Comment from harmony13

Excellent

Excellent Poem! And I do remember Chicken Little! I found this poem interesting,
descriptive and creative. The artwork is perfect and compliments the theme of this
poem. Thank you for the author's notes......

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2016

Thank you!

You have to think that the original story was right on the button all those centuries ago. The means of spreading the fear may have changed, but the basic aspect of human nature is still the same.

Steve

Comment from humpwhistle

Exceptional

I wonder if Buddha foresaw Donald Trump.
Lots of acorns falling around here.
But I see him as more of red herring. A suggestion
that a Giant White may be lurking.
How's that for twisting metaphors all to hell?

I like that you gave Blank a smile, Steve.
But you also left the ending open.

I wonder if my metaphor is so far off from yours?

Peace, Lee

Does the first sentence require a question mark?

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2016

Biggest, ugliest red herring I ever saw! And if he's a red herring, does that mean somebody dripped him into this to be a red herring?

Thanks as always for the sixer - you are alone in your estimation - well, apart from me, of course. Seems I'm not winning any contests anyway, so I might as well write what I like, rather than what I think the committee will like!

Steve

PS Surprised nobody has found the Trump in the verses of Nostradamus yet. That gives me an idea to 'create' a verse or two and plant them on facebook - see how far they go!

Comment from johnwilson

Excellent

Ha! This was my much-needed laugh for the day! Thanks so much for the author notes as I was not aware this had much to do with Buddhism. Your explanations are almost as good as the poetry you write. Bravo!

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2016

Thanks, John.

PS Just curious - your profile says Male, but some of your poems definitely seem to come from a woman's perspective....

Steve

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Let's leave the ending shrouded; who would hear
The tale of splattered blood and splintered bone? ... Is this a rhetorical question, Steve? Because if it isn't, I, for one, would truly love to hear such an ending.
Alas, 'tis not meant to be, me thinks ...

In any event, this is a wittily wonderful and well written blank verse poem, featuring one of nursery rhymes classic and most beloved characters, Chicken Little.
Well rhymed, and in perfect iambic pentameter, as required, no less.
Excellent...
Best of luck to you in the contest.
~Dean

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2016

Thanks, Dean. I did let you peep through the shroud at the splattered blood and splintered bone. Apart from that, there was just a lot of lip-licking!

You have to think that the original story was right on the button all those centuries ago. The means of spreading the fear may have changed, but the basic aspect of human nature is still the same.

Steve

reply by Dean Kuch on 21-Jun-2016

So true, Steve.
You're very welcome.
~Dean

Comment from scd41

Excellent

The poem is quite amusing. Rumors travel faster than light and the gullibles pay a heavy price for their herd mentality. The sly foxes in society exploit situations and make quick bucks when the sky is not falling.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2016

Thank you!

You have to think that the original story was right on the button all those centuries ago. The means of spreading the fear may have changed, but the basic aspect of human nature is still the same.

Steve

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

Nice, good play on chicken little, lets hope the sky isn't falling or catch on fire lol
It is about all you hear on the news, the sky is falling. have a good day

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2016

Thanks, William.

You have to think that the original story was right on the button all those centuries ago. The means of spreading the fear may have changed, but the basic aspect of human nature is still the same.

Steve

Comment from joannakruk

Excellent

Haha indeed this is not exactly a happy go lucky Disney rendition. An interesting piece that combines contemporary technology with a historic tale, bastardised so as to invite the reader to think that much more deeply.
Great picture too.
Jo :-)

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2016

Thanks, Jo.

Actually many tales like this one get changed to provide happier endings over the years. Little Red Riding Hood is another that springs to mind. Originally they served as warnings against bad behaviour, but now...

Steve

Comment from brenda bickers

Excellent

Hi Steve,
you write humour so well. I remember when I joined FS reading one of your funny poems and was bowled over by it. This is good. I didn't realise there was an ancient story describing the same tale. That's interesting. I wonder if that is the oldest case of plagiarism. lol
Great read.
Brenda:))x

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2016

Thanks, Brenda.

Actually, the further back you go in my portfolio, the more likely you are to encounter humorous rhymed poems - it was pretty much exclusively what I wrote for the first year or so. You will find such classics as 'A Bathroom Incident' (my first poem here, I think), 'Rank Frank Robs a Bank' and 'KayCee, who grew too fond of mobile phones..' Also the rather naughty pair of 'Pardon My French' and 'Pardon My Latin.'

As for plagiarism, Shakespeare never wrote an original story in his life!

Steve

Comment from janalma

Excellent

I just read a poem about the people being frightened by a hum. I can't remember where this hum is but the poet is being a little critical of the fear it engenders. (There is an actual hum, maybe in New Jersey?) I mentioned there, that it is human nature to be frightened of the unknown. Now you come up with this poem! Amusing. I think the calmer folk are trying to reassure the Chicken Littles among us. Good, reassuring and calming poem. Lol. Good pic, too.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2016

I found the report of the hum - North Caldwell, NJ. And din't Dr Seuss write about a hum, or maybe I'm thinking of Horton Hears a Hoo.

I guess I was just musing about people being frightened of things that are really not worth worrying about - and then spreading their fear to others. Social Media make it easier.

Steve

reply by janalma on 19-Jun-2016

I don't get on social media, but I read the news and that IS scary! I don't know why people like horror stories. Real life is horrific enough.

Granted, you have to take 'news' with a grain of salt. It is their job to try to scare us. Lol.

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

LOL
Don't know which I enjoyed most, the piece or the authors notes.
Excellent blank verse for the contest and I hope it wins...we need laughter.

 Comment Written 18-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2016

Thanks, Barb. Don't fancy my chances, but then I haven't won anything all year, so it won't make any difference!

Steve