Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Haha, I knew with the LGM in the description box what this was going to be about. You did a great job, Craig. This reminded me of those that claim they were abducted by aliens. I like the rhymes, the smooth flow, and the storyline. Good job and thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2018

Thanks very much, Jan. I am most appreciative of your fun review. Craig

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

Oh boy. Another poem of beer and drunken debauchery. You know how I love them. And no, I do not believe that you suffer from such a condition. If you did, you could not write such wonderful poetry.
As to your new word, did you think of "hitting the sauce?" And, do you believe in alien beings, even a little? You seem to have thought out so many matters, I intend to ask your opinion on such things as they come up. It will help me form my wishy washy opinions.

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2018

I wish I had thought of that (hitting the sauce), Debbie. I think, given the unimaginably huge number of worlds in the universe, it would be most surprising if we were alone in the cosmos. However, I'm really, really skeptical of the idea that some super-intelligent race, with technology far in advance of anything we have managed, travelled many trillions of miles (at the very least) to visit us, but forgot to check the brakes before they left home, and crash landed in one of our deserts. Then again, I enjoy the X-Files as much as the next guy ;-)

reply by Debbie Pope on 08-Dec-2018

That's how I feel about it, too. Now. :)

Comment from Michele Harber

Excellent

This poem is very funny and a lot of fun to read - as are your comments at the end. The story lays out perfectly as a "true" space invaders tale, making the stanza about the possible causes of this "sighting" completely unexpected, and greatly appreciated for its humor. Your poem reads smoothly, and your rhymes are spot on.

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2018

Thank you for the lovely review, Michele. I'm glad you enjoyed this silly little poem :) Cheers, Craig

reply by Michele Harber on 08-Dec-2018

Sometimes the "silly little poems" are the most fun.

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Well.... another fun word from you magic poetical book.. Where would we have been this year without this fun thing to look forward to. A saucerian, I believe they hail from Roswell, New Mexico. Thanks for a cute and well crafted verse.

Melissa

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 Comment Written 08-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2018

Thanks so much, Melissa. I do believe that is the "Mecca" for those who like their close encounters of the alien kind :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from RodG

Excellent

I love how you play with words in your poems. In this sonnet you have characterized the saucerian very well. I especially like how he describes what he allegedly saw--both the ship and its actions with the tractor beam. Just the right amount of tongue-in-cheek. Rod

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 Comment Written 08-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2018

Thanks so much, Rod. I'm grateful that you've taken time to check out a number of my offerings over the year, which will be drawing to a close soon. Much appreciation, Craig

reply by RodG on 08-Dec-2018

I?m already anticipating the next. Rod