A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
Viewing comments for Chapter 218 "Wamble-cropped"A collection of poems showcasing unusual words
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Comment from Pearl Edwards
Sometimes all the news around the world seems just the way you describe it, a nightmare you want to wake from, but we don't seem to be able to.
What a wonderful word - wamble-cropped - it made me smile reading it. I wish I could say I'll remember it, but I know I won't. Good one Craig,
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2018
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Sometimes all the news around the world seems just the way you describe it, a nightmare you want to wake from, but we don't seem to be able to.
What a wonderful word - wamble-cropped - it made me smile reading it. I wish I could say I'll remember it, but I know I won't. Good one Craig,
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 09-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2018
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I love the sound of the word too, Valda. Maybe because it reminds me of Wombles. Many thanks, Craig
Comment from BeasPeas
A very well written poem of the angst most of us feel as we go about our days in a toxic atmosphere--told in just a few lines. I like your new word "wamble-cropped." Marilyn
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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A very well written poem of the angst most of us feel as we go about our days in a toxic atmosphere--told in just a few lines. I like your new word "wamble-cropped." Marilyn
Comment Written 07-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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Thanks for the kind words, Marilyn - always appreciated. Craig
Comment from lyenochka
What a fun word, "wamble-cropped!" Yes, just turning on the news can make us feel that way, from various battles between peoples, between nature and mankind and disasters, it's enough to make anyone wamble-cropped.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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What a fun word, "wamble-cropped!" Yes, just turning on the news can make us feel that way, from various battles between peoples, between nature and mankind and disasters, it's enough to make anyone wamble-cropped.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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It is indeed. And despite the rather bleak meaning, I think the sound of the word is fun as well. It reminds me of "Wombles".
Comment from --Turtle.
This short rhyming poem really captures the turn off the tv, breath out the sick ... forget all the crap going on, turn on the tv ... repeat.
stuff of dreams, cruel nightmare ... both set the tone of realm of can't be real turned surreal.
The end frustration and worry end up piling ontop of wamble-cropped, giving the word a not good feeling about it, that the reader can fill in the blank of as they consider all the feelings going through them.
The rhyme and pace was easy for me to follow and drew my ear on.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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This short rhyming poem really captures the turn off the tv, breath out the sick ... forget all the crap going on, turn on the tv ... repeat.
stuff of dreams, cruel nightmare ... both set the tone of realm of can't be real turned surreal.
The end frustration and worry end up piling ontop of wamble-cropped, giving the word a not good feeling about it, that the reader can fill in the blank of as they consider all the feelings going through them.
The rhyme and pace was easy for me to follow and drew my ear on.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Many thanks, Turtle. I kind of think it's a cute word. Not because of the meaning - that's not cute, but it has a fun sound to it. Maybe that's because it reminds me of the Wombles. Much appreciated -- Craig
Comment from Robbie Yates
You inspire me constantly. Something about your use of iambic metre is just incredible. Lots of people here do it well, but when reading their poems, one has to reread bits to make sure everything truly does fit; I think it's the use of slightly irregular syllables, or other poetic techniques interfering with the rhythm. When I read your poems, however, something about your word choice or syllable choice or SOMETHING means it's just immediately perfect.
The word is awesome, too, by the way - and the message is a powerful one that you addressed in a short-and-sweet way.
Well done.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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You inspire me constantly. Something about your use of iambic metre is just incredible. Lots of people here do it well, but when reading their poems, one has to reread bits to make sure everything truly does fit; I think it's the use of slightly irregular syllables, or other poetic techniques interfering with the rhythm. When I read your poems, however, something about your word choice or syllable choice or SOMETHING means it's just immediately perfect.
The word is awesome, too, by the way - and the message is a powerful one that you addressed in a short-and-sweet way.
Well done.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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You are way too generous in your kind remarks, Robbie (but don't let me saying that put you off! haha)
Many thanks for the wonderful comments and the delightful rating, but especially for the continued support in reviewing. All are very much appreciated.
