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 Caveat Emptor  [E]
Let the buyer beware! A Limerick for the WDC's Limericks, Limericks, Limericks contest.
by Polter-JACE
Review of Caveat Emptor  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
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Hi Polter-JACE ,

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The views and opinions on this review are mainly the things discovered by the reader and therefore, do not reflect necessarily to the group with which they are affiliated. These are only the opinions and suggestions of the reviewer, and they are given solely for the purpose of being helpful.


What I liked:

*Bulletv* Firstly, your title is perfect. I admit, I had to look up the meaning, but when I did, it made me smile. As, actually, did the whole of this poem. It is funny, and I love how creative you have been with it.

*Bulletv* Okay, I have another confession: I'm a Brit living in the UK, so I didn't recognise most of these adverts, and some of the brands went over my head, too. However, I could appreciate the humour because that is universal, and not restricted to the brands. You might remember that my husband is American, so I do have some knowledge of American advertising, as well as some of the products. Grey Poupon — now, that made me chuckle. About six months ago, my hubby became obsessed with finding somewhere over here that sold Grey Poupon. He had to get some, or I don't know what would have happened (actually, I do: he would have had to use Dijon mustard and be happy with it). Oh, it was a big deal in our house for a while until, eventually, he found somewhere that sold it. So, Grey Poupn: it brings back memories, and seeing it in your poem makes me smile.

*Bulletv* You have written this poem in a set of three limericks, all with a rhyme scheme of aabba, ccddc, eeffe. I really like the rhymes because they help to give your poem a great pace and flow. I admire how you have managed to incorporate this whilst using the advert slogans at the same time. Also, I have to give you credit for writing three limericks. I cannot write them. They just don't seem to flow from my pen. But you have made the form work really well for you. I'm not sure whether you had to write limericks, or if it was your choice. Either way, they are a great form for writing humorous poetry.


Suggestions:

The only place I wasn't completely sure about is: "'You're in good hands ...', four out of five agree." It feels like there is one beat too many, or maybe one of the stresses is off. However, I've tried to think how you could change it, and I'm stumped. All of the words are important to the poem. And it really is a minor niggle.


Parting comments:

This is a most enjoyable poem, Jace. It's funny and clever and employs great use of the limerick form.

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