Eric Cohen Poet Rictameter

Saturn Day Night Live

Skating
‘round the rings of
Saturn, my Triple Lutz
lands in my dreams. Mighty Mimas
looks and beams, but nearby Enceladus 
screams when Pan drives the Zamboni,
right over poor Methone.
Complicating
Skating.


February 2022
"Give Me a Rictameter" Poetry Contest sponsored by M. L. Kiser

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Valerie Staton February 20, 2022 at 8:24 PM I learned quite a lot today via your wonderful poem :) I thoroughly enjoyed reading this lovely poem. Take care! Eric Cohen February 21, 2022 at 3:23 PM Appreciate your kind comment, Valerie. Life is a "joy."

John Watt February 18, 2022 at 10:29 AM Eric, thank you for the astronomy lesson regarding three of Saturn's moons, as well as the fun ice skating imagery (poor Methone does kind of look like it was run over by a Zamboni!). Mostly though, I loved the pun in the title... I am picturing Eddie Murphy ice skating in his Gumby outfit. Big smiles, congrats for your win ~ John Eric Cohen February 18, 2022 at 2:52 PM Appreciate the comment, as always, John. Glad to hear you recognized the moons. Saturn is my favorite to look at and photograph from my yard. Maybe that and some cartoons I saw stimulated the dream. Eddy Murphy, eh? OK, now I can see that! ~Eric

Connie Marcum Wong February 18, 2022 at 4:11 AM Eric, your poem left me with a huge smile. I am so happy to see this gem in First place. Congratulations! Blessings xxoo Eric Cohen February 18, 2022 at 2:48 PM Nice to hear from you, Connie, and glad to bring a smile. ~Eric

Meghan Hutchings February 17, 2022 at 10:44 AM Wow! Congratulations! I love the metaphor that your poem encompasses! Brilliant! Much love...Meghan Eric Cohen February 17, 2022 at 3:20 PM Thank you Meghan. I enjoyed your entry as well. Best. ~ Eric

Paulette Calasibetta February 16, 2022 at 7:54 PM Congratulations on your win in the contest. Your fascinating depiction of the cosmos and figure skating very unique. :)Paulette Eric Cohen February 17, 2022 at 7:10 PM Paulette, appreciate the kind words. I loved your entry and have fond memories from my boyhood. ~Eric

Michelle Faulkner February 16, 2022 at 2:28 PM Love the feel of figure skating in the cosmos, very original! Congratulations on your win in the contest, Eric Eric Cohen February 17, 2022 at 7:13 PM Appreciate the kind words, Michelle. I loved your entry.