Subscribe: by Email | in Reader

The Hippopotamus -- Hilaire Belloc

       
(Poem #124) The Hippopotamus
I shoot the Hippopotamus
  With bullets made of platinum,
Because if I use leaden ones
  His hide is sure to flatten 'em.
-- Hilaire Belloc
Belloc has written serious poetry. I might even run some of it sometime. He
has also written a lot of light verse - see poem #78. But he is
certainly best known for his series of children's poems, collected in 'The
Bad Child's Book of Beasts', 'More Beasts for Worse Children' and
'Cautionary Tales'. It was pretty hard choosing among the various poems,
though - I freely admit that you're being subjected to this one merely for
the rhyme :)

m.

Biographical Notes and Assessment:

Belloc, (Joseph-Pierre) Hilaire

 b. July 27, 1870, La Celle-Saint-Cloud, Fr.
 d. July 16, 1953, Guildford, Surrey, Eng.

  French-born poet, historian, and essayist who was among the most versatile
  English writers of the first quarter of the 20th century. He is most
  remembered for his light verse, particularly for children, and for the
  lucidity and easy grace of his essays, which could be delightfully about
  nothing or decisively about some of the key controversies of the Edwardian
  era.

  Verses and Sonnets (1895) and The Bad Child's Book of Beasts (1896)
  launched Belloc on his literary career. Cautionary Tales, another book of
  humorous verse for children, which parodied some Victorian pomposities,
  appeared in 1907. His Danton (1899) and Robespierre (1901) proved his
  lively historical sense and powerful prose style. Lambkin's Remains (1900)
  and Mr. Burden (1904) showed his mastery of satire and irony. In The Path
  to Rome (1902) he interspersed his account of a pilgrimage on foot from
  Toul to Rome with comments on the nature and history of Europe. Born and
  brought up a Roman Catholic, he showed in almost everything he wrote an
  ardent profession of his faith. This coloured with occasional inaccuracy
  and overemphasis most of his historical writing, which includes Europe and
  the Faith (1920), History of England, 4 vol. (1925-31), and a series of
  biographies ranging in period from James II (1928) to Wolsey (1930). But
  he had the power of bringing history to life.

        -- EB

47 comments: ( or Leave a comment )

Jean Livingood said...

Being known to one set of grandchildren as "Nana Hippo" I have started a
collection of hippo "things." It now includes books; figurines of wood,
porcelain, crystal, silver, gold, ivory; stuffed animals; cards;
jewelry; and even a recent acquisition of garden stepping stones. This
poem will be added to another crazy children's poem. I love his humor
and rhythm.

Penis Enlargement Pills said...

I am thoroughly convinced in this said post. I am currently searching for ways in which I could enhance my knowledge in this said topic you have posted here. It does help me a lot knowing that you have shared this information here freely. I love the way the people here interact and shared their opinions too. I would love to track your future posts pertaining to the said topic we are able to read.

kamagra said...

Around, the carousel went around
The anxious travelers sought and found
Their bags, intact or gently battered,
But to my foolish eyes what mattered
Was a brave suitcase, red and small,
That circled round, not mine at all.

I knew that bag. It must be hers.
We hadnt met in seven years!
And as the metal plates squealed and clattered
My happy memories chimed and chattered.
An old man pulled it off the Claim.
My bags appeared: I did the same.

safe erectile dysfunction remedies said...

Great post because the internet lacks in such potent information. Thank you for sharing it with us.

jeux said...

thank you so much for your nice post, amazing work...

buy steroids said...

I hope you can still doing this. I mean, posting and searching useful things to share.

steroids online said...

I found your entry interesting do I’ve added a Trackback to it on my weblog :) …

saim said...

Thanks for the amazing article here. I was searching for something like that for quite a long time and at last I have found it here. Your blog is better than others because of useful and meaningful posts. Keep posting them in the future too, I will be waiting for thatWe have many brand



natural minerals
best naturals
buy curcumin

jaket kulit said...

Great information and straight to the purpose. i'm unsure if this can be truly the most effective place to raise however does one guys have any thoughts on where to induce some skilled writers? thanks

Anonymous said...

It's an awesome paragraph in favor of all the online people; they will get benefit from it I am sure.

Feel free to visit my web page genf20 plus

Anonymous said...

Nice post. I learn something totally new and challenging
on sites I stumbleupon everyday. It's always useful to read through content from other writers and use something from their web sites.

Look into my web page :: buy hormones

Anonymous said...

Hey! Would you mind if I share your blog with my
twitter group? There's a lot of people that I think would really enjoy your content. Please let me know. Thanks

my web blog volime pills

Anonymous said...

