Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

I love the quote, that would suit me just fine! lol. What a lovely poem in tribute to Omar Khayyam, a genius way before his time. Yet, was he? So many amazing people lived a thousand and more years ago. Well done, I enjoyed both the poem and your author's notes. :) Sandraxx

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

Thanks very much, Sandra. I'm glad you enjoyed. Craig

Comment from William Ross

Excellent

very good well written and educational as well, has a great meter with good rhyming. good luck on this piece and have a wonderful day.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

Thanks very much for the kind words and good wishes, William. Craig

Comment from fastdigits

Excellent

Beautifully rendered poetry set to rhyme that flows down the page flawlessly like a silky smooth wine that you recall long after the last vistages of this rare exotic has passed through your system.
Well done and good luck

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

Thanks for the kind comments, much appreciated - Craig

Comment from Swampfox1

Excellent

I like this poem, although I had never heard of the person before. The poem flows and it does provide thought. I like the way it brings out the things the man did and his love for wine. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

Thanks for the kind review, much appreciated. Craig

Comment from karenina

Exceptional

Sometimes the heavens conspire to inspire
A poem to pull me from life's muck and mire
Required thus, writer of knowledge and wit

And here you are weaving the sense of it!....
A rhyme and verse that coaxed from me a smile
, a muse, amused, with satire and guile!

Six stars dear man, if only there were more!
Poetry grand! A joy forevermore!

:) :) :) :) :)

Karenina

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

Well goodness me, my heart is glad anew
Receiving such a wonderful review
I really want to take the chance to say
You words of kindness have quite made my day
And even this response is far too terse
for such a witty comment'ry in verse
My sense of gratitude could not be keener
With all my heart, I thank you Karenina

:)

Most appreciated!
Craig

reply by karenina on 27-Mar-2018

Thanks Craig! I don't review in rhyme for just ANYONE you know!
Karenina

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

This is truly a wonderful good romp in celebration of the gift of grapes. And the new word so adeptly intertwined with the others one wouldn't even know he'd been imbibing.

I drink, therefore Khayyam is exactly right.

Slainte. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

Thanks so much, Gloria. Salut :)

Comment from Alexander Vasa

Excellent

Hello, a very nicely written poem for a great mathematician, writer, and astronomer. I remember reading about this man in history at school. My favorite subject apart from literacy. I don't have any suggestions for making your poem better, you tell all the facts in a poetic fashion and the picture is great. Thanks for honoring a great man, Ana.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

Thank you, Ana, for the lovely review. Most gratefully received - Craig.

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

An excellent tribute to Omar Khayyam, especially that cleverly worded final line which made me smile. Thank you for the notes that add the backstory and give additional meaning to your well written verse.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2018

Thanks so much for the very kind review - your comments are much appreciated. Craig

Comment from ameen786

Exceptional

A masterpiece write in simple down to earth vocabulary dedicated to a great philosopher/poet; the rhyming is amazing and the last stanza is dynamite!

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2018

Thank you so much for the wonderful comments and the stellar rating. Both are very much appreciated. You've just brightened my morning :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from duchessofdrumborg

Excellent

"Ode to Omar Kyyam", is an extremely well-written and deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2018

Thanks for the stellar review, much appreciated :) Craig

reply by duchessofdrumborg on 26-Mar-2018

Craig, my pen-pushing friend, you're more than welcome.

Best wishes, take care and God bless you,
the Duchess