Our Backyard Possum
Animal Nonet contest entry5 total reviews
Comment from Bill Schott
This nonet, Our Backyard Possum, has the proper formatting and takes the truth about what opossum do to escape predators and uses it to elude explanations.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023
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This nonet, Our Backyard Possum, has the proper formatting and takes the truth about what opossum do to escape predators and uses it to elude explanations.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023
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Thank you for the great review and generous stars, Bill. I appreciate it, friend.
Comment from Aiona
I love the way you followed the nonet prompt. It tells a story, and it's clever (and yet sad) use of double entendre.... "playin' dead" "plain dead." It's a relatable poem, also, since I know several friends who love their local possums.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023
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I love the way you followed the nonet prompt. It tells a story, and it's clever (and yet sad) use of double entendre.... "playin' dead" "plain dead." It's a relatable poem, also, since I know several friends who love their local possums.
Comment Written 10-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023
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Thank you for the great review, Aiona. I really just wanted to come up with something that was going to be different. Plus, a friend of mine actually saw a poor possum in the road while we were on the phone and that's what I said about it, 'playing dead.' I told her I was going to use that in a contest and sure enough, this contest came up the same day. Lol. I couldn't pass it up. I'm glad you liked this little piece. Thank you again.
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LOL! I love the serendipity of its creation, although sad for the poor possum. Inspiration comes in the most amazing places, doesn't it?
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Yes it does. Lol.
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Comment from Rachelle Allen
HAHAHAHAHAHA! Yep, him and his squished guts are out there in the middle of the pavement playing possum!! (Did she believe you?)
Fun entry --and gawd knows it's memorable!! So, I hope it does well for you, Mystery Contestant. xo
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023
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HAHAHAHAHAHA! Yep, him and his squished guts are out there in the middle of the pavement playing possum!! (Did she believe you?)
Fun entry --and gawd knows it's memorable!! So, I hope it does well for you, Mystery Contestant. xo
Comment Written 10-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023
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It was actually someone I was talking to on the phone. They saw a smashed possum and that's what I said, 'playing dead.' Lol. I gave thought to using a more disgusting picture and gross everyone out but decided against it. Haha. Thank you for the awesome review and stars, Rachelle. I'm glad you had a chuckle. That's all I was going for. Have a great rest of your weekend.
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Same. xoxo
Comment from Daylily
Ahhh, so sad. I feel that way whenever I see an animal lying alongside the road. Good parents try to console their unset children at such times, and then will say whatever is needed for the situation.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2023
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Ahhh, so sad. I feel that way whenever I see an animal lying alongside the road. Good parents try to console their unset children at such times, and then will say whatever is needed for the situation.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2023
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Thank you for the great review and stars, Daylily. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very interesting and well written animal nonet you have penned for the contest. You used great descriptive words and very nice imagery from the art work you chose Best wishes in the contest. Teri
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2023
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This is a very interesting and well written animal nonet you have penned for the contest. You used great descriptive words and very nice imagery from the art work you chose Best wishes in the contest. Teri
Comment Written 08-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2023
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Thank you for the great review, Teri. I really appreciate the generous stars and good luck wishes.
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You are so welcome!!!