Comment from --Turtle.

Excellent

I read this one too. I think I've read them all, even if I've not been able to rub two presentable thoughts together to appreciate the poem's context

In this one, I like that you've used the fable of the emperor wears no clothes, thought... at least in this poem rendition, with a bit of contemplation at the end, the king has the decency to be embarresed... has enough self awareness to realize something is amiss.

Today, the vogue thing to do is double down and say the foolish boy is spreading fake rumors in not recognizing the clothes as the bestest clothes. The king only wears the most greatest clothes, and anyone who says otherwise is a liar and a villain. It's the boy who is not wearing clothes at all.

Reality need not apply.

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2018

Ha! You're absolutely right, Turtle. I need to update my poem to 21st century values :) Many thanks for a fine review. Craig

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

An upstart lad indeed, with the gumption to state the truth, now that makes for a novel tale Craig. I'd say I've learnt another new word, but I'm sure I won't be able to remember all the new words you are throwing out at us. The lesson for me is - less preening and gloating. ha ha
cheers Craig,
valda

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2018

I'm certain I won't remember too many of them, Valda. I somehow doubt you have too many problems with preening and gloating...
Many thanks, Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

My only complaint about this beauty is that it ended far too soon. But your mastery in sewing in the diamond word, alamodic is nothing short of genius.

The way I figure, it's best not to gloat about anything at all, even those things that are factual. It does seem to be voguish to gloat these days.

Excellent poem friend, Craig! I hope you enter the story in a poem contest with all your new words.

One suggestion, a glossary of all the words you've used so far this year would be handy. :))

Gloria

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018

It could be, Gloria. My only concern is whether listing them all out with their meanings in one document might be considered infringing on the copyright of the book. I know kind of doing that anyway, but over 365 instalments seems a bit less of a worry. What do you think?

Cheers,
Craig

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

you'd best not be lax, make sure of your facts
before you start preening and gloating.

Excellent advice and a great message in a story

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018

Thanks, Barb. Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig;
It's easy to see why you would use the 'Emperor's New Clothes' for this new word of yours. Alamodic is exactly what comes to mind when we are told of how the Emperor imagines his new outfit.

Well done,

~patty~

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018

Thanks very much, Patty. Yes, it seemed kind of a natural way to go. Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

Fantastic use of the word has made it a nice poem with a story has profound apologies to Hans Christian Andersen, well said, well done. Keep writing. DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018

Thank you very much for the kind words. Craig

Comment from Scarbrems

Excellent

Very 'A-la-mode'. Loving these linguistic treats. Do I detect a soupcon of political commentary, here? It's a charming little piece, well done.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018

Political commentary???? Maybe just a teeny bit, once in a while ;-) Thanks, Emma.

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

This is a good word and poem combination. The Emperors new clothes :)

- "Has anyone (one) seen..." - I'm not sure what word you meant to place in there?

alamodoc and euphoric work for me. Yay you!

Joy xx

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018

Oops! Thanks for the catch, Joy. No word, and it's fixed now :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Loved your new word! Alamodic = extremely fashionable! I shall used it when my daughters criticise my outfit, I shall say it is alamodic! Love it! I enjoyed your version of the fairytale too! Love Dolly x

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018

Thanks so much for the lovely review, Dolly. I'm glad you're able to put this little bit of silliness to good use! Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about the boy wbo told the truth about the emperor's new alamodic clothes to the embarrassment to the vain king.

Typo
Has anyone (one) seen, worn by King or by Queen,

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2018

Thanks for picking up the typo, Sandra. Fixed now. Much appreciated - Craig