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5/5/2024...Mountebank...Edward Ibeh's Contest...Yalto Form

“That’s all I can stands, ‘cause I can’t stands no more.” —Popeye, Popeye the Sailor animated series One episode, “The Fistic Mystic,” takes place in Badgag, a parody of Bagdad. Mountebank Olive Oil, a snake charmer. Bluto wraps around her. He is a shyster - a bully with tricks. One pop eye on him - the sailor misdirects. Mischief in Badgag - a mountebank devil, picked the wrong g-oil.

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Edward Ibeh

Date: 5/16/2024 3:35:00 PM

How nice to see you write a Yalto--and a funny one at that!--after a while. Well done, Kim. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/16/2024 6:18:00 PM

Glad you liked it! I write what comes to mind. :)

Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/12/2024 12:45:00 PM

Too funny...the wrong g-oil. You have a knack for humor!!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/12/2024 6:45:00 PM

Thank you much. Hugs ~ Kim

Paige Hind

Date: 5/7/2024 6:23:00 PM

Before my time, but I get a gist of what you're writing about.... <3 enjoyable read hugs

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/7/2024 7:04:00 PM

You should check out one of the episodes. Thank you, Paige!

David Crandall

Date: 5/6/2024 9:36:00 PM

Very enjoyable Kim. I think I saw that cartoon. I love popeye!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/7/2024 7:03:00 PM

It was a fun and unique one! Eat your spinach…lol.

Carol Louise Moon

Date: 5/6/2024 7:54:00 PM

Oh yeah, I loved the way Popeye talked. He refers to the Great Specific Ocean. I really like this poem, Kim. Well-done. Carol Louise

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/7/2024 7:03:00 PM

Thank you and for that share…lol!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/6/2024 5:43:00 AM

You described him splendidly---they are thieves!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/6/2024 7:07:00 AM

Thank you, Vijay! :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/5/2024 6:34:00 PM

Haha! Dear Kim, I adore the nostalgic feel (was a Sunday morning Popeye fan.. dating myself.. lol!), clever wordplay and the wit of this fantastic poem. Love the last line! Best wishes for a win in the contest and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/5/2024 9:53:00 PM

Thank you, Susan! LOL

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/5/2024 5:03:00 PM

awesome take on the contest! Loved the physical structure of your poem and the witty way you led into 'mountebank.' Creative and a fabulous contest contender! Have a blessed evening, Sara

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/5/2024 5:06:00 PM

Thank you, Sara! I’ve written a Yalto form before but not for a while. Invented by PS Edward Ibeh. :)