Comment from Pamusart

Excellent

Hi Craig. I hope you have a good sense of humor. I thought it said decopulate. And it made sense also. Lol. I read the definition and knew it was not right. But that is what a lot of people would do after copulating. It is a great entry for the contest. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Jun-2018

Haha, well, I've found that wine is most often more effective when used BEFORE the copulating, Pam. The word reminded me of something far less pleasant - decapitating :) Many thanks for the fun comments - Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

Actually Craig this is a really good job. The presentation is most artistic, the five line poem is written to specs and a wonderful subject it is.

I wish you good luck in the contest with this beauty.

Gloria

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Jun-2018

Thanks so much, Gloria. It doesn't appear to have been received with a huge amount of enthusiasm, and I guess I'm not surprised - it's not a "knockout" piece. But I really do appreciate that you appreciate it, and am very grateful for the lovely rating and kind words. Craig

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Thanks, but I prefer white... Especially ice wine - YUM.

Is there no end to your cleverness? Your work is always stellar, short or long. This one in particular is a small poem I would actually adorn with a six, if I had one, and I usually save sixes for bigger writes.

So there. (No go win the contest.) (Wait! I'm entered too! We can share. *grin*)

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2018

I do like a nice cold muscato as well. I think you might have this one all to yourself, Dawn. Response has so far been room temperature - as any good red should be ;-) Many thanks once again.

reply by Dawn Munro on 25-Jun-2018

Say it isn't so! :(

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

I like "decant" much better than "decapulate." I suppose removing the head of a bottle could be decapulating it. Lol.
Fun poem about process of enjoying wine!

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2018

The image of Louis and Marie came to my mind, too, when I saw this one. Many thanks, Helen.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

What a grape--uh great tanka Craig. Your presentation is super--the color scheme, the picture, the word choices, & the message. Thanks for sharing & best wishes. Jan

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely comments and good wishes, Jan. I really appreciate both - Craig

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

Nice wine theme for this poem and word of the day :) I was getting decapulate mixed up with decapitate. Sorry! I'm not a wine lover, give me rumfruity drinks and I'd be happy to decapulate. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2018

That is exactly what came to mind when I saw the word, Joy. Visions of Louis and Marie. I nearly wrote a silly verse about being scared of losing my head, but decided against it :)

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig,

I always knew there was another name for this besides decant. Once upon a time, I used to know so much about wine. And then, I decided I knew too much about wine, so now, I know nothing.

Thank you for this cute little poem about the proper drinking of a fine wine,

~patty~

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2018

Well, even though I enjoy the stuff as much as anyone, I believe I can honestly say I've never indulged to the point of more than the slightest buzz. Which makes me (a) unusual, and (b) boring. Even my other half doesn't believe me on this, so I'll forgive you if you don't (not the boring bit, I know you'll believe that).

Thanks you for a delightful review - Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

An enticing five-line poem setting a mood--suggesting intimacy and romance over a glass of red wine, including the new word from your gift book. Nicely composed and illustrated. Good luck in the contest. Marilyn

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2018

Thanks very much for the kind comments, Marilyn - Craig

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

I like both the word and the atmosphere you have suggested here. Nothing like the sharing of a good bottle of red! Mind you, I feel a bit discombobulated after decapulating a bottle or two!

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2018

Well, I won't tell if you don't, Tony. Now where did I put that corkscrew? Many thanks - Craig

Comment from Deirdre Anne Gialamas

Excellent

Dear CD,
I found your entry to be suitable for the contest. * The image, created by your words,
builds up anticipation in the reader's mind.
Might even encourage drinking! Haha!
Best of luck!
Deirdre Anne

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2018

Some people become very cute and charming when they've been drinking, some not so much. I think it depends on the company :)

Many thanks for the kind words and good wishes, Deidre Anne.

Craig