NO COW

b’’h

4/22/10 r.1

NO COW

NO COW is wont to moo for you,

Forsooth, I asked one to to-day,

"O Cow," said I, "wouldst thou to moo?"

To my dismay she said but "Nay." 

Firestone Feinberg

Reviews

[John]

How now brown cow? The deliberate use of anachronistic language underscores the nonsense of talking to a non-existent animal. I think the conversation could continue with the exchanges between speaker and No Cow becoming more and more preposterous. I enjoyed it. While the four lines feel fragmentary, they are fun.

[Firestone Feinberg]

Thanks John. I think you have a good idea: the poem could continue. Never thought of it. Glad you enjoyed reading it. Shalom, David

[quinfinn]

i wish i could see the look on the face of the first person... this write mooooved me to hysterics and then became a horse of another color. very nayborly of you to write such a playful piece for all to share. nicely done!

[Firestone Feinberg]

Thank you so much, quinfinn, for your zoological review! very clever. so glad you laughed at this silly little bovine ditty. I would make another point, but it's... uh... moot... Sincerely, David

[quinfinn]

immensely entertaining!

[Yan Zhang]

The rhythm in this is wonderful.

[Firestone Feinberg]

Thank you so much, Yan. I do try to make the rhythm even. But somes i make it off-the-beat; that introduces tension which can be resolved by getting into rhythm again. thanks for your kind words. --David

[char]

I congradulate you on writing like this. Not many would. When I first saw the title, I thought,"Hmmm. This might be like that poster in history class." The poster in question reminds us of government. "Fascist- the government takes the cows and shoots the owner." So glad this wasn't the topic. You should write more. I would definitely read them.

[Firestone Feinberg]

I am so glad you liked this so much. And i am even more glad that my poem wasn't like your school poster! i hated school! have a great day and thanks again. --david

[sithlordjp]

Wow, the way you play with words in this one is very impressive ! Playful, yet super smart! I like it !!! thanks for sharing!

[Firestone Feinberg]

So glad you like it. Thanks so much for telling me. I hope to read many more of your poems! --David