A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
Viewing comments for Chapter 159 "Pennies from heaven"A collection of poems showcasing unusual words
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Comment from --Turtle.
Hey, Craig,
Nice play on words through this limerick poem, witty with a side theme of a word of the day, the hook and crook;
I like how the names are intertwined... as you could consider the hook part the type of way a preacher thieves... and the crook part more literal to how a pirate thieves. The names of the opposite, but they are all intertwined and better described with hook feeling pirate-like, and crook having nice alliteration with Cardinal...
The more I think about the total harmony and play with how hook and crook is presented through this poem, the more I really like and appreciate the way they play off of each other. Really nice job with this.
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2018
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Hey, Craig,
Nice play on words through this limerick poem, witty with a side theme of a word of the day, the hook and crook;
I like how the names are intertwined... as you could consider the hook part the type of way a preacher thieves... and the crook part more literal to how a pirate thieves. The names of the opposite, but they are all intertwined and better described with hook feeling pirate-like, and crook having nice alliteration with Cardinal...
The more I think about the total harmony and play with how hook and crook is presented through this poem, the more I really like and appreciate the way they play off of each other. Really nice job with this.
Comment Written 11-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2018
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Thanks very much for the wonderful rating and very kind words in this review, Turtle. I had fun playing around with the theme. I guess maybe my children's poetry isn't really all that well suited to children. Then again, what about the Bros Grimm? lol
Many thanks, Craig
Comment from lyenochka
Excellent limerick - well metered. And I do agree that much is done and merchanised in the name of God. I'm quite sure He doesn't approve. Loved how you used the names for the word play at the end.
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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Excellent limerick - well metered. And I do agree that much is done and merchanised in the name of God. I'm quite sure He doesn't approve. Loved how you used the names for the word play at the end.
Comment Written 10-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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Thanks very much, Helen. Most grateful for the kind comments. Craig
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Am I too old to chuckle at a children's limerick, too bad, I did. Love the way you've used the old say by hook or by crook in this delightful read Craig. Clever and funny,
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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Am I too old to chuckle at a children's limerick, too bad, I did. Love the way you've used the old say by hook or by crook in this delightful read Craig. Clever and funny,
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 10-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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I guess maybe it was for children of all ages, Valda ;-) Many thanks for the lovely comments, and I'm glad you enjoyed. Craig
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the Crooks in the world, it is not only piratesat sea that try to boot-hale from others to fill their own pockets at the cost of their victims.
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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A very well-written poem about the Crooks in the world, it is not only piratesat sea that try to boot-hale from others to fill their own pockets at the cost of their victims.
Comment Written 09-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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You got it, Sandra. Thanks very much for the great review. Cheers, Craig
Comment from Mustang Patty
LOL, Craig,
Yes. When you read history and look at the churches of today, there has been a great deal of plunder and pillage. The Catholic church wouldn't or didn't have the amassed wealth by any legal and above-board means. (They lost most of their wealth to the class-action lawsuits by sexually abused people.)
I liked the artwork. Where on earth did you find a picture of a cardinal with a pirate hat?
Thank you for sharing,
~patty~
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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LOL, Craig,
Yes. When you read history and look at the churches of today, there has been a great deal of plunder and pillage. The Catholic church wouldn't or didn't have the amassed wealth by any legal and above-board means. (They lost most of their wealth to the class-action lawsuits by sexually abused people.)
I liked the artwork. Where on earth did you find a picture of a cardinal with a pirate hat?
Thank you for sharing,
~patty~
Comment Written 09-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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The picture comes courtesy of GIMP (a poor man's Photoshop). I just hacked together a couple of free clipart images. Thanks for the lovely review, Patty. You got the point perfectly. Cheers, Craig
Comment from Teri7
Craig, This is a very cute limerick you have penned. I like that you always write about a new word for us to learn. Very cute words and imagery from the art work. I hope you have a great Saturday! Teri
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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Craig, This is a very cute limerick you have penned. I like that you always write about a new word for us to learn. Very cute words and imagery from the art work. I hope you have a great Saturday! Teri
Comment Written 09-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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Thanks very much, Teri, for the lovely review. My Saturday is over now, and I did have a fun one. Hope yours is too! Cheers, Craig
Comment from Alexander Vasa
Hello, this is great and so suitable for your target audience of children. They all go through the private stage. My nephews are hooked on Star Wars and dinosaurs, LOL
Having said that, it works for adults too, who hasn't met an emotionally crippled adult that 'Each day they set sail
to preach and boot-hale--
lay up (point scorers)treasures, by Hook or by Crook. (See them all the time, they're dull)
That makes this a very clever write for me and if I had a sixer, it would be yours and you'd be taking a bow. Cheers, Ana.
