For Heaven's Sake, Don't Eat the Snake: The Garden of Fools (Paperback)

~ "See how the half moon sheds it light upon the sleepless earth at night to tell those star-fixed eyes below how very, very long ago..." (more)
Key Phrases: Don't Eat the Snake

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Review

"Speaking the common, not--bless him!--the poetic language, Ron Ribble can be outrageous, as well as wise and melodious--bless him again! And he can do it all in the really hard forms like the Rondeau" The Editors of Paper Doll Publishers, England--"An eminently readable collection with impressive diversity...both thoughtful and thought-provoking...sensitive handling of contemporary issues..an acute with aligned to profound self-revelation. -- Richard Moore, Poet Critic, Pulitzer Nominee 1971

Product Description

A collection of poetry dealing with human foibles and imperfections with indirect reference to recent issues. Includes wit, sentiment, sarcasm and serious reflection.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 60 pages
• Publisher: Knight Publishing Company (May 7, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967170303
• ISBN-13: 978-0967170305
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.3 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,742,245 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Witty, unpretentious, but sometimes profound., May 24, 1999

By A Customer

"Don't Eat the Snake" is easy to read and re-read. It uses traditional poetic forms, including often-clever rhyme, to put a little order into the mess we sometimes make of the world. There's nothing here to make you feel Ribble is speaking down from some high pulpit, but his subjects are the ones you're accustomed to hearing pretentious people bore you with. Ribble isn't boring at all, and he's often outright funny.

5.0 out of 5 stars a wonderful and witty book for all ages, June 9, 1999

By A Customer

i have never read a book that has captivated me more than this one if you read any book this summer this is the one to read Dr Ribble is simply amazing with his insights into human nature and is a shining light to us all

5.0 out of 5 stars a wonderful and witty book for all ages, June 9, 1999

By A Customer

i have never read a book that has captivated me more than this one if you read any book this summer this is the one to read Dr Ribble is simply amazing with his insights into human nature and is a shining light to us all