm currently in a wheelchair, which would probably fall through!
Comment from Michele Harber
You have a wonderful knack for storytelling. Your story is simultaneously interesting, entertaining, humorous, and heart-warming. I enjoyed your rhymes, but must admit I did have a problem with the meter. I found myself deliberately mispronouncing words (in terms of where the stress should fall), to fit the rhythm you'd established. Perhaps someone else might have just fallen into the rhythm and not even noticed the discrepancies but, as I struggle to get the meter right in my own work, I'm particularly aware of it. Otherwise, though, I found your poem very enjoyable, and it certainly made me smile.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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You have a wonderful knack for storytelling. Your story is simultaneously interesting, entertaining, humorous, and heart-warming. I enjoyed your rhymes, but must admit I did have a problem with the meter. I found myself deliberately mispronouncing words (in terms of where the stress should fall), to fit the rhythm you'd established. Perhaps someone else might have just fallen into the rhythm and not even noticed the discrepancies but, as I struggle to get the meter right in my own work, I'm particularly aware of it. Otherwise, though, I found your poem very enjoyable, and it certainly made me smile.
Comment Written 31-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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Thank you, l appreciate this very nice review. :)
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You're very welcome.
Comment from Sally Law
This is just adorable in rhyming poetry, Sharon. I really loved the line: wrapped three scarves around my face. Having lived in upstate New York, I know it's true. I think you won the contest with this one! Sending along my warmest wishes for the contest and my best to you all,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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This is just adorable in rhyming poetry, Sharon. I really loved the line: wrapped three scarves around my face. Having lived in upstate New York, I know it's true. I think you won the contest with this one! Sending along my warmest wishes for the contest and my best to you all,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 31-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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Thanks so much. :)
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
Wow That was too bad for the fish! I've been around fishing all of my life and I could relate to your poem. Excellent writing, rhyming, and presentation that share a complete story. Well done!
Best wishes,
Alex
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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Wow That was too bad for the fish! I've been around fishing all of my life and I could relate to your poem. Excellent writing, rhyming, and presentation that share a complete story. Well done!
Best wishes,
Alex
Comment Written 31-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much for this terrific review. :)
Comment from robyn corum
BN,
Well, yeah I guess so. He was totally worn out and tired of fighting. He probably thought it was you, again, and he was like, this girl is never gonna quit...
This poem was so cute! I smiled all the way through. The meter got a little bumpy in places, but I actually thought that was kind of appropriate because of the struggling and fighting with the fish and the wind and stuff. It all worked out! Thanks and good luck!
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2020
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BN,
Well, yeah I guess so. He was totally worn out and tired of fighting. He probably thought it was you, again, and he was like, this girl is never gonna quit...
This poem was so cute! I smiled all the way through. The meter got a little bumpy in places, but I actually thought that was kind of appropriate because of the struggling and fighting with the fish and the wind and stuff. It all worked out! Thanks and good luck!
Comment Written 20-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2020
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Thank you for this great review..it's nice to hear from you.
Comment from WriterHeather
This is an excellent story poem. Great rhythm and rhyme throughout. What a sad ending for both the Husky and the fisherman! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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This is an excellent story poem. Great rhythm and rhyme throughout. What a sad ending for both the Husky and the fisherman! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment Written 18-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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Thank you so much for this great review. :)
Comment from JP Writer
Another super poem. I like that the three poems of yours I've read and reviewed all have different topics, arcs and structures. The only rhyme that didn't work was in the sixth stanza, trophy: it falls on the wrong syllable, upsetting the rhythm as well as the rhyme. Otherwise, masterful, ironic and despite your disappointment, you should a positive attitude. Keep writing and fishing!
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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Another super poem. I like that the three poems of yours I've read and reviewed all have different topics, arcs and structures. The only rhyme that didn't work was in the sixth stanza, trophy: it falls on the wrong syllable, upsetting the rhythm as well as the rhyme. Otherwise, masterful, ironic and despite your disappointment, you should a positive attitude. Keep writing and fishing!
Comment Written 18-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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Thank you for such a nice review and your kind words. I will admit that I just started paying attention to meter and sllyable counts. I'm still learning and other writers such as yourself have helped me tremendously. :)
Comment from tfawcus
A tall tale, written mainly in ballad meter, that has a delightful twist at the end. You describe the bitter cold as one who has experienced it! Poor old Muskie!
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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A tall tale, written mainly in ballad meter, that has a delightful twist at the end. You describe the bitter cold as one who has experienced it! Poor old Muskie!
Comment Written 18-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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How about the fisherman? A little sympathy if you please! Lol... Thanks for reading and commenting on my poem. :)
Comment from Marjon van Bruggen
Dear Boogienights, WHAT a story-poem! And I believe you, even without seeing the selfie. The excellent poem tells in many well-formatted couplets a whole adventure of ice fishing under freezing circumstances, the final success of catching the dreamfish, then setting it free again and the funny and surprising end when she sees "her" fish on the wall at her neighbors! I enjoyed reading this work very much. Well done!
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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Dear Boogienights, WHAT a story-poem! And I believe you, even without seeing the selfie. The excellent poem tells in many well-formatted couplets a whole adventure of ice fishing under freezing circumstances, the final success of catching the dreamfish, then setting it free again and the funny and surprising end when she sees "her" fish on the wall at her neighbors! I enjoyed reading this work very much. Well done!
Comment Written 18-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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Thank you for reading, it's much appreciated. :)
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:)
Comment from moongirlwriter
Yeah. . .I wish he hadn't caught him either. . .you were a nice guy. This is a fun, well-written poem that sucked me right in and kept me reading until the very end. . .and I don't even like fishing. :) Best of luck to you with this piece.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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Yeah. . .I wish he hadn't caught him either. . .you were a nice guy. This is a fun, well-written poem that sucked me right in and kept me reading until the very end. . .and I don't even like fishing. :) Best of luck to you with this piece.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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Thanks for reading. I'm glad you liked my poem.
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he was a nice guy? Or, you were a nice fisherwoman. :)
