A Lumbering Opposum
Opossums have an opposable thumb - see notes19 total reviews
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the lumbering opposum it's origin and natural night crawlers that are nearsighted and have pink claws. Their thumb is on their hind legs which make them toes.
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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A very well-written poem about the lumbering opposum it's origin and natural night crawlers that are nearsighted and have pink claws. Their thumb is on their hind legs which make them toes.
Comment Written 31-May-2019
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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Yep Sandra, the toes have it as noted in my author's notes (-:
I became educated about these opossums while looking for an illustration to complement my posting. You will find that baby opossums are very, very small when they are born. Somehow they survive in the 'bag.' LOL
Blessing for your review and stars.
Mark
Comment from susand3022
Hi Mark, I have to know... is that your critter??? I've got one in my yard somewhere that comes up and eats what's left of the cat food every night. I've also picked up a groundhog that lives in the back corner of my yard for the last couple of years... cute tubby thing. :)
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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Hi Mark, I have to know... is that your critter??? I've got one in my yard somewhere that comes up and eats what's left of the cat food every night. I've also picked up a groundhog that lives in the back corner of my yard for the last couple of years... cute tubby thing. :)
Comment Written 31-May-2019
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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Sorry Susan! No such critter in my yard. I will trade you my ever other year moles and regular chipmunks. But yesterday, we saw a white-tailed squirrel..it is not an albino. You will have fun searching on the internet where these all white ones live (-:
Off topic, THANKS for your stars LOL
Mark
Comment from JudyE
I didn't now opossums had opposable thumbs. They are not as pretty as our possums I'm afraid. I must do some research and find out which country has the most marsupials. Thanks for the information on opossums.
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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I didn't now opossums had opposable thumbs. They are not as pretty as our possums I'm afraid. I must do some research and find out which country has the most marsupials. Thanks for the information on opossums.
Comment Written 31-May-2019
reply by the author on 31-May-2019
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Judy,
The home of the most marsupials on this Earth is that AUS-one Down Under place (-:
We can learn together.
Mark
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Thanks for the information. Saves me looking it up. :) I knew we had a lot but thought maybe another country had more.
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, I found the write a well constructed and interesting read, though I find the animal macabre, frightening really, in appearance. I was alarmed when I saw a live one for the first time and visibly shuddered. Regardless, the presentation was striking and notes informative...
reply by the author on 30-May-2019
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In my opinion, I found the write a well constructed and interesting read, though I find the animal macabre, frightening really, in appearance. I was alarmed when I saw a live one for the first time and visibly shuddered. Regardless, the presentation was striking and notes informative...
Comment Written 30-May-2019
reply by the author on 30-May-2019
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THANKS Eve for your review and stars! They do look scary, but my selected illustration makes this marsupial look almost cute. LOL
Pleased the rest was enjoyable and informative for you.
Regardless of the contest, I typically use the 5-7-5 format for all of my FS posts. I don't think I am yet capable of writing longer verses. I often choose to review only short entries, but I do read longer ones if the title or picture piques my interest.
Mark
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You are very welcome, Mark - sorry, I will probably never think the animal is cute, but your write is noteworthy, regardless. I suggest just jumping in and writing how you feel, to include longer poems in your repertoire. Your talent is obvious and should be explored further, without a doubt...Eve
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Eve,
Thanks for your encouragement. For the moment, I will continue to craft my 575 type verses.
Mark
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You're welcome, Mark - you will know when the time is right. Continued best wishes...Eve
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I like 'Eve' too since it is my daughter's middle name. LOL
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Thank you for your response, Mark. I am certain she carries it well, better than I...Eve
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"A Lumbering Opposum", is short, succinct and very much to the point. With a minimum of words this talented poet has told it as it is. I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 30-May-2019
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"A Lumbering Opposum", is short, succinct and very much to the point. With a minimum of words this talented poet has told it as it is. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 30-May-2019
reply by the author on 30-May-2019
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Hi Duchess!
Pleased you like my first attempt to describe a marsupial! What you see is typical of my 5-7-5 format for my FS posts. Hope you will check out my FS portfolio for other Haiku-like 5-7-5s.
I do try to always include author notes, which I find educate me and possibly others. LOL
Mark
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Hi Mark,
You're first attempts were excellent!
