Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Good luck in the contest with this super entry for the ABC contest. I like your clever use of "Concorde heart." Rhyming and theme work well as a backdrop for your new word: airquake. Marilyn

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2018

Thanks very much for the most kind words, Marilyn. I appreciate your continued support in reviewing.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Craig, This is a very good ABC poem you have penned. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery with the art work, but isn't the last line supposed to not be in sequence with the first four lines? Please check this out as it's for the contest, right? Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2018

Thanks, Teri. I believe the rule is that the last line can begin with any letter we choose. So if I choose to use the next one in sequence, I don't think that's a breach. No doubt the committee will let me know if I have transgressed. But thanks for pointing it out, it's better to be safe than sorry!

Comment from catch22

Excellent

Hi Craig, I honestly wanted to like this tongue in cheek ABC poem, but the rhyme of room, boom, tomb felt forced to me. Also, the last line read a bit cliché. I apologize for not sugar coating this review more, but I think you are capable of so much more in your writing. I hope you understand where I am coming from and do not take offense.

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2018

Hi Pam,

Why should I take offence? You either like a poem, or you don't. However, I must warn you, if you don't like this one, my next one (Living Things) will drive you insane. It's twelve lines, every single one of which is a cliche :) I'm always grateful when you take time to leave your thoughts regarding my poems. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Robbie Yates

Exceptional

This is just wonderful. There's so much imagery and well-chosen vocabulary and the metre is so satisfying to read. Well done and good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2018

Thanks so much for the good wishes, the lovely shiny stars, and the very kind comments, Robbie. All are greatly appreciated -- Craig

Comment from ciliverde

Excellent

You are so clever, I love your ABC poem and I'm glad that this is a fictional declaration of love gone bad.
I will not attempt this form but I'm impressed that you have, and with such skill. Well done!
Carol

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2018

Thanks, Carol. You are very kind and generous with your comments. Much appreciated :) Craig

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

You did a great job, Craig, with your abc entry. I like the color scheme, the picture the great rhymes,, the word choices, and the overall presentation. Is the word for today 'airquake'? I saw the Concorde one time when it came to our airport. Best wishes. Jan

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2018

Many thanks, Jan. Yes, "Airquake" was the word of the day. I usually don't do the full explanation of my project when a piece is going into a contest. Why, I'm not exactly sure lol. Many thanks for the great review -- Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

How clever to start your ABC even with the title and you kept it going from A to F! I like your rhymes (boom, room, tomb) and I like your wordplay of "Concorde heart" - where I hear "conquered heart."

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2018

Wow, Helen. I wish I could say that I thought of that, and you picked up on my clever word play. Unfortunately, my parents drummed into me it is bad to lie. That's a great observation you've made there. Thanks so much, Craig

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

Not that it matters, but your title starts with "A." How about that?
Seriously, I enjoyed your BCDEF poem. I always count your syllables to help me gain a natural rhythm. Yours are always perfect. This time is no exception. I like your metaphor and your airplane motif. Very original.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2018

Thanks very much, Debbie. I appreciate the lovely comments -- Craig

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig,

Thank you for sharing your entry in the ABC Poetry contest. You've penned a powerful poem about the loss of love.

Yes, the initial words can hit you with the same force as a sonic boom.

Great job and good luck in the contest,

~Mustangpatty1029~

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2018

Thanks so much for the kind comments and the good wishes, Patty. Appreciated :)

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written ABC poem. I don't see it as a problem to not start at A there is no restriction to my knowledge there are no rules on where to start an ABC poem the only rules I know about are followed by you in this presentation.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2018

Thanks very much, Sandra. Most grateful for your continued support -- Craig