Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig;
Very interesting use of this word -- and so many things to say, but I'm afraid none of them would be politically correct. I've gotten myself into trouble with my opinions about politics, so...

Thank you for sharing another word -- I'm loving this book,

~patty~

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Jan-2018

LOL Well, I figure if I have the write to put my opinions out in a poem (which I do), people have a right to respond with theirs. I usually get "alternative" viewpoints, as long as everyone is civil, it's all fine with me :)

Thanks for reviewing :)

Craig

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

I love a good limerick. You have the nice lilting rhythm perfected. I guess we're talking about Trump again. He sure gets his name in a lot of posts on this site lol! Now I have that song in my head. Rah rah Rasputin, lover of the Russian breed...

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2018

Hey, no names in this post, Joy! I'm so glad it gave you a few Boney M moments... how about this one to keep you going?.....

Brown girl in the ring Tra la la la la There's a brown girl in the ring Tra la la la la la?

You're welcome ;-)

Thanks for the lovely review,
Craig

reply by Joy Graham on 22-Jan-2018

By the rivers of Babylon...

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

An animalistic limerick, but I'm not sure the bear and the turkey will enjoy the comparisons LOL I don't think they know yet who the winner is, if there is one.
Very fancy rhyming with this one Craig, enjoyed it. I find limericks very hard to get the right flow, but you've found it with this write.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2018

Thanks very much, Valda. "If there is one" is probably right! Many thanks - Craig :)

Comment from --Turtle.

Excellent

Hey, Craig... I read this limerick, Nice play on animals for political reference. Entertaining and appropriate form for the tone of the poem and the theme thought. I think the turkey gets a bad wrap (the animal itself)

What I liked about this as I read, is that it contains the flash sense of a bigger scale one might feel looking at a political cartoon. Nice rhymes, and all the edges that I like about your poetry and observations.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2018

In hindsight, I think I owe the turkey (the animal itself) an apology for creating an unfavorable association.

Thanks very much, Turtle - much appreciated :)

Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

It's an old war, a much deadlier Cold War. How brilliantly the Russian Bear created disinformation and had it spread by the turkeys themselves and launched from their own platform--Facebook. If we weren't seeing its success at creating massive destruction first hand we wouldn't even believe it possible. Excellent political satire and using the perfect form too--the Limerick. I wonder if it will be Rasputin's ladies that will take 'em down?

Richly layered post, Craig. Is there a fox lurking nearby perchance?

Gloria

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2018

A Fox lurking nearby? Isn't there always, Gloria? Thanks for the cool review :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Your limerick taught me a new word, Craig. In this instance, not 'Rasputinism' (which I already knew) but 'schism' ... lol Limericks look easy to do, but they are not. Well done and creative. I especially like your "Chisholm/schism/Rasputinism" rhymes ... not exactly easy words to connect together via a poem. Well done! ~~ Connie

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2018

Thanks so much for the lovely comments, Connie. If I end up remembering more than a handful of new words from this exercise, I'll be pleased lol. Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written Limerick. I doubt if any country can say honestly their government shows no signs of corruption. Although I believe rasputinism will soon comes to an end because the people who vote are sick and tired of the situation.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2018

I think you might be right there, Sandra. Many thanks for the kind review. Craig

Comment from Ricky1024

Excellent

This was well written with great theme and imagery.
It flowed well and read well with no grammar issues as well.
Adjective Content was aligned well with Objective Content and Descriptive Measures aligned perfectly.
Dr Ricky 1024.Later today

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2018

Thak you for the kind review, much appreciated. Craig

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Rasputin was quite a character! A fine Limerick including this infamous man from Russian history, loving your writes! Limerick's are a favourite of mine, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2018

Thanks very much Dolly - mine too :) Much appreciated, Craig

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

Well said and well told. Also, a good use of your new word Rasputinism.
I like this word. It kind of rolles off the tongue, nicely.
Thank you for sharing your verse with us.
Sharon

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2018

Thank you for the kind review, Sharon. Your comments are much appreciated - Craig