LOL and God bless,
the Duchess xo
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
He he he, this is a cute write about a creature of the night with unique toes and I learned something here. A fascinating write about these amazing creatures, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 30-May-2019
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He he he, this is a cute write about a creature of the night with unique toes and I learned something here. A fascinating write about these amazing creatures, love Dolly x
Comment Written 30-May-2019
reply by the author on 30-May-2019
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Dolly,
Thanks as always for your peeks at my FS posts.
I likely shared with you previously that my grandma was a Sheffield lass. Her given name was Dora/Deborah but her four younger Sheffield-born sisters, my great-aunts, always called her 'Dolly'!
Mark
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That?s such a coincidence because my great aunt was also called Dolly! He he he, love Dolly x
Comment from Hugh McDowell
Did not know the opposable thumb fact. I like your description: lumbering, near sighted, pink paws. They are indeed nocturnal and kind of cute unless cornered. Then their jagged grin looks a bit dangerous. Thanks for the other info. Very interesting. Hugh
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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Did not know the opposable thumb fact. I like your description: lumbering, near sighted, pink paws. They are indeed nocturnal and kind of cute unless cornered. Then their jagged grin looks a bit dangerous. Thanks for the other info. Very interesting. Hugh
Comment Written 29-May-2019
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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Hugh,
Several reviewers have mentioned how menacing these critters are or can be. Fortunately, my only experience is likely a very occasional glimpse of one and what I recently learned about them and their opposable thumbs. Education even for adults can be fascinating. Writing my 5-7-5 verses has been an education for me.
BTW ... thanks for your review and stars.
Mark
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Hugh,
Several reviewers have mentioned how menacing these critters are or can be. Fortunately, my only experience is likely a very occasional glimpse of one and what I recently learned about them and their opposable thumbs. Education even for adults can be fascinating. Writing my 5-7-5 verses has been an education for me.
BTW ... thanks for your review and stars.
Mark
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Hugh,
Several reviewers have mentioned how menacing these critters are or can be. Fortunately, my only experience is likely a very occasional glimpse of one and what I recently learned about them and their opposable thumbs. Education even for adults can be fascinating. Writing my 5-7-5 verses has been an education for me.
BTW ... thanks for your review and stars.
Mark
Comment from Y. M. Roger
And just dumb as dirt and hissin' mean! :) It's lousy 'round here with 'em! ;) :) A fun animal offering for the day, Mark -- you make the little demon look so innocent! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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And just dumb as dirt and hissin' mean! :) It's lousy 'round here with 'em! ;) :) A fun animal offering for the day, Mark -- you make the little demon look so innocent! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 29-May-2019
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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Yvette,
I can barely draw stick figures, but apparently I have some success in selecting innocent-looking illustrations for my FS posts.
I fortunately never was accosted by those hissin' mean critters LOL
Mark
Comment from Rmocruz
Very interesting Author notes about the animals down under.
Did you know that raccoons have thumbs? They can utilize door knobs.
I enjoyed this entertaining 5-7-5 formatted writing.
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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Very interesting Author notes about the animals down under.
Did you know that raccoons have thumbs? They can utilize door knobs.
I enjoyed this entertaining 5-7-5 formatted writing.
Comment Written 29-May-2019
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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rich
thanks for your support of this posting
you made me search about raccoons and:
They are neither rodents nor marsupials. Raccoons are mammals and they are omnivores. ... Raccoons are placental animals and the young are well developed at birth, though they are born blind, deaf, and defenseless.
only humans and certain vertebrates have this opposable thumb - it helps them climb and hold things in their hand/paws.
Comment from Gail Denham
Good job on poem. Once our son found a mother 'possum and babies in a box in our garage - donning gloves he and girlfriend took them way out and released them. How they got in? who knows. Possibly the doggie door.
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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Good job on poem. Once our son found a mother 'possum and babies in a box in our garage - donning gloves he and girlfriend took them way out and released them. How they got in? who knows. Possibly the doggie door.
Comment Written 29-May-2019
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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Gail, I know chipmunks and mice can get into the smallest of crevices, but luckily no opossums got into my home.
THANKS for your review of my 5-7-5 type verses.
Mark
