A Lumbering Opposum
Opossums have an opposable thumb - see notes19 total reviews
Comment from A. Willow Bends
This is awesome. While they tend to remind me of big rats, I do still swerve to miss them on the road! I think they are amazing. From my office window, we have watched a lumbering pregnant one sneak into and out a shed. She is huge! This is an informative little piece done within small parameters of the contest and I love it that you included the lengthy author notes. Always something to be learned there!
Good job and great photo choice!
Wendy
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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This is awesome. While they tend to remind me of big rats, I do still swerve to miss them on the road! I think they are amazing. From my office window, we have watched a lumbering pregnant one sneak into and out a shed. She is huge! This is an informative little piece done within small parameters of the contest and I love it that you included the lengthy author notes. Always something to be learned there!
Good job and great photo choice!
Wendy
Comment Written 29-May-2019
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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Thanks Wendy for a great endorsement of my short verse (5-7-5 is my go to genre for just about any posting). Yep, I learned something too from my internet search.
I appreciate your sharing your personal experience with these critters (-:
Mark
Comment from Earl Corp
I did not know marsupials weren't native to Australia, were there dinosaurs? I found your notes to be very informative, well researched, and educational. Nice job.
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I did not know marsupials weren't native to Australia, were there dinosaurs? I found your notes to be very informative, well researched, and educational. Nice job.
Comment Written 29-May-2019
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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Earl,
Now we know that the opossum found in the the USA are just cousins to the other marsupials in Australia. It is amazing what the Internet uncovers to expand our knowledge. LOL
THANKS again for your review of my 5-7-5s.
Mark
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your contest entry was fun to read, Mark. Good job on the syllable count per line. The art choice is a nice pairing. Thanks for the informative notes, too. Best wishes. Jan
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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Your contest entry was fun to read, Mark. Good job on the syllable count per line. The art choice is a nice pairing. Thanks for the informative notes, too. Best wishes. Jan
Comment Written 28-May-2019
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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Jan,
THANKS again for your starry review. Glad we both became more informed about the marsupials. LOL
Mark
Comment from Ben Colder
I have dealt with these critters before. interesting write. These guys can be found just about anywhere. Especially near graveyards. Thanks for sharing . I find nothing wrong
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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I have dealt with these critters before. interesting write. These guys can be found just about anywhere. Especially near graveyards. Thanks for sharing . I find nothing wrong
Comment Written 28-May-2019
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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Ben,
THANKS for your review and stars. Truthfully, I have not seen these animals at a graveyard. LOL
Mark
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
This is an excellent ode to the possum. I didn't know that it was nearsighted. They do I understand when feeling in danger, do a great act of playing dead. You've done a fine job describing the possum in this well written work. Well done!
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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This is an excellent ode to the possum. I didn't know that it was nearsighted. They do I understand when feeling in danger, do a great act of playing dead. You've done a fine job describing the possum in this well written work. Well done!
Comment Written 28-May-2019
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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Jeffrey,
THANKS for your review and comments. You may be right about their playacting if in danger. Truthfully, I never saw them do this.
Mark
Comment from royowen
This is an excellent 5/7/5 poem. I live on this island continent so I'm reasonably au fait with these by enlarge gentle creatures, they don't have many natural enemies so they survive quite well. Domestic cat gone wild are the worst. Well done, good job, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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This is an excellent 5/7/5 poem. I live on this island continent so I'm reasonably au fait with these by enlarge gentle creatures, they don't have many natural enemies so they survive quite well. Domestic cat gone wild are the worst. Well done, good job, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 28-May-2019
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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Roy,
THANKS for your review and comments. I knew about those feral cats, but also thought your kangaroos boxed and could be of some danger to humans in the wild. LOL.
Mark
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Don't believe all you see or hear, kangaroos are herbivores, about as dangerous as Deer.
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I stand corrected!
Comment from DeborahWrite
Dear Mark,
I enjoyed your excellent short poem and topic! I also enjoyed, "painted pink paws". Your Author's note is entertaining and I did not realized 70 million years is the record for Marsupials! Great short poem!
My best,
Deborah
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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Dear Mark,
I enjoyed your excellent short poem and topic! I also enjoyed, "painted pink paws". Your Author's note is entertaining and I did not realized 70 million years is the record for Marsupials! Great short poem!
My best,
Deborah
Comment Written 28-May-2019
reply by the author on 28-May-2019
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Deborah,
Oh do I like to use alliterations even if it is only with the first letter and not the actual sound. Pleased you like this posting and my notes. The opossums, like other marsupials, carry their babies in their pouch. Think of the kangaroo and her little roos (-:
Mark
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Hi Mark, I enjoyed your reply and thank you. Deborah
Comment from 24chas
Nice one, Mark. Seen them but never like too. Nasty creatures. I think your words really reflect the artwork and the nature of the animal. Nice job.
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reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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Nice one, Mark. Seen them but never like too. Nasty creatures. I think your words really reflect the artwork and the nature of the animal. Nice job.
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Comment Written 28-May-2019
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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Thanks chas! As always, your comments are important to me.
Mark
Comment from Debbie Pope
I really, really like this, Mark. You have gotten so good in my absence. I particularly like the sound combinations of "lumbering 'possum," "near-sighted night," and "painted pink paws." You paint a realistic, nice-sounding image.
It's good to be back. I have been traveling and then I got sick. Probably just nerves, but I am better now.
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reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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I really, really like this, Mark. You have gotten so good in my absence. I particularly like the sound combinations of "lumbering 'possum," "near-sighted night," and "painted pink paws." You paint a realistic, nice-sounding image.
It's good to be back. I have been traveling and then I got sick. Probably just nerves, but I am better now.
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Comment Written 28-May-2019
reply by the author on 29-May-2019
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Debbie,
Glad you are better now. THANKS, as always, for your review and sharing your comments with me. This was my first attempt at consciously trying this Lune format. Pleased you liked my effort.
Mark
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I really did.
