If Hippos Lived in Cities
rhyming quatrains in 7/6/7/6132 total reviews
Comment from tbacha58
If hippos lived in cities,
I wonder if they'd find
that subways didn't suit them,
their seating too confined.
Hi Brooke, you are thee artist in writing poetry my friend, no matter what the subject is about, you offer it with your heart and soul. Its a beautiful comparison of animals and human beings to accept them for what they are, sharing, enjoying what is, when is. Children or grown ups will read this poem, and you will add a smile for them to carry away. Love it. Love Terry to you and Sawyer. xoxo
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2014
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If hippos lived in cities,
I wonder if they'd find
that subways didn't suit them,
their seating too confined.
Hi Brooke, you are thee artist in writing poetry my friend, no matter what the subject is about, you offer it with your heart and soul. Its a beautiful comparison of animals and human beings to accept them for what they are, sharing, enjoying what is, when is. Children or grown ups will read this poem, and you will add a smile for them to carry away. Love it. Love Terry to you and Sawyer. xoxo
Comment Written 26-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2014
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Terry, thank you so much for your most thoughtful reading of this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from Nosha17
If people had imagination and enjoyed the whimsical, there wouldn't be any thought of danger, it didn't cross my mind. I am however an animal fanatic and have no fear of them at all! Lovely lines and rhymes to take us away from reality, how welcome is that! Most enjoyable as always. Faye
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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If people had imagination and enjoyed the whimsical, there wouldn't be any thought of danger, it didn't cross my mind. I am however an animal fanatic and have no fear of them at all! Lovely lines and rhymes to take us away from reality, how welcome is that! Most enjoyable as always. Faye
Comment Written 26-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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Thanks so much, Faye - I've written happy hippo poems before, and I never fail to receive dangerous hippo warnings from well-meaning reviewers. LOL :-) Brooke
Comment from CALLAHANMR
Delightful bit of fantasy. Okay, I'll give my age away. Who else remembers the song I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas? The line: There's lots of room for him/in our two-car garage/I'll feed him there and wash him there and give him his massage?
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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Delightful bit of fantasy. Okay, I'll give my age away. Who else remembers the song I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas? The line: There's lots of room for him/in our two-car garage/I'll feed him there and wash him there and give him his massage?
Comment Written 26-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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I remember it - my daughter loves it. LOL Thanks so much, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from Just2Write
LOL - It's hard to imagine that one would need to give a warning about the dangers of actually inviting a hippo to share your table!
I loved this fun poem - It is something that all children can identify with, and yes, I'd love one to come and share my day at the spa - Imagine the size of the mud-bath pool!
I get a bit squeamish though, remembering your poem about how fast and WHY the Hippos shake their tales.
Rose.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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LOL - It's hard to imagine that one would need to give a warning about the dangers of actually inviting a hippo to share your table!
I loved this fun poem - It is something that all children can identify with, and yes, I'd love one to come and share my day at the spa - Imagine the size of the mud-bath pool!
I get a bit squeamish though, remembering your poem about how fast and WHY the Hippos shake their tales.
Rose.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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Thanks so much, Rose - I've previously written a few happy hippo poems, and several reviewers always issue me warnings. LOL :-) Brooke
Comment from Cin
Delightful! Your poem reminded me of the animals escaping from the zoo and into the city, then being shipwrecked on Madagascar :-D I particularly loved the hippo :-)
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Delightful! Your poem reminded me of the animals escaping from the zoo and into the city, then being shipwrecked on Madagascar :-D I particularly loved the hippo :-)
Comment Written 26-Jul-2014
Comment from rmj09
This is great it reminds me of a poem I wrote once about if I Could be an Elephant. Personally I think humans are more dangerous. I love how the rhythm brought us through to the end. This poem made me smile then laugh.
Keep writing.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2014
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This is great it reminds me of a poem I wrote once about if I Could be an Elephant. Personally I think humans are more dangerous. I love how the rhythm brought us through to the end. This poem made me smile then laugh.
Keep writing.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2014
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rmj, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from kiwijenny
Brooke would some one really point out that hippos are dangerous....
This would make a wonderful story book ...I like hippos and their spa filling qualities....well written Brooke
God bless
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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Brooke would some one really point out that hippos are dangerous....
This would make a wonderful story book ...I like hippos and their spa filling qualities....well written Brooke
God bless
Comment Written 26-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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Jenny, yes the would - I've written happy poems about hippos before, and each time numerous reviewers take the time to let me know how vicious they are :-) Thanks so much for your review. Brooke
Comment from RYME4U
You struck a chord with this one. I have such memories of a purple ceramic hippo my mom gave me when I was seven. I cherished it with its wide open mouth for years.Wonderful, delightful poem you wrote here. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Yummy!
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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You struck a chord with this one. I have such memories of a purple ceramic hippo my mom gave me when I was seven. I cherished it with its wide open mouth for years.Wonderful, delightful poem you wrote here. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Yummy!
Comment Written 26-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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Thanks so much, RYME4U, for your generous response to this poem - Miranda used to collect hippos too :-) Brooke
Comment from Tomes Johnston
Yes, they are very dangerous indeed, but I admire your artistic licence in this piece of writing. We are all entitled to flights of fancy every now and then, but I don't think their table manners would be up to scratch. LOL.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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Yes, they are very dangerous indeed, but I admire your artistic licence in this piece of writing. We are all entitled to flights of fancy every now and then, but I don't think their table manners would be up to scratch. LOL.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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Tomes, thank you so much :-) Brooke
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My pleasure.
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
Very well composed nd it flows so nicely it actually could be a song. Wording perfect as i would expect nothing less from you. Descriptions put the reader right there
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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Very well composed nd it flows so nicely it actually could be a song. Wording perfect as i would expect nothing less from you. Descriptions put the reader right there
Comment Written 26-Jul-2014
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2014
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Barb, thank you so much :-) Brooke
