Comment from Cindy Warren

Excellent

And I thought they were so sweet and harmless! It never occured to me that they might have a sinister side, but I'm sure Phyllis knows what she's doing. They seem to behave themselves fairly well for her, and their singing is legendary. Good luck with the contest.

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015

Thanks, Cindy, and they behave because they are powerless under her spell, and they fear the ramifications of not doing what she tells them to do. Oh, if only you knew! Heh-heh-heh...

Thank you for your review.

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

haha. lol. lmao. this is a hilarious take on the writing prompt although it is gloomy and and has a morbid atmosphere! it is well presented and flows like water off a duck's back, or penguins in this case:)
thank you for sharing dear anon!
good luck in the contest! this should do well.
rebekka x

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2015

Thanks, Rebekka, I sure hope Phyllis liked it. Her novels have a dark sinister aspect to them as well, if you think about it, so this was a nod to her writing as well.

I appreciate all of your kind and thoughtful comments. :}

Comment from country ranch writer

Excellent

a little off beat but right up your alley pally quite a tale you have come up with a tribute to Phyllis so she will forgive you of and nightmares she may have over this. Maybe if you give her a stiff drink(COFFEE

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Comment from kittykatnoel

Excellent

Awesome poem, very well written. Such perfect rhymes you've executed. I love this take on the prompt about the penguins. Nicely done.

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Comment from Rdfrdmom2

Excellent

When I read the title to this piece, never in a billion
years would I have guessed that it would be about
Phyllis Stewart's penguins - oh, my gosh, what a
different picture of them you have painted - quite
literally - your story will certainly stand out amongst
the others
good luck in the contest
jan

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Comment from victor 66

Excellent

Mary Shelly, Boris Karloff, Phyllis Steward and her Penguin Family would all be proud of this contribution. It's funny and just a little eerie to make it wonderful entertainment. Good luck in the contest as well.

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Comment from Louise Michelle

Excellent

LOL - There is no doubt in my mind who wrote this. Good grief, how am I ever going to think of the penguins as cute little creatures now that I know they're zombies, sort of. Good luck in the contest. Hugs, Lou

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Comment from pbroussard209

Excellent

Well, I have to say this one certainly took me by surprise in the most delightful way. I love this take on the penguins it was fun and made me laugh. The images you painted were wonderfully funny and perfectly penned.

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Comment from Kausar_Javeria

Excellent

Hello there~!
I enjoyed this. This was a nice take on the contest topic and loved the direction this took. Nice imagination. I love the title especially.
Good luck in the contest!

JazakAllah Khair~!
(God Bless~!)

(^_^)-<~~KAUSAR~~>-(^_^)

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Comment from Brabazon

Excellent

I am still trying to fathom what inspires this sort of deep poetry. I have not experienced it. Perhaps, this would serve as my own springboard, inspiring me to write better than i do now.

Yes, If we are preoccupied with the quest for knowledge, we would find it.
That was the underlying philosophy that has help me in my little progress in writing.

Brabazon.

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