Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

This is is about as zany as Seuss once was. You have moved on a bit from the old masters. Do I sense that your well of wisdom is getting low in water. are you scraping around. Would you like a challenge to help you complete your NaPoWriMo project?

My mother's maiden name was Stubbs. George Stubbs was a famous artist in the early 19th century who specialised in painting horse. Write an epitaph in whatever style you like to this amazing artist who probably wasn't related to my mother even though they both came from the same county - but you never know. Here is a link to the Wikipedia entry for the man.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Stubbs

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2017

Hi Pantygynt:

I have an entire book of the old Masters that I'm thumbing through, however I love your challenge and I will take you up on that :) I'm trying not to duplicate poets that I've covered in previous NaPo years. That pulls out Poe, Dickinson, Frost, Rumi, etc, for styles and content.

I did the Seuss poem because no one else seemed to make sense for four line stanzas of four syllables per line. And, let's face it, by the 30th, I just might be seeing that Lorax, too lol But, you know, I couldn't pass on a first ever site created NaPo poetry contest.

I'm not sure how much computer access I will have today, but I will be reading up on George Stubbs. :) Thank you so much for the challenge. Any and all suggestions in this realm are greatly appreciated. I'll try not to turn the epitaph into a eulogy lol you know I have trouble keeping things short. Even my epigrams got away from me. lol

Kim

reply by Pantygynt on 21-Apr-2017

Thank you.

Comment from dovemarie

Excellent

Dear Kim, Excellent NAPO poem. I like your rhyme, I didn't understand "Lorax" but I can look it up. Good picture too. Donna

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2017

Hi Donna,

The Lorax is a Dr. Seuss character. There is a link in the author's notes. Thanks for taking the time to read and review. :)

Kim

Comment from CD Richards

Excellent

Has Kim forgot her sense of rhyme?
Oh no - no way it's lost this time.
Her rhyme has not forgotten been,
It seems we've met the true rhyme queen.

I like this poem, it's very much in keeping with the style of Dr Seuss, and tells a funny tale. Nice job :)

Craig

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2017

Hi Craig,

I just really love the picture of that house and a Dr. Seuss poem was in order lol I couldn't think of what else would be impactful in four syllable lines all wrapped up on four stanzas. And, I felt like it wrapped up the feeling of NaPo... I may be seeing that Lorax before the end of the month at this rate! ;) Thanks for the fun review!

Kim

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem with some background of Dr Seuss. The Lorax got lost in the woods and is now writing poetry. We are all unique, no one can be youer than you.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2017

Hi Sandra,

It is the pilot who thought he saw the Lorax who is now grounded and writing poetry lol But with the end of the month near, I may be seeing the Lorax by the 30th lol You are so right, no one can be youer than you! :) Thanks for the fun review.

Kim

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

What an interesting house, love it. Maybe that's what we all have in common Kim, we're all insane, lol. Love this one. Plane perched in a birch, real Dr Seuss going here. Great entrant for the NaPo contest.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2017

Hi Valda,

Thank you so much for this fun review. By the 30th I may be seeing the Lorax lol I appreciate al of your comments :)

Kim

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

haha. lol. this is an amusing tribute to dr.seuss dear kim! the wording is interesting as is the content. the poem flows like water off a duck's back.
thank you for sharing!
good luck!
blessings!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2017

Hi Rebekka,

Thank you for the fun review! :) I'm happy that you found it amusing, as was intended. I had fun with it.

Kim

Comment from Nikki-Nicole

Excellent

This is a great poem.
It has a specific rhyme.
Great artwork: The image shown is a perfect fit for this poem. That is some kind of house.
Best of luck to you in the contest.
Thanks for sharing your Napo.
Good luck with your future writing!
-Nicole-

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2017

Hi Nicole,

Thank you for the wonderful comments. I appreciate the time you've taken to read and review.

Kim

Comment from damommy

Excellent

I'd love to see inside the house. Wouldn't it be fun to be in the top?

This is a cute poem tying the house with the Lorax. Be careful, you may see the Lorax before you finish those thirty days of poems. LOL

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2017

Hi Yvonne:

I've always wanted to see in this house, too! lol If I do see the Lorax, I'll try to refrain from writing about the experience, lest you all try to have me committed! lol Thank you for the fun review!

Kim

reply by damommy on 21-Apr-2017

Too late. There's some talk of committal going on now. LOL

reply by the author on 21-Apr-2017

I was afraid of that! lol ;)

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

LOL oh you are going to take over Dr. Seuss job? This is cute and does fall in the rehlm of eggs and ham.lol
EXcellent syllable count and cute flow for the contest

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2017

Hi Barb,

Well, he has been dead for a little while. Too soon? lol I just couldn't resist. And who knows, by the time we hit thirty days I may be seeing the Lorax or other such creatures lol Thanks for the fun review!

Kim

Comment from Rlegel99

Excellent

Poem about a house that looks like one in the Lorax. The artwork works well with this piece. This poem has nice flow. Thank you for sharing this piece of poetry.

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 Comment Written 20-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2017

Hi Rlegel:

Thank you for taking the time to read and review. I appreciate your comments.

Kim