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Henrietta Meets Jumbo

A picture inspired children's poem

40 total reviews 
Comment from JSD
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Just look at 'We'll' in your last line.

This is a lovely child's poem. Animals. Anthropomorphism. Shock. Horror. And exactly the sort of language to entertain kids. Very well done.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023
    Thanks, I appreciate the review. Thank you for noticint the word problem in the last verse.
    Beth
Comment from bob cullen
Exceptional
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The perfect start to a Sunday morning. A poem cleverly written with great humour. I loved the irreverent humour you have employed here. Especially liked your description of his nose that hung past his knees.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 26-Aug-2023
    Thank you Bob, I really appreciate the review and comments on my poem. Thank you so muich for the six stars. I is still Saturday night here but it is pleasant way to end my week with extra stars.
    Beth
Comment from jake cosmos aller
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fun little poems about animals on a farm's reaction to having to share their space with an Elephant. Saw a movie the other night that featured an Elephant at a Hollywood party. Babylon was the movie. Saw Elephants in the wild in Thailand and India.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023
    Thank you Jake. I appreciate the review and comments. I've only seen them at Zoos and the circus. I did get to sit on one once.
    Beth
Comment from Mary Vigasin
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So well done, Beth. It is delightful and charming and sweet.
Sometimes, children's poems seem to forget their audience when they are written. This is just a perfect children's poem.
Best wishes,
Mary

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023
    Thank you Mary. I'm so glad you liked by little fun poem for children.
    Beth
Comment from Boogienights
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Is this a contest entry? It really should be. What a fun, imaginative children's poem. My granddaughter would love this, she's a fan of animals. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 26-Aug-2023
    Thank you for the review and comments. No it isn't for a contest. Just a children's poem I revived in order to the 26 reviews. I'm glad you liked it.
    Beth
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
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What a clever poem, Beth. The rhyme is cute and fresh. It would be a great poem for young and old alike, as the saying goes.

I had to read it several times as it was so fun. I love stories and poems with unique viewpoints, and this one definitely does not disappoint!

Hugs,
Rhonda

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 25-Aug-2023
    Thanks Rhonda, Someone suggested I break it into verses and illustrate it as a children's book. It's a thought. I appreciate the review.
    Beth
reply by davisr (Rhonda) on 25-Aug-2023
    Good idea!
Comment from Ulla
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Hahaha, I love it. Isn't she just something else that wee hen? She describes it so well what big brute of an elephant is doing. No, I agree, he can't be off soon enough.
What a lovely poem, Beth.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2023
    Thank you Ulla. I'm glad you like it. I appreciate the review.
    Beth
Comment from Ric Myworld
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As an old farm boy I've always loved to watch the way animals interact, most having a certain understanding and communication with the others. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2023
    Thank you Ric, I always heard old hens like to gossip.
    Beth
Comment from Wendy G
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A fun one for children, and yes, seeing an elephant nearby and wtching him eat would certainly be enough to strike terror into a chick. Clever and imaginative.
Wendy

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2023
    Thank you Wendy. I really appreciate the review and comments.
    Beth
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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This is a fun write Beth and I loved the humour and your clever rhymes, a wonderful post for children and adults alike, a joy to read, love Dolly x x x

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 24-Aug-2023
    Thank you Dolly. This kind of poem is fun to write. I'm glad you liked it.
    Beth