The Day Hyperbole Came True by Jack Cade

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Sun, 2006-09-10 15:36

http://www.abctales.com/story/jack-cade/the-day-hyperbole-came-true

This one grabbed me with the opening lines. I love the concept. I did stumble a little over parts in the second half (wasn't sure whether 'Certain' was necessary, for instance) but I'm still smiling over the fourth stanza.

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Sun, 2006-09-10 16:55

lisa h

I enjoyed this poem. Still smiling. For me, the Sony stanza was the best. Great imagery overall.

Sun, 2006-09-10 17:23

poetjude

The bit about immigrants beheading the queen and evading tax made me smile the most. jude "Cacoethes scribendi" http://www.judesworld.net

Tue, 2006-09-12 01:08

2Lou

Doom and gloom? I thought he was taking the piss out of media hyperbole. ~ www.fabulousmother.com

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Tue, 2006-09-12 18:03

Midge

Nice read. Think you could lose some of the weaker strophes though -- the content doesn't quite carry the poem for its current length imo. Skipped to the end first time through to see how you were going to end it; think the ending works pretty well, though, really.

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