Comment from Dorinda Palmisano

Exceptional

This is just so clever. What a wonderful tale told to use your new word, "naufragous" which remains hard to roll off the tongue. Great work again. Dorinda

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018

Thanks very much, Dorinda, for the lovely comments, and the delightful rating. Most appreciated, again. Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Craig. Great job here. Your poem has two meanings--a real shipwreck--perhaps caused by an incompetent naufragous captain and the ending couplet which suggests that we be the captain of our own ship in life. You have written a 'NOT-sonnet' and I was informed that my haibun written the other day is not a haibun. Therefore, I have dubbed it a 'NOT-haibun' and I intend to write many more 'NOT-haibuns' in the future.
Marilyn

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018

LOL - well, I guess we've both got "NOTed", Marilyn. Thanks for the thoughtful review - Craig

reply by BeasPeas on 16-Apr-2018

Well, I liked your NOT-sonnet and I certainly like my NOT-haibun.

Comment from Cheryl Gilmore

Excellent

This is a great poem. I think it's a wonderful idea to write a poem every day using a new word. Good for you! I now know the meaning of . . . Okay, I forget how to spell it! Lol. Anyways, thanks for sharing.
Cheryl

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018

Thanks for the kind words, Cheryl. It is a bit of a tongue-twister, and not something I'd be likely to just casually drop into a conversation! Cheers, Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about a sinking ship. When we plan to take a boat trip it is important to make sure the ship crew is competent and not leave the passengers to sink while the crew flee for their own lives.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018

Thanks very much, Sandra, for your continued support. Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

This is a clever write about a ship with idiots at the helm. In the end we only have ourselves to blame if we take poor advice, love the sentiments behind your words. A clever word this is and great rhymes in the poem too! Love Dolly x

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018

Thanks very much, Dolly. Glad you liked the poem - much appreciated :) Craig

Comment from kiwigirl2821

Excellent

Hi Craig. Now that is a great word. Love the piece ... it felt like a more informative piece of writing and the attitude is funny. Great work my friend. xoxo deborah

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018

Thanks very much, Deborah. I'm glad you found it humorous :) Cheers, Craig.

Comment from Mary Hollingsworth

Excellent

You certainly did a wonderful job with the word of the day. And the story to go along with it I love your style and I love your persistence in writing a piece from the word of the day. This venture seems to take you on a journey with your persistence to write a story from the word of the day. I love your drive to do it.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018

Thanks for the lovely comments, Mary. Much appreciated! Craig

reply by Mary Hollingsworth on 16-Apr-2018

My pleasure

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

This speaks about a shipwreck, a good message given that it is never wise to allow incompetents to control a ship; retells the story in a free flow of thoughts; well said, well done. DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018

Thanks for the kind review. Most grateful - Craig.