The Heart of Poetry
Viewing comments for Chapter 26 "No Limericks for Me"'Tis not the Bard, but pretty good poetry anyway
18 total reviews
Comment from Curly Girly
This is great! You wrote it well, and the image suits it perfectly.
A fun wee verse here. Some people do seem to battle with them. And some people do them well.
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2013
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This is great! You wrote it well, and the image suits it perfectly.
A fun wee verse here. Some people do seem to battle with them. And some people do them well.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2013
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Hi there, I have missed you. Thanks for this fun review and great stars. :-) Carolyn
Comment from strandregs
An excellent example of a none limerick.
Or how not to write a limerick. :)
I walked around for days dadum dadaduming before
I got it right.Z.
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2013
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An excellent example of a none limerick.
Or how not to write a limerick. :)
I walked around for days dadum dadaduming before
I got it right.Z.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2013
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What a fun review. Maybe I should do more of the dadadaduming thing. You know it is kind of neat, I have received so many pointers on how to write a limerick. I may just try it again.
:-) Carolyn
Comment from 9999pool
In fact this one is a limerick in itself as far as the essence is concerned but penned in a satire of what a limerick is and the inability to write one, smiles. If we cannot write Limerick, maybe a 5-7-5 will do, I suppose.
Good write and well penned in a limerick.
Cheerio, hugs, Ritchie.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2013
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In fact this one is a limerick in itself as far as the essence is concerned but penned in a satire of what a limerick is and the inability to write one, smiles. If we cannot write Limerick, maybe a 5-7-5 will do, I suppose.
Good write and well penned in a limerick.
Cheerio, hugs, Ritchie.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2013
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I am glad you got the satire in this one. :-) From all the instructional reviews I've received, I do believe my prowess must be polished. I hope you are having a wonderful morning, 5:30 am. You are up and at 'em early. Love, Carolyn
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Welcome, cheerio, Ritchie. :))
Have a great day.
I am on 24/7 here at times, smiles.
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Welcome, cheerio, Ritchie. :))
Have a great day.
I am on 24/7 here at times, smiles.
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Welcome, cheerio, Ritchie. :))
Have a great day.
I am on 24/7 here at times, smiles.
Comment from Spitfire
Limericks are harder to write than you would think. I test by reading them out loud. This sounded choppy and extra wordy in places. I tried a rewrite and come up with:
I've never written a Limerick
Try as I might, I can't get the trick
So guess I will thrive
On five,seven,fives
And other forms I'm forced to pick
It should have a sing-song quality to it, IMO.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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Limericks are harder to write than you would think. I test by reading them out loud. This sounded choppy and extra wordy in places. I tried a rewrite and come up with:
I've never written a Limerick
Try as I might, I can't get the trick
So guess I will thrive
On five,seven,fives
And other forms I'm forced to pick
It should have a sing-song quality to it, IMO.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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Thanks Shari, I will place your review amongst my other great instructional pieces. :-) I may have another go at it. Hope you and Frank had a great holiday. Carolyn
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Yes my friend I understand this poem fully I cannot master the limerick form but will one day well done on this creative write regards Jill
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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Yes my friend I understand this poem fully I cannot master the limerick form but will one day well done on this creative write regards Jill
Comment Written 01-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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Thanks Jill, you just gotta have some fun sometimes. :-) Carolyn
Comment from jmdg1954
I've tried limericks before and they are harder then they seem, at least for me they are. They are also tough to review because they are so short and typically funny. But one must try... Right?
You've done an admirable job with that one
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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I've tried limericks before and they are harder then they seem, at least for me they are. They are also tough to review because they are so short and typically funny. But one must try... Right?
You've done an admirable job with that one
Comment Written 01-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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Thanks John it was fun and yes I just had to do it... :-) Carolyn
Comment from The Death
I have not written any limerick..Hehe..But it is an interesting form and I liked your limerick about it.And as a poet,we must try to explore new forms.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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I have not written any limerick..Hehe..But it is an interesting form and I liked your limerick about it.And as a poet,we must try to explore new forms.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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It was fun to poke fun at myself...LOL...We have to enjoy what we do, right? Thanks for the neat review. :-) Carolyn
Comment from krys123
I believe your last line is way off when it comes the tempo and rhythm of the Limerick. To help the rhythm and the tempo of your Limerick I would suggest removing that (and) in the second line.
And the fourth line I remove the (and) there also.
In the last line I would suggest rewriting the line as to; And other forms of poetry that I'll be sure to pick". Even with my suggestion the last line needs some work and I what I suggested in the last line doesn't work that well either. You have a good when thanks for sharing this with the fans and everyone else.
AK
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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I believe your last line is way off when it comes the tempo and rhythm of the Limerick. To help the rhythm and the tempo of your Limerick I would suggest removing that (and) in the second line.
And the fourth line I remove the (and) there also.
In the last line I would suggest rewriting the line as to; And other forms of poetry that I'll be sure to pick". Even with my suggestion the last line needs some work and I what I suggested in the last line doesn't work that well either. You have a good when thanks for sharing this with the fans and everyone else.
AK
Comment Written 01-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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Thanks , for 'forms' sake, I will edit the ands.. It was fun to write about my lack of prowess with the limerick. I appreciate your suggestions. :-) Carolyn
Comment from kiwijenny
I guess we we have to be limber Rick
To write a good limerick
Little miss Muffet sat on her tuffet
Hickory dickory dock did stuff it
I too will run away its too ironic...
Yep 5 7-5. Easier
God bless I loved it
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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I guess we we have to be limber Rick
To write a good limerick
Little miss Muffet sat on her tuffet
Hickory dickory dock did stuff it
I too will run away its too ironic...
Yep 5 7-5. Easier
God bless I loved it
Comment Written 31-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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You are to funny, now that is a great review of a poem where I had fun making fun of me.... Thanks for an enjoyable read. Carolyn
Comment from adewpearl
You have the rhyme scheme for the limerick down well
The traditional inflection of the limerick is a bit trickier, and it is very difficult for many writers, so don't despair :-)
a fun look at how deceptively difficult it is to write what so many people think will be a breeze to write :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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You have the rhyme scheme for the limerick down well
The traditional inflection of the limerick is a bit trickier, and it is very difficult for many writers, so don't despair :-)
a fun look at how deceptively difficult it is to write what so many people think will be a breeze to write :-) Brooke
Comment Written 31-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2013
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We 'gotta' have some fun now and then don't we. I enjoyed your review and hope you have had a great weekend. Thanks :-) Carolyn