Llama's Lament
An animal A-Z with a literary allusion99 total reviews
Comment from peggysis64
Brooke, You have a habit of taking this small city girl out of the city and introducing her to all sorts of strange critters in your own unusual way. It is wonderful, I always learn so much from what you write about and the way in which you write.
Onerous packs quash recipients.
Rebellion reaffirms,
renews.
Renounce subservience -
Spit!
Stubbornness teaches us valor -
Vomit!
Wage war!
X-tricate yourself.
Maybe we should all put ourselves in the shoes of the llama every now and then. k
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2008
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Brooke, You have a habit of taking this small city girl out of the city and introducing her to all sorts of strange critters in your own unusual way. It is wonderful, I always learn so much from what you write about and the way in which you write.
Onerous packs quash recipients.
Rebellion reaffirms,
renews.
Renounce subservience -
Spit!
Stubbornness teaches us valor -
Vomit!
Wage war!
X-tricate yourself.
Maybe we should all put ourselves in the shoes of the llama every now and then. k
Comment Written 15-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2008
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Glad you appreciated the way the llama deals with his plight!
Thank you, Brooke :-)
Comment from The Unlikely author
This is very funny, as I live near a llama farm and know exactly what you refer to. I had never thought of them as bartleby, but now I will never think of them any differently. The last line in this is so perfect...zilch. really pounds it home.
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2008
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This is very funny, as I live near a llama farm and know exactly what you refer to. I had never thought of them as bartleby, but now I will never think of them any differently. The last line in this is so perfect...zilch. really pounds it home.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2008
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that is a wonderful thing to say, that you'll now always make that association - thank you!!!! Brooke
Comment from Poetic Friend
Boy, I must admit I learn so much from your poetry. Not only do I get the chance to enjoy your craftmanship, but my knowledge increases as well.
Who can ask for more?
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2008
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Boy, I must admit I learn so much from your poetry. Not only do I get the chance to enjoy your craftmanship, but my knowledge increases as well.
Who can ask for more?
Comment Written 07-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2008
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well, I suppose I could cater too! LOL Thanks a lot, Brooke
Comment from Sarah_Goldwell
This is a really clever poem, your authors notes were very informative and interesting. they explained all about the Llama which i knew nothing about. They helped the reader understand the poem
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2008
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This is a really clever poem, your authors notes were very informative and interesting. they explained all about the Llama which i knew nothing about. They helped the reader understand the poem
Comment Written 07-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2008
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glad you picked up a bit of trivia along with the poem!!! Thanks, Brooke :-)
Comment from JeffreyStone
The llama as a role model--never thought about it. But I do recall the story of Bartleby the Scrivner (and other Herman Melville shorter stories).I once had a junior officer who decided he wasn't going to "take it anymore"; he stenciled the name, "Bartleby" on his fouol-weather jacket. However, he didn't spit or lie down on the job. Poetry does its job when it entertains, makes one think, or brings back memories. Yours did that. Thanks. JS
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2008
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The llama as a role model--never thought about it. But I do recall the story of Bartleby the Scrivner (and other Herman Melville shorter stories).I once had a junior officer who decided he wasn't going to "take it anymore"; he stenciled the name, "Bartleby" on his fouol-weather jacket. However, he didn't spit or lie down on the job. Poetry does its job when it entertains, makes one think, or brings back memories. Yours did that. Thanks. JS
Comment Written 07-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2008
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that is fantastic that Bartleby was a symbol for him too!! I have a soul mate out there! LOL Thanks so much, Brooke
Comment from Hitcher
They are becoming quite popular over here in NZ, a lot of the kiddies animal farms are getting in on having a pair. I think you description describes them well and your notes were perfect, all in all a very good presentation.
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2008
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They are becoming quite popular over here in NZ, a lot of the kiddies animal farms are getting in on having a pair. I think you description describes them well and your notes were perfect, all in all a very good presentation.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2008
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Thanks so very much, Brooke
Comment from Signaler
adewpearl, This one still has my tongue tied in knots. Though I may not have all these poems figured out. They do give me a lot to think about. Another well thought out piece.
Angels to Watch over You,
As Always, Sigaler
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2008
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adewpearl, This one still has my tongue tied in knots. Though I may not have all these poems figured out. They do give me a lot to think about. Another well thought out piece.
Angels to Watch over You,
As Always, Sigaler
Comment Written 06-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2008
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thanks so much - glad you enjoyed my spitting and vomiting llama :-) Brooke
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Hey Brooke, Yuck! You can keep that stuff to yourself, but the magic you work with words, even those two...Great!
Angels, Linda
Comment from Nicnac
This was fun, Brooke. :)
I enjoyed your prose and your poem. You A-Z's are always entertaining and informational.
"Onerous packs quash recipients." - this made me laugh. Great wording.
You have a gift of making these A-Z's make sense. lol
*Smiles*
~Nic
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2008
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This was fun, Brooke. :)
I enjoyed your prose and your poem. You A-Z's are always entertaining and informational.
"Onerous packs quash recipients." - this made me laugh. Great wording.
You have a gift of making these A-Z's make sense. lol
*Smiles*
~Nic
Comment Written 06-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2008
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Nic, thank you - wouldn't be much point if they didn't make sense! LOL Brooke
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Amen to that -- but I have read some (not on FanStory) that seem to be a list of words in alphabetical order - without any particular theme. LOL ;)
Comment from S.Yocom
I've heard that about llamas. I guess they know their own minds. I've read that they are more intelligent than their cousins, the camels. I like your alphabet poem about them. (The one-L lama, he's a priest. The two-L llama, he's a beast...)
Sally
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2008
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I've heard that about llamas. I guess they know their own minds. I've read that they are more intelligent than their cousins, the camels. I like your alphabet poem about them. (The one-L lama, he's a priest. The two-L llama, he's a beast...)
Sally
Comment Written 06-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2008
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thanks so much, Sally for your lovely review - it's always a treat to hear from you! Brooke
Comment from tator tot
I enjoyed your poem. The preface to the poem did add some insight into the world of the llama. I also liked to description-an animal A-Z. Your word choice was inspired. Thank you.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2008
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I enjoyed your poem. The preface to the poem did add some insight into the world of the llama. I also liked to description-an animal A-Z. Your word choice was inspired. Thank you.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2008
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2008
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and thank you for your most gracious review!! Brooke
