A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
Viewing comments for Chapter 220 "Chester the cat"A collection of poems showcasing unusual words
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Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written limerick you have penned about Chester the cat. You used very cute descriptive words about the cat who liked knocking down your nick nicks. That is what I call them. Very cute words and art work. Blessings Teri
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2018
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This is a very well written limerick you have penned about Chester the cat. You used very cute descriptive words about the cat who liked knocking down your nick nicks. That is what I call them. Very cute words and art work. Blessings Teri
Comment Written 09-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2018
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Nick-knacks is what they are :) Many thanks for the lovely review, Teri. Craig
Comment from Gloria ....
Oh consarnit and tarnation, cats! Of course they love to climb around the bric-a-brac and then that's how they end up in the daisies in the backyard. It's just like yin and yang, yes?
A fun Limerick, Craig and only because I realize no actual cats were picking daisies.
Gloria
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2018
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Oh consarnit and tarnation, cats! Of course they love to climb around the bric-a-brac and then that's how they end up in the daisies in the backyard. It's just like yin and yang, yes?
A fun Limerick, Craig and only because I realize no actual cats were picking daisies.
Gloria
Comment Written 09-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2018
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Nope, no daisies were harmed in the making of this limerick :)
Many thanks, Gloria -- very much appreciated.
Comment from lyenochka
Well, it's good that you started with an apology! I hope you don't get too many cat lovers upset. I think that's just what cats like to do. And this word seems to be limited to the Yorkshire dialect?
The narrator needed something like this:
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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Well, it's good that you started with an apology! I hope you don't get too many cat lovers upset. I think that's just what cats like to do. And this word seems to be limited to the Yorkshire dialect?
The narrator needed something like this:
Comment Written 08-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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Haha, now that looks like amazingly good fun for Chester, and my knick-knacks can survive to fight another day. I really do love cats -- though not quite as much as dogs ;-) Many thanks; Craig
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Now see here I thought Chester was the cause of his own demise - lol! :) As a cat owner but not cat person (yes, there's a difference!), I can attest to the fact that a climb-tack could certainly accomplish such....one of these new ones living in our house :) :) has knocked over/down some pretty heavy things that could have hurt her....crazy feline!! :) :)
Aa-a-and with that rambling done, I shall say another fun limerick, sir, and thanx for sharing! Yvette
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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Now see here I thought Chester was the cause of his own demise - lol! :) As a cat owner but not cat person (yes, there's a difference!), I can attest to the fact that a climb-tack could certainly accomplish such....one of these new ones living in our house :) :) has knocked over/down some pretty heavy things that could have hurt her....crazy feline!! :) :)
Aa-a-and with that rambling done, I shall say another fun limerick, sir, and thanx for sharing! Yvette
Comment Written 08-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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LOL Of course he was the cause of his own demise - that priceless Ming vase was heavy ;-) Thanks for the fun review :) Craig
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written Limerick about the cat that once was a lively cat that liked to walk on the shelves and inspect the bric-a-brac. He used all nine of his lives and pushing up the daisies now.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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A very well-written Limerick about the cat that once was a lively cat that liked to walk on the shelves and inspect the bric-a-brac. He used all nine of his lives and pushing up the daisies now.
Comment Written 08-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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Thanks very much, Sandra. Yep, his purrer is purring no longer. Cheers, Craig
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
Hi Craig,
lol ... that Chester walked on one too many shelves.
A friend of mine had a cat who would climb on everything ... even the stove ... yikes!
I love your climb-tack/bric-a-brac rhyme, Craig. This is a fun limerick and a fun way to present the word climb-tack. Your poem started my morning off on a good note. Thanks!
Connie
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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Hi Craig,
lol ... that Chester walked on one too many shelves.
A friend of mine had a cat who would climb on everything ... even the stove ... yikes!
I love your climb-tack/bric-a-brac rhyme, Craig. This is a fun limerick and a fun way to present the word climb-tack. Your poem started my morning off on a good note. Thanks!
Connie
Comment Written 08-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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I'm so happy to have helped get your day off to a good start, Connie :) Many thanks for the lovely review. Craig
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Haha. I have several climb-tack kitties. Good job, Craig, with this word used in a limerick. I found it to be funny, but well written. Good job on its style. The picture is a good choice, too. Jan
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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Haha. I have several climb-tack kitties. Good job, Craig, with this word used in a limerick. I found it to be funny, but well written. Good job on its style. The picture is a good choice, too. Jan
Comment Written 08-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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Many thanks, Jan. I do love cats, really lol Cheers, Craig
Comment from Robbie Yates
Ha! A great cheeky little limerick. Nice use of rhyme, and I enjoyed your use of the "pushing up daisies" idiom.
I really should learn how the "books" work on here, so I can reread all your poems again later, and possibly remember even just a sliver of the huge number of new words you've been teaching us!
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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Ha! A great cheeky little limerick. Nice use of rhyme, and I enjoyed your use of the "pushing up daisies" idiom.
I really should learn how the "books" work on here, so I can reread all your poems again later, and possibly remember even just a sliver of the huge number of new words you've been teaching us!
Comment Written 08-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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I must figure it out one day too. Many thanks for the great review, I'm glad you enjoyed :) Craig
Comment from Kathleen S.
Cute poem. Poor Chester must of messed with a knick nack that was a bit more heavy than he was or something of that nature. Good use of words and imagery. Oh yes, I am a cat lover, but life does happen, so I understand, that some times these things happen.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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Cute poem. Poor Chester must of messed with a knick nack that was a bit more heavy than he was or something of that nature. Good use of words and imagery. Oh yes, I am a cat lover, but life does happen, so I understand, that some times these things happen.
Comment Written 08-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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Yes, that's what happened - he didn't meet a sticky end after breaking a particularly loved and expensive trinket.
It's just a joke - I would never harm a hair on any animal's head. But I'm not against idly threatening them with being tarred and feathered if they break stuff :)
Many thanks, Craig
Comment from Hayley Zemontas
I loved the concept of this poem- that you took inspiration from a book of poetry that you enjoy and used it to create your own light hearted limerick. I am a devoted cat lover yet I felt offended not one bit, as the poem is so humorous and I can relate because despite how much I love my fur babies, I do pull my hair out in exasperation sometimes too at their annoying little ways, One of which is messing with ornaments and objects!! They're so flipping nosy! I laughed out loud. Great job x
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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I loved the concept of this poem- that you took inspiration from a book of poetry that you enjoy and used it to create your own light hearted limerick. I am a devoted cat lover yet I felt offended not one bit, as the poem is so humorous and I can relate because despite how much I love my fur babies, I do pull my hair out in exasperation sometimes too at their annoying little ways, One of which is messing with ornaments and objects!! They're so flipping nosy! I laughed out loud. Great job x
Comment Written 08-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2018
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Ah, if you got a laugh, my job is done :)
Many thanks for the kind comments, Hayley. I'm fond of cats myself, although I don't have any (domesticated ones) because of where I live. I had quite a few of them as a kid. We do have a dozen or so feral ones, who call our sheds home from time to time, but come and go as they please.
Most grateful, Craig
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I have 2 domestic cats at the moment who are such lovely company. They go off and roam but then always come back. And I?m soon rescuing 2 more kittens so will be a crazy cat lady haha and very proud x