Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Your title and lucky shot caught my attention. Thanks for the details about the toad and the locale--I'm glad you didn't try to touch the creature! I enjoyed your rhymes and meter in the Minute Poem form. Smiles- Joan

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2016

Thank yoy Joan. Right, and I definitely wouldn't kiss it.

reply by Joan E. on 07-Oct-2016

Unless you want to turn into a devilish prince!! -J

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

Great picture. They had me convinced when I was a child that toads would give me warts. Being a girly girl I doubt I would have ever picked one up anyhow. I had a little brother who would do that for me. HAHAHA. Good job Tom. Have a great day! Nancy

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2016

Thank you Nancy. Those pesky brothers. Lol.

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Another fun photo and fun poem to accompany. I don't usually like the minute poem, but this was a fun one! By the way, I got to watch a game in that billion dollar coliseum last night -- wow to that too! *smile*

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2016

Thank you Robyn. I an glad you took a minute to appreciate my Minute. Yes, that awesome stadium is so fabulous that I can't afford to go there now.

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

The origin of the "toad-touching gives you warts" is clearly a feature of the old belief in imitative magic. The central precept of this being "What is like is". Most toads are poinous or at least unpalatable to most carnivores so they enjoy a farely carefree life for a wild creature. Nice little minute of your time to share with us.

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2016

Thank you Pantygynt, I was going to mention the poison aspect but my computer was glitching on me and I lost patience with the post notes. Maybe I'll add them yet.

Comment from LaRosa

Good

I like your phrase "we virus flush"...very nice. The poem has a natural thought progression from stanza to stanza. I'm learning about poetry structure here and since it seems Trochee meter is a bit out of Minute Poem tradition, I award a 4 Star. But I do like the musical sound it creates...as well as the ending humor...

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 Comment Written 04-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2016

Thank you LaRosa.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

They nay not be contagious but they are still not my kind of loving pet. There is only one frog that turned into a Prince there cannot be another, so I will pass. Lol.

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2016

Thank you Sandra. Yes, I would pass on kissing a toad too. Lol.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Yes, we need to be more respectful of nature's critters. You picture is perfect--good job on it.

I like the minute poem. You did a great job with its format.

I like the line 'we virus fuss. How true.

Good job & thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2016

Thank you Jannypan. I was very pleased with that line too.

Comment from sunnilicious

Exceptional

That sounds like a terrible sight. Creepy visuals that could easily be turned into a nutty Halloween story. Fluid rhythm and rhymes. Good poetic form. Well thought out. Nice work.

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2016

Thank you Alicia. I am pleased with the enthusiasm of your review reflected in that crown of stars.

Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

We virus fuss. ... love the line. It speaks volumes.
A seasoned swath.... like this line too.

I found found this little piece enchanting, Tom. Childlike and very close to nature.

Sonali

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2016

Thank you Sonali. I like that you loved those lines.

Comment from RodG

Excellent

I really like this minute poem which describes both the toad and the Speaker's reaction to it. A challenging format the Minute poem, yet you have made it look so easy and the rhymes so natural. Nicely done.

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2016

Thank you very much RodG. I am elated that you liked it so well.