Comment from rod007

Excellent

When I lived at my hobby farm, I had to get rid of a big snake that crept into our front porch, such is the life! As you rightly say,
"Please don't play with the rattlesnakes".

Well done.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Thanks rod. Life is strange sometimes.

Comment from sunnilicious

Excellent

That sign would send me running in the opposite direction. Great narrative poem. Good flow of rhythm and rhymes. Creative visual imagery. Good author notes. Nice work.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2014

Thank you very much. Sunnilicious.

Comment from Capricorn30

Excellent

A well-penned reminder of the danger nature can pose;
Were this girls' parents nearby--why didn't they handle the snake--yes, some people simply choose not to heed the necessary posted signs.
Where did she find the snake? She's either brave or very stupid.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2014

Thanks Margaret. All good questions.

Comment from Robin Gilmor

Excellent

Nice verse that flows well. A very enjoyable verse. Interesting form. I'm with you, why the need for such posted warnings. But people can be crazy! Smiles

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014

Thanks Robin. Yup, you never know.

Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Excellent

A great topic choice and chosen image.
It is truly astounding really how many people don't heed basic safety when danger is lurking.
Your very timely Kyrielle poem very nicely reinforced the message-please don't play with the rattlesnake.
You don't have to tell me twice- not even once.

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014

Thank you Shirley. Nope, not even once.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Your curious title caught my attention, and I enjoyed your Kyrielle form and its rhymes. I think "common sense" isn't very common! Hugs and happy Sunday- Joan

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014

Thank you Joan. Glad you liked it.

Comment from Preston McWhorter

Excellent

Hi, Treischel,
There are a lot of things that ought to be commonsense but it appears that common sense is not all that "common". Did you ever hear of the rattlesnake round ups in west Texas? "Please Don't Play With Rattlesnakes" is poetry of a higher order using excellent rhyme and meter figurative language and imagery to examine a common human problem of not taking cognizance of the obvious.
Preston

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2014

Thank you Preston, yes I have, in thought about the Texans when I wrote it.

Comment from ravenblack

Excellent

Well, think of Yellostone, when bears would come to the road and beg like dogs and idiots would try to pet or hand feed them and were shocked to lose a hand. Although the sign seems ridiculous, it makes perfect sense to me. Too many mouth breathers out there.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014

Thank you ravenblack. I'm afraid you are SI right.

Comment from goompa

Excellent

I agree that with regard to humans relating to dangerous animals, we are sometimes very stupid. Sheesh, people try to feed the grizzlies at Yellowstone. I enjoyed your poem very much and look forward to more.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014

Thank you goompa.

Comment from A TARNISHED KNIGHT

Excellent

Ha ha Good job with Don't play with the rattle snakes. Sometimes it makes no difference if a sign is there or not..Some are going to play anyway.. Some even try and kiss them nasty critters.
TK

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2014

Thank you Sir T. Not me. I'll stick with frogs.