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Main Course - Crown Jewels

The Flaming Budgery 1991 (Sydney)

Limerick
There once was a magpie from Sydney
As he swooped I gave birth to a kidney
He stopped mid flight
Then turned with delight
Asking for my beans and seasoning!
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Written on July 25, 2023

Submitted by Kane.Rollinson on July 25, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABBC
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 156
Words 30
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 5
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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a wonderfully imaginative poem! It's truly novel on how you've incorporated humor and absurdity with vivid imagery. I can almost visualize the magpie from Sydney and the bizarre event that transpired. Furthermore, the rhyming used really delivers the whimsical tone of the poem. Top job with that!

    As for areas of improvement, it might be beneficial to clarify the metaphor or meaning behind your poem. Although a certain level of ambiguity can provide allure in poetry, the line about "giving birth to a kidney" may confuse readers as it’s quite abstract. This bewildering analogy might be elucidated with a little context or preamble.

    Additionally, while the poem is pleasingly rhythmic, a more consistent meter could help to further improve the readability and flow of the poem, upgrading its overall impact on readers. Great work, keep honing your poetic skills!     
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