A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
Viewing comments for Chapter 37 "Trickle down doo-doo"A collection of poems showcasing unusual words
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Comment from Pearl Edwards
Nothing ever changes, the rich get richer and the rest of us just try to survive. These days when the stockmarket plummets to me it's like monopoly money.I wouldn't want to be checking out the super right now. Great job with the nonet, especially considering it's your first one, and a great word, dyvoury. The rich devour the hard earned money of the workers. very apt.
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018
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Nothing ever changes, the rich get richer and the rest of us just try to survive. These days when the stockmarket plummets to me it's like monopoly money.I wouldn't want to be checking out the super right now. Great job with the nonet, especially considering it's your first one, and a great word, dyvoury. The rich devour the hard earned money of the workers. very apt.
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 09-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2018
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review, and the lovely gift of six stars, Valda. How do you ever manage to have any left on a Saturday? That's amazing lol
I have some respect for our PM, but in this regard, he's as full of it as every other business mogul and economist. I just love how the rich try to tell us if they get yet more money, they'll suddenly be all benevolent and kind and share it with the rest of us. Got to run, I just saw a pig fly past my window... must see where he's off to.
Have a wonderful rest of your weekend.
Craig
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Mainly had a 6 left because I've been having health issues and haven't been doing a lot of reviewing, but trying to catch up a bit on this warm Saturday afternoon.
cheers.
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I hope it isn't something too serious, and that you are feeling better than you have been. It's too warm here. We've got shearing on Wednesday (my idea of a romantic Valentine's Day!), and it better have cooled down a bit by then!
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Just a couple of issues that I need to get sorted.
Comment from --Turtle.
Hey, Craig.
Got to read this poem. I've been so out of it, I didn't even know the stock market took a hit. Goes to show you I'm head deep in a hole right now. I enjoyed reading this. Things I liked. Nice flow, I like the theme word being about bankrupcy, and how nicely that all ties in with boasting about how well something is doing, and then when it isn't doing, well... logic need not apply.
ha. I just wondered to myself if there is a single word that means ... logic need not apply.
The trickle-down, ... somehow it always seems that doo-doo trickles down way faster than anything good.
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2018
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Hey, Craig.
Got to read this poem. I've been so out of it, I didn't even know the stock market took a hit. Goes to show you I'm head deep in a hole right now. I enjoyed reading this. Things I liked. Nice flow, I like the theme word being about bankrupcy, and how nicely that all ties in with boasting about how well something is doing, and then when it isn't doing, well... logic need not apply.
ha. I just wondered to myself if there is a single word that means ... logic need not apply.
The trickle-down, ... somehow it always seems that doo-doo trickles down way faster than anything good.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2018
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Wow, I figured you must have been busy, but I hope everything is OK.
If there isn't such a word as you describe, there should be! I know one word for "logic need not apply", but I can't say it. Oh wait, maybe two... how about "ideology"?
Many thanks :)
Craig
Comment from frierajac
This is an odd word that seems to sound out the phrase,' devour ye' as though it were a euphemism for the cannibalism in Jonathan Swift's famous adage on the
English having Irish children for supper.
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2018
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This is an odd word that seems to sound out the phrase,' devour ye' as though it were a euphemism for the cannibalism in Jonathan Swift's famous adage on the
English having Irish children for supper.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2018
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Interesting how Swift's description of the treatment of these children is so absurd as to constitute great humour, yet there is nothing or in the slightest bit odd with doing exactly as he describes, as long as the "offerings" are of a different species. Thanks for reviewing, and for the thought-provoking reference. Craig
Comment from Dawn Munro
First, your notes - nope. He didn't claim responsibility, at least according to my local ("fake") news. I think what bothers me the most about compulsive liars is that they have a real tendency to believe their own lies (and think the rest of the world are stupid).
This is a fun nonet, and well-done, Craig.
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2018
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First, your notes - nope. He didn't claim responsibility, at least according to my local ("fake") news. I think what bothers me the most about compulsive liars is that they have a real tendency to believe their own lies (and think the rest of the world are stupid).
This is a fun nonet, and well-done, Craig.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2018
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Thanks very much for the kind words, Dawn. You're absolutely right with your observations. How will you convince anyone, if you can't convince yourself first? Cheers, Craig
Comment from Gloria ....
