Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Is this a can't beat 'em so I've joined the blowhards (just joking) Craig. I'm glad of your author notes, 'cause it did save some dictionary time. Mind you some of the archaic words work great in poetry, but you have to know em' don't you.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 30-Jan-2018

Pretty much, Valda. I was just poking fun at my own little task I've set myself :)

Thanks for the fun review.

Craig

Comment from Dawn Munro

Exceptional

I must ask just whom you're addressing?
T'would seem that your temper's regressing.
You once seemed so nice!
Now your fire's turned to ice;
it's some politician I'm guessing... *grin*

(I now know where to turn for backup... LOL. What a fun poem!)

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2018

Me? Nice? I'm sorry, I think you've got me confused with someone else! ;-)

Thanks again for a lovely review, and very generous rating, Dawn. Aren't limericks the bee's knees? My favourite form, I think.

Cheers, Craig

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

Only mulctable and kickshaw were unfamiliar to me. I am known to be archaic if not arcane. That sounds like a fascinating book. Excellent post.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2018

Thanks very much for the kind words, they're appreciated. Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Craig, I do hope I am not guilty of such a crime with words. I do good to know every day language these days. Very good wording you used. blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2018

The only target in my sights was myself, Teri :)

I know what you mean - I find myself often reaching for everyday words, let alone the fancy-schmantzy stuff (I have no idea how to spell that).

Cheers, Craig

reply by Teri7 on 28-Jan-2018

I know how you feel Craig. I like plain and simple the best!

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

You have indeed taught me a new word ... "mulctable". I'll try to remember to use it only in writing (that's if I can remember it), and not in speaking. Who wants to come off as a "blowhard"anyway?! You also taught me the words "kickshaw" and "mooncalf". Thanks for expanding my vocabulary, Craig. "You really just come off a dumb-ass" is my fave line. :)

So very well done! ~~ Connie

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2018

Thanks, Connie, for being one of the few who didn't think this was having a go at them (when it was only poking fun at myself) lol. Much appreciated - Craig

reply by bichonfrisegirl on 28-Jan-2018

It's all done tongue-in-cheek. I saw your humour shining through.

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

Did you run into a globular cluster of new words? Love it. Of course the only way a person can dispatch a cluster is with a pair of Limericks and a wild card.

Great job with this. Looking forward to tonight's new word.

Gloria

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2018

I haven't seen a globular cluster in so long - I need to dig my scope out . On the positive side, we have a blue moon, a blood moon and a super moon all happening on the same night this week - Wednesday. I won't be missing that!

I had a sneak peek, and I think tonight's word is lame...

Many thanks for the lovely review and the shiny stars, Gloria :)

Craig

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

Okay, you win the word wars hands down in my humble opinion :) I'll remember to use down to earth language. That's more my style anyway. I'm not smart enough to talk in a high-fallutin way. I don't even know if I spelled those words properly.

Joy xx

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2018

LOL The only person this was having a go at is me. I thought it would be fun to write a poem throwing a bunch of silly words in, saying not to use silly words. Despite I don't know how many clues, people actually took this seriously. I guess including the definition for "irony" wasn't enough. Some people like playing around with such words, others hate it. Personally, I think the best way to write is whatever you enjoy. Cheers.

reply by Joy Graham on 28-Jan-2018

Well I'm enjoying your posts :)

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig;
I like this new word, though I will have to concoct a good scene to use it in. I wouldn't want to waste a new way to call out someone. Thank you for sharing this well-written poem,

~patty~

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2018

Hi Patty, thanks for the kind words. I'm thinking of pulling it, because people seem to be missing the fact that if the poem is poking fun at anyone, it's me :)

reply by Mustang Patty on 28-Jan-2018

Hi, Craig;
there seem to be really delicate and thin skins these days. I wouldn't pull it - its really a good piece, IMHO
~p~

reply by the author on 28-Jan-2018

Amen to that! (About the thin skins, that is) :)

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written double Limerick. We need some humor from time to time to make our lives a little more bearable and help us getting pass the serious things that keep our spirits low.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2018

Hi Sandra. Thanks - it seems quite a few people didn't see that this was just meant to be a joke. I'm glad someone did :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from angel123

Excellent

I enjoyed reading your poem. I did run to the dictionary, but I then noticed your author notes. Thank you for clarifying your thoughts and your message. It's way too early in the morning for me to be reading this type of poem. just kidding! Best wishes!

angel123




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 Comment Written 28-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2018

Thanks very much for the kind wishes, they are much appreciated. Craig