A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
Viewing comments for Chapter 161 "The sheep-biters"A collection of poems showcasing unusual words
13 total reviews
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Love the picture you've used for this word Craig. Certainly in today's world there seems to be far too many rules to stop the fun. Good questions you ask of us, for me, I have no answers. Great poetry Craig,
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018
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Love the picture you've used for this word Craig. Certainly in today's world there seems to be far too many rules to stop the fun. Good questions you ask of us, for me, I have no answers. Great poetry Craig,
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 13-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018
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Thanks so much for the wonderfully kind rating and the lovely comments, Valda. Most appreciated! Craig
Comment from Dawn Munro
There IS no excuse if you ask me - and believe me, I've had my fill of sheep-biters today. I'm struggling mightily to relax again, to find the sweet contentment I had before dealing with FanStory hogwash again...
Thank you for a poem I wish I'd written - it's wonderful, Craig, and flawless.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2018
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There IS no excuse if you ask me - and believe me, I've had my fill of sheep-biters today. I'm struggling mightily to relax again, to find the sweet contentment I had before dealing with FanStory hogwash again...
Thank you for a poem I wish I'd written - it's wonderful, Craig, and flawless.
Comment Written 11-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2018
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Thank you for the wonderful rating, Dawn, and for the delightful comments. Who's giving you a hard time on FS? Give me their name, I'll go put epsom salts in their sugar bowl! Most grateful :) Craig
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LOL - epsom salts? Remind me to stay on your good side. You're very welcome.
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Craig. A well written poem with good rhyming using your new word of "sheep biting." I particularly like the last stanza. It asks the excuse we can give for being disagreeable. It's way past time for everyone to be tolerant of everyone else without nastiness. Is it possible? I hope so. Marilyn
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2018
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Hi Craig. A well written poem with good rhyming using your new word of "sheep biting." I particularly like the last stanza. It asks the excuse we can give for being disagreeable. It's way past time for everyone to be tolerant of everyone else without nastiness. Is it possible? I hope so. Marilyn
Comment Written 11-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2018
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Thanks very much for the thoughtful and kind response, Marilyn. Much appreciated - Craig
Comment from Gloria ....
Craig, this is a terrific post, and what a match with the photo. One could read all kinds of "human" thoughts into that little gathering.
The way I figure it, our species still hasn't figured out how to use the brain properly. We don't seem to understand that intellect also involves the range of emotion, which we continue to deny exist except for love which is defined as some ambiguous concept. In the meantime humanity remains hugely deceitful because it is not seen by the mind. lol.
Anyway sorry for the rant, it was those darn gossipy sheep in your picture that got me going. LOL.
Exceptional post as always. :))
Gloria
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2018
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Craig, this is a terrific post, and what a match with the photo. One could read all kinds of "human" thoughts into that little gathering.
The way I figure it, our species still hasn't figured out how to use the brain properly. We don't seem to understand that intellect also involves the range of emotion, which we continue to deny exist except for love which is defined as some ambiguous concept. In the meantime humanity remains hugely deceitful because it is not seen by the mind. lol.
Anyway sorry for the rant, it was those darn gossipy sheep in your picture that got me going. LOL.
Exceptional post as always. :))
Gloria
Comment Written 10-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2018
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I finally got around to watching Blackfish last night, and I have to agree - we haven't figured out how to use our brains at all. On the other hand, the intelligence displayed by species we think "inferior" never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for the lovely review :) Craig
Comment from lyenochka
When I first saw "sheep biting" I thought it was one sheep biting another but it's the shepherd dog that's doing the biting. My answer wouldn't be satisfactory to you, as I would point back to the Fall when all kinds of evil habits came and we continue to struggle.
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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When I first saw "sheep biting" I thought it was one sheep biting another but it's the shepherd dog that's doing the biting. My answer wouldn't be satisfactory to you, as I would point back to the Fall when all kinds of evil habits came and we continue to struggle.
