Comment from --Turtle.

Excellent

A simple limerick that gets the job done of highlighting the word of the day. Some concepts and nouns seem to need a word of their own, and then there's some words that are curious in what the creator of the word was thinking. Because it's an author, I figure he was looking for a specific tone of personality around the cop.

Like in this limerick, the slop sound gives the sense of an officer who doesn't have a forgiving or humble temperament.

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018

Thanks once again, Turtle. Most grateful -- Craig

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig,

So, an esclop is a police officer? It almost makes them sound like they only have one eye - you know a cyclops. I love your little poem, and I do hope you didn't have to spend too much time in the clink,

~patty~

 Comment Written 20-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2018

What's to complain about, Patty? Three square meals a day, free education, more lovin' than a person can handle...

Thanks heaps,
Craig

reply by Mustang Patty on 20-Jun-2018

Being the wife of Bubba

Comment from Pamusart

Excellent

Hi, Craig. This reminds me of the story of my idiot husband who is a civil rights activist. It was before I met him. He was a construction worker and hung out at bars with other construction workers at a bar getting plastered. One night he walked outside. A man tried to rob (roll) him. Some cops came along and the man went away. My husband said "Hep pig, he tried to roll me". The cops rolled him and stole his money. Oh well. Thanks for the memory. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2018

Nope, not the sharpest tool in the shed, your husband! Thanks for the great story Pam - cheers, Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Craig, This is a very cute limerick you have penned with really cute imagery from the picture you used. It all went together well. I have not heard of that word before now. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2018

Thanks, Teri, for the lovely comments. Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Ha, so true. Don't ever think an officer of the law has a sense of humour, until after he hasn't given you a speeding ticket.

A most funny limerick and in good order too. Much enjoyed.

Gloria

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2018

Many thanks, Gloria. I've never met one yet that did :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Lol. Well done. But if the first part of esclop isn't pronounced, wouldn't you need another syllable in the last line? I wonder if "esclop" is still in use today?

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2018

I don't think it is, Helen. Many thanks :) Craig

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Well, Craig, there will be those who don't read the notes. But your limerick is in great form & was fun to read from the standpoint of what not to do. Good job pairing your words with a great picture. Together they make a nice read. You are doing a super job with your poetry from your treasured book. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2018

Thanks for the supportive and very kind comments, Jan. Almost half way through lol.... still can't see the light at the end though. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Scarbrems

Excellent

Very witty. Wonder if that's where the modern, 'cop' comes from? I always thought it originated in the Latin cappere (capture), but it could be a variant of 'esclop'.

I'll have to watch my words, don't want to be in the clink now my husband is an 'esclop' for Sark, lol

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2018

Don't call him a "slop", Emma - he might handcuff you - and not in a fun way. Many thanks for the fun review - Craig

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This limerick, Lapse of Judgement, has the basic format and both entertains with the speaker's sad realization that cops don't have to take our guff, and that esclop apparently means a police officer. I'm going to try calling a law enforcement officer esclop sometime and see what happens.

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2018

Good idea - I'll visit you in hospital. Are there any particular magazines you like? Many thanks Bill.

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

CD,

Now, who on earth uses -- or USED -- that term? Or WHERE on earth do they use that term, I guess I should say? That would be fascinating info to add, please...?

Thanks! Very cool!

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2018

Hi Robyn,

This is from The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English:

esclop noun a police officer. However, the "c" is not pronounced, and the "e" is generally omitted, thus "slop". First noted by Henry Mayhew in London and the London Poor 1851. UK, 1851.

That's all I've got. Of several references I was able to find, none gave more detail than this.

Cheers,
Craig

reply by robyn corum on 19-Jun-2018

hahahahaha! 'slop'! I can't believe the kind populace ever let that go out of style! So, it's English, then. Lovely! Thanks!