Hello! I am the poetry judge for the "Invalid Item" . I try to provide each entry with some feedback. This review is for your benefit only and does not necessarily have implications for placement in the contest, as it is not a comparison with any other entry.


Favorite Aspects

Honestly, anyone familiar with roosters could relate to that opening! I've never had a rooster myself, but my mother recently began raising chickens... and she got a rooster. I believe that she had it for all of a month or so before she got up in the middle of the night and shot it. Obnoxious little buggers. And yes... my mother wielding a shot gun in her nightgown is nothing new. She's that type.

Language / Word Choice

The rhymes are cheesy, but it works for this type of silly, amusing poem. Rhyming couplets is a good structure for this type of humorous/fun piece as well.

Flow / Rhythm

The rhythm gets a bit wonky here and there. It's never off by more than a full beat though, so it's passable. I could still get through it without much work.

Imagery

There doesn't need to be much imagery in a silly poem about birds. If you use the word "rooster" or "crow", people automatically picture one... usually in a barnyard or something. The imagery is inherent.

Effect

Overall, I think this is an enjoyable poem. It amused me and doesn't take itself too seriously. Nicely done and good luck in the contest.





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