Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Carolyn, now that's one smart Armadillo...learns by what he sees...wish they all really did learn that way...so very clever and very well written...Luff Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014

Linda, I am overwhelmed that you are following all month of poetry. I only have a few left. Thank you so much. Love, Carolyn

reply by l.raven on 24-Apr-2014

you are so welcome...xxoo enjoy them...luff

Comment from Sanku

Excellent

I have never seen an armadillo since they are not found in India.(so I think).
the repeated lines at the end makes it a singable song ,may be as you go riding casually along.may be like humans they have smartened .The younger generation of armadillo have been warned to keep out of roads if they dont want to die.Nice concept .

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2014

Thanks Sanku, I have seen more dead ones than alive. If I remember correctly they are nocturnal for the most part. So I guess they wander onto the road at night. They are funny looking little creatures. So glad you enjoyed this one. :-) Carolyn

Comment from The Death

Excellent

Hi, Carolyn.

It surely sounds like a silly, song-lyrics...heh-heh!

Rhyming is very interesting here and makes the flow smoother.
Perhaps, your travel inspired this on-road poem. I like the animal theme very much.

The only suggestion I have to offer is to make the rhythm consistent as it's supposed to be lyrical. Rhythm plays a crucial role in these writes.

Also, it will be better if you add one more couplet before the closing one so as to avoid the repetition in the very last line.

You will need to slightly change the sequencing which will not affect your rhyming scheme either.

Nicely done!

Warm regards,
Anupam

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

Thanks Anupam, I am glad this one was entertaining to you. I'll take another look at it when I have a 'sane' moment. I appreciate your over-all constructive comments. :-) Carolyn

Comment from GE Parson

Exceptional

Hi Carolyn,
I give this a 6 because it made me smile :)
Great rhyming scheme (words).
Just a few more days left and you will
have accomplished your goal.
God bless!
Your Friend, Jerry

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

I am on the down side now for sure. Thank you once again for this awesome golden star. I'm glad you liked this silly little armadillo poem. Isn't that picture a hoot? :-) Carolyn

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

Great use of repetition
strong rhyming
good alliteration in crow and a couple
good assonance in old crow/toad
wonderful visuals and gallows humor :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2014

Thanks Brooke, have a wonderful day.. :-) Carolyn

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

I never saw an armadillo other then in cartoons and stuff. I'll have to incorporate one into one of my stories, just got to think of a catchy name.

Cute, short story of the plight of the armadillo. Nicely done...
Happy Easter! John

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2014

Good Morning and a wonderful day to you too. How about:
Alejandro, Artieman or Awesomario...? You can do it. Would you believe they have migrated all the way up to our area in Missouri. Funny looking little creatures. Love, Carolyn

Comment from angelface2

Excellent

Really cute, Carolyn. I don't know how smart Armadillos are, but this one seems to be. Haha. It is a cute poem to match him. Miss Sally

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2014

Thank you Miss Sally, smile.

Comment from MizKat

Excellent

Hi Carolyn,

You come up with the neatest subjects to write poetry about. I'd never have thought of writing about an Armadillo in a million years. He sure is cute and so is your poem.

Kat

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2014

Larry and I always count the dead Armadillo by the road on our way out west. The past several times they have been fewer. Hence............... As we were headed here on this sad occasion, I just sang that out spontaneously and it made him laugh, so I wrote it down. I am so glad you are enjoying this journey with me through the month of April, :-) Carolyn

Comment from Tomes Johnston

Excellent

This is a very cunning and experienced armadillo that the author is writing about in this piece of writing. There is a strong moral and sine very good advice in this post.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2014

You bettcha! He is a smart one alright. Thanks Tom, :-) Carolyn

reply by Tomes Johnston on 20-Apr-2014

My pleasure

Comment from royowen

Excellent

A cute Armadillo, I notice that you have the same problems as we have here. Precious wild animals being victims to road traffic, is the Armadillo native to North America? Well written short poem. Is this any particular style? Have a lovely Easter Sunday! Blessings to all! Roy.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2014

Dear Roy, As you know this was a sombre trip west this time. Larry and I always counted the dead Armadillos on our way our every previous trip. I noticed there weren't as many on this trip and starting singing this little song. It made him laugh, so I wrote it down. I guess it's just a 'Carolyn'. LOl Have a wonderful Sunday yourself. I appreciate that you are sticking with me on this journey through the month of April., Poetry Month, Love, Carolyn