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Oh Ogden, Our Ogden

Will one write an Ogden Nash? A touch o' wink, bit a blink And then, add a glint o' guile... Doing all, with wryest smile. Or could it come out "Mish-Nashed"? Since Nash, he himself, had mashed His isms into witticisms Leaving most in a mad dash - Tribute, 8 Line, Light Verse, 48 Words, To Ogden Nash Noted American Poet 1902 - 1971

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Craig Bowden

Date: 1/14/2022 7:53:00 PM

Very clever and well written rhyme. Congrats to you.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/13/2022 1:49:00 PM

Whimsical and delightful! Congratulations on your win. :) Paulette

Greg Gaul
Date: 1/14/2022 5:03:00 AM

Paulette, thanks so much for your kind visit. Ogden was one of a kind.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/13/2022 11:16:00 AM

Greg, oh Greg so delightful in it's whimsy and tribute to one of my favorite poets - Ogden Nash! You have done him proud and I think he would smile reading your verse! Congrats and high fives for your win! Sending you joy for each day of the new year.

Greg Gaul
Date: 1/14/2022 5:08:00 AM

Sam, your Ogden affection goes in the right direction. His wry humor gives all us poets a well needed break in what is a line of too many bland verses. His humor stops us, sends us in another direction. A noble cause me thinks.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/3/2021 8:17:00 PM

Great tribute, Greg. Well-deserved win in the contest! Ogden and I are pretty tight, actually. Warning: When called by a panther, don't anther! Cheers, gw

Greg Gaul
Date: 7/4/2021 5:39:00 AM

Loved that you responded with a "Nashism". A fine one too. A couple of your PS pals have noted your appreciation of Ogden, even before your kind note. Since childhood, he and Carroll have been favs for me. I think we share that. So it goes.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/30/2021 1:12:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A creative/fun write. Enjoy your day with blessings..........................

Greg Gaul
Date: 6/30/2021 3:53:00 PM

Paula, I thank you and Ogden thanks you too. Your appreciation of clever rhyme is its own reward. It's Ogden's legacy. One we both share.

Constance La France

Date: 6/29/2021 2:14:00 PM

Greg, congratulations on your placement in the contest, peace and tranquility _Constance

Greg Gaul
Date: 6/29/2021 3:38:00 PM

Thanks so much Constance for your kind comment. You should be delighted with how many poets wrote tributes to you. I know I'm honored to receive your note.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/29/2021 10:19:00 AM

Absolutely delightful Greg! Ogden Nash is one of my favorites with his wry sense of humor! He is always a favorite of Gershon Wolfe. Congrats and high fives on your win!

Greg Gaul
Date: 6/29/2021 11:17:00 AM

Thanks again Sam, you have made me aware before of your Ogden affection and it's greatly appreciated. Your visits are the best!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/29/2021 2:23:00 AM

A beautiful work. Congratulations!

Greg Gaul
Date: 6/29/2021 11:18:00 AM

Thank you very much.

Eve Roper

Date: 6/28/2021 8:33:00 PM

Greg, congratulations on your win in Richard's Title Wave contest. Hugs Eve

Greg Gaul
Date: 6/29/2021 11:19:00 AM

Eve, your visits mean a lot. Poetic hugs to you too.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/28/2021 1:55:00 PM

Thanks for entering my contest.

Greg Gaul
Date: 6/28/2021 5:23:00 PM

Thank you Richard for including and reading my poem in the competition.

Robert Pettit

Date: 3/29/2021 4:21:00 AM

I had to check this one out because I recently submitted a poem about this late great poet. This is a nice short and sweet write.

Greg Gaul
Date: 3/29/2021 1:10:00 PM

So kind of you to visit Robert and brighten one's day. Very poetic.

Gary Radice

Date: 3/24/2021 3:30:00 AM

I love his "The People Upstairs" :) I remember at junior school in UK being introduced to several of his poems and one about a cow that had the whole class laughing. It's been said that he was one of those poets who thought in rhyme. :) Yours, Greg is a lovely tribute to a poet too often dismissed. Two of my own poems were influenced by him The Obituary Poem and The View From Pisa. Cheers - Gary

Gary Radice
Date: 3/24/2021 6:45:00 AM

Cheers Greg! For some reason I posted twice (now put right) I shall read Wordingtane when I get in later. Look forward to it.

Greg Gaul
Date: 3/24/2021 6:12:00 AM

Just read your two poems and got that Nashian smile from both. The obit one did have the deeper surprise which would have to kept tickled Ogen even though it made no sense at all and was silly in fact. Now I need to read your Lewis Carroll inspirations. One of mine is Wordingtane, if you have the urge.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 3/18/2021 2:19:00 PM

Nice piece, Greg, must admit Ogden is a new name to me but must check him out. take care,, Gordon

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/17/2021 4:49:00 AM

- A fun rhyme and great tribute, Greg :) - // Anne-Lise :)

Greg Gaul
Date: 3/17/2021 6:13:00 AM

One of my favs. Such a unique style and thought process. Thanks so much for your comment and visit. Always sunny.

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/15/2021 4:45:00 PM

Dear Greg, I adore your wit and word play "Mish-Nashed" (I so love that!:)) - and admire your use of clever humor and creative rhymes used to capture the droll essence of Nash. I marvel at how marvelous you are, dear poet, as I'm sure Nash does too. A fav for me! Warmest wishes, my talented friend.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/15/2021 7:04:00 PM

Indeed, my friend. I agree with you about poets being trapped in their lanes, and that we (you and I) learn from each other, as I feel we are both "lifetime students". That we can still learn from someone even after their death speaks to their true greatness as a teacher. And yes, that is amazing!

Greg Gaul
Date: 3/15/2021 6:48:00 PM

What saddens me Susan is to see so many talented poet writers trapped in their lanes falsely protecting their voice. If nothing else, Ogden laughed at our hubris. He teaches and makes us laugh, testing our depth as readers. Like you, he is one of my teachers. Funny thing, his poetry keeps on teaching long after he has gone. An amazing thing. Thank you, dear poetess.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 3/15/2021 2:32:00 PM

Nice, Greg. Ogden Nash was a special, very talented, witty man. He would have loved your verse!

Greg Gaul
Date: 3/15/2021 4:35:00 PM

Thank you so much. Since childhood, I admired all things Ogden. High time I'd try to pen a tribute. Appreciate your comments.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/15/2021 1:17:00 PM

what a witty rhyme i think Nash would have loved this tribute:-) hugs jan xx

Greg Gaul
Date: 3/15/2021 4:39:00 PM

Yes Jan, I try. My wife says I'm very trying. Ba da boom. Ogden made poetry fun...and intelligent. A totally worthwhile thing. Your visits are always a delight. This, no exception.