Scarecrow
inspired by Father Flaps36 total reviews
Comment from nancyjam
I love this piece and the personification
of the Scarecrow is done cleverly and
with humor.
Great natural fitting rhyme and your
rhythm befits the tone of the poem.
Nice job. I enjoyed it.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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I love this piece and the personification
of the Scarecrow is done cleverly and
with humor.
Great natural fitting rhyme and your
rhythm befits the tone of the poem.
Nice job. I enjoyed it.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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nancyjam, once again thank you ever so much and I do so apologize for just responding to you.. jlsavell
Comment from l.raven
This is a very nice poem.Has a real good flow to it.And I love the wording.Very nice picture.Never thought about the life of a scarecrow.But if he waits long enough Dorothy and Toto will be there.Don't want him to be lonely.Very good poem
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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This is a very nice poem.Has a real good flow to it.And I love the wording.Very nice picture.Never thought about the life of a scarecrow.But if he waits long enough Dorothy and Toto will be there.Don't want him to be lonely.Very good poem
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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I raven, once again thank you ever so much and I must apologize again for just responding to you.. jlsavell
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Please you don't have to apologize.I get so busy some times i can;t even think.But i do love your poems.Can't wait to see Bone Jangles in Thriller.This should be good.
Comment from heyjude
jlsavell, I really like this. Love the picture of the
scarecrow from Over the Rainbow. A poor scarecrow's life
must not be easy. Hopefully the wizard will grant his wish.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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jlsavell, I really like this. Love the picture of the
scarecrow from Over the Rainbow. A poor scarecrow's life
must not be easy. Hopefully the wizard will grant his wish.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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heyjude, once again thank you ever so much. I am glad you enjoyed this poem. I apologize for just responding.. jlsavell
Comment from Freeflyer
A great extension of what Scarecrow went to see the Wizard of Oz for. I could almost imagine this being encompassed into Dorothy's story.
Good one. Thanks for sharing.
Freeflyer
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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A great extension of what Scarecrow went to see the Wizard of Oz for. I could almost imagine this being encompassed into Dorothy's story.
Good one. Thanks for sharing.
Freeflyer
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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Freeflyer, thank you ever so much for stopping by to read and review my poetry. I apologize for just responding.. again thank you..jlsavell
Comment from Sacred Heart
Hello my friend,
This poem is a delight to read, it makes me
feel young again! Smile. Love your poetic
sentiments and your sense of humor in this.
It reminds me of the wizord Of Oz, I so loved
the scarecrow! Blessings, Take care, Love Light Patty
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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Hello my friend,
This poem is a delight to read, it makes me
feel young again! Smile. Love your poetic
sentiments and your sense of humor in this.
It reminds me of the wizord Of Oz, I so loved
the scarecrow! Blessings, Take care, Love Light Patty
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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Sacred Heart, I am thrilled to read where you enjoyed it so much. I apologize for just responding to your wonderful review. Thank you again!! jlsavell
Comment from Aussie
Bravo! I did so enjoy your poem - it was funny, happy and well presented I wish you could write more poems like this one; makes one feel like a kid again. Blessings.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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Bravo! I did so enjoy your poem - it was funny, happy and well presented I wish you could write more poems like this one; makes one feel like a kid again. Blessings.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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Kay, thank you ever so much sweet friend. I am glad you enjoyed it so much!! I will certainly strive to write more like this one..I apologize for just responding to this exceptional review my friend..jimi
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Thank you Jimi - I have another offering for you to review. LOL.
Comment from Bellringer
Very well written poem about a scarecrow wishing with all of his might for something he already possesses---a heart and a brain. As in "The Wizard of Oz" story, all of the unlikely seekers had brains, courage, and heart---they just needed someone to point it out. Best wishes, Hector
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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Very well written poem about a scarecrow wishing with all of his might for something he already possesses---a heart and a brain. As in "The Wizard of Oz" story, all of the unlikely seekers had brains, courage, and heart---they just needed someone to point it out. Best wishes, Hector
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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Hector, once again thank you very very much. I am glad you enjoyed. I apologize for just responding to you..jimi
Comment from afternoonlight
Interesting take on the scarecrow as lonely. Your poem brings on the forelorn and dismal lot attributed to the scarecrow...but he does have a plan.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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Interesting take on the scarecrow as lonely. Your poem brings on the forelorn and dismal lot attributed to the scarecrow...but he does have a plan.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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afternoonlight, once again a big thank you and a big apology for just responding to you..jlsavell
Comment from Patricia Forsythe
This is just a wonderful poem about the scarecrow hanging around so lonely and a great discription of how he looks and his dreams about being alive. Maybe change to 'dapper style?' The whoe thing makes one smile.
Pat
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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This is just a wonderful poem about the scarecrow hanging around so lonely and a great discription of how he looks and his dreams about being alive. Maybe change to 'dapper style?' The whoe thing makes one smile.
Pat
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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Pat, thank you ever so much for this exceptional review. I apologize for just responding, but it is no less taken with a humble heart and appreciated very much.. jlsavell
Comment from JeJo
I think the second stanza summarizes the scarecrow's purpose in 'life' although he has "no heart, no brain, no legs" I like that the story is spoken from his perspective.
I enjoyed the abab rhyme scheme as this scarecrow story was told. Good use of alliteration in the first and second stanza.
And... to let you know! you have many places of perfect iambic meter (though not consistent, but either way, it has a great flow and rhythm). Here are examples:
"but I uphold the orchard's law"
"No crow will feast upon man's land,"
"to while the hours as harvest ghost"
"I have no heart, no brain, no legs
My hat is not of dappers style
Unshaved I am with haggard dregs
But still I wear a cheerful smile" - this whole stanza has perfect iambic tetrameter!
"Your life is easy, filled with joy"
hmmm... I'm not sure I'd want a scarecrow to actually come to life, but the thought is interesting :) Great job! All the best, Jen
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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I think the second stanza summarizes the scarecrow's purpose in 'life' although he has "no heart, no brain, no legs" I like that the story is spoken from his perspective.
I enjoyed the abab rhyme scheme as this scarecrow story was told. Good use of alliteration in the first and second stanza.
And... to let you know! you have many places of perfect iambic meter (though not consistent, but either way, it has a great flow and rhythm). Here are examples:
"but I uphold the orchard's law"
"No crow will feast upon man's land,"
"to while the hours as harvest ghost"
"I have no heart, no brain, no legs
My hat is not of dappers style
Unshaved I am with haggard dregs
But still I wear a cheerful smile" - this whole stanza has perfect iambic tetrameter!
"Your life is easy, filled with joy"
hmmm... I'm not sure I'd want a scarecrow to actually come to life, but the thought is interesting :) Great job! All the best, Jen
Comment Written 10-Oct-2010
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2010
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JeJo, thank you ever so much. you are such a delightful reviewer. and such an encourager you are!! jimi
