A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
Viewing comments for Chapter 145 "The unexpected victory"A collection of poems showcasing unusual words
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Comment from Dawn Munro
Oh man, if EVER I wished I still had a blasted six, it's now! I know, I know, you're going to say it doesn't mean a hill of beans to you, but Craig, it does to me because this poem should be on the front page, where it gets the MOST EXPOSURE. I'm sorry I'm such a spendthrift with those darn things - even sorrier we don't get more allotted to us!!!!!!!!!
Sublime!!!!!!!**********************************************!!!!!!!!
reply by the author on 26-May-2018
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Oh man, if EVER I wished I still had a blasted six, it's now! I know, I know, you're going to say it doesn't mean a hill of beans to you, but Craig, it does to me because this poem should be on the front page, where it gets the MOST EXPOSURE. I'm sorry I'm such a spendthrift with those darn things - even sorrier we don't get more allotted to us!!!!!!!!!
Sublime!!!!!!!**********************************************!!!!!!!!
Comment Written 26-May-2018
reply by the author on 26-May-2018
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Thanks for the wonderful comments, Dawn. I really do appreciate them, more than you probably imagine. Cheers, Craig
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Oh, great! You're welcome. :))
Comment from ciliverde
This is how I envision things working out in the future. Mankind will eventually kill itself off by using up all the resources available. The USA will go first because we'll all have shot each other before much longer.
"To raccommode the balance, mankind died;
the mother shrugged, and took it in her stride."
The mother shrugged and the hapless humans fell into a yawning pit and crushed into a bitter paste. The whales and dolphins swished their tales and swam off to a better future :)
Carol
P.S. There's also a version with giant ants, but we'll save that for another day.
reply by the author on 26-May-2018
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This is how I envision things working out in the future. Mankind will eventually kill itself off by using up all the resources available. The USA will go first because we'll all have shot each other before much longer.
"To raccommode the balance, mankind died;
the mother shrugged, and took it in her stride."
The mother shrugged and the hapless humans fell into a yawning pit and crushed into a bitter paste. The whales and dolphins swished their tales and swam off to a better future :)
Carol
P.S. There's also a version with giant ants, but we'll save that for another day.
Comment Written 25-May-2018
reply by the author on 26-May-2018
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LOL Carol - that's a version I want to hear :) Cheers, Craig
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When I was a kid I worried that giant ants were going to take over the Earth - I think it was from a dream I had. Go figure!
Comment from lyenochka
That could well be. And all that may remain are the weeds we can't get out of the garden, right? The horsetail will survive along with the fernbrake all those living fossils.
The word, raccommode, seems to be a direct borrowing from French.
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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That could well be. And all that may remain are the weeds we can't get out of the garden, right? The horsetail will survive along with the fernbrake all those living fossils.
The word, raccommode, seems to be a direct borrowing from French.
Comment Written 25-May-2018
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Thanks for giving your thoughts on this one, Helen. Much appreciated - Craig
Comment from Gloria ....
This is a perfectly written sonnet, with fine iambic pentameter and rhyme. Pity that humanoids took absolutely zero interest in the damage they were causing . Thank goodness Mother Earth did what she needed to do to protect herself from the ravages of heartless mankind.
It really is so bizarre that people don't treat the planet with any respect or tend to its tidiness and yet keep their own houses pristine clean. It's a real blind spot and you know what happens in the blind spot.
Great job, Craig. This poem works best without artwork in my opinion.
Gloria
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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This is a perfectly written sonnet, with fine iambic pentameter and rhyme. Pity that humanoids took absolutely zero interest in the damage they were causing . Thank goodness Mother Earth did what she needed to do to protect herself from the ravages of heartless mankind.
It really is so bizarre that people don't treat the planet with any respect or tend to its tidiness and yet keep their own houses pristine clean. It's a real blind spot and you know what happens in the blind spot.
Great job, Craig. This poem works best without artwork in my opinion.
Gloria
Comment Written 25-May-2018
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Thanks very much, Gloria. Other people's houses are pristine clean? Remind me to have stern words to the staff! :) Most grateful - Craig
Comment from --Turtle.
Hi, Craig,
Nice job with this, I enjoyed
and longed to feel the peace that death would bring.
(Personification of Earth in this set of the poem starts the tone as one might for a human, building a foundation towards encouraging empathy)
and used her up with no thought or concern.
