A Frog Symphony
A musical interpretation of incessant ribbeting.110 total reviews
Comment from Joan E.
Zydeco--what better place and blue mood indeed. I also had to go to the dictionary for ululation, which was another perfect choice.
This more "lugubrious" work is certainly transitioning to the dark side. It again works as well as the more playful examples of your form.
Thanks for letting me share your "darker" side.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2008
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Zydeco--what better place and blue mood indeed. I also had to go to the dictionary for ululation, which was another perfect choice.
This more "lugubrious" work is certainly transitioning to the dark side. It again works as well as the more playful examples of your form.
Thanks for letting me share your "darker" side.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2008
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zydeco at the end of this one is my favorite ever use of a z word :-) Thank you! Brooke
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I don't think it can be topped--but I'm sure you'll keep trying--and we'll all enjoy the results!
Comment from artsygal
Mutual admiration society here!
I loved your use of highly specialized vocabulary with such an organic subject--definitely a great example of poetry at it's absolute best. The way you captured the sound of a busy frog-filled swamp was brilliant.
And, of course, the musical reference in the ending just brought home the overall musical rhythm of the entire piece. I WUV it. :-)
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2008
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Mutual admiration society here!
I loved your use of highly specialized vocabulary with such an organic subject--definitely a great example of poetry at it's absolute best. The way you captured the sound of a busy frog-filled swamp was brilliant.
And, of course, the musical reference in the ending just brought home the overall musical rhythm of the entire piece. I WUV it. :-)
Comment Written 24-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2008
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I don't get reviews for works no longer promoted all that often - this is most kind of you to look at something paying 2 cents and then to award it a 6 on top of that! I am so glad you like this one - I have a fondness for my alphabet poems, so I consider them like my children. Thank you :-) Brooke
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It's definitely not a poem to be sitting gathering dust anywhere.
I'm glad I stumbled on it and had the chance to enjoy it. Since I just joined the site recently, I never would have seen it otherwise. I'll have to give that alphabet thingy a shot! :-)
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go for it - they're lots of fun - you pull your hair out while composing but then get all self-congratulatory when you manage to pull it off! LOL
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Ha! Sounds fun!
Comment from Mightierthanthesword
Very impressive! I had to get the dictionary out for a few of these. I have no idea how you managed to make a good poem with these mad restrictions.
My particular favorite "Impertinent jumpers".
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2008
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Very impressive! I had to get the dictionary out for a few of these. I have no idea how you managed to make a good poem with these mad restrictions.
My particular favorite "Impertinent jumpers".
Comment Written 14-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2008
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I'm so glad you like this one - it's one of my favorites :-)
since I am so impressed with your writing, it gladdens my heart that you like mine, too :-)
Comment from storymama
Congratulations on winning this. I don't even know what several of those words mean and I'm too tired to look them up. Your use of words never ceases to amaze and educate me. Very well done. God bless you. Laura
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2008
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Congratulations on winning this. I don't even know what several of those words mean and I'm too tired to look them up. Your use of words never ceases to amaze and educate me. Very well done. God bless you. Laura
Comment Written 07-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2008
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Thank you so much- that is most nice of you to review a poem that is no longer being promoted - most people would never go to such trouble :-)
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You are very welcome. It was worth the read. It must have inspired you, too, to use the same style with the turtle. You always amaze me. blessings, Laura
Comment from Sylvia Page
Its certainly an alphabetical slaughter of the Gamboling, hopping, impertinent jumpers in pertinent words. Challenging work to come up with. Congrats! Good luck and best wishes in the contest.
Sylvia
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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Its certainly an alphabetical slaughter of the Gamboling, hopping, impertinent jumpers in pertinent words. Challenging work to come up with. Congrats! Good luck and best wishes in the contest.