Craig
Comment from Pamusart
Hi Craig. I love this poem. Perfect rhyme and meter. An effortless read. Even the new word is cute. You aussies must pronounce cruel as one syllable. See how much we are learning about each other's dialect? You get six stars from me. Thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Hi Craig. I love this poem. Perfect rhyme and meter. An effortless read. Even the new word is cute. You aussies must pronounce cruel as one syllable. See how much we are learning about each other's dialect? You get six stars from me. Thank you for sharing
Comment Written 07-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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We Aussies are very lazy with our vowels, Pam. You would probably hear the way I say it as "crool" :)
Thanks so much for the wonderful rating, and the lovely remarks. Both are very much appreciated.
Craig
Comment from Gloria ....
Ha, I always enjoy a new word associated with barfing or nauseation if that's the appropriate conjugation of the word.
I really don't believe human-kind will change until entire necessary things such as our water system is permanently destroyed. Problem is we never really learned how to think properly so we can accept totally contradictory messages such as fluoride destroys the water, but chemicals from burning fossil fuels are just a okay. But the haters don't give us any say in the matter. Well I'd say I went off track with this review, but it just wamble crops me how we can be so smart and so stupid both at the same time.
Great job Craig. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Ha, I always enjoy a new word associated with barfing or nauseation if that's the appropriate conjugation of the word.
I really don't believe human-kind will change until entire necessary things such as our water system is permanently destroyed. Problem is we never really learned how to think properly so we can accept totally contradictory messages such as fluoride destroys the water, but chemicals from burning fossil fuels are just a okay. But the haters don't give us any say in the matter. Well I'd say I went off track with this review, but it just wamble crops me how we can be so smart and so stupid both at the same time.
Great job Craig. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 06-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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LOL It's even better as a verb, as you have demonstrated. You are not off track at all. Of course, I NEVER go off on a tangent while reviewing, but I am quite amenable to others doing it ;-)
Many thanks for a most enjoyable review.
Comment from rama devi
Great use for that most unusual and interesting word. What if the madness can't be stopped, indeed? We'll all be wamble-cropped. The rhymes are great and the meter flows well except for the one small hiccup with the forced scansion on the word nightmare. Poetic license permits it, though. Superb alliteraiton of W in these two potent lines:
of witnessing the world implode,
as we destroy our own abode.
Indeed. Bravo.
Warmly, rd
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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Great use for that most unusual and interesting word. What if the madness can't be stopped, indeed? We'll all be wamble-cropped. The rhymes are great and the meter flows well except for the one small hiccup with the forced scansion on the word nightmare. Poetic license permits it, though. Superb alliteraiton of W in these two potent lines:
of witnessing the world implode,
as we destroy our own abode.
Indeed. Bravo.
Warmly, rd
Comment Written 06-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018
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I agree about nightmare, but I couldn't come up with a better alternative at midnight or so lol
Many thanks, RD. I really appreciate the lovely comments :)
Craig
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Yes - same here...or I would have suggested one!
Warm Smiles, rd
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
Nope, your troubles are not the things of dreams. They're an in living color reality plastered all over your t.v. screen as you've so superbly stated. I don't think that it's going to get better before it gets worse. Thanks for sharing this food for thought well written poem. Well done CD!
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018
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Nope, your troubles are not the things of dreams. They're an in living color reality plastered all over your t.v. screen as you've so superbly stated. I don't think that it's going to get better before it gets worse. Thanks for sharing this food for thought well written poem. Well done CD!
Comment Written 06-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018
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Thank you very much for the lovely comments, Jeffrey. They are much appreciated. Craig
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the things around us that seem to make us panick and we think there is no way ahead. That feeling on your stomach makes you quite sick and we can feel nauseated.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018
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A very well-written poem about the things around us that seem to make us panick and we think there is no way ahead. That feeling on your stomach makes you quite sick and we can feel nauseated.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018
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Thanks very much for the continued support, Sandra. I'm grateful for your kind remarks. Craig