Love the subtitle, Craig. Abracadabra is exactly right. The magic of compound interest. Remember how that was the big selling point for years and years and then suddenly it disappeared again, under the last Republican president and the market crash of 2008. Canada's real estate market took a huge hit because of it. Now we're in round three. Any time a government deems it smart to borrow 1.5 Trillion dollars to pay for a tax break for the ultra-wealthy with the unlikely prediction they will create jobs has got it wrong. Most of that cash will go into their pockets. Trickle down doo-doo it becomes.
That said, a perfect nonet except for that bulging line in the middle. Is a deliberate physical representation of a stock market bubble?
Interesting word. It reminds me of DVORAK the original keyboard layout.
Gloria
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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Love the subtitle, Craig. Abracadabra is exactly right. The magic of compound interest. Remember how that was the big selling point for years and years and then suddenly it disappeared again, under the last Republican president and the market crash of 2008. Canada's real estate market took a huge hit because of it. Now we're in round three. Any time a government deems it smart to borrow 1.5 Trillion dollars to pay for a tax break for the ultra-wealthy with the unlikely prediction they will create jobs has got it wrong. Most of that cash will go into their pockets. Trickle down doo-doo it becomes.
That said, a perfect nonet except for that bulging line in the middle. Is a deliberate physical representation of a stock market bubble?
Interesting word. It reminds me of DVORAK the original keyboard layout.
Gloria
Comment Written 06-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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It's the expanding waistline of the haves, Gloria :) Point taken, I fixed it lol
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
This is a very well done nonet and you have the count just right. YOu are so right, this is going to be quite a day or recovery, if possible.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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This is a very well done nonet and you have the count just right. YOu are so right, this is going to be quite a day or recovery, if possible.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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Thanks again. Time will tell. I haven't turned the TV on yet, so don't know what's been happening overnight here. Cheers, Craig
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Craig,
You did a great job on your first ever nonet. I like the colors. Your lines have the correct syllable counts, too. Your message is well-expressed. Thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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Craig,
You did a great job on your first ever nonet. I like the colors. Your lines have the correct syllable counts, too. Your message is well-expressed. Thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 06-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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Thank you for the lovely comments, Jan. I did have a "bulge" in the middle, which I'm told isn't allowed. My excuse was "it's symbolic!" Then I fixed it LOL- cheers, Craig
Comment from Joy Graham
This is a fine nonet. Your syllables are all good. Your shape is good. I find getting the shape to be the hardest part of nonet writing for me. I'm wondering who you consider the world's smartest businessman? My guess is Trump??? Another fine word that set this poem into motion.
Joy xx
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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This is a fine nonet. Your syllables are all good. Your shape is good. I find getting the shape to be the hardest part of nonet writing for me. I'm wondering who you consider the world's smartest businessman? My guess is Trump??? Another fine word that set this poem into motion.
Joy xx
Comment Written 06-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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Well, no, but the question is more who considers himself the world's smartest business man, and won't shut up about it?
Many thanks, Joy - cheers, Craig
Comment from Sharon Haiste
Thank you for sharing your word of the day. It's a good one: dyvoury.
It is fitting for the state of the nation.
Your verse is well written and packs a powerful and true message.
Well done.
Sharon
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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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Thank you for sharing your word of the day. It's a good one: dyvoury.
It is fitting for the state of the nation.
Your verse is well written and packs a powerful and true message.
Well done.
Sharon
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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Thanks very much for the kind words, Sharon. They're much appreciated - Craig
Comment from Lloyd T. Okoko
The work is a social satire on the impoverishing dimensions of leadership in the global community.
The work highlights the dialectics of global peculiarities where the poor gets poorer and the rich gets richer.
Outstanding work! Keep the flag flying!
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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The work is a social satire on the impoverishing dimensions of leadership in the global community.
The work highlights the dialectics of global peculiarities where the poor gets poorer and the rich gets richer.
Outstanding work! Keep the flag flying!
Comment Written 06-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2018
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Thanks so much for the supportive comments, and the very generous rating. Your kindness is much appreciated. Craig
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Remain Blessed!