Sylvia
Comment Written 01-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2008
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I won the contest several hours ago. I am pleased you like the poem and thank you for your kind words :-)
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Lovely! Congrats again, this time for winning! The last time it was for your choice of words. Love,
Sylvia
Comment from penelope
Wow, this is so very clever, Adewpearl. How on earth did you come up with it? I'm amazed at the creativity on this contest. It wasn't easy. It's a great sound poem which fits nicely with the whole theme. Well done and good luck. I think you stand a very good chance of winning. Penelope
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2008
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Wow, this is so very clever, Adewpearl. How on earth did you come up with it? I'm amazed at the creativity on this contest. It wasn't easy. It's a great sound poem which fits nicely with the whole theme. Well done and good luck. I think you stand a very good chance of winning. Penelope
Comment Written 30-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2008
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From your lips to God's ears :-) thanks for your encouragement.
Comment from Peter@Poole
Oh, this is just showing off! Your command of the English language is showing, as is your joy in exercising it. It is a poem to be read again and again - in order to understand it. No, that's naughty. I would like to ululate with you, or is that something that Middle Eastern women do when someone dear dies? Is it a kind of speaking in tongues? It's funny you should mention antiphonal singing, something I've encountered when listening to some species of owls. Could a male poet, say, pen a ditty to a lady poet and have her reply, arousing his ardour so that he has to respond yet again, and so ad infinitum? Impressed, Peter.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2008
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Oh, this is just showing off! Your command of the English language is showing, as is your joy in exercising it. It is a poem to be read again and again - in order to understand it. No, that's naughty. I would like to ululate with you, or is that something that Middle Eastern women do when someone dear dies? Is it a kind of speaking in tongues? It's funny you should mention antiphonal singing, something I've encountered when listening to some species of owls. Could a male poet, say, pen a ditty to a lady poet and have her reply, arousing his ardour so that he has to respond yet again, and so ad infinitum? Impressed, Peter.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2008
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well, thank you very much, Peter, you're commentary is most appreciated and very "you." LOL
You make me grin from ear to ear :-)
Comment from Twomoon
hello, adewpearl, I loved this one, about the frog, very lively and like a dance..to nature, I moved with it..your wording powerful and your notes wonderful!! I love frogs music and they sound blueish and cajuny..haha..thanks for sharing such a lovely piece, much love twomoon
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2008
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hello, adewpearl, I loved this one, about the frog, very lively and like a dance..to nature, I moved with it..your wording powerful and your notes wonderful!! I love frogs music and they sound blueish and cajuny..haha..thanks for sharing such a lovely piece, much love twomoon
Comment Written 30-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2008
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your comments are most warm and welcome - thank you!
Comment from pitmanette
Not all frogs are meant to be princes, and not all princes would survive long as frogs. Frogs are abundant and are everywhere (almost) and all over the world. Princes are uncommon, but not to say better for being rarer. Chin up lovelies. Everything is part of the plan.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2008
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Not all frogs are meant to be princes, and not all princes would survive long as frogs. Frogs are abundant and are everywhere (almost) and all over the world. Princes are uncommon, but not to say better for being rarer. Chin up lovelies. Everything is part of the plan.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2008
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this is a lovely and generous review and rating - thank you very much :-)
Comment from Rosy O'Grey
Dear Pearl,
You are so clever with this contest! Great entry.
I accessed it from the voting booth. Good luck. It is well done and the visuals are good, save that last line needs a space below it to set it off the bottom of the box.
I really like your choice of words, too. Rosy
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2008
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Dear Pearl,
You are so clever with this contest! Great entry.
I accessed it from the voting booth. Good luck. It is well done and the visuals are good, save that last line needs a space below it to set it off the bottom of the box.
I really like your choice of words, too. Rosy
Comment Written 29-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2008
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I have managed to make a space at the bottom of the last thing or two I've posted by using your advice - didn't go back to redo the others though - never even thought of that!! thanks for your good wishes on the contest and for your kind review :-)
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I always notice that lack of space at the bottom of the box. It does not flatter the poems. Negative space is important. Rosy
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You need to be a consultant in some sort of site seminar - I really wish I could sic you on people whose fonts are so tiny no human could possibly read them and people who use bright red backgrounds with letters that don't contrast so again, who could possibly read them - I really appreciate your advice on how to make a more pleasing presentation, and I look great next to some of these posters!! LOL
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Trust me! I do say something when somebody uses teeny tiny font sizes. I am a granny with prosthetic lenses and my ability to focus is limited. Rosy