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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Hello, this is great and so suitable for your target audience of children. They all go through the private stage. My nephews are hooked on Star Wars and dinosaurs, LOL
Having said that, it works for adults too, who hasn't met an emotionally crippled adult that 'Each day they set sail
to preach and boot-hale--
lay up (point scorers)treasures, by Hook or by Crook. (See them all the time, they're dull)
That makes this a very clever write for me and if I had a sixer, it would be yours and you'd be taking a bow. Cheers, Ana.
Comment Written 09-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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Thanks very much, Ana. The virtual six is very gratefully received - glad you enjoyed. Craig
Comment from closetpoetjester
Haha another beauty and you've sure walked the plank, scrubbed the deck and hoisted the flag for those varrrrrrrmants at sea LOL and under normal circumstances I would "Tsk tsk" you for using the same rhyme but I see why.
The children will love this Craig, by Hook or by Crook!
I can see I will be well educated at the end of each week after reading you no matter what style of poetry haha
I'm definitely getting that book...have looked it up already...just gotta get my shite together LOL
Great stuff.
I awarrrrrrghd you 5 shiny pieces of 8
or was it dubloons? LOL
That reminds me...I have a pirate joke.
Q. What's a buccaneer?
Give up?
A. Something on the side of your buccan'ead
'ead = head
(for clarification haha)
The joke SOUNDS better when you tell it than read it
Have a great night!
P
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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Haha another beauty and you've sure walked the plank, scrubbed the deck and hoisted the flag for those varrrrrrrmants at sea LOL and under normal circumstances I would "Tsk tsk" you for using the same rhyme but I see why.
The children will love this Craig, by Hook or by Crook!
I can see I will be well educated at the end of each week after reading you no matter what style of poetry haha
I'm definitely getting that book...have looked it up already...just gotta get my shite together LOL
Great stuff.
I awarrrrrrghd you 5 shiny pieces of 8
or was it dubloons? LOL
That reminds me...I have a pirate joke.
Q. What's a buccaneer?
Give up?
A. Something on the side of your buccan'ead
'ead = head
(for clarification haha)
The joke SOUNDS better when you tell it than read it
Have a great night!
P
Comment Written 09-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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Five shiny pieces of eight is... 40 shiny stars! See, all those years of advanced maths weren't wasted! Love the joke - buccanhilarious. Enjoy the book! Many thanks, enjoy the rest of your weekend :) Craig
Comment from Gloria ....
Ha, most amusing, Craig. Tis true if you really want to get robbed blind ya gotta go with the Hook and Crook.
Excellent job!
Gloria
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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Ha, most amusing, Craig. Tis true if you really want to get robbed blind ya gotta go with the Hook and Crook.
Excellent job!
Gloria
Comment Written 09-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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Thanks so much, Gloria. Always grateful for your lovely comments, Craig
Comment from Pamusart
Hi Craig. No clue on this one. But maybe the boot part of it is where bootie came from. Always enjoy your posts. Where did you come up with Cardinal Crook? Is it supposed to be someone we might know? Thank you for sharing
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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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Hi Craig. No clue on this one. But maybe the boot part of it is where bootie came from. Always enjoy your posts. Where did you come up with Cardinal Crook? Is it supposed to be someone we might know? Thank you for sharing
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Comment Written 09-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
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No specific person, Pam - although there are any number of Cardinals who might fit the bill. They don't get to be working for the richest organisation on the face of the planet by accident :)
Boot used to mean profit or advantage - hence "booty", and hale means to haul. So I guess it loosely translates to hauling away the profits of ill-gotten gain.
Many thanks,
Craig