Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

you have shared a fun and humorous verse, Craig!! Your play on words is what makes this piece really good and stand out!! Good job and good luck in the contest.

Melissa

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

Thanks so much for the kind words and good wishes, Melissa. Most appreciated -- Craig

Comment from Artasylum

Excellent

Boy Truer words have never been spoken... generally, the last man standing is out for nothing or no-one but himself... Thanks for making me think... such a sage thought... yours, diana

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

Thanks so much, Diana. I appreciate the kind words, cheers -- Craig

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Exceptional

Haha! You thought outside of the box on this one, Craig! Musical chairs was always such a favorite game played at children's birthday parties. I don't recall ever winning. I guess I wasn't "persistent" enough.

This is quite clever. Best wishes for the contest with this very original 5-7-5.

Cheers,
Connie

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

I don't remember ever winning that game either, Connie. Thanks for the wonderful comments and the glowing rating. I'm really grateful for both. Craig

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

Yeah -- I would say the only time he's 'victorious' is when he let the other guy win (and that 'guy' knows it!). :) :) This is really great, Craig! :) :) Thanx for sharing and best of luck in the contest! :) Yvette :)

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

Thanks so much, Yvette, for the great comments and good wishes. Appreciated :) Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written 5-7-5 poem with a little humor. The last man standing at musical chairs games are usually the loser because he was unable to find a chair when the music stops.

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

That's right, Sandra. Many thanks for the great review. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

He he he, I hated musical chairs as a kid as it became quite brutal! Love the play on words here, a unique write and I wish you luck with the contest, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

Thanks so much, Dolly. Much appreciation, Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

Haaa, this is funny and also true, even I wanted to say, never victorious rather than seldom victorious, but then after tossing it around a few times I decided you picked exactly the right word.

Best of luck to you with the Contest Committee.

Gloria

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

Hehe. Once in a while, someone proves everybody wrong. Thanks so much for the wonderful stars and the great comments, Gloria. You are always appreciated. Craig

Comment from Rhonda Skinner

Excellent

I like this. It got me thinking. Typically being the last man standing is seen as an achievement, but you've nailed the one time it isn't. That was clever on your part.

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

Thanks so much, Rhonda. Your kind comments are appreciated :) Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Craig, This is a really good 5-7-5 poem you have penned for the contest. You used very good words that made a lot of sense. I have never thought about that. Best wishes in the contest my friend! Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

Thanks very much, Teri. It's probably not something most of us spend time contemplating! :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Lol. I guess it's like bragging having the biggest number after a golf game. I never did figure out scoring tennis. Good use of a well known phrase and fun twist at the end!

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 Comment Written 08-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019

You think tennis scoring is hard? Let me explain cricket to you...

An innings is when, one after another, 11 batsen go in. When one gets out, another goes in, until they are all out. Then the side that was in goes out, and the side that was out goes in, until they are all out. then they do it all again.

I have no idea why people find that complicated!

Many thanks, Helen.