Comment from Nanashirley

Excellent

I love the poem. It read so smoothly and flowed with a great story. I had a friend who live in grand Manan, New Brunswick. I could see him telling a story like this. I found no editing but I was reading intently.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2010

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2010

thanks so much, Nana Shirley! I'm very happy that you enjoyed my fantasy poem. Grand Manan is a great place! Thank you for your kind review!
Kim

Comment from CALLAHANMR

Exceptional

Hi Father Flaps:)
What a delightful poetic visit to Grand Manan Island. No wonder the tide rise so high around this wonderful island, off the SW coast of New Brunswick.

I've always known it to abound in exotic birds and beasts, but I never dreamed of the wonderful singing dragon you describe with such vivid imagery, rhythm, rhyme and flow. I think your dragon's song has captured and enraptured my mind.

Thank you for sharing.

Roger

Thank you for sharing this i

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2010

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2010

Thank you, Roger! It makes my day to know you enjoyed my poem about this operatic dragon. I so appreciate your kind comments!
Kim

Comment from jlsavell

Excellent

Father Flaps, oh my..you remind of the great poets of old. I am in awe. I wish I had a 6 to put on this wonderful tale in excellent rhyming quatrains..perfect meter..I love this poem!!!! so utterly entertaining..very well done....jlsavell
thank you fo sharing, it was such a delight to read..

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2010

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2010

Thanks so much for the kind words! I read your profile... I also run. I am 29 miles away from the 1000-mile mark since starting to run in 2006. I am retiring on June 30th. I am also a Christian...since 1974. I play guitar in the Worship Team at our church, Grand Bay Baptist. We have some things in common!
Cheers
Kim

reply by jlsavell on 24-Jun-2010

wow you keep count of your miles???? I have been running since 1996 and I cannot tell you how many mile I have run..most interesting..I am curious..why the pen name..FatherFlaps?? Do you mind if I ask..

reply by the author on 24-Jun-2010

No, not at all. I have worked at Moosehead Breweries for 38 years. Retiring in just a few days. When you work in a plant with 170 union brothers, it doesn't take long before you're given a nickname that sticks. Father? It didn't take long for the boys to find out that I was a Christian (and a Baptist at that!) Flaps? I inherited my father's ears. They really aren't that big... but union brothers are like children...they can be very cruel!!! As far as running goes, if I didn't keep track, I would lose interest. I even time myself, and try to beat my fastest June run (for example) once, in July. My fastest 3-mile run last year was 25:22 (not that shabby for 58 years old). We have a wonderful trail here in Grand Bay, between the road and the railway tracks. A great place to run...up and down! Thanks for asking!
Kim

reply by jlsavell on 24-Jun-2010

an impressive run..I have slowed down running quite a bit..it has taken its toll, I still run, just not as intense and long..
happy retirement..

Comment from menachem

Excellent

Very interesting, and very (slightly) haunting. Two things: 1.What does, "Douse" mean?
2.This a real place, or the whole thing's made up?
Some background would be nice.

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2010

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2010

Thanks for reading... from salty douse? Many coastal birds "plunge" into the ocean for fish to eat. Dark Harbour is a real place along the western side of Grand Manan Island, off the coast of New Brunswick (Eastern Canada). The dragon, however, is pure fantasy.
Cheers
Kim

reply by menachem on 24-Jun-2010

You're welcome.
And, thanks for taking the time to explain.

Comment from InHisownwrite

Excellent

A great fantasy story...... I love how you tell it.....
I love what it says..... Love the rhyme....
And the sing-songy feel of it.....
Alot of creativity and imagination.....
Great job! Bryan

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2010

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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2010

Thanks Bryan. I appreciate your comments!
Kim

reply by InHisownwrite on 25-Jun-2010

You have a great pen-name... and a great imagination... Bryan

Comment from Isaiah Ramesses

Excellent

Well rhymed poetry, Poet. I enjoyed this. Very well versed and ceative. I can't believe that you didn't enter this enchanting story in the contest. Good job.

Isaiah Ramesses

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 Comment Written 22-Jun-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2010

Thanks, Isaiah... I'm just having fun right now... I haven't investigated too many contests yet. If I post my poems here, can I not use them in a contest???

reply by Isaiah Ramesses on 22-Jun-2010

Most contests require that you post something totally new for them. But past posts are accepted in a few.

Isaiah

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hi Father Flaps
It's so good to read a happy poem with god rhythm and rhyme,
Thank you for sharing you talented poetic voice.

Just one suggestion ==

Can clear her throat with one big
ROOOAAAAAAAARRRRRR!!!


Gert

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 Comment Written 22-Jun-2010

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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2010

Thanks for the kind words, Gert. I had to think about what you were trying to tell me. But I believe you're suggesting to place the "roar" under the line so it doesn't stick out there so far. Right? ..........good idea! I appreciate your input.
cheers
Kim

reply by Gert sherwood on 23-Jun-2010

Hello Kin, yes If it was me I would put ((roar)0 after the line --
Can clear her throat with one big

so it won't stick out to the right.
Gert

reply by the author on 23-Jun-2010

thanks Gert...I followed your suggestion;>)

reply by Gert sherwood on 23-Jun-2010

Hi You are welcome
Have a nice day/evening
Gert