Comment Written 10-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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I guess we agree that something went wrong with our wiring somewhere. Thanks for the thoughtful review, Helen. Craig
Comment from Pamusart
Hi Craig. Sheep-whating? Sounds interesting. This one makes sense. You have to be a carnivore to bite a sheep. Or a jerk of a human. Maybe if you choose positive words, the posts would be positive. Thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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Hi Craig. Sheep-whating? Sounds interesting. This one makes sense. You have to be a carnivore to bite a sheep. Or a jerk of a human. Maybe if you choose positive words, the posts would be positive. Thank you for sharing
Comment Written 10-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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Hi Pam, that's probably true, but I decided at the start I'd just take the word for each day as it came - otherwise I'd get to the last 3/4 of the year, and have only rubbish words left lol. Many thanks - Craig
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem. Sometimes so-called intelligent humans are out to get innocent people in trouble for some kind of compensation and to fill their need for greed
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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A very well-written poem. Sometimes so-called intelligent humans are out to get innocent people in trouble for some kind of compensation and to fill their need for greed
Comment Written 10-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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Thanks very much, Sandra. Yes, it seems odd to use insulting words based on the behaviour of animals, when for the most part, their behaviour is more honorable than ours. Cheers, Craig
Comment from ElegantButler
I've never heard of the expression "Sheep-biter" before. Thank you for teaching me something new. Indeed it describes much of our species. We do indeed commit so many treacherous acts, from the simple like standing someone up, to the complex, such as betraying a country. So shameful we humans can be.
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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I've never heard of the expression "Sheep-biter" before. Thank you for teaching me something new. Indeed it describes much of our species. We do indeed commit so many treacherous acts, from the simple like standing someone up, to the complex, such as betraying a country. So shameful we humans can be.
Comment Written 10-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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Thank you for the thoughtful comments. They are much appreciated - Craig
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Craig,
Well, if you are getting tired of your book, I think it is only because there have been a couple of 'mean' words lately, but...there have been some real beauties.
I applaud you for continuing to give us these new words in your daily poetry. We are almost halfway through June, and your poetry has been well inspired by these new words.
sheep-biting is a bit harsh, but it certainly describes the behavior of some people, doesn't it?
~patty~
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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Hi, Craig,
Well, if you are getting tired of your book, I think it is only because there have been a couple of 'mean' words lately, but...there have been some real beauties.
I applaud you for continuing to give us these new words in your daily poetry. We are almost halfway through June, and your poetry has been well inspired by these new words.
sheep-biting is a bit harsh, but it certainly describes the behavior of some people, doesn't it?
~patty~
Comment Written 10-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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I think it's strange we use other creatures to create insults - e.g. "He behaved like an animal." Or, "She is a dog." It doesn't seem appropriate to me, as our behaviour is usually far worse than any other species. Many thanks once again, Patty.
Craig
Comment from Kerry Wanstall
Craig, I so look forward to reading your poems inspired by words from "The Cabinet Of Linguistic Curiosities". The Title attracted me immediately, as growing up on a farm, we had a number of blue healers. Off course, on closer reading, I realised what "sheep biters" was referring to in your poem. You've so skilfully made some very insightful and valid points using, as usual, very well chosen words. Even though you may be choosing to put this book aside, for a while, pls keep it within arms reach so that you will be inspired to write more of these delightful poems.
Kerry
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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Craig, I so look forward to reading your poems inspired by words from "The Cabinet Of Linguistic Curiosities". The Title attracted me immediately, as growing up on a farm, we had a number of blue healers. Off course, on closer reading, I realised what "sheep biters" was referring to in your poem. You've so skilfully made some very insightful and valid points using, as usual, very well chosen words. Even though you may be choosing to put this book aside, for a while, pls keep it within arms reach so that you will be inspired to write more of these delightful poems.
Kerry
Comment Written 10-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018
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Hi Kerry, I'm not ready to chuck it in just yet. I was just having a whine about the number of depressing words it seems to be throwing up. I'm not sure if I'll make it right through, seeing as I'm not even half way yet, but for a while yet I think there'll be more. Many thanks, Craig