I am extremely impressed with your writing skills as well as with the layout on your weblog.
Is this a paid theme or did you customize it yourself? Either way keep up the nice quality writing, it is rare to see a great blog like this
one nowadays.

Also visit my web-site - http://www.academicidea.com/search.php?q=Yeast+Infections:+Cure+Them+And+Keep+Them+Away&page=1

Anonymous said...

I have read so many articles or reviews about the blogger lovers but this piece of writing is actually
a pleasant piece of writing, keep it up.

Feel free to visit my website :: hoodia balance

Anonymous said...

Your method of explaining everything in this post is really good, every one be able
to easily understand it, Thanks a lot.

Also visit my web page; breast enhancement herbs

Anonymous said...

First of all I want to say terrific blog! I had a quick question in which
I'd like to ask if you do not mind. I was interested to find out how you center yourself and clear your thoughts prior to writing. I have had a hard time clearing my mind in getting my ideas out. I do enjoy writing but it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes are lost simply just trying to figure out how to begin. Any ideas or tips? Appreciate it!

Also visit my web-site ... virility ex

Anonymous said...

Actually when someone doesn't understand then its up to other users that they will help, so here it occurs.

My web blog; smokedeter.herbalcurenow.com

Anonymous said...

Howdy! I know this is kinda off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using
for this site? I'm getting sick and tired of Wordpress because I've had issues with hackers
and I'm looking at alternatives for another platform. I would be awesome if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.

Look into my site - Http://Breastactivesonline.Postbit.Com/

Anonymous said...

Wow, wonderful blog layout! How long have you been blogging for?
you made blogging look easy. The overall look of your website is great, as well as the content!


Also visit my blog post - phen375 where to buy

Anonymous said...

I’m not that much of a internet reader to be honest but your sites
really nice, keep it up! I'll go ahead and bookmark your website to come back later on. All the best

my webpage: tinnitus control

Anonymous said...

Excellent site you have here but I was wondering if you knew
of any discussion boards that cover the same topics talked about here?

I'd really love to be a part of community where I can get responses from other knowledgeable people that share the same interest. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Cheers!

Here is my webpage: lose weight plan

Cyntia Clara said...

Considerably, this post is really the sweetest on this notable topic. I harmonise with your conclusions and will thirstily look forward to your incoming updates. Saying thanks will not just be sufficient, for the phenomenal clarity in your writing. I will directly grab your rss feed to stay informed of any updates. Admirable work and much success in your business dealings!  Please excuse my poor English as it is not my first tongue. Perbandingan smartphone http://rachmadshare.blogspot.com

Alat bantu sex pria wanita said...

I previously had a sassy apologize if the info-borne no relation to the content you created this. but I would be very ber thank you once would you give me permission to various info which I understand. about. alat bantu sex sebuah peralatan yang dapat di manfaatkan oleh pria wanita dewasa, alat bantu sex pria dan toko alat bantu sex wanita.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the information you have provided, I was pleased to read the article in this blog.
Visit also my blog kata kata cinta

Anonymous said...

Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee(yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy)
Vitamin telah diketahui tidak berguna untuk mencegah kanker, walaupun tingkat yang rendah dari vitamin D berhubungan dengan peningkatan resiko kanker. Apakah ini merupakan sebab akibat dan suplemen vitamin D bersifat melindungi tidak pernah dinyatakan. Suplemen Beta-Carotene telah diketahui meningkatkan kanker paru-paru pada mereka yang beresiko tinggi. Asam folat telah diketahui tidak berguna untuk mencegah kanker usus, bahkan justru menuingkatkan terjadinya polip pada usus besar. Tidak jelas apakah suplemen selenium mempunyai efek pengobatan/pencegahan. selain itu, seiring dengan perkembangan jaman, kini pengobatan penyakit ini sudah banyak di lakukan secara herbal, salah satunya dengan menggunakan produk ziirzax dan typhogell, dan untuk info lebih lengkap, silahkan baca spesifikasi produk obat kanker ziirzax dan typhogell.

Pembesar penis said...

Thanks for the information ... I beg revisit my new blog

Thinker said...

Thanks for this
And this is my link
Belajar biologi Mari belajar tentang ilmu pengetahuan umum dan biologi seperti tumbuhan dan hewan
learniseasy Mari belajar berbagai hal

Thinker said...

mari belajar biologi
Belajar biologi
Dan ikuti terus perkembangan belajar itu muda
Mari belajar dan terus berkarya

NdakJoleh said...

The above article is nice and interesting, thank you willing to share! Greetings success of admin Percetakan Murah Rawamangun Jakarta Timur wish you deign to visit my website, thank you :)

Post a Comment