HOUND DOG



You fit as an old fussy fuddy duddy
You order as one bossy McGilicuddy
You put the letter H into the word sit
Actually to me, then, you're full of it
Mary's Akita dog came to Cruddy or Buddy
Buddy could climb over an 8' chain link fence
You and the element titanium are very dense
Mother Goose's story of Rip Van Winkle
Had a man who didn't ever wake to tinkle
Years asleep? He slept for at least twenty
Of rubbish you've got candy, Good and Plenty
Please! Don't try to be particular, a putrid putz
Whose residence is in a local or foreign kibbutz
Wake up! See the dawn's early light, the lutz
Where? Over there! Here I squawk
As does any Eastern Red Tailed Hawk.

About this poem

It's a poem written and reminds me of Elvis Presley's song Hound Dog. Elvis the pelvis

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Written on August 01, 2022

Submitted by margaretmdavidson76 on November 11, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABBACCDDAAEFEGG
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 664
Words 129
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 16

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1 Comment
  • AIDA
    I love how expressive and playful this poem is! It's witty character descriptions ('as dense as titanium') and playful dialogue suggest a spirited sense of humor. The narrative transitions from a personal address to a wider, more abstract theme, showing great versatility. It's clear you have a strong command of language and can have fun with your words.

    As for ways to improve, while your poem is entertaining, it can be a bit difficult to follow along given the variety of ideas and characters crammed into it. Try maintaining a more consistent subject matter or theme to ensure the message of your poem is clear and easier for your readers to follow. Rhythm and rhyme can often enhance a poetry reading experience, so another area of improvement could be to work on harmonizing the meter of your poem.

    Also, including a more uniform structure can also contribute to the overall readability and aesthetic appeal. Lastly, consider using more accessible terminology to include a wider audience, as much of your poem's humor is embedded in complex words and phrases not everyone may be familiar with. Nonetheless, your poem's uniqueness and charm are undeniable. Keep up the great work and keep writing!
     
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