Catch of the Day
humorous quatrains103 total reviews
Comment from Brad Sterling
Brooke - belatedly adding my compliments and comments to yet another lovely and humorous piece of verse - which will be tail of line in doing so, no doubt - paints lovely picture of - four cargo ships lumbering from skies, swooping, scooping up fresh fish supplies, truly wonderful bird pelican, whose beak holds more than his belly can - regards Brad.
reply by the author on 15-May-2010
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Brooke - belatedly adding my compliments and comments to yet another lovely and humorous piece of verse - which will be tail of line in doing so, no doubt - paints lovely picture of - four cargo ships lumbering from skies, swooping, scooping up fresh fish supplies, truly wonderful bird pelican, whose beak holds more than his belly can - regards Brad.
Comment Written 15-May-2010
reply by the author on 15-May-2010
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Thank you, Brad - so glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke
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You're welcome...Brad
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
Hi Brooke What a fun poem, with a nice flow to it. We don't see pelicans in our part of the world. My daughter lives in Perth and when I visit I also find them fascinating to watch. Cheers Gaye
reply by the author on 13-May-2010
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Hi Brooke What a fun poem, with a nice flow to it. We don't see pelicans in our part of the world. My daughter lives in Perth and when I visit I also find them fascinating to watch. Cheers Gaye
Comment Written 13-May-2010
reply by the author on 13-May-2010
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Thank you, Gaye - I just finished reading your adorable Gabrielle acrostic - you're a regular cutie pie! :-) Brooke
Comment from Sasha
I just love this one. I see the pelicans every morning dining on fresh fish, fighting over them too. Very nice job with this one. Definitely made me smile.
reply by the author on 13-May-2010
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I just love this one. I see the pelicans every morning dining on fresh fish, fighting over them too. Very nice job with this one. Definitely made me smile.
Comment Written 13-May-2010
reply by the author on 13-May-2010
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Thank you, Valerie - that is so sweet of you to say nice things to me after I got all impatient with you - now I feel SOOOOO bad ;-) Brooke
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Not to worry. I am more than ready to finish the book.
Comment from Annmuma
Brown pelicans are among my favorite birds. Although, they are the Louisiana State Bird, when I was growing up there, Louisiana had to import them. (DDT had killed out the local birds.) Of course, they came back and were one of the bird success stories for Louisiana -and the nation. I think they were just taken off the endangered list in the last few weeks. Now, that awful, awful oil spill again threatens the LA population.
Anyway, lovely poem that brought back many memories of watching them fish in the Gulf.
ann
reply by the author on 13-May-2010
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Brown pelicans are among my favorite birds. Although, they are the Louisiana State Bird, when I was growing up there, Louisiana had to import them. (DDT had killed out the local birds.) Of course, they came back and were one of the bird success stories for Louisiana -and the nation. I think they were just taken off the endangered list in the last few weeks. Now, that awful, awful oil spill again threatens the LA population.
Anyway, lovely poem that brought back many memories of watching them fish in the Gulf.
ann
Comment Written 13-May-2010
reply by the author on 13-May-2010
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Ann, those oil spills are just so maddening. Thanks so much for your most thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from Kellytr
Brooke, I very much enjoyed your pelican tale. Four pelicans in a row would be an impressive sight. I can't believe they manage to launch themselves at all, considering their size. Kelly
reply by the author on 13-May-2010
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Brooke, I very much enjoyed your pelican tale. Four pelicans in a row would be an impressive sight. I can't believe they manage to launch themselves at all, considering their size. Kelly
Comment Written 13-May-2010
reply by the author on 13-May-2010
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Thank you, Kelly :-) I know, on land they look so awkward, but in formation in the sky they are truly elegant :-) Brooke
Comment from Rama Rao
Superb.
Your poem flew like the pe in flight and made excellent reading. Your poetic eye saw the beauty of the site and your gourmet taste spoke of their nice brunch. However, my seaman's eye tells me when four birds are in line, one will be in the lead and three behind. It can't be otherwise.
The second line is obvious and redundant.
reply by the author on 13-May-2010
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Superb.
Your poem flew like the pe in flight and made excellent reading. Your poetic eye saw the beauty of the site and your gourmet taste spoke of their nice brunch. However, my seaman's eye tells me when four birds are in line, one will be in the lead and three behind. It can't be otherwise.
The second line is obvious and redundant.
Comment Written 13-May-2010
reply by the author on 13-May-2010
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Thank you, Ramarao - I realize the second line does not add information - I thought it added to the comic effect. Brooke :-)
Comment from skye
They are so entertaining, a little clumsy and a little awkward, but magnificent in the air and catching those fish.
Excellent rhymes and lines, and a cute story.
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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They are so entertaining, a little clumsy and a little awkward, but magnificent in the air and catching those fish.
Excellent rhymes and lines, and a cute story.
Comment Written 12-May-2010
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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Thanks, Skye - they actually look elegant once they're flying, but what funny creatures :-) Brooke
Comment from Krugerrand
Great visualization of these strange looking birds flying around in search of their next meal.
Loved the rhyming scheme and the flow and rhythm.
I think I'll change your name from Poet Queen to Poet Goddess.
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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Great visualization of these strange looking birds flying around in search of their next meal.
Loved the rhyming scheme and the flow and rhythm.
I think I'll change your name from Poet Queen to Poet Goddess.
Comment Written 12-May-2010
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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Thank you, Krugerrand - so glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke
Comment from lishareading
Absolutely fun and pleasant reading. You made nature sound as elegant as it should, as I go to Tanzania every 18 months and have seen many things I would have cringed at on tv before, and now only find the natural beauty in the life cycle all around us. You have made that life cycle fun, clear, and sophisticated. Great job!
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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Absolutely fun and pleasant reading. You made nature sound as elegant as it should, as I go to Tanzania every 18 months and have seen many things I would have cringed at on tv before, and now only find the natural beauty in the life cycle all around us. You have made that life cycle fun, clear, and sophisticated. Great job!
Comment Written 12-May-2010
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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Glad you enjoyed the fun element of this poem - thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from BarnCat
Pelicans hold a special place in my heart -- they were my dad's favorite bird. He could sit forever and watch them dive for fish. This one also reminds me of his quirky sense of humor. Aside from memories evoked, your rhymes are clever, witty and oh, so fitting. Smooth flow throughout, and I totally enjoyed it, all three times I've read it! D
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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Pelicans hold a special place in my heart -- they were my dad's favorite bird. He could sit forever and watch them dive for fish. This one also reminds me of his quirky sense of humor. Aside from memories evoked, your rhymes are clever, witty and oh, so fitting. Smooth flow throughout, and I totally enjoyed it, all three times I've read it! D
Comment Written 12-May-2010
reply by the author on 12-May-2010
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Deb, thank you! I'm so glad you have a personal connection with this - your dad sounds like my kinda guy :-) Brooke
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He was one of the good guys -- though we fought like cats and dogs as I was growing up. Alzheimer's slowly stole him away. D
