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8 total reviews
Comment from karenina
Very clever write in the perfect form for this "silly" woodpecker! I used to live in the country and would awaken to this rat-a-tat-tat every morning! Not sure about "him"--but I sure got a headache! Good for you on this NaPoWriMo challenge! You are aporoaching the finish line! Alas, I started but fell too far behind...
Karenina
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Very clever write in the perfect form for this "silly" woodpecker! I used to live in the country and would awaken to this rat-a-tat-tat every morning! Not sure about "him"--but I sure got a headache! Good for you on this NaPoWriMo challenge! You are aporoaching the finish line! Alas, I started but fell too far behind...
Karenina
Comment Written 30-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
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Thanks ever so much for your fun review! And no wonder you fell behind what with covid and all! Sending lots of good wishes your way!
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Thanks.... We're all plodding through!
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Do keep it up!
Comment from Ric Myworld
Those tireless suckers, or maybe I should have said peckers, will drive any sane person senseless with that constant noise making. Not everything about nature is good. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
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Those tireless suckers, or maybe I should have said peckers, will drive any sane person senseless with that constant noise making. Not everything about nature is good. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
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Amen to that! Woodpeckers, mosquitoes, wasps, snakes...I think that is why I prefer to be indoors! LOL
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
They destroy homes. Rocks are covering the holes. Aluminum foil was supposed to deter them. I always wanted a rock house, lol. Thank you for sharing .
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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
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They destroy homes. Rocks are covering the holes. Aluminum foil was supposed to deter them. I always wanted a rock house, lol. Thank you for sharing .
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Comment Written 29-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
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Hehe, a rock house would do the trick! Thanks for your fun comment, Carolyn!
Comment from Goosey Gander
I love the format of your Staccato poem! And yes, extremely fitting! I love how you can just... write about any topic. BTW, have you come up with a prompt yet? I NEED one!!!
-GGG
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
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I love the format of your Staccato poem! And yes, extremely fitting! I love how you can just... write about any topic. BTW, have you come up with a prompt yet? I NEED one!!!
-GGG
Comment Written 28-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022
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Thank you so much, dear GGG! I am almost through this challenge!! Let?s see?a prompt for you...would you like to write about one of your houses? :)
Comment from lyenochka
Enjoyed your staccato poem about the pesky woodpecker. Hopefully, he wasn't trying to impress a female with all that racket! I have heard that the woodpecker protects his brain from damage from all that beating against the wood by using his tongue:
https://abcbirds.org/blog21/woodpecker-tongues/
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
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Enjoyed your staccato poem about the pesky woodpecker. Hopefully, he wasn't trying to impress a female with all that racket! I have heard that the woodpecker protects his brain from damage from all that beating against the wood by using his tongue:
https://abcbirds.org/blog21/woodpecker-tongues/
Comment Written 28-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
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Oh, my goodness! You answered my question, Helen! I just looked at the article you reference. I had no idea! That is fascinating. I love to learn of all the things scientists choose to study. Thanks so much for sharing!
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The world is so full of fascinating discoveries! 💖
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
Thank you for introducing me to this poem form. It looks like a great candidate for one f my last few... I like rhymes, but seem to have run out of suitable variety this morning. I'm sure I can't have really, but this looks as though it could be interesting - certainly it was the best possible candidate for your insistantly repetitive woodpecker. Kate xx
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
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Thank you for introducing me to this poem form. It looks like a great candidate for one f my last few... I like rhymes, but seem to have run out of suitable variety this morning. I'm sure I can't have really, but this looks as though it could be interesting - certainly it was the best possible candidate for your insistantly repetitive woodpecker. Kate xx
Comment Written 27-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
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It has indeed been a creative challenge, Kate, this NaPoWriMo! I am honored to have introduced you to the Staccato. Best wishes for the home stretch. We can do it!
Comment from juliaSjames
You chose a great poetic form for this write about your resident woodpecker. Did you ever get accustomed to the hammering? I know woodpeckers can be pretty loud. Thanks for sharing.
Stay safe and blessed, Julia
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
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You chose a great poetic form for this write about your resident woodpecker. Did you ever get accustomed to the hammering? I know woodpeckers can be pretty loud. Thanks for sharing.
Stay safe and blessed, Julia
Comment Written 27-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
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Thanks so much, Julia. The Staccato really did seem like the perfect choice for this topic! And no--I didn't ever get used to the annoying rapid-fire hammering! LOL
Comment from LisaMay
That staccato form is perfect for your woodpecker poem.
'sleeps yanked, dreams leave' is a great way to describe the interruption. Your poem continues with humor but the noise must be incredibly annoying.
We don't have woodpeckers in NZ - they sound rather destructive, and like you, I would wonder about getting a headache, or even concussion.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
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That staccato form is perfect for your woodpecker poem.
'sleeps yanked, dreams leave' is a great way to describe the interruption. Your poem continues with humor but the noise must be incredibly annoying.
We don't have woodpeckers in NZ - they sound rather destructive, and like you, I would wonder about getting a headache, or even concussion.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
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Thank you for your review of my woodpecker poem, LisaMay. They are pretty but annoying little critters!
