Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig;

Great way to bury the lead! Here we are, thinking we are reading about the big, bad vampire, and then...we are reminded that leeches will suck blood, too.

Thoroughly enjoyed the use of your new word, sanguisugent. Well done,

~patty~

 Comment Written 27-May-2018

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reply by the author on 27-May-2018

Thank you for the lovely review. Most grateful, Patty. Cheers, Craig

Comment from ciliverde

Excellent

Oh for heaven's sake, it's a leech! UGH!!! So much worse than a vampire, lol. Kidding!
This is another great one, Craig. Sanguisugent is a new one for me, as many (most) of your linguistic curiosities are.
Well done, very enjoyable,
Carol

 Comment Written 26-May-2018

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reply by the author on 26-May-2018

Thanks very much, Carol. I think it would make a great movie -- "Attack of the killer leeches", or something like that. Sam Neill could be the leading man. They'd probably have to display warnings for the faint-hearted prominently at all cinemas where it was shown :) Most grateful for the fun review - Craig

reply by ciliverde on 26-May-2018

Ha ha ha! Sam Neill would be perfect for the part!! I'm picturing his face in the piano when he's going after his poor wife with the hatchet - perfect!!

Comment from damommy

Excellent

You really had me going until the end. I was expecting a vampire or something similar. I did wonder that your heart still beat after you got away from him.
Good twist in the end. I bet you fooled everyone.

I liked the rhythm of this poem, and the rhyming is perfect.

 Comment Written 26-May-2018

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reply by the author on 26-May-2018

Thank you very much for the very kind words. I'm pleased to know it was a surprise ending for you :) Most grateful - Craig

Comment from MissMerri

Exceptional

This is not only well-written and clever, it is truly educational and most interesting. Sanguisugent cannot be shortened to simply "gent" can it? That's such a long and cumbersome word, but SO descriptive. It was rather exciting to read this knowing it was a true story. You are an adventurous gent, for sure. (but not bloodsucking, I hope) I gave this six stars because it was flawless in presentation and editing and wording and high in interest level, and because I have some to use, and it is Saturday. I guess that's reason enough. ;")
MM

 Comment Written 26-May-2018

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reply by the author on 26-May-2018

You are way too kind, MM - although... did you just suggest that men are blood-suckers? lol

Many thanks for the wonderful comments and delightful rating, Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Lol. I was thinking even smaller - the dreaded sanguisugent mosquito. But a leech could be bad enough. The problem with both is that the never come singly.

 Comment Written 26-May-2018

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reply by the author on 26-May-2018

I'll take the leech over the mosquito any day. Thanks very much, Helen - Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written horror like poem. Tere are quite a few insects and small animals that like sucking blood from humans or other animals. That is their source of life.

 Comment Written 26-May-2018

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reply by the author on 26-May-2018

Thanks for reviewing, and the kind comments, Sandra. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

That was awful! You're lucky you made it out of there alive with those vampire type leech things lying in wait for you. Lucky thing you had the mirror with you or there's no telling what would've happened. You likely wouldn't have been able to write this fantastic poem.

What a fun read. Very much enjoyed and have promptly forgotten the word. I think it started with "p", yes? lol.

Awesome!

Gloria

 Comment Written 26-May-2018

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reply by the author on 26-May-2018

I know! Perhaps one day someone will make a Hollywood movie about this epic tale of survival. I'm thinking Tom Hanks to play the lead - what do you reckon?

Many thanks for a fun review, Gloria.

Craig

Comment from Katya

Excellent

Oh, that one is really fun! But then, aren't they all? I've enjoyed so many of your 'wordy" excursions into the far side! This one seems particularly well done. I like the flash ending a lot!

 Comment Written 26-May-2018

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reply by the author on 26-May-2018

Thanks very much, Katya. I appreciate the compliment :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

He he he ...what is an albino leech? A bleach....
Sorry bad joke ...and leeches are neat if you are dismembered . They encourage blood flow
Cool huh.
I like your words
sanguisugent...particularly juicy.
God bless

 Comment Written 26-May-2018

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reply by the author on 26-May-2018

Do you have a licence to tell dad jokes? ;-)

I remember as a kid, the things we were told we could do to remove them - burn them with a cigarette (great advice for a kid!), or, of course, salt. The simple answer is let them have their dinner, and they'll fall off of their own accord. And you won't even miss what they take.

Many thanks, Craig

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Hahahaha!!! OMG - proof positive of exactly what I just said to you in my reply to your review of my sonnet. I swear, believe it or not, that I had NOT checked your page yet, did NOT know you wrote a "horror" poem. GOSPEL! Hahahahaha!

Your poem is a delight, Craig. Even though I figured I knew what was coming, it was still pure entertainment, and has left me with a huge grin on my face. :) (No sixes - sorry - but it should have one!)

 Comment Written 26-May-2018

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reply by the author on 26-May-2018

Thanks, Dawn. Glad to know my little horror effort didn't traumatise you for life. I know - it was the lack of a mention of holy water and garlic that gave it away, wasn't it? Much appreciated :) Craig

reply by Dawn Munro on 26-May-2018

ROFL. Yes, the lack of garlic... LOL.