Reviews from

Tough Turkey

Thanksgiving Poetry contest entry

40 total reviews 
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

That is one tough bird.
Next year the shotgun! Even if you have to boil him to tender.
Eat fried chicken and turkey stew.
Danged bird, anyway!
Best wishes.
(smiley face here)

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 27-Nov-2022
    Lol. Yep, the shotgun would have been a much better choice. Haha. Thank you for the great review and generous stars, Wayne.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

How cleverly written is this poem? It is really cute about the Tom Turkey that caught you off guard. If this was real, it would not be so hilarious, but a person cannot help smiling when you're reading your poem.

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 27-Nov-2022
    Thank you for the great review and stars, Rosemary. I'm glad you liked this silliness.
Comment from Jim Wile
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Terrific job, Roy! So humorous and such perfect meter and rhyme. This would make a great country music song and reminds me of Charlie Daniels' "The Devil Went Down to Georgia."

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 27-Nov-2022
    Thank you for the awesome review and big sixer, Jim. Yeah, this would be hilarious as a country song. Lol. I really appreciate the fantastic rating, friend. Thank you again.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

Thank you for sharing this Thanksgiving writing prompt entry with us. I smiled as I read. This was wonderful. I am pretty sure the turkey wasn't interesting in being the main course, or any course for that matter. Oh, so cute!!

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 27-Nov-2022
    Thank you for the great review, Barbara. Yep, I'm sure none of them want that fate. Lol. I really appreciate the generous stars.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

THis is a great poem--skillfully written with good rhyme and meter, timely, entertaining, and so funny. Ramen noodle soup~~what a poor substitute for turkey! LOL!

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 27-Nov-2022
    Thank you for the great review and stars, Janice. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.
Comment from zanya
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

A lovely humorous touch to this poem for Thanksgiving -and seasonal turkey wins -Ramen Noodle soup seems like an interesting alternative -thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
    Thank you for the great review and stars, Zanya. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Thank you so much for such a fun poem and the opportunity to really laugh in a year filled with pain.
The humour is truly only for the observer not the victim so, I'm still smiling.
Perfectly constructed with rhyme and meter spot on and the image is just right.
Blessings

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
    Thank you so much for the fantastic review and big sixer, Shirley. I dearly appreciate the gracious rating. I'm glad it brightened your day a little. Have yourself a great weekend and thank you again.
Comment from dellsworthpoet
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

A witty and engaging Thanksgiving romp. The humor is warm, and the narrative stays on point. The rhymes are unforced. The images are clear. The last verse is a wonderful ending ( though not for the narrator).

Thanks for a good read.

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
    Thank you for the great review and generous stars, Dellsworth. I'm glad you liked this silliness.
reply by dellsworthpoet on 26-Nov-2022
    Silliness is a favorite. You are welcome.
Comment from lyenochka
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

LoL ! This was a great story poem and well rhymed with consistent meter. The best part was the humor of a turkey not willing to be sacrificed to become Thanksgiving dinner. Loved the ramen noodle soup ending! Best wishes in the contest!!

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
    Thank you for the fantastic review, Helen. I really appreciate the generous stars and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked this silliness.
Comment from jessizero
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted

I must admit that your poem made me laugh. It was a funny telling of being bested by a turkey and ending up feasting on ramen noodles. Thank you so much for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
    Thank you for the great review and stars, Jessi. I'm glad you had a chuckle at this silly piece.