Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This shows all Omar Khayyam was during his life. Very talented even though he seemed to drink a lot. The quote in you poem is kind of romantic. It says poetry, wine and the one you love together is what makes a perfect time

Good luck in the contest.

Keep writing

Joan

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018

Thanks very much, Joan. I guess maybe there wasn't a lot for philosophers/poets to do in ancient Persia? Many thanks, Craig

reply by dragonpoet on 28-Mar-2018

You are so very welcome, Craig.

Joan

Comment from Dawn Munro

Exceptional

I'll "toast him with my very last iamb" as well,
but should he drink too much, partake of that sweet vine,
I think perhaps he'll find his skill has gone to hell -
but I'll be vindicated - his will then match mine.

*grin*
Best of luck in the contest, Craig.
Fondly,
Dawn

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018

I dno't think he woold be in the slitest hampered by a wee dirnk or too, Dawn ;-)

Thanks for the good wishes, the fun review, and the lovely stars :)

Craig

reply by Dawn Munro on 28-Mar-2018

Always a pleasure!

reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018

Don't you hate it when you want to reply to someone and say "you're being silly", or "you're pulling my leg", but you can't, because you can't be 100% certain they are? hehehe

reply by Dawn Munro on 28-Mar-2018

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Comment from Katya

Exceptional

"I drink, there fore Khayyam"??? Oh COME ON! Nearly terminal cleverness! I am in AWE. I also enjoyed your exposition of his accomplishments--most who can quote the poem have no idea of them. Thanks!

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018

Thank you very much for the wonderfully generous rating and assessment of my poem, Katya. Your kind words have brightened my afternoon. Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from Zue65

Excellent

Great philosophers and master writers and scholars are human too, who sometimes fall to the cravings and desires of the flesh like wine and alcohol. In fact, other writers believe they write better if they are drunk. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

I've never tried it (writing while drunk), perhaps I should give it serious consideration . Thanks for reviewing - Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very well written rhyming poem you penned for the Rhyming Poetry Contest. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery with the art work. Best wishes in the contest. Teri

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

Thanks very much for the kind review, Teri. Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

You've done a great job with this poem. There is a showcasing of classical, rhythmic, and humorous verse. Just a note to add... the author's notes were helpful and I thank you for them. Well done.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely comments, much appreciated. Craig

Comment from strandregs

Excellent

very nice Craig
with bobs of knowledge for the ignorant
it spices up the poem the way I like it.
Did you know Kayam means ' Exists' and also ' like the sea' in hebrew
and maybe in ancient arameic or other gulf state.
Mixing in a glass of wine always helps with the mood.
I know a few people who live -
I drink therefore Kayam. :-))Z.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

I hadn't heard any of those interpretations of his name - I've only ever seen it translated as "tent-maker". But I like both of those, too. Thanks for a fine and informative review. Craig

Comment from Beck Fenton

Excellent

An absolutely wonderful poem that brings a lot of knowledge in cunning verses. His poetry does indeed border on the divine and you have done him justice in your poem. And the pun at the end is superb!

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

Thanks very much for a lovely review. Much appreciated - Craig.

Comment from Rasmine

Excellent

Hello, :)

I wish you all the luck in the contest.

I liked your poem. My favorite lines and rhymes:
Astronomer, was he, of quite some note,
the proof lies in a calendar he wrote.
From poetry that borders on divine,
we learn he had a healthy love of wine.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

Thanks very much for the kind review, Craig.

Comment from --Turtle.

Excellent

Hey, Craig,

Really nice job with this poem.

This poem is fun, a lot of acrobatics in the words for me, with a witty ode to a witty, clever guy. I particularly liked his poem you posted in your notes, which gave me a new appreciation for your ode when I read it again. I can see why he appeals.

in playful jest- "I drink, therefore Khayyam."
(Ah, and this brought a smile... especially with the mention of Descartes, ... to give you a sense of how I'm all out of sorts... I crisscrossed Descartes with Degas. But this was the best part of the poem, in ending... it brought a lot of threads together in a witty way... with Khayyam's love of wine, Descartes being mentioned, and the cheeky sort of wit that applies all the way around.)

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

Thanks very much, Turtle. That bad pun line - "I drink, therefore Khayyam", sort of popped into existence as the first thing. The rest is filled in above it :) Cheers, Craig

reply by --Turtle. on 27-Mar-2018

I thought it was a very good pun. : D And interesting you say last came first, because it's only after I read the last line, did the rest of the poem start to sink in a bit stronger for me. But that might be because I'm all sorts of slow today.