A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
Viewing comments for Chapter 12 "A very able poem"A collection of poems showcasing unusual words
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Comment from --Turtle.
Hi, Craig,
I think these poems are entertaining. This one, a pleasing form and rhyming scheme. Not everyone of them can I come up with something that doesn't feel lame to say, though.
This poem, all I can think is, it boggles my mind... seeing that man at a podium, and wondering, what the heck happened. For an age where information should be booming, something broke horribly.
That is the unriddleable in my mind.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2018
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Hi, Craig,
I think these poems are entertaining. This one, a pleasing form and rhyming scheme. Not everyone of them can I come up with something that doesn't feel lame to say, though.
This poem, all I can think is, it boggles my mind... seeing that man at a podium, and wondering, what the heck happened. For an age where information should be booming, something broke horribly.
That is the unriddleable in my mind.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2018
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Hi Turtle,
There's some themes that seem to keep reappearing in my poems. Given that, I think it would be expecting too much for a reviewer to come up with some completely new comment each time. I'm still mulling over whether I should cut back on the postings. One a day means a fair bit of work - not only in coming up with the poems, but doing enough reviewing myself to be able to pay something (usually not much) to reviewers. It might also mean the quality is not up there, as I write because I have to. The project seemed like a good idea at the time, but I'm not so sure.
I always appreciate your comments and suggestions. I hope you don't doubt that.
Many thanks,
Craig
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Craig;
If you hadn't said the new words was a word, I might have thought it was newly coined by either Mr. Trump or Mr. Bush. LOL.
A wonderful poem full of humor and intricate words,
~patty~
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Hi, Craig;
If you hadn't said the new words was a word, I might have thought it was newly coined by either Mr. Trump or Mr. Bush. LOL.
A wonderful poem full of humor and intricate words,
~patty~
Comment Written 12-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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It does sound a bit like a Trumpism, doesn't it, Patty? I can also hear it coming from Mr Bush or Mr Reagan - basically anyone who's not playing with a full deck lol
I hope word of it doesn't get out, it might start a covfefe!
Thanks for the fun review - Craig
Comment from Teri7
Craig, This is a very well written poem you have penned. You used very good descriptive wording and very good imagery! Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Craig, This is a very well written poem you have penned. You used very good descriptive wording and very good imagery! Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 12-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Thanks very much, Teri. Much appreciated - Craig.
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
It may be one of humor but it is with a good point and one that made me chuckle. Nicely done in rhyme and flow and making us laugh
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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It may be one of humor but it is with a good point and one that made me chuckle. Nicely done in rhyme and flow and making us laugh
Comment Written 12-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Thanks Barb. Glad you got a giggle out of it. Craig
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Craig. That's true. Some things just don't make sense and yet, they must, because they simply are what they are. I DID enjoy your "silliness" poem. I guess we need more of that, especially concerning The Donald, who I think is the greatest thing since sliced bread for America. Other countries can do what they want and continue with the "same ole, same ole." The deck is stacked, my friend. Time to get some common sense back into the mix. Marilyn
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Hi Craig. That's true. Some things just don't make sense and yet, they must, because they simply are what they are. I DID enjoy your "silliness" poem. I guess we need more of that, especially concerning The Donald, who I think is the greatest thing since sliced bread for America. Other countries can do what they want and continue with the "same ole, same ole." The deck is stacked, my friend. Time to get some common sense back into the mix. Marilyn
Comment Written 12-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Oh, Marilyn. The guy is nuttier than a fruitcake! Thanks for reviewing :) Craig
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He may be to you, but not to the millions who voted him into office.
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
This is a cute and fun poem, and a great way to learn the word "unriddleable". This word is kind of a mouthful. :) Your poem made me chuckle. Love it all, but I particularly like your "Arab arable" (very original) and your third stanza about Trump is so very timely, following his "s**t hole" comment the other day (give your head a shake!).
Excellent rhyme and flow, and so very creative to give your reader a good laugh. 'Silliness' is a good thing in my opinion.
