A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
Viewing comments for Chapter 215 "Letterling"A collection of poems showcasing unusual words
14 total reviews
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Craig,
A great new word, and a wonderful poem, to remind us of the importance of that little encouragement to the ones we love. Every once in a while, I will still slip a little love note into my husband's pocket, so he will come across it during his day.
Those little notes are part of the cement that keeps us together,
~patty~
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018
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Hi, Craig,
A great new word, and a wonderful poem, to remind us of the importance of that little encouragement to the ones we love. Every once in a while, I will still slip a little love note into my husband's pocket, so he will come across it during his day.
Those little notes are part of the cement that keeps us together,
~patty~
Comment Written 06-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018
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What a terrific idea, Patty. I'm sure it must make his day. I would give it a try myself, except I'm fairly sure her response on finding it would be, "OK -- what have you done NOW?" ;-)
Many thanks for the lovely review.
Craig
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LOL - yes, you do run that risk. I know every once in a while, he will look at me, and ask that very same question.
~p~
Comment from Ulla
Hi Craig, yes that word made a lot of sense to me. I knew immediately what it meant. Diminutives like this is used all the time in Spanish, and it makes a lot of sense. You've composed a great poem around the word. All the best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2018
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Hi Craig, yes that word made a lot of sense to me. I knew immediately what it meant. Diminutives like this is used all the time in Spanish, and it makes a lot of sense. You've composed a great poem around the word. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 05-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2018
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Thanks very much, Ulla. It's one of the few where I was able to intuit a meaning without having heard it before. Cheers, Craig
Comment from BeasPeas
This is a very nice poem, Craig. Is it a sonnet? I like everything about it--presentation, content, rhyming and flow. Lettering is a very good word. It applies to the script and also to sending a letter. Marilyn
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2018
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This is a very nice poem, Craig. Is it a sonnet? I like everything about it--presentation, content, rhyming and flow. Lettering is a very good word. It applies to the script and also to sending a letter. Marilyn
Comment Written 05-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2018
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Hi Marilyn, yes -- it's a sonnet. Thanks for the lovely comments, most grateful. Craig
Comment from --Turtle.
A poem I can easily relate to. More than the note or the sense of crunch where I can't touch base with all those who I enjoy touching base with... family, friends, correspondances... even my imaginary people... I wonder how to fill the gaps between. Even when I go to type out a text, I tend to just stare at the phone trying to come up with something not lame.
Strong use of presentation too, with the format of this poem having a letter-like feel.
Really enjoyed the flow and theme of this poem.
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2018
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A poem I can easily relate to. More than the note or the sense of crunch where I can't touch base with all those who I enjoy touching base with... family, friends, correspondances... even my imaginary people... I wonder how to fill the gaps between. Even when I go to type out a text, I tend to just stare at the phone trying to come up with something not lame.
Strong use of presentation too, with the format of this poem having a letter-like feel.
Really enjoyed the flow and theme of this poem.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2018
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I hope your imaginary people don't get too narky with you, Turtle. I'm sure they realise you have your hands full. Thanks for the lovely comments :) Craig
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The other day, I got very excited about a concept I want to work out for some writing. Started talking to my mom about it, and three hours later, she dove into her car and drove away. I've gotten no letterlings from her since.
Comment from Gloria ....
A beautiful sonnet friend, Craig. Each word carefully selected to sing the meaning and importance of finding the time or should I say making the time to keep in touch with those people who are so important to us, because they won't be there forever.
A lovely sonnet in perfect metre and rhyme (except for the odd Stralian one) lol.
Very nicely done.
Gloria
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2018
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A beautiful sonnet friend, Craig. Each word carefully selected to sing the meaning and importance of finding the time or should I say making the time to keep in touch with those people who are so important to us, because they won't be there forever.
A lovely sonnet in perfect metre and rhyme (except for the odd Stralian one) lol.
Very nicely done.
Gloria
Comment Written 05-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2018
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Gloria, I'm afraid I'm finding it difficult to contain my disappointment. As a well-educated woman of the world, I felt sure you would know it's "Strayan"! And you pick me up on MY pronunciation - geesh!
All joking aside, thanks for the lovely review, and the wonderful rating. Both are very gratefully received. Craig
Comment from Y. M. Roger
What a great entry this is! Great form and rhythm and packaged neatly with an important massage...Great j ob! :) :) Kind of one of those words, though, that defies logic: supposed to denote the shorter version of something but itself is longer....lol! :) ;)
Thank you for sharing! :)
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2018
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What a great entry this is! Great form and rhythm and packaged neatly with an important massage...Great j ob! :) :) Kind of one of those words, though, that defies logic: supposed to denote the shorter version of something but itself is longer....lol! :) ;)
Thank you for sharing! :)
Comment Written 04-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2018
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LOL - a bit like "abbreviation" - ever wondered why that's such a long word? Many thanks for the lovely review, Craig
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about writing letters to loved ones who are not nearby. Those days were still good days and we who knows how we wrote letters to communicate. Today we communicate more by sms, email, sms, or skype these days.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2018
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A very well-written poem about writing letters to loved ones who are not nearby. Those days were still good days and we who knows how we wrote letters to communicate. Today we communicate more by sms, email, sms, or skype these days.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2018
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Yes, or wander around with our heads buried in our "devices", ignoring everyone. Many thanks, Sandra.
Comment from Pamusart
The word letterling makes a lot of sense. Sounds German or Teutonic in origin. Nicely written with your usual meticulous attention to meter and rhyme. I am assuming the mother is still alive and waiting to hear from her son. Thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2018
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The word letterling makes a lot of sense. Sounds German or Teutonic in origin. Nicely written with your usual meticulous attention to meter and rhyme. I am assuming the mother is still alive and waiting to hear from her son. Thank you for sharing
Comment Written 04-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2018
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In the poem, yes, she is. Many thanks, Pam :) Craig
Comment from Michele Harber
This is lovely. Your rhymes all work well, and your poem flows very smoothly. Loveliest, of course, is the love this expresses for your mother. Yes, we all have many more to do than we have hours in the day to do them but, at the end of the day, nothing's more important than family. Thanks for the reminder.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2018
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This is lovely. Your rhymes all work well, and your poem flows very smoothly. Loveliest, of course, is the love this expresses for your mother. Yes, we all have many more to do than we have hours in the day to do them but, at the end of the day, nothing's more important than family. Thanks for the reminder.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2018
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Again, thanks for the lovely comments. I'm most grateful -- Craig
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My pleasure.
Comment from Kathleen S.
Beautiful and well said. How oft do we let things slip by us as the time rushes by as well. I find your poem endearing. The love you feel for your mother is well expressed in this poem.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2018
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Beautiful and well said. How oft do we let things slip by us as the time rushes by as well. I find your poem endearing. The love you feel for your mother is well expressed in this poem.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2018
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Thank you very much, Kathleen. I appreciate the lovely comments -- Craig