Pika
No where to run to, baby. No where to hide.72 total reviews
Comment from Ulla
Hi Andre, I have squandred all my six, which I now regret, as I would have liked to award you one. It's not only a very well written poem, but I'm fascinated by the Pika. never heard of the wee animal. I can see how it can be used as an indicator of Global Warming. What a beautiful rhyming poet you've written. Good luck in the contest. All the best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2018
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Hi Andre, I have squandred all my six, which I now regret, as I would have liked to award you one. It's not only a very well written poem, but I'm fascinated by the Pika. never heard of the wee animal. I can see how it can be used as an indicator of Global Warming. What a beautiful rhyming poet you've written. Good luck in the contest. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 27-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2018
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Thank you, Ulla, for your generous, virtual six star review and for wishing me good luck in the contest.
Over the past decades as the temperature warmed, pikas have moved 900 feet upslope while they have been wiped out at lower elevations. Scientists predict that by the end of this century, pikas will only be able to live on the highest mountains.
Thanks again for your review.
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, an absorbing write - I appreciate the natural bent of the work, since I enjoy studies of animals, particularly in the wild. The movement of the work is smooth and the rhyming easy and fluid - best of luck in the contest...
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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In my opinion, an absorbing write - I appreciate the natural bent of the work, since I enjoy studies of animals, particularly in the wild. The movement of the work is smooth and the rhyming easy and fluid - best of luck in the contest...
Comment Written 27-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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Thank you, evesayshi, for your review and for wishing me the best of luck. It took me a couple of days to write this.
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You're very welcome, Andre, some works are like that - some of mine have taken even longer...Eve
Comment from damommy
What a sad prediction for the little Pika. The earth is constantly changing, though it takes millions of years to do so.
Your poem has excellent rhyme and meter. Thank you for the author notes.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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What a sad prediction for the little Pika. The earth is constantly changing, though it takes millions of years to do so.
Your poem has excellent rhyme and meter. Thank you for the author notes.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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Yes, damommy, this is not only a sad prediction for the little Pika, it is a sad prediction for us. Thank you for your review.
Comment from MissMerri
What a cute little guy! I don't believe I've ever seen one. This is a good story told in excellent rhyme and steady meter, and tells the reader a lot about a little animal that is very unusual. Let's hope he manages to adapt and continues to thrive. I like him. ;p
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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What a cute little guy! I don't believe I've ever seen one. This is a good story told in excellent rhyme and steady meter, and tells the reader a lot about a little animal that is very unusual. Let's hope he manages to adapt and continues to thrive. I like him. ;p
Comment Written 27-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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Yes, MissMerri, the pika is a cutie. Thank you for your review and for noting my excellent rhyme and steady meter.
Comment from robina1978
A nice photo of a pika that complements your poem perfectly. You wrote a rhyming poem about the animal. It rhymes all the way. As it is for the contest, I'd suggest to make it a bit longer. Best wishes for the contest.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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A nice photo of a pika that complements your poem perfectly. You wrote a rhyming poem about the animal. It rhymes all the way. As it is for the contest, I'd suggest to make it a bit longer. Best wishes for the contest.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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Yes, Robina, I had the same feeling about lengthening the poem but will leave it as is. Thanks for your review and best wishes.
Comment from tfawcus
I've never heard of the Pika before. He sounds like a curious little chap! Your occasional use of internal rhyme in this helps to knit the narrative together and you have managed to provide some fairly comprehensive zoological information in a most palatable way in your poem. He and I are unlikely to meet, except in passing, on a mountain slope, as I would be heading down to warmer climes at about the same rate as he was heading up, seeking out the cold!
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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I've never heard of the Pika before. He sounds like a curious little chap! Your occasional use of internal rhyme in this helps to knit the narrative together and you have managed to provide some fairly comprehensive zoological information in a most palatable way in your poem. He and I are unlikely to meet, except in passing, on a mountain slope, as I would be heading down to warmer climes at about the same rate as he was heading up, seeking out the cold!
Comment Written 27-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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Yes, Tony, because Pikas cannot tolerate warmth, we are unlikely to see one unless we ascend an alpine range. Thank you for your review and for noting my internal rhyme. You inspire me.
Comment from F Scott Hafner
Quite interesting - me thinks animals migrate up to avoid mosquitoes - a belief I acquired from two summers in a tent northeast of Fairbanks studying climate change. more mosquitoes than you might imagine. lots of speculation about what happens when mosquitoes no longer have an altitude barrier. but the loss of cute little guys is quite inspiring. nice work.
heat won't kill him, severely altered weather patterns aiding mosquitoes will. or so me thinks
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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Quite interesting - me thinks animals migrate up to avoid mosquitoes - a belief I acquired from two summers in a tent northeast of Fairbanks studying climate change. more mosquitoes than you might imagine. lots of speculation about what happens when mosquitoes no longer have an altitude barrier. but the loss of cute little guys is quite inspiring. nice work.
heat won't kill him, severely altered weather patterns aiding mosquitoes will. or so me thinks
Comment Written 27-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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Yes, Frank, the warm weather will kill the Pika faster than mosquitoes can. You are right that some insect are shifting their patterns because it is no longer cold enough during warm winters to suppress them. Bark beetles thrive year around.
Thank you for your generous, six star review.
Comment from nomi338
Isn't it terribly sad that man's uncaring attitude toward species other than his own, and in retrospect, man is even unkind to his own species. It is all for me and none for you. An attitude and lifestyle that is killing all life upon the earth. It will even eventually kill the perpetrators of these foolish and greedy acts.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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Isn't it terribly sad that man's uncaring attitude toward species other than his own, and in retrospect, man is even unkind to his own species. It is all for me and none for you. An attitude and lifestyle that is killing all life upon the earth. It will even eventually kill the perpetrators of these foolish and greedy acts.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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Yes, nomi338, if it gets too hot at 9,000 feet for Pikas, it will be way too hot for humans at sea level. Thank you for your review.
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello Sis Cat!
Fascinating. I have/had no knowledge about the pika until I read your well-crafted rhyming poem. Thus, not only is your poem creative, it is informational as well. Your lines are crisp and flow well...filled with both well-defined visual and emotive imagery.
Thank you for sharing and best wishes!
diane
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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Hello Sis Cat!
Fascinating. I have/had no knowledge about the pika until I read your well-crafted rhyming poem. Thus, not only is your poem creative, it is informational as well. Your lines are crisp and flow well...filled with both well-defined visual and emotive imagery.
Thank you for sharing and best wishes!
diane
Comment Written 27-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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Thank you, Diane, for your review and best wishes. I'm glad you found my poem creative and informational.
Comment from Ogden
A masterly achievement, Andre. Skillful use of your research resulted in a fascinating account of the doomed pika, a creature I'm sure most folks never have heard of.
Good luck on winning the big bucks!
Don
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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A masterly achievement, Andre. Skillful use of your research resulted in a fascinating account of the doomed pika, a creature I'm sure most folks never have heard of.
Good luck on winning the big bucks!
Don
Comment Written 27-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2018
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Thank you, Don, for your generous, six star review and best wishes. I first thought of an idea of a pika poem six years ago, but I have the skills and research now to write one. Thanks again.
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You are most welcome, Andre.
Don
