A Picture's Worth a Thousand Poems
Viewing comments for Chapter 10 "Take a dip: A Shark's Tail. "A compilation of pictapoems from my portfolio
41 total reviews
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
Well, a great little TAIL - but then everyone was scared
sh##### by Jaws - no wonder I don't like swimming in the sea - if a piece of seaweed touched me I'd die of fright.
a nifty little poem, Dean.
Margaret
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
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Well, a great little TAIL - but then everyone was scared
sh##### by Jaws - no wonder I don't like swimming in the sea - if a piece of seaweed touched me I'd die of fright.
a nifty little poem, Dean.
Margaret
Comment Written 28-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
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Thank you, Margaret. The 'dipster' enjoyed his rather sharky send-off, and I am happy that you did, too.
Comment from sunnilicious
You are a wonderful writer. That is a beautiful poetic gift. I am sure Dr Dipper loved it. Creative without a doubt. Good narrative. Good rhythm and rhymes. Good visual imagery. Most excellent work dude.
glitter-graphics.com
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
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You are a wonderful writer. That is a beautiful poetic gift. I am sure Dr Dipper loved it. Creative without a doubt. Good narrative. Good rhythm and rhymes. Good visual imagery. Most excellent work dude.
glitter-graphics.com
Comment Written 28-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
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Thanks very much, sunnilicious. He was, believe it or not, very touched by the sentiment.
Thanks again...
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Dean
I have to give you a high-five for this... the tribute, the music, the picture of a great white shark, and the deserving reference to one of my all-time favourite movies, "Jaws". I went to see it by myself when it was released in 1975, the same year I got married. They gave my fiance a shower that evening, so I had nothing to do. And she refused to go and see it with me.
The Dip should enjoy this poem too. What a great send-off! I can tell you one thing, you'll never find me anywhere near Australia. What am I saying? Thirty-three Great White sightings have been confirmed in the Bay of Fundy since 1874. A 9-foot Great White was caught by fisherman Wayne Linkletter near Economy, Nova Scotia, in August of 2011.
JAWS affected me so bad that, even when I'm swimming at the cottage on the Washdemoak, a lake in the Saint John River system (which flows into the Bay of Fundy), I never go out very far. I float around near the shore. Believe it or not. Sharks eat seals, and we had a seal on our raft a couple of years ago.
I like the alliteration of "dear old doctor dip".
My favourite lines,
"A man of the sea, he's now part of it,
a big, smelly pile of fresh shark shit"
Excellent poem! I thoroughly enjoyed the humour mixed in with those sharp shark teeth!
cheers,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2013
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Hi Dean
I have to give you a high-five for this... the tribute, the music, the picture of a great white shark, and the deserving reference to one of my all-time favourite movies, "Jaws". I went to see it by myself when it was released in 1975, the same year I got married. They gave my fiance a shower that evening, so I had nothing to do. And she refused to go and see it with me.
The Dip should enjoy this poem too. What a great send-off! I can tell you one thing, you'll never find me anywhere near Australia. What am I saying? Thirty-three Great White sightings have been confirmed in the Bay of Fundy since 1874. A 9-foot Great White was caught by fisherman Wayne Linkletter near Economy, Nova Scotia, in August of 2011.
JAWS affected me so bad that, even when I'm swimming at the cottage on the Washdemoak, a lake in the Saint John River system (which flows into the Bay of Fundy), I never go out very far. I float around near the shore. Believe it or not. Sharks eat seals, and we had a seal on our raft a couple of years ago.
I like the alliteration of "dear old doctor dip".
My favourite lines,
"A man of the sea, he's now part of it,
a big, smelly pile of fresh shark shit"
Excellent poem! I thoroughly enjoyed the humour mixed in with those sharp shark teeth!
cheers,
Kimbob
Comment Written 25-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2013
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Hah, well, thank you very much, Kimbob, I am very happy you enjoyed reading it. I too saw Jaws in the theaters for the first time, and I was twelve. My father took me and me two brothers to see it (Mom refused to go), and when that shark attacked the little boy on the raft, all three of us boys sat Indian-style in our seats, refusing to allow our legs to dangle near the ground. I tried to get out of taking a bath for a solid month. Of course, that idea didn't fly, but I tried. It truly affected me, as well!
Thanks so much for the fantastic review!
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You're welcome, Dean. This poem will stand out in my head as autumn approaches. Then I have an excuse for not going in for a swim...water's too cold! I'm safe for another whole year!
Da-da.... da-da.... da-dum, da-dum, da-dum
What lurks beneath the surface?
cheers,
Kimbob
Comment from gaangel62
Dean, you amaze me....I love this poem...the rhyming is splendid and the tale is dark and yet cheerful....Thanks for sharing....Hugs....Angie
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2013
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Dean, you amaze me....I love this poem...the rhyming is splendid and the tale is dark and yet cheerful....Thanks for sharing....Hugs....Angie
Comment Written 25-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2013
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Thanks for reading and reviewing it, Angie. Sincerely...
