Comment from Emeka13

Excellent

An adaptation from the children's story, you have done a good job. I've always believed that rhyming is not easy and Writing an acrostic and rhyming in couplets is even harder. No forced or laboured rhyme. Well done. Emeka

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

Thanks so much for the kind words.

Steve

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

Love it! I loved my mother telling me that story, I made her tell it to me every bedtime. I think she got fed up in the end! LOL. Good luck in the contest! xsx sandra

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

Thanks, Sandra.

Did you get the version where the wolf ate the first two pigs, or the soppy one where they all lived happily ever after?

Steve

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

Sounds a little porky to me other than the long teeth night stalker. LOL. Having fun with Acrostic. I never found anything wrong. Shalom.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

Thanks, Ben!

Steve

Comment from ccto12

Excellent

What an utterly delightful poem and an excellent acrostic too. Your poem just rollicks along and I was smiling the whole time I was reading. Couldn't pick a favorite line as they're all great, but I for sure my most favorite stanza as a whole would be the third one! Absolutely hilarious especially "bloody starving...dreamt each night of carving...crunchy crackling". Best wishes for the contest!

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

Thanks for the enthusiastic review - glad you enjoyed.

I've done several of these fairy-tale acrostics now. Must put them together in a 'book' one day.

Steve

Comment from SLHarper

Excellent

LOL! Architected... You are too much! I know this isn't "deep" and so you don't expect reviewers to approach it like your "real poetry," but it is adorable, crafty and boy do you think a lot about ways to prepare pork! I'm sorry I'm out of sixes... This sizzles! Good luck, Steve! Yours, Stephie

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

Thanks, Stephie

You can't go wrong with roast pork and I have the most wonderful concoction for marinating ribs....

I have just reminded myself of the wonderful 'Dissertation upon Roast Pig' by Charles Lamb - the first half may be the funniest thing I have ever read

http://essays.quotidiana.org/lamb/dissertation_upon_roast_pig/

I believe you gave all your sixes to me earlier in the week!

Steve

reply by SLHarper on 19-Mar-2014

It was observed that Ho-ti?s cottage was burnt down now more frequently than ever.

OMG! I just peed my pants from laughing! Thank you for the best possible way for me to wile away the wee hours. My 13 year-old is getting a proper edumacation, too!!

You are awesome! :)

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Exceptional

Great humour in this fun, fun acrostic poem, Steve! I like your version of The Three Little Pigs better than the original. :)

Of particular note .... I loved "architected" and "crunchy crackling" ... I laughed at loud at those.

Imaginative and full of vivid imagery. You put a great twist on an old classic ... teenage pigs, indeed!

Best wishes for the contest. I think you have a winner here!

Connie

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

Thanks, Connie - glad you enjoyed my humorous update.

If you have five minutes to spare, try reading this for a real chuckle on the origin of crackling...

http://essays.quotidiana.org/lamb/dissertation_upon_roast_pig/

Steve

reply by bichonfrisegirl on 19-Mar-2014

Too bad ... I tried the website, but got a message saying that the page could not be displayed. Thank you sincerely for trying to send another chuckle my way. :) Ya can never have enough laughs!

Wishing you a great day, Steve!

Connie

Comment from Tatarka2

Exceptional

I know I'm giving away my 6's way too early, but I just don't see how this could be improved. You've taken this difficult and limiting form and made something hilarious and lyrical. I hope you win the contest!

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

Thanks so much for the enthusiastic review and the six lovely stars.

Steve

Comment from Cajungirl

Excellent

Oh what a wonderful poem. I loved your Acrostic poem it was simply excellent. What a wonderful twist on a old story. best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

Thank you - glad you enjoyed.

Steve

Comment from Kingsland

Excellent

this was very creative. but you didn't say anything about the third house and what happened there. I still liked this and found it rather humorous. this was an excellent over all piece of poetic art to have read and written this response for... John

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

Thanks, John

As you see, I was rapidly running out of letters and had to finish the tale off PDQ Since everyone knows the tale anyway, my last line 'Should have stopped there - now he's toast' does enough to suggest the wolf's final fiery fate, don't you think?

Steve

Comment from Righteous Riter

Excellent

This piece meets the criteria of the acrostic poem as this piece spells out the words the three little pigs. Good end rhyming. Good perfect rhyming with roast/toast. Good story telling. Good complimentary photo followed by a clear message that has humor.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2014

Thanks for the kind words.

Steve