The Forest Rangers' Code
Contest entry14 total reviews
Comment from CD Richards
An emphatic win. Congratulations. I enjoyed this gruesome tale of evil Smokey. Got to run, I need to check if I put that fire out properly. Thanks for playing! Craig
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2023
  |
An emphatic win. Congratulations. I enjoyed this gruesome tale of evil Smokey. Got to run, I need to check if I put that fire out properly. Thanks for playing! Craig
Comment Written 22-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2023
-
Hey, Craig, hi. Thank you for the congrats and for throwing the contest. I had fun with it. I don't know if I had more fun writing it or creating the ridiculous picture. Lol. It was a great idea for a contest. I appreciate it, friend. Have yourself a good one.
Ron
Comment from JSD
Lovely rhyme and rhythm and you are clearly winning, but I am afraid I have no idea what or who the Smokey is. How is this a myth? Does it need a note, or is this a common American thing that we British would not understand?
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2023
|
Lovely rhyme and rhythm and you are clearly winning, but I am afraid I have no idea what or who the Smokey is. How is this a myth? Does it need a note, or is this a common American thing that we British would not understand?
Comment Written 21-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2023
-
Smokey The Bear. I haven't heard a lot about him lately but he was big when I was a kid. He'd always say, "Only you can prevent forest fires." He wore a forest ranger hat and always had a shovel with him. It didn't even dawn on me that some might not know who he was. I may have to add a note in there. A quick internet search will bring up a lot. Thank you for the great review and stars, John.
-
I see. Obviously not affecting your position in the Contest. Well done.
Comment from Wendy G
That's a fine poem, which meets the requirements of the contest and also has a meaningful message. It flows well and rhymes well, and the presentation is well done also. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2023
|
That's a fine poem, which meets the requirements of the contest and also has a meaningful message. It flows well and rhymes well, and the presentation is well done also. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 20-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2023
-
Thank you for the great review and stars, Wendy. I was just in one of those moods again. Lol. I'm glad you liked this silliness.
Comment from Rachelle Allen
WOW, Mystery Contestant! This is AWESOME!! All your rhymes and rhythms were phenomenal and the story was over-the-top fantastic!! I am so impressed here. There's no way you and Smokey don't come out in the winner's circle! I'm about to cast my vote for you right now!! Great work. xo
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2023
|
WOW, Mystery Contestant! This is AWESOME!! All your rhymes and rhythms were phenomenal and the story was over-the-top fantastic!! I am so impressed here. There's no way you and Smokey don't come out in the winner's circle! I'm about to cast my vote for you right now!! Great work. xo
Comment Written 20-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2023
-
Thank you for the great review, Rachelle. I only wish "Only you can prevent forest fires" was in meter, but what can you do? Lol. I actually had as much fun creating the picture. It's like 4 different Google Images mixed, arranged and shaded just right. Ha. I dearly appreciate the support, R. I'm glad you liked my dark Smokey tale.
-
I did!! It was terrific. And ditto for the image that sounds as if it took a lot of work, too!! Go you! xo
-
Yes, the picture actually took longer to create than writing it took. Lol. I love playing in my art program.
Comment from royowen
I think this is an excellent entry in this poetry contest, a definite contender. It builds a message for those unhappy campers who carelessly and mindlessly leave their campfires smouldering or burning, heh heh. Beautifully written, my friend, great flow, rhyme amd theme, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023
|
I think this is an excellent entry in this poetry contest, a definite contender. It builds a message for those unhappy campers who carelessly and mindlessly leave their campfires smouldering or burning, heh heh. Beautifully written, my friend, great flow, rhyme amd theme, blessings Roy
Comment Written 19-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023
-
Thank you for the fantastic review, Roy. I was in one of those silly moods again. Lol. I really appreciate the generous stars and kind comments, friend. I'm glad you liked my dark Smokey tale. Have a great day, Roy.
Ron
-
Bless you
Comment from Lisasview
Now this is a rather clever one for the Myth, Legend, or Fairy Tale contest.
And, who the image!!
This is probably my most favourite part.