Comment from S A Bullen
He'd love that. What a fun little poem. Jaws did it for me, I swear. I never go past my belly. And while we're on the subject, Poseidon adventure turned me off cruises, towering inferno...... Bloody Hollywood. They have a lot to answer for. Loved the poem. Sheryn :-)
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2013
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He'd love that. What a fun little poem. Jaws did it for me, I swear. I never go past my belly. And while we're on the subject, Poseidon adventure turned me off cruises, towering inferno...... Bloody Hollywood. They have a lot to answer for. Loved the poem. Sheryn :-)
Comment Written 25-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2013
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I'll one up you there, Sheryn. I had to be forced to take a bath for a month! I wouldn't even go into a public swimming pool! That show terrified me...
I appreciate your very kind review, Sheryn, sincerely!
Comment from Jade Lawson
the artwork is fantastic and so funny to look at, the sound great too. I am sure he loved it.
This was a creepy and twisted ode, though.
Dip is a great poet and person. I really enjoyed to read this entertaining, original and cool poem dedicated to this friend. He will come back I am certain.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2013
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the artwork is fantastic and so funny to look at, the sound great too. I am sure he loved it.
This was a creepy and twisted ode, though.
Dip is a great poet and person. I really enjoyed to read this entertaining, original and cool poem dedicated to this friend. He will come back I am certain.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2013
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Yeah, it was a bit twisted, but you know me by now, ha hah...
Dip loved it! I was glad because that was what really mattered to me.
Thanks for the read & review Angel, I do appreciate it!
Comment from MelReyn
What a send off! I've missed reading dr. dip's writing, but I wish him well nonetheless. I'm probably too late to the party to be heard. But I'll say it anyway: Happy trails to you.
Your choice of picture is hilarious. Shark with a tongue. LOL
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2013
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What a send off! I've missed reading dr. dip's writing, but I wish him well nonetheless. I'm probably too late to the party to be heard. But I'll say it anyway: Happy trails to you.
Your choice of picture is hilarious. Shark with a tongue. LOL
Comment Written 24-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2013
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Ya, kinda' creepy, Mel, isn't it? I mean, do sharks even have tongues? I suppose they do, I've just never seen one (nor do I ever want to, YIKES!)...
Thanks for your excellent review!
Comment from Jim Lorson Sr
Dean, now I know why I never liked the ocean. I lived near the pacific up in Oregon. My tribal friends on numerous occasions invited me to go fishing and each time I would decline. Just so fearful of big water. Nearly drowned when I was 12, so that contributed to my feelings. Great tribute poem to your friend and I imagined he was happy and amused,,,,,Jim
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2013
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Dean, now I know why I never liked the ocean. I lived near the pacific up in Oregon. My tribal friends on numerous occasions invited me to go fishing and each time I would decline. Just so fearful of big water. Nearly drowned when I was 12, so that contributed to my feelings. Great tribute poem to your friend and I imagined he was happy and amused,,,,,Jim
Comment Written 24-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2013
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Yeah, I am sure the near drowning experience put you off water for sure! It leaves me gasping in awe as I stare out over an ocean towards the horizon. It sure make a person fell small & insignificant in the grand scheme of things, that's for sure.
Thanks for that great review, Jim!
Comment from Darkhorse555
hanging on to the sharks tail i am enjoying this ride oh he is heading for the kill how exciting opps hes back firing ha ha god one pal
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2013
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hanging on to the sharks tail i am enjoying this ride oh he is heading for the kill how exciting opps hes back firing ha ha god one pal
Comment Written 24-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2013
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Thank you very much, my dark fiend, I sure do appreciate your most gracious comments and review. Glad ya' liked it!
:D
Comment from elchupakabra
I really enjoy these pictapoems that you've been posting recently, they are great combinations of well thought out poems and great illustrations. I really enjoy this rhyming quatrain, the profanity is apt for the situation as I think anyone would be thinking, or more likely screaming 'Oh fuck!' with a shark on there ass. Great work again, Dean. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2013
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I really enjoy these pictapoems that you've been posting recently, they are great combinations of well thought out poems and great illustrations. I really enjoy this rhyming quatrain, the profanity is apt for the situation as I think anyone would be thinking, or more likely screaming 'Oh fuck!' with a shark on there ass. Great work again, Dean. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2013
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Thanks very much, elchupakabra, that is exactly the kind of feedback I am looking for concerning this format. If it wasn't working, it certainly wasn't going to stick around in my repertoire for long. However, most people, with the exception of a few, of course, do seem to enjoy them, and the majority always rules!
So, thanks again for that constructive review, I do appreciate it very much.