A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
Viewing comments for Chapter 115 "The penguin"A collection of poems showcasing unusual words
12 total reviews
Comment from Dawn Munro
Awwwwwww! What a terrible name for a penguin (but an adorable poem). LOL. I love "nun-bird" too, but what about the poor male penguin? "Nun-bird" sure wouldn't suit him, now would it? HAHAHA!
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2018
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Awwwwwww! What a terrible name for a penguin (but an adorable poem). LOL. I love "nun-bird" too, but what about the poor male penguin? "Nun-bird" sure wouldn't suit him, now would it? HAHAHA!
Comment Written 26-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2018
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No, probably best not to call a male penguin a nun-bird - might lead to nasty habits har har har! Thanks for the fun review, Dawn :) Craig
Comment from Dorinda Palmisano
You have a wonderful writing discipline, Craig. Again, you have written another cleverly worded poem on such a sweet bird. Arsefoot, was that first or was penquin already being used. You always make one read and then get onto google! Thanks for this ditty. Dorinda
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2018
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You have a wonderful writing discipline, Craig. Again, you have written another cleverly worded poem on such a sweet bird. Arsefoot, was that first or was penquin already being used. You always make one read and then get onto google! Thanks for this ditty. Dorinda
Comment Written 25-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2018
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Arsefoot was the word of the day from my book, and I make a habit not to pick and choose, so I'm stuck with whatever shows up. Sometimes they are awful, this one I thought was kind of fun. Many thanks for another very kind review. Craig
Comment from Teri7
Craig, This is a very well written poem about the penguin. I happen to love them and wish I could see them in person. We do have some at the zoo, but don't get to go there much! Very cute words and very lovely picture. You have a lot going on there for ANZAC Day and World Penguin Day. I enjoyed reading and reviewing. Teri
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
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Craig, This is a very well written poem about the penguin. I happen to love them and wish I could see them in person. We do have some at the zoo, but don't get to go there much! Very cute words and very lovely picture. You have a lot going on there for ANZAC Day and World Penguin Day. I enjoyed reading and reviewing. Teri
Comment Written 25-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
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I love penguins too, Teri, although I've seldom seen them outside of a zoo either. Thanks for the lovely comments, Craig
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
Haha ... this is a cute limerick, Craig. I can't imagine that anybody would ever want to be called "arsefoot", but I can see how the name came about for the penquin. :) I especially loved "I'm loathe to inflame". Well done, Craig! ~~ Connie
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
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Haha ... this is a cute limerick, Craig. I can't imagine that anybody would ever want to be called "arsefoot", but I can see how the name came about for the penquin. :) I especially loved "I'm loathe to inflame". Well done, Craig! ~~ Connie
Comment Written 25-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
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Many thanks for the fun review, Connie. I don't think I'd appreciate it much either. Fortunately, my legs are on the longer side of average - haha. Much appreciated, Craig
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written Limerick of the cheeky Penguin who prescribe how he would prefer to be referred to as nun-bird instead of arsefoot which is not his favorite name.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
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A very well-written Limerick of the cheeky Penguin who prescribe how he would prefer to be referred to as nun-bird instead of arsefoot which is not his favorite name.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
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Thanks very much, Sandra. Your continued support is much appreciated.
Craig
Comment from --Turtle.
Hi, Craig...
I read through this penguin limerick... Enjoyed the theme, the tale, and the word.
Will mention that the last line was rougher for me to follow the limerick beat for ... also wondered if instead of the passive-aggressive offense if the penguin comes off and tells it a little stronger?
I thought, in my own head:
for 'arsefoot' is a crap name!
Because the penguin is so polite from the start in explaining it... then to, last line, switch up and be straight forward after being so polite. Not sure if I'm making sense.
Either way, I enjoyed the polite penguin getting passive-aggressive miffed about being called arsefoot. Not sure if their is a one syllable insult name that has a similar meaning to rubbish... or crap that might work?
Not that I think it should change, mostly mulling over why I had trouble with the last line.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
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Hi, Craig...
I read through this penguin limerick... Enjoyed the theme, the tale, and the word.
