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Writing 201: Poetry
Assignment — Day 4:
Prompt: Animal
Form: Concrete Poem
Device: Enjambment
Personal note: We have geckos all over, outside and inside the house. They make the weirdest “chirping” noise, especially when they are mating or fighting. The word “gecko” comes from the Malay word “gekoq,” which is an imitation of their vocalisation. They are best known for their adhesive toepads which allow them to walk up walls and across ceilings. They do lose their grip from time-to-time and fall to the ground. Seriously it sometimes seems as if they are launching themselves at unsuspecting humans. It is a strange feeling to have a cold rubbery thing scuttle down the back of one’s shirt!
Feb 19, 2015 @ 23:41:49
The imagery works great, especially at the
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Feb 20, 2015 @ 05:03:39
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Feb 20, 2015 @ 00:28:08
Oh you did the shape and it worked. Bless your Screenshot and write on!
Feb 20, 2015 @ 05:05:28
Thank you! 🙂
Feb 20, 2015 @ 00:58:52
Awesome! So creative and amazing structure!
Feb 20, 2015 @ 05:06:15
Thank you. 🙂
Feb 20, 2015 @ 05:17:46
You are welcome!
Feb 20, 2015 @ 01:39:17
OH Wow! You outdid yourself on this one! Great job.
Feb 20, 2015 @ 05:06:48
Thank you. 🙂
Feb 20, 2015 @ 05:54:57
This is amazing. Omg I don’t know how you pulled this off, but four gigantic adhesive toes up for you! Also, I didn’t know that’s where “gecko”came from.
Feb 20, 2015 @ 06:29:59
Thanks, Jade! 🙂 I was stumped. Tried a zebra (too dull). Tried a cheetah (too difficult). Looked up and saw a gecko on the ceiling over my head! Voila! 😉
Feb 20, 2015 @ 06:10:27
I love you gecko! Your poem too. But I really like your gecko.
Feb 20, 2015 @ 06:30:44
Thank you! They are literally all over my walls. Summer animals.
Feb 20, 2015 @ 06:25:51
Well done, my friend!!
Feb 20, 2015 @ 06:31:05
Thanks, Aletta!