Great job on this, Craig! ~~ Connie
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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This is a cute and fun poem, and a great way to learn the word "unriddleable". This word is kind of a mouthful. :) Your poem made me chuckle. Love it all, but I particularly like your "Arab arable" (very original) and your third stanza about Trump is so very timely, following his "s**t hole" comment the other day (give your head a shake!).
Excellent rhyme and flow, and so very creative to give your reader a good laugh. 'Silliness' is a good thing in my opinion.
Great job on this, Craig! ~~ Connie
Comment Written 12-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Yes, Connie. There's a difference between plain speech and plain stupid.
Many thanks for the lovely review :)
Craig
Comment from Joy Graham
Oh yay! I was worried about rhyming with unriddleable, but you did it. I just now realized that you rhymed with it in every stanza.
Advisable / arable / breakable / capable / certifiable / detestable / resolvable / unriddleable.
Nope, you riddled just fine in my humble opinion.
Bring on the next word. I'm clapping my hands. This word of the day is so much fun :)
Joy xx
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Oh yay! I was worried about rhyming with unriddleable, but you did it. I just now realized that you rhymed with it in every stanza.
Advisable / arable / breakable / capable / certifiable / detestable / resolvable / unriddleable.
Nope, you riddled just fine in my humble opinion.
Bring on the next word. I'm clapping my hands. This word of the day is so much fun :)
Joy xx
Comment Written 12-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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You weren't the only one who was worried, Joy! Thanks for the wonderful comments. Craig
Comment from rama devi
It's and unriddable riddle that Americans actually elected this certifiable fellow! Fun satirical poem. Excellent flow and rhyming. Fine alliteration of A and M in the first stanza
Outstanding rhymes in the second stanza:
Relations highly breakable?
It's not really a shock.
Are humans less than capable?
That's true, says Mr Spock. (THAT MADE ME LOL)
Love the rhymes here too:
Is Donald certifiable?
A lot would answer "yes". (YES!)
The next tweet that's detestable
is anybody's guess. (LOL)
Pitch perfect closing and I love the consonance of V and L:
Most problems are resolvable,
though they might be involved.
A riddle that's unriddleable?
A paradox unsolved.
Excellent delivery. Bravo.
Warmly, rd
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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It's and unriddable riddle that Americans actually elected this certifiable fellow! Fun satirical poem. Excellent flow and rhyming. Fine alliteration of A and M in the first stanza
Outstanding rhymes in the second stanza:
Relations highly breakable?
It's not really a shock.
Are humans less than capable?
That's true, says Mr Spock. (THAT MADE ME LOL)
Love the rhymes here too:
Is Donald certifiable?
A lot would answer "yes". (YES!)
The next tweet that's detestable
is anybody's guess. (LOL)
Pitch perfect closing and I love the consonance of V and L:
Most problems are resolvable,
though they might be involved.
A riddle that's unriddleable?
A paradox unsolved.
Excellent delivery. Bravo.
Warmly, rd
Comment Written 12-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Thank you very much for the detailed and insightful comments, RD. I'm glad you got a giggle from it, and also that you identified the most unriddleable riddle of them all :) Craig
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Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the difference between the things we can solve and things that are unsolvable. The word you use that is not common to our normal language - unriddleable.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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A very well-written poem about the difference between the things we can solve and things that are unsolvable. The word you use that is not common to our normal language - unriddleable.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Thanks for the complimentary remarks, Sandra. I didn't find it an easy word to try and work in there. Much appreciated - Craig
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a clever write and I can see that your treasured book has come in handy again! I love your different language pushing the boundaries of words and finding new ways of using them, this is delightful! Poor old Donald getting slated again! He he he, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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This is a clever write and I can see that your treasured book has come in handy again! I love your different language pushing the boundaries of words and finding new ways of using them, this is delightful! Poor old Donald getting slated again! He he he, love Dolly x
Comment Written 12-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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He is just too irresistible a target! Thanks for the lovely review, Dolly. Craig