Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Unique, good rhyming in this short poem: harangue/hang and latrocination/vocation. Back in those days, they didn't "molly-coddle" highwaymen as they do nowadays.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2018

Many thanks, Marilyn. I don't think they could be accused of that :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

I've heard of that Ned Kelly guy and a bushranger he is. Those would make a fantastic series of poems. It'd be just like channeling your innermost thoughts, yes? lol

Great job friend, Craig. Looking forward to today's offering.

gloria

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2018

Thanks so much, Gloria. I'm glad you enjoyed the little story about Ned. I'm not sure if I'll get one done today, hopefully I'll come up with something. I've been working on one this morning, but I think (hope) it's above average for me, so I'm thinking I'll post it tomorrow and promote the hell out of it. Probably still be struggling for reviews though lol


Cheers, Craig

Comment from zanya

Excellent

Another little known word - and with so many letters - a wonderful manner of presentation within a proper poetic context - not always easy to achieve - what a great pic!!!!

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018

Thanks very much for the kind comments. I'm most grateful -- Craig

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig,

You know, I've always thought that if I had been born in the nineteenth or eighteenth century, I would have been a thief. Of course, I would have been more like a conman - um, conperson. I wouldn't just rip off people straight off.

Now, I didn't know that latrocination was a word - but it is a really good one. It actually pretties up 'thief.'

(I would have preferred ANYTHING to cooking, cleaning, and making things from scratch!)

~MP~

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018

Haha, can't blame you for that, Patty. Maybe it's not too late to embark on a career as a latrocinatrix? Cheers, Craig

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

LOL - no wonder we drifted away from this word and toward 'robbery' or 'theft'....SOOOOO much easier to say - especially when you happen to been angry or annoyed at the 'robber' or 'theif'! :) :) :) As always, thanx for sharing that enlightment and smile!! :) :) Yvette :)

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018

Yelling out "Help, latrocinator!", or "Help, latrocinatrix!" in the heat of the moment does sound a bit awkward, Yvette. Many thanks for the fun review :) Craig

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

You could have done the word bushranger for your curiosity. I have never heard that word. The word defines itself, and I love words like that. I also never heard of Ned Kelly. I'm so glad that I stopped by to review this poem.
Nice job, Craig.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018

Thanks so much, once again, for the lovely comments, Debbie. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem. It seems every country has it share of very bad criminals that make law abiding citizens' lives a miserable experience.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018

That they do, Sandra. Many thanks, Craig

Comment from Loredana

Excellent

Latrocination will be included in my dictionary from now on. I really liked how you put this archaic word together with history. A perfect combination of history, words, rhyme, and rhythm.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018

Thank you for the most kind words, Loredana. I'm most grateful -- Craig

Comment from Ogden

Excellent

Yes, as they always say, "Latrocination doesn't pay."
Excellent object lesson, Craig!
G'day,
Don
P.S.: Yada yada. (This more than adequately fulfills the arbitrary minimum 150-character requirement for contest entry reviews.)

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018

Perhaps I should have entered it in a contest then?

Thanks so much, Don.

Even at 20 characters, I wouldn't consider it latrocination, but funny money well-earned. Alas, it's not up to me .

reply by Ogden on 05-Oct-2018

Um...yes, indeed. No contest, huh?
I don't understand your 20-characters being insufficient remark, negating the legitimacy of the use of "lactrocination," as you employed it as an example of an occupation to avoid, in the first place.

(My misappropriation of the bribe money was unintentional. I'm not a latrocinationer!)

Don

reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018

Oh, dear. I don't understand your not understanding!

Translation of my previous response: it's all good lol

reply by Ogden on 05-Oct-2018

It was only the meaning of your words that baffled me. ('20-characters', et al)
But "it's all good lol" is good!

Don

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

What a long word for theft! It was a clever idea to use a near limerick format to use it. I think it could work in something like a sonnet as well but I like the light-hearted and wise advice here.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2018

Funny you should say that. I actually started a sonnet, but the longer form led me to say more, and it started to get a bit dark. So I cut it down, to try and keep it light. Thanks, Helen :)