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The Gobbledegooks

Viewing comments for Chapter 4 "Figberry Folly's Fiesta of Fun"
Children's Fantasy Poems

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Comment from trimple
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Hello, Steve.

What an excellent poem! I see that you came in second place, personally, I thought this was the winning entry. You demonstrate a fabulous command of the English language and I just adore the tongue twisters.

A great read for young and old alike.

My commiserations, Steve.

Kind regards

tracey

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2015


reply by the author on 25-Mar-2015
    Hi, Tacey.

    Thanks for the great review.

    Yes, I had high hopes for this one, but the voters, bless their hearts, found one better - it was an excellent poem.

    There are four of these Gobbledegooks poems now and I hope to get them published one day.

    Steve
reply by trimple on 25-Mar-2015
    I have a list for you that maybe helpful.

    If you google 'words used in Balderdash' the name of a word game, there you will you find the most amazing words you have ever seen and their definition. :)
Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens
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Hi there,
I would say that you have included witches and fairies very well into your very entertaining children's poem.. I intend to read your previous chapters as well.
In this entry, the 'Gobbledegooks' have it for sure.
Good luck, I can't imagine any being better.
:-) Carolyn

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2015


reply by the author on 19-Mar-2015
    Thanks for your lovely revie - no luck in the contest, hoever - second place was my lot!

    Steve
Comment from RGstar
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Alliteration and rhyme in abundance. Bravo.
Tongue twisters are always a welcome for children, and this is no exception.
A very clever write indeed.
Best wishes,
RGstar

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2015


reply by the author on 19-Mar-2015
    Thanks, RG

    Steve
Comment from Doc Holiday
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Excellent alliterations and tongue twisting verbiage found within your funny
light-hearted poem. Good luck in the writing competition with this. Sure to gets some laughs and smiles from the judging crew.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2015


reply by the author on 19-Mar-2015
    Thanks, Doc

    Sadly the judges smiled more favorably on another poem!

    Steve
Comment from Ridley Williams
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Hi Steve,
Well, this was a fun little romp through the land of the Gobbledegooks...and isn't just like men, wizards included, to sit around arguing over who's wand is longer? Lol. (Hope the kids don't see this review!)
You develop a wonderful setting and characters with strong meter and rhyme in this solid enrty...well done.
My best for its success! Bill

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2015


reply by the author on 19-Mar-2015
    Thanks, Bill

    Now you are the only reviewer to mention the 'whose wand is the longest?' line - hat does that tell you?! :O)

    Steve
reply by Ridley Williams on 19-Mar-2015
    Nothing that I didn't already know, buddy :)
Comment from jlsavell
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Kiwisteveh, I really wanted to give you a six for this magnificent tongue twisting whimsical tour de force of absolute fun!!!!!!!!! I applaud anyone who can write childrens poetry. This is just- just-- phantasmagorical with supecalifragilisticxpalladolcious delicioso!
Jlsavell

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 Comment Written 18-Mar-2015


reply by the author on 19-Mar-2015
    Thanks for the wonderful review and the virtual six.

    Steve
Comment from Ben Colder
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Brings out the kid in me. With a whizz and a fizz and a fuss and a frazzle,
The stage is lit up with a razz-a-ma-dazzle.
There's a great ball of light like the moon in a bubble -
Figberry flies in with her friend riding double.

Well done. LOL.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2015


reply by the author on 19-Mar-2015
    Thanks, Ben.

    Steve
Comment from Emily George
Exceptional
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The alliteration and tongue twisters make for a delightful read. A fantasy of fun that any child would love. Delightful poem

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2015


reply by the author on 19-Mar-2015
    Thanks, Emily!

    Steve
Comment from vfbryant
Exceptional
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Based on my 23 years teaching first and second graders, and my 45 years of writing poetry, I judge this to be a fantastic romp of imaginative excellence. Absolutely love your hilarious use of alliteration and rhyme. A pleasure to read and visualize. :)
Valerie

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2015


reply by the author on 19-Mar-2015
    Valerie, thanks so much for the warm review and the six shiny stars - much appreciated.

    Steve
Comment from TOMORAL
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Oh, what fun you bring with your magical words that take to a place, far, far away. The place of my childhood. Amazing alliterations and rhyme. You are a master at poetry.

 Comment Written 18-Mar-2015


reply by the author on 19-Mar-2015
    Thanks so much for the kind words.

    Steve