Howlin'
poor mom11 total reviews
Comment from DeboraDyess
Super cute! As a mom, I've been there! lol
I"m not sure why you didn't take 2nd place with this. In my (sort of) humble opinion, Sandra's Party Time! should have taken first, immediately followed by Howlin. But... *sigh* ... They didn't ask me! lol
Great job on this.
A group of us are putting together a kids' anthology in the fall. If you're interested in submitting this to the selection group, PM me. :)
Blessings and congratulations again,
Deb
reply by the author on 29-May-2022
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Super cute! As a mom, I've been there! lol
I"m not sure why you didn't take 2nd place with this. In my (sort of) humble opinion, Sandra's Party Time! should have taken first, immediately followed by Howlin. But... *sigh* ... They didn't ask me! lol
Great job on this.
A group of us are putting together a kids' anthology in the fall. If you're interested in submitting this to the selection group, PM me. :)
Blessings and congratulations again,
Deb
Comment Written 29-May-2022
reply by the author on 29-May-2022
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I did PM you, and thanks!!!
I appreciate your saying that about Howlin'! They wouldn't accept my submission for the birds and the bees contest, "The Pastor's Problem." wasn't supposed to be a poem. oh, well.
However, I have a poem coming out in Cricket Magazine (or Spider) whichever one they decided to include it in) this month. I'm very excited!
K
Comment from Debra White
LOL! I really enjoyed your funny poem, Katherine... If you can't bet 'em, join 'em!
I love the flow of your words - your enjambing is seamless and gives great pace to the sequence of events.
A fun read! Good luck in the contest :)
Best wishes as always, Debra x
reply by the author on 24-May-2022
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LOL! I really enjoyed your funny poem, Katherine... If you can't bet 'em, join 'em!
I love the flow of your words - your enjambing is seamless and gives great pace to the sequence of events.
A fun read! Good luck in the contest :)
Best wishes as always, Debra x
Comment Written 24-May-2022
reply by the author on 24-May-2022
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thanks, Debra for your neat comments!!
I'll tell you, listening to the news today - what Biden is doing (and the corrupt media) to our country, makes me want to howl!
But here you are with a new word for me. You are too smart - gotta look up "enjambing" :) but I'm glad it's seamless! :) :)
Thanks again!!
Katharine
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LOL - I got a red squiggle underneath that word, so maybe I made it up?! The word enjambment means - the continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line, couplet, or stanza ;) x
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yep. I got a red line, too :) ha!
Looked it up. Now I know a new word- Thank you very much.)
(if I can remember it:)
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a really cute poem for children, although the bird's contribution to the eggs might be frowned upon as uncouth. But it is still very amusing, and some children would get a kick out of mom howling.
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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This is a really cute poem for children, although the bird's contribution to the eggs might be frowned upon as uncouth. But it is still very amusing, and some children would get a kick out of mom howling.
Comment Written 23-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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little boys, especially, love uncouth- burps, farts, etc.
At least I didn't call it what it was. Have you seen any lists of books for boys advertised by book stores? Loads of uncouth. Doesn't mean I like it, but kids do--and mine wasn't so bad. But I appreciate your comments and truly thank you.
Katharine
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Try looking up Cricket Publications. They publish magazines and books and treated me very fairly several years ago with a story I wrote for one of their magazines.
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I have a published poem in this month's Cricket. They have published me before, too. But thanks for the suggestion.
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Cricket is really fair even if they buy all rights. They sold my short story for Spider five more times and gave me half of the earnings each time. Made more than $2000 on a children's short story.
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wow! That is fantastic! bravo for you!
I'm going to keep trying. Haven't gotten my money or mags yet. I guess, any day now.
Comment from judiverse
This is delightful, and I think children would enjoy the wording. They could sympathize with John, who's not having a good day. Sister stole his bacon. That was bad enough, but then the parrot pooped on his eggs. Funny part about the dog howling and neighborhood dogs beginning to howl too. What's a mother to do but join in the howling. A funny scenario. Best of luck in the contest. judi
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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This is delightful, and I think children would enjoy the wording. They could sympathize with John, who's not having a good day. Sister stole his bacon. That was bad enough, but then the parrot pooped on his eggs. Funny part about the dog howling and neighborhood dogs beginning to howl too. What's a mother to do but join in the howling. A funny scenario. Best of luck in the contest. judi
Comment Written 23-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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thanks, Judi. What a cute and neat response!! And special thanks for the 6!! You made my day!
K
Comment from Teri7
This is just too cute and funny! It almost read like a limerick to me. I could see that happening in my mind's eye as I was reading it. Best wishes in the contest. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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This is just too cute and funny! It almost read like a limerick to me. I could see that happening in my mind's eye as I was reading it. Best wishes in the contest. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 23-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Thank you, Teri. Much appreciated!!
Comment from Sally Law
This is fun and very sweet, real too. Sounds like my house growing up. Food was never wasted. Ever!
Sending you my best today as always, and my very best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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This is fun and very sweet, real too. Sounds like my house growing up. Food was never wasted. Ever!
Sending you my best today as always, and my very best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 23-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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thanks, Sally,
after watching the news, I'm ready to howl, myself.
Think I'll plant, instead!
Comment from leather
Big sister sure is a trouble maker. What a mess she stirred up. I think kids would like this poem. No spelling errors were noted. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Big sister sure is a trouble maker. What a mess she stirred up. I think kids would like this poem. No spelling errors were noted. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 23-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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thank you.
Why moms turn gray! (maybe they SHOULD howl, instead.)
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Katharine,
This was so funny! I can see all of it playing out. I'm always amazed at what dogs can eat and not get ill. Rather than toss the eggs, it seems like the dog should be able to eat them without any reprisal. Oh well. Great poem gal, I really enjoyed it.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Hello Katharine,
This was so funny! I can see all of it playing out. I'm always amazed at what dogs can eat and not get ill. Rather than toss the eggs, it seems like the dog should be able to eat them without any reprisal. Oh well. Great poem gal, I really enjoyed it.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Thanks, Tom. After listening to the news, sometimes, I feel like howlin'!!
Do you go out in your boat everyday?
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It just depends on the weather and if there are any fish around, and of course if the boat is working correctly. Boats are a lot of work to keep running, especially old wooden boats. Right now it's down in Hoonah and I'm here in Wasilla. If I were there now I'd be preparing it for the season, but I'm not going down until June 11. To answer the question simply, no. I wish I could though.
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well, maybe you can relax and be lazy for a little while?
Comment from jessizero
Well, I am no child, but I found the poem very amusing! I didn't say "EWWW," but it was gross. Thank you for sharing and giving me a smile. Best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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Well, I am no child, but I found the poem very amusing! I didn't say "EWWW," but it was gross. Thank you for sharing and giving me a smile. Best wishes to you.
Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 23-May-2022
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well, I'm so glad you did. Many thanks!!
Young boys love gross, so had to put in something for them. :)
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Haha, age appropriate kids would react just as you stated,
Pome Lover. I can hear them now. Your poem was fun to
read and imagine all the goins' on. Yes, it would create a
hullabaloo.
Best wishes, Jan
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reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Haha, age appropriate kids would react just as you stated,
Pome Lover. I can hear them now. Your poem was fun to
read and imagine all the goins' on. Yes, it would create a
hullabaloo.
Best wishes, Jan
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Comment Written 22-May-2022
reply by the author on 22-May-2022
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Thanks, Jan, for your neat comments and good wishes!
I'd probably be howlin' too. :)