Pilgrims: A Cautionary Tale
We knew they would come, we just didn't know why.64 total reviews
Comment from ravenblack
Really, your Space Invaders poem is not all that different from the our very own Pilgrims. Just ask the Native Americans. Maybe instead of jelly beans, the candy bowl in the oval office is full of Reese's Pieces.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2014
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Really, your Space Invaders poem is not all that different from the our very own Pilgrims. Just ask the Native Americans. Maybe instead of jelly beans, the candy bowl in the oval office is full of Reese's Pieces.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2014
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You're exactly right, rb, it isn't all that different at all. Thanks for the review, my friend.~~Dean
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
This is originally from a 1950 short story by Damon Knight called "To Serve Man" where the aliens carried around this book with that title clearly stated. Earthlings were told it was a guide as to how to best serve man, and they were gullible enough to start boarding the spaceship. Then one man opened one of the books and shouted to the line climbing aboard, "Wait. Stop! It's a cookbook!"
So Serling stole it from Knight before you stole it from Sterling. I wonder who will steal it from you. The recycling of clever stories never ends. Nice to hear it again, tho. :)
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2014
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This is originally from a 1950 short story by Damon Knight called "To Serve Man" where the aliens carried around this book with that title clearly stated. Earthlings were told it was a guide as to how to best serve man, and they were gullible enough to start boarding the spaceship. Then one man opened one of the books and shouted to the line climbing aboard, "Wait. Stop! It's a cookbook!"
So Serling stole it from Knight before you stole it from Sterling. I wonder who will steal it from you. The recycling of clever stories never ends. Nice to hear it again, tho. :)
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2014
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Ha ha, yeah, ain't recycling grand, Phyllis? But, we're told to always recycle, so...
Comment from Acquired Taste
Okay, just love this one - rhyming is terrific (blah, blah) but the topic is hysterical. I watch all the old Twilight Zones and saw this episode probably tree or four weeks ago. Along with one of my favorites: Agnes Moorehead, alone with two US space invaders.
Great take on the topic - also think that was similar to Mars Attacks (maybe not). Keepem' coming. AT=/
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2014
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Okay, just love this one - rhyming is terrific (blah, blah) but the topic is hysterical. I watch all the old Twilight Zones and saw this episode probably tree or four weeks ago. Along with one of my favorites: Agnes Moorehead, alone with two US space invaders.
Great take on the topic - also think that was similar to Mars Attacks (maybe not). Keepem' coming. AT=/
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2014
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Thanks a million, jean. I'm really glad that you liked it!~~Dean
Comment from Cian Mateo
Fun read, with a surprise twist at the end, and wonderful graphics! I'm not a consistent reader of poetry, but I do enjoy yours!
Thank you for sharing.
Cian
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2014
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Fun read, with a surprise twist at the end, and wonderful graphics! I'm not a consistent reader of poetry, but I do enjoy yours!
Thank you for sharing.
Cian
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2014
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Thanks, Cian Mateo, and believe it or not, I'm not a big fan of poetry myself, LOL.
Much appreciated, my friend.~~Daen
Comment from DanielEkine
A horrifying artwork. Just the way I like it.
Alien's designed poem.
"name)/came/good/would).
strange/claimed/scorched/course.
surprise/eyes/walls/balls.
done/gun/said/dead.
much/such)/true/fondue!
up/sup/May/day.
Your poems never keep surprising me with good smiles.
A unique flow and rhyme.
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A horrifying artwork. Just the way I like it.
Alien's designed poem.
"name)/came/good/would).
strange/claimed/scorched/course.
surprise/eyes/walls/balls.
done/gun/said/dead.
much/such)/true/fondue!
up/sup/May/day.
Your poems never keep surprising me with good smiles.
A unique flow and rhyme.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
Comment from costellsgirl33
Oh my you have quite the imagination and I love it! I am used to reading your poems and stories and being amazed and often left wondering where you get your idea and inspiration from!
I read this and thought, wow where did that come from! lol
Well, now I know.
What a great descriptive poem.
Very detailed and so nicely put together.
You put quite the picture in my head.............
Nice!
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Oh my you have quite the imagination and I love it! I am used to reading your poems and stories and being amazed and often left wondering where you get your idea and inspiration from!
I read this and thought, wow where did that come from! lol
Well, now I know.
What a great descriptive poem.
Very detailed and so nicely put together.
You put quite the picture in my head.............
Nice!
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
Comment from Tomes Johnston
This is a very good and funny piece of writing that the author has created with this post. It is nice to see humour from the author for a change. Well done.
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This is a very good and funny piece of writing that the author has created with this post. It is nice to see humour from the author for a change. Well done.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I have a 21 year old son who would love this poem. Me not so much, BUT, I do recognize that it is very well written and is a great poem.
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I have a 21 year old son who would love this poem. Me not so much, BUT, I do recognize that it is very well written and is a great poem.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
Comment from emrpoems
Well Dean I only read your horror stories because of he writing talent you display. And to be truthful sometimes I feel awkward reviewing the master poet.
As usual an eye catching presentation of your horror and
thriller
Good use of aabb rhymes in your entertaining poem
did see a couple of episodes of The Twilight Zone when I was very young but don't remember the details right now
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Well Dean I only read your horror stories because of he writing talent you display. And to be truthful sometimes I feel awkward reviewing the master poet.
As usual an eye catching presentation of your horror and
thriller
Good use of aabb rhymes in your entertaining poem
did see a couple of episodes of The Twilight Zone when I was very young but don't remember the details right now
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
Comment from prefabmouse
As I was reading it I thought to myself that it seemed somehow familiar but I knew I had not read it before then I read your notes and it all came back to me. I used to never miss an episode of The Twilight Zone. I just loved your poem. It brought back memories and made me laugh. Great job, thanks for sharing.
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As I was reading it I thought to myself that it seemed somehow familiar but I knew I had not read it before then I read your notes and it all came back to me. I used to never miss an episode of The Twilight Zone. I just loved your poem. It brought back memories and made me laugh. Great job, thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 13-Jul-2014
