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Shaft

A Black Jersey Rooster

26 total reviews 
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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I remember the movie 'Shaft' and I happen to be fan of Isaac Hayes. Thank you for sharing this writing prompt with us. I happen to have known a rooster like that. He was not a nice fellow. I enjoyed reading.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2022

reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
    Thanks for the review. Yes, some roosters tend to be quite aggressive.
Comment from Eternal Muse
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This was great. I love roosters, and yours look quite royal. I once penned a poem about a rooster myself, calling it "A Rooster's Minuet." They are beautiful and intelligent animals/birds (lol, whatever they call them), but can be quite boisterous and uncontrollable.

It was lots of fun, thumbs up for your imagery, visuals and artistic presentation. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2022

reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
    Thanks for your comments and review. Yes, some roosters tend to be quite aggressive. I love your profile name.
Comment from John Ciarmello
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"Shaft" is a really cool piece. A suave character this black Jersy Rooster and he seems to dictate to others their place in the roost and the surrounding farms. Loved this one, Sandra! Best, JohnC

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2022

reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
    Thanks, John, for the review. It shows even dark poets can have a light side.
reply by John Ciarmello on 16-Nov-2022
    True, true, my friend! Loved it! :))
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
    Thanks!
Comment from Aussie
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Fantastic photo of the rooster. I was enjoying your poem until it changed and you started talking about
shaft the actor. Personally, I would have stuck with a poem about the beautiful and feisty bird. No need to read between the lines with grubby talk. You can't mix humans with King Rooster, it doesn't work.

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2022

reply by the author on 15-Nov-2022
    That was the prompt requirement. Personify the animal as a person. Thanks for the review.
Comment from JoannaN
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I loved it, it was my favourite in the whole contest.
My uncle had a magnificent white rooster. He was one of the most cunning animals I have ever seen. The whole family was so fond of him :)
Thank you very much for your poem :)

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2022

reply by the author on 15-Nov-2022
    Thank you for your supportive review.
Comment from Douglas Goff
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This rooster is one bad mother. I loved this poem, laughed out loud, and commented about it when I voted for you. Obviously you won't catch Mother Theresa because she is blessed and sanctified, but I thought this piece was great with its hidden meanings and suggestive wording.

Nice work!

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2022

reply by the author on 15-Nov-2022
    Doug, thank you for your fun review. I don't mind being second to a Mother Teresa poem. I agree she is a blessed and sanctified person. There was a discussion about making her a saint. She doesn't need sainthood on earth because she for sure got it in heaven.
reply by Douglas Goff on 15-Nov-2022
    True dat! Still, you wrote an awesome piece!
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2022
    True Dat} LOL You are a mess I tell you!
reply by Douglas Goff on 15-Nov-2022
    Quite the mess!
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2022
    LOL..If you hang with me and my rowdy band of writers, you will remain a mess!
Comment from Tom Horonzy
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Uh - ok. This surely is a different twist on Richard Roundtree's most famous role and yet as he controlled the hood, Shaft II is in control of its fems just as the man Shaft did himself. *****

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2022

reply by the author on 15-Nov-2022
    Tom, thanks for the review. I thought it was a funny comparison.
reply by Tom Horonzy on 15-Nov-2022
    It wasfunny
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2022
    LOL
Comment from GWHARGIS
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That rooster had it going on. Love that name. The dang tune was playing in my head the entire time I was reading. Favorite line was the other roosters worrying about their cock and doodle dos. Fun poem to read this morning. Gretchen

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2022

reply by the author on 15-Nov-2022
    Glad you enjoyed it. It was a fun write. Thanks for the review.
Comment from jaded831
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Creative, great personification, enjoyed the read. Your poem followed all the rules and was very entertaining. The picture added that special touch. Together they make a perfect combo. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Nov-2022

reply by the author on 15-Nov-2022
    Thank you so much for your supportive review.
Comment from Gloria ....
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You have done well with your ode based on Isaac Hayes' song Shaft. A perfect fit for a cocky rooster, as this fellow seems to fit the bill quite well.

Wishing you great luck in the voting booth with this clever idea. :))

Gloria

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2022

reply by the author on 14-Nov-2022
    Thank you for the review. It was a fun write.