Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This poem, The Copesmate, with its couplet rhymes and pentameter set up, reminds me of my brother and me. We are copesmates in the sense that we are friends and, at times, not so much.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2018

Sounds like a fairly common situation with siblings, Bill. I don't have one, so can't speak from personal experience. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Hrumph! Just when I thought maybe the world would try to come to agreement on what certain words meant like truth for example, we find words that can be neither nors or either ors.

I think this word, copesmate is a traditor and not to be given any quarter or centiday.

What form is this? It looks familiar but I can't quite place it. Nevertheless a most entertaining read, Craig.

Gloria

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018

You were hoping for agreement on the meaning of "truth", Gloria? I do love your optimism. Boy - have I got some great Florida swampland to show you!

I believe the form is known as "limericus impossibilus". It was created when I attempted to write a limerick, and then realised there was no way it would fit into five lines of 3-3-2-2-3 iambic feet; so it became six lines of pentameter instead (though no doubt someone has done one with the same meter/rhyme before) :)

Thanks for the great review!

Craig

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Hi Craig,

You've taught this reader something new ... not only the word "copesmate", but also 'contronyms'. English is such a funny language. A have a feeling that only in the English language would one find a word that also means its opposite.

Excellent poem to describe the meaning of "copesmate"! ~ ~ Connie

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018

Thanks, Connie, for the kind words. English certainly is a strange language. Then again, we don't assign a sex to a window, or a desk, or other objects, so I guess maybe all languages have their quirks. :) Cheers, Craig

reply by bichonfrisegirl on 11-Apr-2018

Haha ... so true! :)

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

Now this is my second favorite of your posts. For me, it was particularly interesting because I love words. Of course, your presentation of the word 'copesmate' is unique and clever, as usual. Your notes, though, got more of my attention. Thank you for those contronyms. I never though about the words 'custom' and 'left' as having opposite meanings. How confusing. However does this happen in our language development? (purely rhetoric question here)

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018

I'm glad you enjoyed this one, Debbie. Many thanks for the kind comments. Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Well Craig, you wrote about another word I have never heard of. I hope to not be one of those to anyone. You used very good words to explain the meaning of
copesmate. I did not see any spag or errors. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018

Thanks again for the generous comments, Teri. Have a great day :) Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Craig. This is a well written poem using the new word (to me) 'copesmate.' To my mind, any word that includes the word 'mate' is some sort of liaison so the definition fits as the word has evolved. Your poem is laid out well with smooth rhyming and flow. Marilyn

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely comments, Marilyn - much appreciated. Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem and a very interesting word that simply means partner or friend. We all need someone that will be on our side no matter what the circumstances may be.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018

Thanks very much for the kind remarks, Sandra. Most grateful - Craig

Comment from Harry Smith

Excellent

The poem is very interesting. The reader enjoyed reading this poem with lots of imagery. I really like the poets work.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018

Thanks very much for the kind comments - much appreciated. Craig

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

This speaks it is always better to have a copesmate or partner in harmony than one would not be reliable or trusted all the way; well said, well done. Keep Writing Inspire Changing -- DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018

Thanks for the kind remarks, most appreciated - Craig

Comment from Ricky1024

Excellent

"The copes mate wad well written with great theme and imagery.
It flowed well and read well with no grammar issues as well.
Adjective Content was aligned well with Objective Content and Descriptive Measures aligned perfectly.
Good luck with this and have a blessed day.
Dr Ricky 1024.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2018

Thanks very much for the kind review. Have a great day - Craig