Henrietta Meets Jumbo
A picture inspired children's poem40 total reviews
Comment from Black_Oxygen
Well Done ~ Beth
This poetry is a fun read. The rhymes used naturally
and it flows smoothly. It make me think that this
would be a great children's poem. It held my interest
from start to finish. The attached photo is a mirror
that reflects the message. Thank You for your creation.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2013
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Well Done ~ Beth
This poetry is a fun read. The rhymes used naturally
and it flows smoothly. It make me think that this
would be a great children's poem. It held my interest
from start to finish. The attached photo is a mirror
that reflects the message. Thank You for your creation.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2013
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Thank you so much for the great review. I had fun writing it. One reader who is a first grade teacher intends to share it with her first grade class. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Beth
Comment from Just Alyx
That's political satire at its best, for me. Instead of mordant it's light and easy to digest. Fantastic bounce off the pic with the trunk hoovering up all the grain. Smart little Hettie, and Roger needs to pick up his game to keep up, ha. Or buy a new clock. Cheers for the entertainment. Alyx.
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That's political satire at its best, for me. Instead of mordant it's light and easy to digest. Fantastic bounce off the pic with the trunk hoovering up all the grain. Smart little Hettie, and Roger needs to pick up his game to keep up, ha. Or buy a new clock. Cheers for the entertainment. Alyx.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2013
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Wow! That six-star review makes my day. I'm so glad you liked it. I really enjoyed reading you comments.
Beth
Comment from nansghosh
What a muse. Great story through the poem. Loved each line of it. It is quite funny too. Made me smile. So, great work. All the best.
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What a muse. Great story through the poem. Loved each line of it. It is quite funny too. Made me smile. So, great work. All the best.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and the nice comments. I'm so glad you liked it and found it funny.
Beth
Comment from Charmane
This is a fun read about aninals and chickens as they invade and observe things that are engaged all around them.
hettie hen is very observant and has noted that the huge hunk of an elephant has also invaded her space. She fears the circus animals because they threaten her food and livelihood
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This is a fun read about aninals and chickens as they invade and observe things that are engaged all around them.
hettie hen is very observant and has noted that the huge hunk of an elephant has also invaded her space. She fears the circus animals because they threaten her food and livelihood
Comment Written 28-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2013
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Thank you so much for your insightful review. I'm glad you found it a fun read.
Beth
Comment from Sarah Butterfly
Amusing story in a poem. I loved the description of the elephant by the hen: feet like trees, two big flaps, nose hung past his knees. Very nicely written. It made me smile.
Kind regards
Sarah
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2013
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Amusing story in a poem. I loved the description of the elephant by the hen: feet like trees, two big flaps, nose hung past his knees. Very nicely written. It made me smile.
Kind regards
Sarah
Comment Written 28-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2013
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Thank you Sarah, I really appreciate your review and comments. I'm glad it made you smile.
Beth
Comment from RodG
Good characterization of Hettie the hen as a nosy gossip.
Good simile in stanza 1 of gossip being spread like hay.
Good description of the elephant in stanza 5.
Delightful hen party when the gossips chat about the circus and the elephant.
Overall, a fun poem to read. Thanks for sharing. RodG
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Good characterization of Hettie the hen as a nosy gossip.
Good simile in stanza 1 of gossip being spread like hay.
Good description of the elephant in stanza 5.
Delightful hen party when the gossips chat about the circus and the elephant.
Overall, a fun poem to read. Thanks for sharing. RodG
Comment Written 28-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2013
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Thank you Rod. I really appreciate you excellent review. I'm so glad you found it fun to read. It was fun to write.
Beth
Comment from DRG24
Wonderful job! Rhyming and a complicated scheme with the syllables! Great job. Wonderful characterization I enjoyed it thanks
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Wonderful job! Rhyming and a complicated scheme with the syllables! Great job. Wonderful characterization I enjoyed it thanks
Comment Written 28-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2013
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Thank you so much for the review. I'm so glad you enjoyed this.
Beth
Comment from alexgeorge
Delightful! The poem is long enough to get to appreciate it and it flows effortlessly and whilst we enjoy it because the message is clear it is also quirky and brings a smile. A chicken and an elephant! What an unlikely meeting.
I think your writing group's picture was served well here.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2013
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Delightful! The poem is long enough to get to appreciate it and it flows effortlessly and whilst we enjoy it because the message is clear it is also quirky and brings a smile. A chicken and an elephant! What an unlikely meeting.
I think your writing group's picture was served well here.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2013
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Thank you so much for the delightful review. I'm so glad you like it. A really appreciate your comments.
Beth
Comment from barbara.wilkey
OH MY!!!! How cute and more cute. I really enjoyed reading this fun poem. It flowed musically and was just plan fun. Do you mind if I share it with my first graders. I think they would love it.
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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2013
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OH MY!!!! How cute and more cute. I really enjoyed reading this fun poem. It flowed musically and was just plan fun. Do you mind if I share it with my first graders. I think they would love it.
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Comment Written 28-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2013
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Thank you Barbara, I'm so glad you liked the poem. By all means share it with you class. It was fun to write.
Beth
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I could tell by reading it.
Comment from lorijean
A very funny poem, how the poor chicken was shocked to see the elephant and scamper back to tell her story, had me going from beginning till the end... loved it and the image is just great....
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A very funny poem, how the poor chicken was shocked to see the elephant and scamper back to tell her story, had me going from beginning till the end... loved it and the image is just great....
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Comment Written 28-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2013
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Thank you so much for the great review. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I had fun writing it.
Beth
