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A collection of poems showcasing unusual words

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Comment from Pearl Edwards
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Fancy an upside down stamped stamp having it's very own word. Yes, wouldn't that be a great thing for a collector, it would be a gold bullion type day if it was the right one. Still going well with your interesting words Craig,
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
    Thanks for the great review, Valda. Most grateful - Craig
Comment from Dorinda Palmisano
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You just created such a clever work around "tete-beche". Thank you for introducing me to it. Very sweet and clever work. Dorinda

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
    Thank you very much, Dorinda. I really appreciate the kind comments - Craig
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
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"tete-beche" ... that's a new one. I didn't know that there were upside down stamps out there. I suppose that anything that one can collect can have a flaw, and because of that rarity it could potentially be worth more than a perfect specimen. As you say, "there is no need to pout or frown" and "just be glad it came your way". :)

This is a cute poem, Craig. It delivers the meaning of "tete-beche" in a fun way to your reader. I like it! ~~ Connie

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
    Thanks, Connie, for the great review. I suppose one could always just turn the page up the other way - what's the big deal? LOL

    Cheers,
    Craig
reply by bichonfrisegirl on 16-Apr-2018
    :) :) :)
Comment from BeasPeas
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Hi Craig. This is a nicely worded and rhymed poem that's informative regarding the word for a stamp collector. A mistake of that sort does increase the value of these things. I enjoyed reading about the philatelist. Marilyn

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
    Thanks very much, Marilyn - greatly appreciated. Craig
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
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This speaks about how sometime flaws on stamps could enhance its value to the philatelists who feel glad at such flaws came to their way of stamps collection; well said, well done. DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
    Thanks very much for reviewing, most grateful. Craig
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written poem about the value of an art piece that can be increased when there are traces of a flaw or like a postage stamp that seems to be printed upside down.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
    Thanks very much for reviewing, Sandra. Most appreciated - Craig
Comment from Cheryl Gilmore
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Another great poem for another great word. I'm learning so much from you! Lol. Thanks for writing these poems. Great job.
Cheryl

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
    Thanks again, Cheryl. Much appreciated :) Craig
Comment from William Ross
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yes, flaws and mistakes can and do increase the value as the condition of stamp. Nice informative write about collecting some stamps. have a wonderful day

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
    Thanks very much for the kind words, William. You have a great day too - Craig
Comment from humpwhistle
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Funny, most of my mail gets zapped to me these days.
Stamps are a dying breed. I'm guessing philatelists are, too.
I remember an upside-down bi-plane stamp. Very valuable.
I also remember S&H Green Stamps--gave 'em away at the A&P.
Bought my first guitar with two-and-a-half books.

I admire your Christmas present.

Peace, Lee

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
    Thanks very much, Lee. I don't know what an S & H or an A & P is. I do, however, know what a guitar is - have owned quite a few in my time :) Cheers, Craig
reply by humpwhistle on 16-Apr-2018
    Decades ago, A&P was a grocery store chain. As a promotional gimmick, A&P awarded shoppers S&H Green Stamps which could then be redeemed for 'prizes'. That guitar was a 'prize' all right. A fellow guitarist, eh? I'm working on something of a memoir linking my girlfriends with the guitar(s) I owned during her tenure. Oddly enough, I call it Girls and Guitars. I'm sure it will earn me tons of S&H Green Stamps. L
Comment from Teri7
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This is a very interesting and well written poem about the stamp collector. Believe it or not, I used to collect stamps when I was young. They were interesting to look at and learn the story behind. Great words. blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
    Thanks very much for the kind review, Teri. I had stamp albums too, it was a fun thing to do :) Cheers, Craig