Occupational Alphabet
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Comment from twinklepoems
What? No oomph? I thought these were great and clever. Is Yak doodoo really called "guano"? I love the alliteration of Zany zoologist Zelda. I think the zoologist limerick flows better than the Yak. Of the two the Yak feels more forced.
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What? No oomph? I thought these were great and clever. Is Yak doodoo really called "guano"? I love the alliteration of Zany zoologist Zelda. I think the zoologist limerick flows better than the Yak. Of the two the Yak feels more forced.
Comment Written 20-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014
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Thanks for the review.
I believe guano is technically reserved for bird doodoo, specifically gulls, so a little poetic licence applies - not too many rhymes for soprano!
Steve
Comment from 24chas
I rather like these, especially the second one. Very clever and joyful to read. Congrats on finishing the book. Good writing.
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014
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I rather like these, especially the second one. Very clever and joyful to read. Congrats on finishing the book. Good writing.
Comment Written 20-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014
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Thank you!
Steve
Comment from MissMerri
Hahahahaha! I looked hard and long and could not find any way I'd want to change any of this. They are both very cute and amusing and I'm pretty sure no one would consider them "weak" by any measure. How difficult this must be to do, yet you've done a great job with rhyme, meter, and even a bit of a story line, which adds to the enjoyment and of course, the laughs. These are great!
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014
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Hahahahaha! I looked hard and long and could not find any way I'd want to change any of this. They are both very cute and amusing and I'm pretty sure no one would consider them "weak" by any measure. How difficult this must be to do, yet you've done a great job with rhyme, meter, and even a bit of a story line, which adds to the enjoyment and of course, the laughs. These are great!
Comment Written 19-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014
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Thanks for the kind words - the laugh is my biggest encouragement.
Steve
Comment from Spitfire
That was a long intermission! But then Y and z would be the most challenging. One question: what is guano? Love the one about Zelda and her snake with the sexual innuendo of arousal.
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That was a long intermission! But then Y and z would be the most challenging. One question: what is guano? Love the one about Zelda and her snake with the sexual innuendo of arousal.
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Comment Written 19-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014
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Thank you. Guano is technically speaking bird droppings - it is mined in some places (gull nesting sites) for fertiliser etc. Here, I've stretched the meaning to encompass yak droppings...
Steve
Comment from Debbie7
YAY,
I'm crying.. that is cracking up. It's late. I love Y & Z and don't you dare say they are weak. They are great. Guano and ten on the richter!! You're killing me. Whatever will you do now that they are done?! They were a delight and so much fun to read..Thanks for sharing.. too funny. Namaste, Debbie
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YAY,
I'm crying.. that is cracking up. It's late. I love Y & Z and don't you dare say they are weak. They are great. Guano and ten on the richter!! You're killing me. Whatever will you do now that they are done?! They were a delight and so much fun to read..Thanks for sharing.. too funny. Namaste, Debbie
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Comment Written 19-Jan-2014
reply by the author on 20-Jan-2014
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Debbie, thanks so much for the enthusiastic review - laughter is the best rating for me.
Steve
