Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Well, this sure is a downer. But you did a good job, Craig, with your word from the book. You give new emphasis to the death and taxes phrase. Good job with your syllable count per line. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018

Only stating the obvious, Jan. Nothing Ben Franklin didn't beat me to saying (well, maybe I threw one extra thing in there). Many thanks, Craig

Comment from Loredana

Excellent

This is like a saying we have in Italy, "There are two sure things in life, death, and taxes"; your poem reminded me of this. You added betrayal to the list. They are all negative and it's sad, but true.

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018

Many thanks for the kind words. Yes, those are the usual two suspects (death and taxes), I had to think of something else that was pretty much inevitable in life. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Well... what a word.... a fun way to say sure thing. I like your short verse and am glad you showcased another one of your bookish words before you end this fun project. Well done and have a great day!

Melissa

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018

Thanks very much, Melissa. The light at the end of the tunnel is threatening to appear, but there's still 50 days or so to go lol Have a great day yourself :) Craig

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This 5-7-5, Sure Things, has the right set up and while reminding of the surety of th3 two constants, and probability of a third. Being betrayed falls between the others I guess.

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018

I'd think it could come before, after, or along with taxes, Bill. Many thanks once again, Craig

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

We can count on very few certain things in life, but you have mentioned three of them and utilised a new word in the process, a resonating poem, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018

Thanks so much for the kind words, Dolly :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

Poet has used the word in right perspective, telling the story in correct environment, placement of the word appears completing the story with good exemplification; well said, well done. Keep Writing -- DR ALCREATOR

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 Comment Written 13-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018

Many thanks. With appreciation, Craig

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Is that ginger like singer or ginger like the tuber?
Stone-ginger..cool word ...like dead ringer...because bells were set up in caskets . If one was buried alive you'd know by the bell ringing....aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
God bless..as always I loved it...

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 Comment Written 13-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018

Haha... good consciousness-streaming there, Jenny, but I'm afraid it's "ginger" as in the spice, or Gilligan's Island :) Many thanks, Craig