Comment from Cybertron1986

Excellent

Refreshing and witty. I needed this. A well balanced use of venting with metaphorical creativity. I laughed at "grew plenty fat."

I hope you don't get too many backlash on this as it is politically sensitive material. I like the approach as well as the inviting humor.

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

Thanks. I've had a bit of backlash, even been compared to the lady with that awful head, but mostly it's been positive. The majority got a good laugh. That's what I intended.

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hahaha..... Good one.... I love your satire poem about trump. He is such and idiot and a big fat whale who gobbled the sea cows is a good metaphor. Are you the Canadian poet?

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

Thanks. I'm glad you found it funny. That's how I intended it. I'll have to be very careful not to get eaten. LOL

Comment from Treischel

Excellent

Quite clever and witty political satire expressed in this well crafted poem. Altough I personally am not into Trump bashing, you wrote with an interesting perspective. This cagey old whale may be better than you think.

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

Thanks. I tried to keep it light and funny. I hope that old whale is better than I think. I just don't see it.

Comment from Patricia A. Shaw

Excellent

What a great poetic story. This piece is well versed and well rhymed. The description of the whale is very detailed. A great inference was made between the word tail and tale. This poem really sounded like a quest. I enjoyed the playful verse at the end of the end about the poet.

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

Thanks. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. And I'll be very careful not to get eaten! LOL

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

Trump is being hampered as he is trying to keep his promises. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read. There is very good imagery.

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

Thanks. Glad you found it interesting. Do you think every promise should be kept, especially when it comes to global warming?

Comment from kathleenspalding

Excellent

Hahaha! Cute rhyming poem would have given me more of a laugh if it weren't so close to truth. sigh. Oh well, hopefully he'll be "imbeached" before long. And hopefully we'll vote his ilk out of congress in 2018! Wish us luck, and ...Run, Canadian poet, Run! LOL!

 Comment Written 03-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

Thanks. I think he'll find himself out of luck before too long. No way he's going to win another election, if he lasts till then. And I'll be very careful not to get eaten! LOL

reply by kathleenspalding on 03-Jun-2017

You're welcome, LOL! Can we borrow Justin? (just wishing)

Comment from emptypage

Excellent

I wish that whale would beach itself.

Interesting take on Trump and his personality traits. You pretty much nailed him to a wall.

Except that I love whales.

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

Thanks. I like whales too. Better than I like him.

Comment from Ricky1024

Excellent

Cleverly stewed, rich in pooh but I have to say...
I voted for the whale and he is bound and determined to make a change...
To rearrange...
The Art of this Deal is Trump is real and after 16 years of failed administrations....
He needs his girth to prove his worth.
Clinton left office and see were in the red.
Now 1.5 trillion?
Might as well be A Gazillion!
Ricky 1024

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

I respect your opinion. I hope he does prove his worth. I just don't see it happening. Thanks for the review and the feedback.

Comment from Winslow

Excellent

Dear Cindy,

A whale of a tale that is for sure. Who knows what now this silly whale will do. Although quite wealthy, he talks like a longshoreman. He has no ideas what his actions will do. Good rhyming is your poem.

Warm regards,

Winslow

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

Thanks. I think his wall and his refusal to believe in climate change are pretty foolish. But he's great to poke fun at.

Comment from duchessofdrumborg

Exceptional

"The Trump Backed Whale"is an extremely well-written and entertaining piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to reading your next poem.

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Jun-2017

Thanks! I'm so glad you were entertained. That was my intention. Thanks again for the six.

reply by duchessofdrumborg on 03-Jun-2017

Cindy Warren, you're more than welcome.

Best wishes, the Duchess