Comment from Lena Borghi

Excellent

A clever write to complement this great image. Your tetractys is in perfect syllabic form and can conjure this image for the reader even if the picture was not there. Well done! Good luck in the contest.

Lena

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017

Hi Lena; thank you so much for this lovely and encouraging review.

~patty~

reply by Lena Borghi on 24-Jun-2017

You're welcome, Patty.

Comment from Brett Matthew West

Excellent

The ape looks like he fancies himself all that, and the whole banana too.

Suave and debonair are two words not usually associated with apes.

Touch of humor thrown in for good measure.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017

Hi again, Brett; thank you so much for this review of my silly little poem about an orangutan and his gourd. I had a great deal of fun writing a poem that described the picture AND met the requirements of the poetic form. I'm glad you enjoyed it,

~patty~

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

An amusing poem for the Tetractys poetry contest. It ticks all the boxes as far as syllable count is concerned and raised a grin of appreciation. Good luck with it!

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017

thank you so much for the lovely review. I didn't win, but I had fun trying.

~patty~

Comment from sunao

Excellent

This is a brilliant poem of a monkey wearing a gourd as a hat. I am glad that you got accolades for this poem. Please continue to write these poems, in other words, keep up the good work. Have a beautiful day.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017

Hi there; thank you so much for the lovely review and encouraging words,

~patty~

Comment from sunnilicious

Excellent

Great accompanying artwork. That poem came out too cute. Great visual visual imagery. Nice work. And well, it's always good to recycle when possible. Lolz. Have a great weekend :)

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017

thank you so much for the lovely review. I appreciate your kind words - and yes, the orangutan did a great job of recycling!

~patty~

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

I don't remember that being in the rules, it hasn't been set out, only that you can't post before a certain time and you can't use more than 7 pumps. Saying that, this photo of is just as charming, I love it, and your words are perfect for it. Well done, and good luck in the contest! :) Sandra xxx

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017

Hi Sandra; yup - Jackie commented herself - I didn't know about the seven pumps either. So, I needed to take the picture down - but I liked the replacement. Thank you so much for the review and encouraging words,

~patty~

Comment from Thal1959

Excellent

Very charming, Patty. There really isn't a whole lot one can do with such a short and limiting form, but you got a humorous and interesting thought through. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017

Hi; thank you so much for the lovely review. This was a fun poetic form to work with,

~patty~

reply by Thal1959 on 24-Jun-2017

You are always welcome, Patty.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

An unusual style of poetry Patty and your poem conveys the message in the title with humour and flow. Good luck with the contest, best wishes, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017

Hi Dolly; thank you so much for the lovely review. This was a fun little challenge,

~patty~

Comment from marybell1

Excellent

I enjoyed reading your tetractys poem "Suave and Debonaire". You followed all the rules for this genre and I loved your choice of picture. I love monkeys they remind me of mischievous children.
Best of luck
Marybell1.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017

thank you so much for this lovely review,

~patty~

reply by marybell1 on 24-Jun-2017

You are most welcome.
marybell1.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Patty,

I did not know that the picture from the challenge could not be used for a contest. Your picture change is great. Your words fit it perfectly. Good job with the style of this form, too. Jan

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2017

Hi Jan; thank you so much for the lovely review,

~patty~