Comment from Debbie Pope

Exceptional

Oh, this is one of your best. I am a huge fan of King Arthur and the folks of Camelot. You have just contributed to the lore. I'm glad t'was Mordred lost his crown. That's a better ending than the Lancelot tales.

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2018

Thanks so much for the lovely comments and the stellar rating, Debbie. I'm most grateful for both. Cheers, Craig

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Wow what a cool word...a cankerfret.....I've had canker sores...I've fretted over sick kids , exams I've seen fret work that I've admired ...but the combination word is cool..
I like Arthur's yard sale...did anyone fret over Mordred's demise...he was a canker sore in Camelot's mouth for sure.
God bless

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Thanks for the excellent comments, Jenny. I doubt too many mourned nasty old Mordred's passing. Maybe his mom :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

And Excalibur wins again. That word makes sense my friend. King Arthur could never let such an insult stand and of course he had to defend the Crown. Mordred never stood a chance against Excalibur. Love it! Well done. :) Nancy

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Thanks very much for terrific comments, Nancy. Most grateful, Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about Excalibur's sword that seems to be a mystery that leads to the sword enfused in a rock. No one knows how it gets there or how it was placed inside the rock.

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Thanks very much, Sandra. Most grateful, Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

Now this is just terrific, Craig. Excellent metre and rhyme in perfect ballad form and the word couldn't fit into place better.

Fantastic all around and Mordred finally got his just deserts.

Gloria

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2018

Thanks so much for the lovely, shiny stars, Gloria; and for the great comments as well. Both are very much appreciated. Craig

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Exceptional

Exceptional! I love it when I read something that has been creatively re-worked, such as this brilliant piece. I particularly loved your use of "ne'er-do-well", "besmirching of his sword", and how you worked "cankerfret" into your write.

Excellent rhyming and lovely presentation. The whole poem made me smile. Great job, Craig!

Connie

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2018

Thank you so much for the wonderful rating, and delightfully kind comments, Connie. I'm glad if it put a smile on your dial :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Adri7enne

Excellent

That was a fun read. It flowed right along, without any errors to distract from the story or the great, steady rhythm. And it developed full rounded images as it journeyed by. I love the old stories of King Arthur and Excalibur. You revived my interest in the old tale. Well done, CD Richards.

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Thanks so much for the lovely comments. They are very gratefully received :) Craig

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

Hilarious! :) :) Great rhythm and it flows facetiously to the humorous ending - reader can't help but enjoy...and isn't that the point of such a write? :) :) Great job!! :) :)

Thank you so very much for sharing (as always!)! :) :) Yvette :)

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Thanks so much for the enthusiastic comments. Very much appreciated :) Craig

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Exceptional

Oh I love it and it is perfectly done. The rhyme and flow make it easy to read and fun to recite. Rhyme and meter are excellently done making it interesting.

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Thanks so much, Barb, for the wonderful rating and the delightful comments. Very much appreciated - Craig

Comment from giraffmang

Exceptional

hi Craig,

Super piece here. the rhythm, as far as my uneducated ear could determine, never faltered. Excellent flow, fun and nice use of that word. lol

All the best
G

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2018

Thanks so much for the terrific comments and the delightful rating, GMan. I'm glad you enjoyed. Most grateful, Craig