A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
Viewing comments for Chapter 206 "Siderodromophobiac"A collection of poems showcasing unusual words
15 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
Lol. What a fascinating word and I'll probably never use it. I've known people who are afraid to fly on planes and their alternative is to ride on trains but I've never met anyone afraid to ride by rail. Must have come to use shortly after trains became a transportation option.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2018
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Lol. What a fascinating word and I'll probably never use it. I've known people who are afraid to fly on planes and their alternative is to ride on trains but I've never met anyone afraid to ride by rail. Must have come to use shortly after trains became a transportation option.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2018
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We tend to think of trains as being extremely safe. There was a terrible rail accident very close to where I lived in 1977. Eighty-four people died, and well over 200 were injured. From time to time we hear of other very bad accidents involving trains. It would be interesting to know the statistics, but my guess is it would still be safer than flying (I can say that now you are safely back on ground - I think lol)
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Well, on the ground now but back on the plane soon. Still have a few more posts to glean from my notes.
Comment from Ulla
Wow, Craig, this a fantastic acrostic and funny to boot. I loved it. What a word and what a story you managed to tell within your poem. Very well done. All the best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2018
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Wow, Craig, this a fantastic acrostic and funny to boot. I loved it. What a word and what a story you managed to tell within your poem. Very well done. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 27-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2018
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Thanks very much, Ulla - much appreciated -- Craig
Comment from --Turtle.
Hey, Craig.
Nice job with this word of the day, and I appreciated the acrostic form for the particular word, as it looks like a mouthful. In the spirit of the theme, the idea of traveling in general is explored, but by the time train travel is explored, the mere thought of it causes the pov of the poem to get very anxious. I think that the other forms of travel are also explored and dismissed... but it's the train that causes a strong reaction leading to a consideration of planes and then walking.
What I liked: the laid back meandering from one type of travel to another ... has an easy flow that matches the rhyming scheme. Pleasing rhymes, a bit of fun about it.
What I paused to consider: The other forms of travel explored might muddle from the specific rail travel fear... it gives more of a focus on travel than a rail phobia, in some ways. So there might be a slight mismatch between the acrostic word and each individual line, but I don't think that's a big deal, as the travel is also laying the foundation of there's pros and cons to all travel, but trains are out of the question.
I don't think anything needs to change. My babbling is more of an observation of how I associated.
Does driving on the freeway make you high,
Relaxing(Relax you)? as the countryside rolls by?
(I paused on the relaxing... I'm not sure if it's correct, but I kept wanting to make it make more sense (because of the comma) to change it to relax you. Not sure if it will work with the meter though.)
Sorry for my review being a bit garbled.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2018
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Hey, Craig.
Nice job with this word of the day, and I appreciated the acrostic form for the particular word, as it looks like a mouthful. In the spirit of the theme, the idea of traveling in general is explored, but by the time train travel is explored, the mere thought of it causes the pov of the poem to get very anxious. I think that the other forms of travel are also explored and dismissed... but it's the train that causes a strong reaction leading to a consideration of planes and then walking.
What I liked: the laid back meandering from one type of travel to another ... has an easy flow that matches the rhyming scheme. Pleasing rhymes, a bit of fun about it.
What I paused to consider: The other forms of travel explored might muddle from the specific rail travel fear... it gives more of a focus on travel than a rail phobia, in some ways. So there might be a slight mismatch between the acrostic word and each individual line, but I don't think that's a big deal, as the travel is also laying the foundation of there's pros and cons to all travel, but trains are out of the question.
I don't think anything needs to change. My babbling is more of an observation of how I associated.
Does driving on the freeway make you high,
Relaxing(Relax you)? as the countryside rolls by?
(I paused on the relaxing... I'm not sure if it's correct, but I kept wanting to make it make more sense (because of the comma) to change it to relax you. Not sure if it will work with the meter though.)
Sorry for my review being a bit garbled.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2018
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Thanks very much for the thoughtful review, Turtle. I totally get the point about the discussion about other modes of transport possibly being a distraction. Also, I don't feel strongly one way or the other about "relaxing" vs "relax you", so I've gone with your idea. Thanks for the suggestion.
Your review isn't garbled at all, as always, I greatly value it.
Cheers,
Craig
Comment from Gloria ....
I really like that train picture, Craig. I've always found siderodromophobia weird too, until I started to sound it out. Because I first thought it mean phobia of side-dishes, like with your entrée and that what was what clinched it for me. Yes, entries, tunnels, and what goes through tunnels besides tremors, trains. So there's your sides, yes?
Ha, the convolutions a mind will go through to explain something as simple as trainphobia.
