Comment from Jean Lutz

Exceptional

Not sure just how many six star ratings you got from women, but you surely get one from me. Could it have something to do with being the mother of three sons? No, I don't think so. From the time that I could read I stood up for Adam and blamed it all on Eve. You know what -- I bet you wife would agree. If she has put up with this for awhile I am sure she has a sense of humor.

 Comment Written 03-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 03-Apr-2011

Thanks for all the stars - my head swells another couple of hat sizes!

Comment from findingmyroom

Exceptional

Still chuckling over this fun romp through history. I like the examples you've chosen, as well as the theme of "It's a woman's fault, somewhere, somehow," though of course I have to object to the falsehood of your premise...

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Apr-2011

Thanks for the six and the kind words. It was a fun poem to write, and I have more 'Hysterical Historicals' planned.
I'm curious as to how you found it since it's now off the main listings...

reply by findingmyroom on 02-Apr-2011

I think your were on someone's fan list, and I remembered seeing another piece of yours that I had enjoyed a lot, so I clicked into your portfolio :)

Comment from rhymelord

Excellent

Dear kiwi,
Great stuff. Misogynists unite! You have nothing to lose but your gonads. If you think i am speaking metaphorically, think again.
Regards
Reg

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Apr-2011

Not quite ready to lose those yet!
I am planning a 'Brief History of the Bible' which is what your Engineer's story reminded me of. Begins something like this:
"I've nothing planned this week," God said.
I'll start a project in my shed.
It's dark in there, let there be light!
Hey, I've created Day and Night!"

Cheers!

Comment from Aplgwest

Excellent

I am woman hear me roar.....with laughter. Though there's two sides to every story, your version is probably more attractive as it is humorous and rhymes.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2011

Thank you - laughter is what I'm after. There - still can't stop rhyming.

Comment from Adama

Excellent

When I saw the length of this poem, I thought I would lose interest half way through. I have to confess that the history and humour kept my interest and I enjoyed reading it. A great punch line at the end.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2011

Thank you - more Hysterical Historicals on the way - wait till you see how long my 'brief' history of the Bible is?!

Comment from Judian James

Excellent

You just reviewed me so I thought I'd return the favor, and as offended as I am, you'd never know it because I'm laughing so hard!! Excellent and quite smart too!! Bravo
I do lots of rhymers as well, such as (most recently) "Devil's Dance" and "Shy".

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2011

Thanks for that. I am planning a series and a review here has given me 'Hysterical Historicals' as a title.
Yes, I will definitely check out your other work.

reply by Judian James on 28-Mar-2011

FABULOUS title. What a cool and helpful reviewer.

Comment from MaryMeadid

Excellent

Hi Kiwisteveh- The was a really cute piece and also gave us a little piece of history to review! Thanks for sharing this poem with us. Nice work!

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2011

Thank you - keep an eye out for more Hysterical Historicals...

Comment from WilliamDeen

Exceptional

Hilarious and outrages. Wonderful work. All the aspects I enjoy. Funny, rhyming, irreverent, and educational. I could teach a month's worth of history lessons with this single poem! You deserve the six stars!

billy

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2011

Thanks for the review and the six stars - I have a few more Husterical Historucals planned.

Comment from sara k. niles

Exceptional

I'm a little embarrassed to admit that your poem gave me goosebumps.I love history and a saucy wit.I laughed out loud and paused to think over the tales of these men.It had all my favorite elements..intelligence,humor,history,and an extensive library of great thesaurus words(if you didn't use one then your even more talented then most!Great Job!

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2011

Thanks for the review and the 6 stars - I guess giving goosebumps is even better than just raising a laugh.
No thesaurus needed, but I'll admit to checking my historical facts on some of these just to make sure...
Keep your eyes open for more Hysterical Historicals. I'm planning a series. next up, The Bible. A snippet to tease you with:
"I've nothing planned this week," God said;
"I'll start a project in my shed.
It's dark in there; Let there be light!
"Hey, I've created Day and Night."

It may be a long poem!!

I see you are a newby here - welcome aboard.

reply by sara k. niles on 28-Mar-2011

Thanks..I really enjoy your poetry.I look forward to reading more..and it isn't fair to tease..again I will say that anyone that can take accurate historical information and make it melodious and hilarious...has TALENT!!

Comment from honeytree

Excellent

I loved reading these words from start to finish.

They were very creative and the words flowed well.

They were also very informative.

Great writing.

Honey tree

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2011

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2011

Thanks so much