A Duck Critiques A Platypus
A most peculiar Australian animal.13 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I really enjoyed your poem of the duck trying to find out what the platypus. You described the one with the strange beak very well, lol, poor platypus. The rhyme was perfect, and flowed so well, it was such a pleasure to read. Well done and good luck! Sandra :))
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I really enjoyed your poem of the duck trying to find out what the platypus. You described the one with the strange beak very well, lol, poor platypus. The rhyme was perfect, and flowed so well, it was such a pleasure to read. Well done and good luck! Sandra :))
Comment Written 11-Jul-2022
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the. Animal Opinions writing prompt contest.
Good conversation dialoge between Platypus and duckbill ...it's funny. A nice presentation. It flows well with descriptive words that paint a clear mental picture.
Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy Blue Rose
The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid. Atticus
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Excellent entry for the. Animal Opinions writing prompt contest.
Good conversation dialoge between Platypus and duckbill ...it's funny. A nice presentation. It flows well with descriptive words that paint a clear mental picture.
Good luck in the contest.
Gypsy Blue Rose
The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid. Atticus
Comment Written 11-Jul-2022
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
So much information on one of the strangest, yet somehow loveable creature. I enjoyed the poem with the duck belittling the platypus, but I really liked the author's notes. I had no idea about some of these things, like the way the babies suckle, for instance.
Very informative.
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So much information on one of the strangest, yet somehow loveable creature. I enjoyed the poem with the duck belittling the platypus, but I really liked the author's notes. I had no idea about some of these things, like the way the babies suckle, for instance.
Very informative.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2022
Comment from tempeste
Ciao mystery poet, you now have three votes!
Hands down, the best entry.
Creative , different.
The lively dialogue kept my interest from start to end.
Great rhyme !
This inique animal is indeed quirky and definitely looks like a
quack,
made up of pieces of this and of that.
I really enjoyed the colourful narrative!
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Ciao mystery poet, you now have three votes!
Hands down, the best entry.
Creative , different.
The lively dialogue kept my interest from start to end.
Great rhyme !
This inique animal is indeed quirky and definitely looks like a
quack,
made up of pieces of this and of that.
I really enjoyed the colourful narrative!
Comment Written 11-Jul-2022
Comment from Rachelle Allen
This reminds me of the two old guys in the balcony (I think their names are "Statler" and "Hilton") on every episode of The Muppets. They're bold, snarky and irascible as they observe and assess what gets presented to them, and, often, those assessments evolve, in less than a minute, into a 180 of their original thoughts. They're my favorite part of The Muppets, no close seconds.
This was absolutely delightful to read. EXCELLENT entry for this contest. Good luck. I haven't read through all the entries yet, but I'm thinking we have a winner here!
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2022
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This reminds me of the two old guys in the balcony (I think their names are "Statler" and "Hilton") on every episode of The Muppets. They're bold, snarky and irascible as they observe and assess what gets presented to them, and, often, those assessments evolve, in less than a minute, into a 180 of their original thoughts. They're my favorite part of The Muppets, no close seconds.
This was absolutely delightful to read. EXCELLENT entry for this contest. Good luck. I haven't read through all the entries yet, but I'm thinking we have a winner here!
Comment Written 11-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2022
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I greatly appreciate your high rating. I remember those 2 cantankerous characters with nostalgic pleasure.
Comment from Wendy G
An excellent poem and a very informative piece of writing in the Author's Notes as well. Well chosen picture of a platypus. Sending you best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
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An excellent poem and a very informative piece of writing in the Author's Notes as well. Well chosen picture of a platypus. Sending you best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 11-Jul-2022
Comment from lyenochka
I like how the duck first objects to the platypus and seems suspicious of it, especially the duck bill. But as the poem progresses, the duck seems to become more humble accepts the odd quack. Best wishes in the contest!
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I like how the duck first objects to the platypus and seems suspicious of it, especially the duck bill. But as the poem progresses, the duck seems to become more humble accepts the odd quack. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 11-Jul-2022
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is an unusual write and you made me smile here, the platypus is an odd creature and I am amazed that it exists and I heard that it can be dangerous because of the venom. Your write pays tribute to this unusual mammal, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2022
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This is an unusual write and you made me smile here, the platypus is an odd creature and I am amazed that it exists and I heard that it can be dangerous because of the venom. Your write pays tribute to this unusual mammal, love Dolly x
Comment Written 09-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2022
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I don't think many people have actually come into contact with a platypus - the spur would be used against a mating rival.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Have they a purpose in living? What do they share with the community? Edible? Incredible as they are, their snout looks to be covered with a handkerchief, and therefore remindful of a thief. Good luck in your pursuit of a win.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2022
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Have they a purpose in living? What do they share with the community? Edible? Incredible as they are, their snout looks to be covered with a handkerchief, and therefore remindful of a thief. Good luck in your pursuit of a win.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2022
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Thanks for reviewing, Tom.
So you think being edible is the best contribution to a community? No-one is allowed to eat them... being cute and a design one-off is sufficient.
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
You did a terrific job with the prompt, VERY creative and clever.
Reading this made me smile, thanks for that:)
The metre is excellent with unforced rhymes bouncing throughout like a rubber ball on a playground.
Playfully constructed with a whimsical undertone, enjoyable from beginning to end.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2022
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You did a terrific job with the prompt, VERY creative and clever.
Reading this made me smile, thanks for that:)
The metre is excellent with unforced rhymes bouncing throughout like a rubber ball on a playground.
Playfully constructed with a whimsical undertone, enjoyable from beginning to end.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2022
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I'm pleased you found my poem entertaining! Thanks for your review.