That said, superb acrostic and you've gone through quite a list of most travels using excellent metre and rhyme
Fantastic. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2018
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I really like that train picture, Craig. I've always found siderodromophobia weird too, until I started to sound it out. Because I first thought it mean phobia of side-dishes, like with your entrée and that what was what clinched it for me. Yes, entries, tunnels, and what goes through tunnels besides tremors, trains. So there's your sides, yes?
Ha, the convolutions a mind will go through to explain something as simple as trainphobia.
That said, superb acrostic and you've gone through quite a list of most travels using excellent metre and rhyme
Fantastic. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 26-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2018
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After all that work in deciphering it, I think you now by rights have 501 words to work into that megapoem you're constructing, Gloria :) Many thanks for the great review. Craig.
Comment from Pamusart
Hi Craig. I still have a sixer for you. The meter and rhyme are perfect on this one. You made your point about the fear of train travel. My son will not fly and hates when someone else drives. He always wants to be in control. Thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2018
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Hi Craig. I still have a sixer for you. The meter and rhyme are perfect on this one. You made your point about the fear of train travel. My son will not fly and hates when someone else drives. He always wants to be in control. Thank you for sharing
Comment Written 26-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2018
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I'm not sure how you managed to still have one, but many thanks, Pam - I'm truly grateful. Not just for the extra star, but the lovely comments, too. Your son and I appear to have a lot in common. Cheers,Craig
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Craig. First of all, I do like the acrostic form very much (especially those that rhyme) and it's a perfect one to use in this instance. I didn't know there was a word for fear of train travel, but now I do. I've take lots of train trips and really enjoy them, but luckily there are other forms of travel for those who don't. Marilyn
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2018
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Hi Craig. First of all, I do like the acrostic form very much (especially those that rhyme) and it's a perfect one to use in this instance. I didn't know there was a word for fear of train travel, but now I do. I've take lots of train trips and really enjoy them, but luckily there are other forms of travel for those who don't. Marilyn
Comment Written 25-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2018
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When I was a child, they used to have "compartments" on trains, and you could play cards or other games to pass the time on long trips. They even had sleeper cars. I think those are a thing of the past now. Long trips of any sort are not my favourite thing, unless it's by ship:) Many thanks, Craig
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I believe they still do have "compartments" on trains. I've taken lots of train trips but the two across country that I took, one from Chicago to LA and back and the other from New Orleans to LA we did have our own compartment with bathroom. It was fabulous. Some train routes still do offer that but spaces are booked fast and are getting smaller.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very interesting acrostic poem you have penned about riding on a train. I have ridden n trains as a child with my mom and little sister when my dad was in the Navy. I have flew in planes as of late, but I prefer to walk on the ground myself too. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this my friend. blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2018
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This is a very interesting acrostic poem you have penned about riding on a train. I have ridden n trains as a child with my mom and little sister when my dad was in the Navy. I have flew in planes as of late, but I prefer to walk on the ground myself too. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this my friend. blessings, Teri
Comment Written 25-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2018
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Many thanks for the lovely comments, Teri. I'm most grateful :) Craig
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the fear of train travel. That is one phobia I certainly not have. I love to travel by train especially the long distance travel overnight.
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2018
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A very well-written poem about the fear of train travel. That is one phobia I certainly not have. I love to travel by train especially the long distance travel overnight.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2018
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Do they have sleeper cars in South Africa? They used to here, but I think they are a thing of the past. Many thanks, Sandra.
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Yes, we do have but it became unsafe especially for woman when traveling alone.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
And a very fine acrostic it is too my friend.
I did try to pronounce your word for today but I have no way of knowing if I did. I have to agree with you about a sub or airplane. I'll just keep my fee on solid ground. Well done. Nancy
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2018
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And a very fine acrostic it is too my friend.
I did try to pronounce your word for today but I have no way of knowing if I did. I have to agree with you about a sub or airplane. I'll just keep my fee on solid ground. Well done. Nancy
Comment Written 25-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2018
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Many thanks, Nancy - much appreciated. Craig
Comment from kiwijenny
Good grief...there are phobias everywhere and cool words to describe them,
This is a 'rail' thing.......???
I know a girl who was afraid of balloons. Globophobia...Oprah Winfrey suffers from it..lol
I mean I shouldn't laugh...
God bless
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2018
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Good grief...there are phobias everywhere and cool words to describe them,
This is a 'rail' thing.......???
I know a girl who was afraid of balloons. Globophobia...Oprah Winfrey suffers from it..lol
I mean I shouldn't laugh...
God bless
Comment Written 25-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2018
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That's a new one to me. Many thanks, Jenny.