Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hello CD Richards
Smiles I found you free style poem about Camelot very good, especially when I've never read anything about Excalibur , until I read your story poem written in archaic format, which I like .
Gert

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2018

Thank you very much for the lovely comments, Gert. I'm glad you enjoyed :) Most grateful, Craig

reply by Gert sherwood on 03-Sep-2018

You are welcome Craig
Gert

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Lovely Camelot tale your written around this word, cankerfret, Craig.Really enjoyed this re-write, and you do excel still writing a long poem this far into your challenge year. Great going,
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2018

Thanks so much yet again for the lovely comments, Valda. Must press on, it would be a shame to throw it in now lol Cheers, Craig

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Craig, I came in late for this, but it still deserves a review. This is a wonderful poem with a story told within. You master that to perfection and gets the day's word incorporated as well. AA joy to read. All the best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2018

Thanks once more for the delightful comments, Ulla. You're very kind. Craig

Comment from Pamusart

Exceptional

Hi Craig. Your meter is absolutely perfect on this one. I am not familiar with what happened to Mordred at the end of Camelot. Didn't Arthur die and ask Lancelot to care for Guinevere? Maybe that was only in the movies. Nice job. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2018

Thank you for the wonderful rating and comments, Pam. In the version I read as a kid, I'm pretty sure Arthur fought Mordred. Mordred died, and Arthur was fatally wounded in the fight. I don't recall him asking Lancelot to look after Guenevere, but he could have. I think there might be other versions, though. Thanks again, Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Wow! That's brilliantly told! I think you should have entered this into the Story in a Poem contest. Loved the story and it's a befitting action that King Arthur took. Cankerfret or none, no one else should have Excalibur!

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2018

Thanks so much, Helen. Absolutely, Excalibur is Arthur's alone :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Craig. A wonderfully composed piece. Cankerfret--good word. I think I have some around here. Story is told well with good flow and rhyming. Loved it. Marilyn

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2018

Thanks very much, Marilyn. Most appreciated -- Cheers, Craig

Comment from Alexander Vasa

Excellent

Hi, that's an interesting word, it sounds historical and suits the setting and theme of our poem, which I really enjoyed reading. Very descriptive with a great story. I saw no errors and your rhyming is unforced. Thanks for the author notes, too. I always find your work interesting and presented beautifully, cheers, Ana.

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely comments, Ana. I really appreciate them. Cheers, Craig

Comment from ciliverde

Exceptional

Hi Craig, I just love your poem about Arthur Pendragon's estate sale, and the subsequent peeved killing of Mordred. You wrap the use of the word "cankerfret" into the poem quite nicely. The whole poem is an amusing story, told with perfect rhymes and meter. I am not sure if Arthur actually killed Mordred, and I suppose it depends on who you ask ;)

Well done! One of my favorites of yours,
Carol

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2018

Hi Carol,

So happy that you stopped by to review this one :) Many thanks for the lovely comments, and the wonderful shiny stars. I know in the version I read as a kid, Arthur killed Mordred, but was mortally wounded himself. Doubtless there are other versions, as you seem to indicate, though I haven't heard them.

Most grateful,
Craig

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Well, how dare him to make fun of Excalibur. I enjoyed your well-written poem, Craig. The rhymes are great & there is great flow. The story in a poem is believable as the king had power to get rid of anyone he didn't like in those days. Your picture is a great one to pair with your poem, too. Thanks for sharing another of your poems from your treasured gift. Jan

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely comments, Jan. They are greatly appreciated -- Craig

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This proves is best not to insult a proud man who is armed with a sword.
This is a witty story that mixes myth (history) with your own spin on what would happen if Camelot when into debt.

Nice illustration.

Keep writing

Joan

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2018

Thanks very much, Joan. Much appreciated, Craig

reply by dragonpoet on 13-Aug-2018

Any time, Craig.

Joan