Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written acrostic describing the meaning of lickpenny in a fun way. We sometimes think we buy a bargain but afterwards duscover there are many costs that brings more expenses.

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2018

That was what a few people felt about the purchase of Alaska, Sandra. They might have a different view now. Many thanks, Craig

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

This speaks it is a costly enterprise today, as America want to purchase Alaska from Russia is; well said, well done; thank you for sharing this with us. Keep Writing Inspire Changing -- DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2018

Thanks for reviewing, much appreciated. Craig

Comment from apky

Excellent

Thank you poet - you've made me learn something new and valuable to me. Of course I knew that Alaska was bought from the Russians but not when and for how much.

I had to laugh when I read this:

On this day (March 30) 1867, American Secretary of State William H Seward and Russian diplomat Edouard de Stoeckl reached an agreement that the United States would purchase Alaska from Russia, at a cost of two cents an acre. The deal mostly met with approval, but some were not happy, believing the price was too high.

Happy Easter,
Apky

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2018

Happy Easter to you too, and thanks for the lovely review. I wish I could buy land for two cents an acre! Cheers, Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Craig, This is a very well written poem in the Acrostic format. You used very good descriptive words. You used great imagery with your words as I could picture what you were saying as I read this! An enjoyable read! Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2018

Thanks very much, Teri. I wish I could buy land for two cents an acre :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I love today's word, unique and easy to remember. Your poem flowed so well I hardly realised it was an Acrostic poem, such great rhyming, a joy to read, love Dolly x

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 Comment Written 30-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely review, Dolly. I's an odd one, but as you say, probably one of the more easily remembered. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Jacqueline Ramos

Excellent

Great acrostic. I really enjoyed reading "Lickpenny." Beyond being well done it playfully captures the mood and circumstances surrounding the purchase of our 49th state. I also love the irony in the acrostic as the purchase of Alaska cost us nothing compared to what we gained. Great job!

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 Comment Written 30-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2018

Yes, it seems to have turned out to be a good investment. Many thanks, Jacqueline, for the kind review. Craig