Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

So sweet ... love the picture!

"Consanguinate" ... this will be a harder word to remember, though you conveyed it very well in this piece. Thanks for teaching me another word, Craig!

Cheers,
Connie

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2018

Thanks so much, Connie. I thought the picture was sweet too, no need to look further, once I came across that one :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

What a precious picture - much better than that of conjoined twins as I would have imagined with such a word as 'consanguinate.' Good poem whether a limerick or not!

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2018

Thanks very much, Helen. Most grateful, Craig

Comment from bard owl

Excellent

A very interesting not-limerick. Reads like a limerick but with a sweet message of friendship - best friends and companions. Adding to the beauty is the picture of two babies holding hands. A refreshingly gentle read. Blessings to you, Linda

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2018

Thanks so much, Linda.I wish there were more words in the book that so easily lent themselves to writing gentle poems. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

Maybe it fell out of use because it was more popular with the vampire cults of the day...I can see why they would use this as having a close "blood-buddy" - ha!! :) ;)

Simply love the pic you've found here -- how precious! :) :)

Thank you for sharing! :) ;)

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2018

Thanks very much, Yvette. Most grateful for the kind words, Craig

Comment from catch22

Excellent

Hi Craig, what a great poem that incorporates the word of the day in an inventive way and provides context for its use. Good use of the limerick form for your poem. I don't mind the iambic meter either. Nicely penned.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2018

Thanks very much for the kind words, Pam. Most grateful -- Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Craig, This is an absolutely adorable write with a precious picture to go with it. You used very good words (and I have no clue about the new one) and sweet picture. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018

Hi Teri,

Please rest assured I have read, and truly appreciate your comments. And, as is always the case, I responded individually to them. Then, by simply pressing the wrong button, I irretrievably lost ten responses that had taken me half an hour or more to type (not for the first time). I don't have time to retype them all today, so you are now receiving a "canned" response, and for that I'm sorry.

Please know that I do appreciate your comments, very much. And, if you get time, perhaps drop Tom a note suggesting he remove the stupid "Next Page" button from the comments page, or at least auto-save the responses before opening a new page. Thanks :)

reply by Teri7 on 23-Aug-2018

Don't worry about that Craig. I have done that too. I don't worry about not getting responses back like this, but it was nice of you to do it! Blessings, Teri

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hey, Craig. I think this limerick states well what we all feel here. All fanstorians consanguinate with each other in their love for writing.

Keep writing and educating us with words from that book

Joaan

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018

Hi Joan,

Please rest assured I have read, and truly appreciate your comments. And, as is always the case, I responded individually to them. Then, by simply pressing the wrong button, I irretrievably lost ten responses that had taken me half an hour or more to type (not for the first time). I don't have time to retype them all today, so you are now receiving a "canned" response, and for that I'm sorry.

Please know that I do appreciate your comments, very much. And, if you get time, perhaps drop Tom a note suggesting he remove the stupid "Next Page" button from the comments page, or at least auto-save the responses before opening a new page. Thanks :)

reply by dragonpoet on 23-Aug-2018

I do know you appreciate them as I appreciate yours.
I have don't that too. It is infuriating.

You're welcome.

Joan

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Good job, Craig, with a strange word that you explained well. Your not-limerick reads smoothly with great meaning. I like the picture chosen, too. It is evident that your research your word choice before writing on all of your posts from this book. I like reading your author notes. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018

Hi Jan,

Please rest assured I have read, and truly appreciate your comments. And, as is always the case, I responded individually to them. Then, by simply pressing the wrong button, I irretrievably lost ten responses that had taken me half an hour or more to type (not for the first time). I don't have time to retype them all today, so you are now receiving a "canned" response, and for that I'm sorry.

Please know that I do appreciate your comments, very much. And, if you get time, perhaps drop Tom a note suggesting he remove the stupid "Next Page" button from the comments page, or at least auto-save the responses before opening a new page. Thanks :)

reply by Jannypan (Jan) on 23-Aug-2018

No problem. That button is stupid.

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Interesting word and form, Craig. Sometimes that empathic "sense" occurs as if by magic, but of course it's likely something much more simplistic such as consanguinaticity, yes? LOL

Great job with a new word and great fun to read too.

Gloria

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018

Hi Gloria,

Please rest assured I have read, and truly appreciate your comments. And, as is always the case, I responded individually to them. Then, by simply pressing the wrong button, I irretrievably lost ten responses that had taken me half an hour or more to type (not for the first time). I don't have time to retype them all today, so you are now receiving a "canned" response, and for that I'm sorry.

Please know that I do appreciate your comments, very much. And, if you get time, perhaps drop Tom a note suggesting he remove the stupid "Next Page" button from the comments page, or at least auto-save the responses before opening a new page. Thanks :)

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about very good friends that will be friends no matter what come across their path. They will overcome everything that stands between their friendship.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018

Hi Sandra,

Please rest assured I have read, and truly appreciate your comments. And, as is always the case, I responded individually to them. Then, by simply pressing the wrong button, I irretrievably lost ten responses that had taken me half an hour or more to type (not for the first time). I don't have time to retype them all today, so you are now receiving a "canned" response, and for that I'm sorry.

Please know that I do appreciate your comments, very much. And, if you get time, perhaps drop Tom a note suggesting he remove the stupid "Next Page" button from the comments page, or at least auto-save the responses before opening a new page. Thanks :)

reply by Sandra du Plessis on 23-Aug-2018

I do understand your dilemma, it happens to.me many times too. It is no joke to type each reply over again with one finger on a touchscreen keyboard.