Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Alicia. True to form your work surprises this reader. You've included a potpourri which I'm assuming are individual answers to the questions asked. My suggestion would be to also include the questions to give the reader a basis for your answers. Many fine writers have passed on our site and we do miss them all as if they were true family. Marilyn

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020

Hi Marilyn. Too many nice poetic people have passed. I didn't include the given questions. It would ending up being 40 verses. To rhythm and rhyme, I might become a month long project (versus the 4 to 6 hours I spent on this). The original poem would change dramatically too. Also, I mind have to include Maureen Thorson poet and founder of NaPoWriMo as writer for providing the list of questions. You're nice. Thank you. Hearts & hugs, Alicia (aka Sunnilicious)

reply by BeasPeas on 08-Apr-2020

Yes, she started this worldwide movement and her name is lost. She accomplished quite a thing, didn't she? Hugs, Marilyn

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

The author's words were strong, clear, descriptive and creative. The reader found this poem to be interesting. I felt much emotion beneath
the surface of the words of this poem. The poem flows and connects well. The artwork goes well with this poem. Have a great week!

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020

Hi! You're very kind. Thank you.
Be careful, Stay safe and strong :)

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Exceptional

Dear Alicia,

So nice to read some of your work again. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. I never had the privilege of reading him on this site.

So very creative and original this write! You never disappoint in surprising your reader with something most different and unique! This poem is chock full of symbolism and things that the two of you shared. Although your reader may not be able to relate to some of it, the close bond that you shared with your friend is made clear to your reader.

Yes, let us be grateful to people who make us happy!

Great job, Alicia!

Hugs,
Connie

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020

Hi Connie! Lobengula was a nice man. Self-taught in poetry too. We must all accept death. It funny how memories pop up even after the years. You're nice. Thank you. God bless you :)

Comment from Kelly Mcfadden

Good

I find this poem quite interesting but it's hard for me to follow. I wasn't sure where this poem was going at first however I figured out what was being said pretty quickly. Good job.

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020

Thank you :)

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Happy Nonsense
by sunnilicious

Hello my friend

I always write two poems a day so I could qualify for the poetry month challenge. I have done it in the past. Good job with yours. The little pink elephant...I can almost see it. Well done.

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2020

Hi! You're nice. Thank you. Good luck to you :)

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written mixture of thoughts and answers to twenty questions, that brings the pink elephant in the room in mind with different attributes every time.

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 09-Apr-2020

Hi! You're nice. Thank you :)

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Wow!! this was a wild and international/multilingual one with pink elephants and tulips and ballet dancers and memories of a beloved Fanstory friend (I'm sorry that I never got to know him.)

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2020

Hi Helen. You're nice. Thank you. Hearts & hugs :)

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

Lol! Pink elephants in pajamas and growlers to boot.... now, what could be better than that? ;) Another great addition to your collection, Sunni - thanx for sharing!

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2020

Hiyah! You're nice. Thank you :)

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I'm so glad you wrote these notes dear Alicia, I wouldn't have had a clue about what they were if indeed you didn't write the understanding. I can't remember Mike, but over the years we have lost many it seems, some delightful poets whose work is missed, beautifully written my talented friend, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2020

Hi Roy! Actually the pink elephant was a carwash neon sign nearby to where I lived in Seattle. Lobengula's didn't think they should have naked signs. He went to church weekly. Some standards are a must. That pink elephant ballerina was a loving term he playfully used as metaphor for someone he loved dearly. He passed a long time ago... Probably around March 2008. My forever friend. Great person.

You're nice. Thank you. Hearts & hugs, Alicia

PS... You should try the writing prompt for Day 5. I'm sure something wonderful will come to life too :)

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I am glad to see your NaPoWriMo challenge is progressing as planned. Thank you for sharing your witty responses to the questions and your notes of additional context. (I think "nakedness" lost its "d" in the sixth line.) I also enjoyed the reference to "gardeners" in Proust's quote. Be safe and well- Joan

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2020

Hi Joan! I'll look into that. I appreciate the edit note. You're nice. Thank you :)