(I enjoyed the reflective nature on the constant for-granted that occurs in regards to the precious relationship humanity has for it's home, I thought of the book, the giving tree ...
To raccommode the balance, mankind died;
(sad that it would have to come to the extremes, that we can't find harmony as a species, that which makes us formidable in our environment doesn't keep humanity from chopping off it's nose despite it's face and then blaming everyone-but that when they can't smell. There are a lot of things that hurt my brain.)
If earth be our mother, then Entropy our father, and ungrateful-impatience our middle name.
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Hi, Craig,
Nice job with this, I enjoyed
and longed to feel the peace that death would bring.
(Personification of Earth in this set of the poem starts the tone as one might for a human, building a foundation towards encouraging empathy)
and used her up with no thought or concern.
(I enjoyed the reflective nature on the constant for-granted that occurs in regards to the precious relationship humanity has for it's home, I thought of the book, the giving tree ...
To raccommode the balance, mankind died;
(sad that it would have to come to the extremes, that we can't find harmony as a species, that which makes us formidable in our environment doesn't keep humanity from chopping off it's nose despite it's face and then blaming everyone-but that when they can't smell. There are a lot of things that hurt my brain.)
If earth be our mother, then Entropy our father, and ungrateful-impatience our middle name.
Comment Written 25-May-2018
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Many thanks, Turtle. I'm always grateful for the time you take to gather the meaning and offer helpful advice and/or encouragement. Cheers, Craig
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Craig;
I always challenge myself to see if I can pick out the new word. This one really stuck out, but you did it justice. A rather sad poem, but we all die, and some of us will not be mourned as much as others,
~patty~
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Hi, Craig;
I always challenge myself to see if I can pick out the new word. This one really stuck out, but you did it justice. A rather sad poem, but we all die, and some of us will not be mourned as much as others,
~patty~
Comment Written 25-May-2018
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Many thanks, Patty. Some of them are rather hard to hide :) Cheers, Craig
Comment from johnwilson
I wish I had a sixth star for this one--so my virtual six. This is so beautifully put--utilizing Mother Earth as the dying woman. Your words are heartfelt, and brought tears to my eyes--meaning this is a great piece. I also enjoyed reading your author notes, and look forward to more of your work. Bravo!
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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I wish I had a sixth star for this one--so my virtual six. This is so beautifully put--utilizing Mother Earth as the dying woman. Your words are heartfelt, and brought tears to my eyes--meaning this is a great piece. I also enjoyed reading your author notes, and look forward to more of your work. Bravo!
Comment Written 25-May-2018
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Thank you, John, for the very kind comments. I'm glad the poem resonated with you - most appreciated, Craig
Comment from Teri7
Craig, This is a very well written poem about Mother nature and earth. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery with your words. You are a very good poet my friend! Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Craig, This is a very well written poem about Mother nature and earth. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery with your words. You are a very good poet my friend! Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 25-May-2018
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Thanks so much for the lovely compliment, Teri. Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Craig
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the dying mother earth. There is nothing that can break a mother's heart more than the knowledge that she dies because of her children that killed her slowly with their bad behavior.
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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A very well-written poem about the dying mother earth. There is nothing that can break a mother's heart more than the knowledge that she dies because of her children that killed her slowly with their bad behavior.
Comment Written 25-May-2018
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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Very well observed, Sandra, and thank you for the kind words. Have a great weekend! Craig
Comment from strandregs
I commend you on your relentlessness
Hi Craig
I phase in and out these days.
I hope and wish your pointed arrows
have more exposure than fanstory.
Now trump declaring world war three.
Troubling times,
I hope their stupidity prevents them from blasting mama out of existence.
well spoken. :-))Z.
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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I commend you on your relentlessness
Hi Craig
I phase in and out these days.
I hope and wish your pointed arrows
have more exposure than fanstory.
Now trump declaring world war three.
Troubling times,
I hope their stupidity prevents them from blasting mama out of existence.
well spoken. :-))Z.
Comment Written 25-May-2018
reply by the author on 25-May-2018
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I do occasionally lapse into less maudlin musings lol
Re Trump - I wonder if all the "genius" claims might begin to back off a bit now the much anticipated meeting of the non-minds is a non-eventuality. Surprise!
Thanks, Z. Good to hear from you.
Craig