Will mention that the last line was rougher for me to follow the limerick beat for ... also wondered if instead of the passive-aggressive offense if the penguin comes off and tells it a little stronger?
I thought, in my own head:
for 'arsefoot' is a crap name!
Because the penguin is so polite from the start in explaining it... then to, last line, switch up and be straight forward after being so polite. Not sure if I'm making sense.
Either way, I enjoyed the polite penguin getting passive-aggressive miffed about being called arsefoot. Not sure if their is a one syllable insult name that has a similar meaning to rubbish... or crap that might work?
Not that I think it should change, mostly mulling over why I had trouble with the last line.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
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Hi Turtle,
I'll go back and have a look later, and see if I can improve that line. I'm steering away from it for a while until I forget one particularly unappreciated comment someone made. Many thanks for the suggestion. Craig
Comment from JanPerry
I cant see a penguin having arse feet.they are such adorable little fellows and belong on earth just as much as all marine animals.
They do appear to have a tuxedo suit on though and this has been pointed out before.
Nice try.
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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
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I cant see a penguin having arse feet.they are such adorable little fellows and belong on earth just as much as all marine animals.
They do appear to have a tuxedo suit on though and this has been pointed out before.
Nice try.
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Comment Written 25-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
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I didn't invent the word, that's why there's author notes. Nice try with the review,.
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Ok I rarely read all the notes as I believe the poem tells the story not the notes.
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Oh? Then perhaps you could have read that the point was he didn't like the name - that was in the "story" in the poem. And when you've been a vegetarian longer than I have, you can lecture me about respect for animal life. If you're going to give four-star reviews, I believe it's suggested you offer improvements or corrections, which you didn't.
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Take out arse feet then and grow up!
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Or you could get a clue.
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I'm reporting you to fanstory. If you can't take criticism you can't submit work on fanstory.
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Do what you like. You insulted me in your review, then in your response. You appear to make a habit of it. One of us needs to grow up, I suggest you take a look in a mirror. Your criticism is ridiculous. I state perfectly clearly in the notes you didn't bother to read that my project is to take a word a day from a book, and write a poem using it. I don't get to pick the word. Clearly your comprehension doesn't stretch that far.
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The rules state not to attack any reviewer which you are now.doing..im using my phone to write reviews. That's hard enough.
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So report me. I've done nothing except point out your insulting tone in your review, and how ridiculous you've been. Would you like me to write to Tom for you, if it's too difficult from your phone?
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It's all done. Thanks.
Comment from meeshu
I did not know that, it makes it a lot funnier when you do know that. I have one for you, look for alternative names for a skunk. I know it's Midwestern and maybe southern too............meeshu
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
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I did not know that, it makes it a lot funnier when you do know that. I have one for you, look for alternative names for a skunk. I know it's Midwestern and maybe southern too............meeshu
Comment Written 25-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
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Ah ha! I'm thinking maybe you have in mind either perfume pussy or stink pussy? There certainly are plenty of options. Cheers, Craig
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woodpussy: it's in the dictionary. so you can't get in trouble from thee MeeToo crowd.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Really? Is that for real? Arsefoot? Is that because their bums are close to their feet? He he he, what an unusual word and a very different and unique write! A fun write! Love Dolly x
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
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Really? Is that for real? Arsefoot? Is that because their bums are close to their feet? He he he, what an unusual word and a very different and unique write! A fun write! Love Dolly x
Comment Written 25-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
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I presume that is why, Dolly :) Thanks for a lovely review - Craig
Comment from Katya
Arsefoot? ARSEFOOT?!! National penguin day?!! Hey! I was all set to read another poem or two and go to sleep, and you had to go and splash my face with enough absurdity to wake me all up! [thanks]
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
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Arsefoot? ARSEFOOT?!! National penguin day?!! Hey! I was all set to read another poem or two and go to sleep, and you had to go and splash my face with enough absurdity to wake me all up! [thanks]
Comment Written 25-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
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I'm trying to make absurd my forte :) Thanks for the fun review - sorry to keep you up! Craig