For years he tried and tried his best
to teach the people right,
yet had to put out burning coals
they'd leave there every night.
Lisasview
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2023
|
Now this is a rather clever one for the Myth, Legend, or Fairy Tale contest.
And, who the image!!
This is probably my most favourite part.
For years he tried and tried his best
to teach the people right,
yet had to put out burning coals
they'd leave there every night.
Lisasview
Comment Written 19-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2023
-
Thank you for the fantastic review, Lisaview. I actually put this picture together from a few different Google Images in my art program. I really appreciate the generous stars. I'm glad you liked this silly piece.
-
Loved it...
Comment from jim vecchio
What do Attila The Hun, Alexander The Great, and Smoky The Bear have in common?-The same middle name! Anyhow, thanks for posting this. I've been wondering what Smokey has been doing nowadays. With his name, I'm glad he didn't hook up with Cheech and Chong.
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2023
|
What do Attila The Hun, Alexander The Great, and Smoky The Bear have in common?-The same middle name! Anyhow, thanks for posting this. I've been wondering what Smokey has been doing nowadays. With his name, I'm glad he didn't hook up with Cheech and Chong.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2023
-
Haha. Thank you for the great review and chuckle, Jim. I appreciate the generous stars and stop in, friend. Have yourself a great weekend.
-
Thanks and God Bless!
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Wow... good job with the picture. Excellent entry for the Myth, Legend or Fairy Tale writing prompt contest. I understand smoker's anger but it's a terrifying tale with a great message. Good luck!
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2023
 |
Wow... good job with the picture. Excellent entry for the Myth, Legend or Fairy Tale writing prompt contest. I understand smoker's anger but it's a terrifying tale with a great message. Good luck!
Comment Written 18-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2023
-
Hey, Gypsy, hello. Thank you so much for the fantastic review and giant sixer. I use a free art program called Gimp to do my picture manipulations. I have as much fun with that as I do writing. I really appreciate the huge rating and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked the piece. Have yourself a great weekend and thank you again.
Comment from country ranch writer
That would be a sure lesson to learn or receive the wrath of Smokey The Bear!
So many plain don't care they just leave the fir and their trash with the mindset others will take care of it.
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2023
|
That would be a sure lesson to learn or receive the wrath of Smokey The Bear!
So many plain don't care they just leave the fir and their trash with the mindset others will take care of it.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2023
-
Thank you for the great review, Barb. Yes, it's sad how some people treat the parks and numerous other places. I really appreciate the generous stars. Have yourself a fantastic weekend.
-
You to my dear friend do something fun this weekend.🐎🐎🐎🐎😱
-
So far, moving my lawn in 95 degree heat hasn't been all that much fun. Lol. I hear my pool a calling me though. That'll make everything better here shortly.
:)
-
Now early in the am. Don't get heat stroke, my brother did that and he had problems till the day he due cause his wife didn't call for help right away, being znavahi she didn't believe in dictirs. Go figure, Karma took her three years later, she reaped her just dues two good,
-
Now early in the am. Don't get heat stroke, my brother did that and he had problems till the day he due cause his wife didn't call for help right away, being znavahi she didn't believe in dictirs. Go figure, Karma took her three years later, she reaped her just dues two fold.
-
Wow, sorry to hear about that. I'll be sure to keep that in mind. It's way too hot hot to be out there too long, that's for sure. Have a great night, Barb.
-
Hugs be safe my friend!
Comment from RodG
The Legend of Smokey the Bear goes back decades, and as a boy I heeded his warnings to put out my fire when I went camping. I never thought of Smokey getting violent with miscreants, but he certainly had reason to at times. I really like the photo you created. Rod
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2023
|
The Legend of Smokey the Bear goes back decades, and as a boy I heeded his warnings to put out my fire when I went camping. I never thought of Smokey getting violent with miscreants, but he certainly had reason to at times. I really like the photo you created. Rod
Comment Written 18-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2023
-
Thank you for the fantastic review, Rod. I actually have as much fun creating pictures for stuff I write just as much as I do writing it. Lol. I appreciate the generous stars and stop in, Rod. Thank you again.
