Thar She Blows
a septolet71 total reviews
Comment from marion
Hi Brooke
Ooops, touching on another world issue! Can't seem to get them to stop though ... I suppose all we can do is keep the pressure on. Well done, anything that highlights the whales plight, and brings awareness, is a good thing. I learnt here that the whales feed on krill, which is something I have never heard off. And as for your poem evoking another memory for me ... a more humerous one on the whale itself ... I can recall my partner of fifteen years teasing me when I jumped out of bed in the mornings by saying out really loud 'thar she blows'!! Why? Because I had finally given up smoking and put on a lot of weight, and looking from behind, no doubt it reminded him of a whale!!! Not funny, but the weight went after a year and sadly he was killed in a helicopter accident twelve years ago. I told you your poetry brings back memories for me!!! I enjoyed. Marion.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Hi Brooke
Ooops, touching on another world issue! Can't seem to get them to stop though ... I suppose all we can do is keep the pressure on. Well done, anything that highlights the whales plight, and brings awareness, is a good thing. I learnt here that the whales feed on krill, which is something I have never heard off. And as for your poem evoking another memory for me ... a more humerous one on the whale itself ... I can recall my partner of fifteen years teasing me when I jumped out of bed in the mornings by saying out really loud 'thar she blows'!! Why? Because I had finally given up smoking and put on a lot of weight, and looking from behind, no doubt it reminded him of a whale!!! Not funny, but the weight went after a year and sadly he was killed in a helicopter accident twelve years ago. I told you your poetry brings back memories for me!!! I enjoyed. Marion.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Marion, I am so sorry to hear about your partner - what a way to go! Thank you for sharing your story - I love to know that something I've written as evoked a memory for a reader - it makes writing worthwhile to connect that way. Thanks for your great review, Brooke
Comment from Rabianabian
Wow, I really like this one, it is a perfect septolet. When I think of harpoons ready to kill I think of a spear-like object balancing in the hand of a whaler...so I guess balancing is another word you could use.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Wow, I really like this one, it is a perfect septolet. When I think of harpoons ready to kill I think of a spear-like object balancing in the hand of a whaler...so I guess balancing is another word you could use.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Thank you! Brooke :-)
Comment from Hurricane Dean
Yicks! This makes me what to don my Greenpeace coveralls again and get out the old Zodiac. Save The Whales! This is whale watching season here in Sonoma, Ca. A timely posting. Good for you! Much Love, Dean
Hey Brooke, did you see on the Animal Channel they ran a season following the Sea Shepherds. Now those are some crazy heros. Anyway, check it out if you haven't.
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Yicks! This makes me what to don my Greenpeace coveralls again and get out the old Zodiac. Save The Whales! This is whale watching season here in Sonoma, Ca. A timely posting. Good for you! Much Love, Dean
Hey Brooke, did you see on the Animal Channel they ran a season following the Sea Shepherds. Now those are some crazy heros. Anyway, check it out if you haven't.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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No, I have not seen it - thanks for the recommendation and for the review! Brooke
Comment from fastdigits
An interesting and very unique
septolet. You have married in
the juxtaposition of the two hunters;
on the one hand, the whale diving for
his krill; and then the human hunter
waiting for the whale to surface,
waiting for the kill.
Another one of your as usual fine
poems.
Well done
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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An interesting and very unique
septolet. You have married in
the juxtaposition of the two hunters;
on the one hand, the whale diving for
his krill; and then the human hunter
waiting for the whale to surface,
waiting for the kill.
Another one of your as usual fine
poems.
Well done
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your perceptive read of this poem! Brooke
Comment from Adri7enne
Not a pretty picture, you paint here, Brooke. The innocence of nature, assailed by the ignorance and greed of man. There is shocking contrast in the two images. Very thought provoking poem. Good work.
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Not a pretty picture, you paint here, Brooke. The innocence of nature, assailed by the ignorance and greed of man. There is shocking contrast in the two images. Very thought provoking poem. Good work.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your most perceptive review, Brooke
Comment from fictionwriter
I love this poem and the picture. I cringe when I read about people killing these magnificant creatures. I love them too much. Great job.
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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I love this poem and the picture. I cringe when I read about people killing these magnificant creatures. I love them too much. Great job.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Yes, it is tragic, isn't it. Thank you! Brooke
Comment from Wendyanne
Hi Brooke. What a sad but true piece of poetry about whales. It is well written in septolet style. Well done and thanks for sharing this
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Hi Brooke. What a sad but true piece of poetry about whales. It is well written in septolet style. Well done and thanks for sharing this
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Brooke
Comment from glacierbabe
Whales are absolutely fascinating mammals. I am fortunate enough to be able to watch them here in Alaska. The only people who can legally hunt them are natives under the subsistance laws. They live off them just like they have for hundreds of years. Too bad other countries don't have the same laws.
Fabulous as usual, Brooke. :)
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Whales are absolutely fascinating mammals. I am fortunate enough to be able to watch them here in Alaska. The only people who can legally hunt them are natives under the subsistance laws. They live off them just like they have for hundreds of years. Too bad other countries don't have the same laws.
Fabulous as usual, Brooke. :)
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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I agree totally!! Thanks, Brooke
Comment from Nescher Pyscher
I think you played by the rules as you laid them out here. I don't know that I "liked" this poem, but I'm not going to ding you for that, either.
I'm getting cranky in my old age, I think.
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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I think you played by the rules as you laid them out here. I don't know that I "liked" this poem, but I'm not going to ding you for that, either.
I'm getting cranky in my old age, I think.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Yes, Nescher, I think perhaps you are! ;-) Thank you, Brooke
Comment from Fleedleflump
You've really taken to the septolet form :-). This manages to create the image and make comment at the same time; two types of hunter, two types of weaponry, one singing while it lives, the other whistling (probably) while it kills for profit ... Both natural? :-)
Mike
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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You've really taken to the septolet form :-). This manages to create the image and make comment at the same time; two types of hunter, two types of weaponry, one singing while it lives, the other whistling (probably) while it kills for profit ... Both natural? :-)
Mike
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Mike, you get to decide the answer :-) My goal is just to provoke. Brooke
