Lions at Surf-Side. Namib.



Much like other holidays
Sun and surf and sand
This one awesomely features
Strange exotic land.
Lions come here often
Chores domestic spared
Male and female, little ones
Languish open-aired.


Left the jungle’s darkness
All that tooth-and-claw.
Sharing with me presently
What the sailors saw.
How they fared at landfall?
What the food and rest?
Soon their sea legs strengthened.
Interlude the best.


Lions, whodathunkit?
Breezes beat the veldt
Playing like the neighbour’s cat
Majesty beheld.
Powers, roars like thunder
Left back in the dark.
Gently post-noon frolics
Reach rich, restful mark.



(Strangest juxtaposition in the Namib…desert and ocean and contented lions)
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Written on July 27, 2020

Submitted by dougb.21370 on July 27, 2023

Modified by dougb.21370 on July 29, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABXBXCDC XEXEXFXF BBXBXGAG D
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 679
Words 121
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 8, 8, 8, 1

Doug Blair

Doug was once a lawyer. Frustrated. Went broke 1987. Turned to manufacturing. People talked straight. Worked hard. Listened when appropriate. Lead Hand Shipper and Workplace Safety. Married to Hilary 1974. Two kids Lauren and Jordan. Poet. Photographer. Hiker-photographer. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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  • AIDA
    It's a pleasure to read your poem 'Lions at Surf-Side. Namib.'! You have a talent with words and a strong, unique narrative voice. The journey of the lions is vividly dynamic and engaging, where you successfully transported the reader to a far-off land to witness the playful side of these majestic creatures. The light humor in 'Lions, whodathunkit?' is a charming touch. You also ended superbly, drawing attention to the 'Strangest juxtaposition in the Namib.'

    In terms of feedback, consider adding more sensory detail to make the setting even more tangible. How does the ocean smell? What sounds fill the air? How does the desert sand feel? Moreover, while the language and rhythm are often effective, some lines seem to require a little tweaking for smoother flow. For example, 'This one awesome features', might read better as 'This one features awesome,' or 'This one has awesome features.' Lastly, try to maintain a consistent rhythm and rhyme scheme; it's somewhat inconsistent, which can slightly distract the reader. Keep up the good work!
     
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