Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very well written poem you have penned. These jest I got of it was a death bed confession maybe. You used very good words and very good imagery. Never heard of that word either. Maybe I am just a really dumb person or never heard of any thing before!lol. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018

Well, it's supposed to be a collection of weird words, Teri, so I wouldn't be too concerned about not knowing them. There's not too many I've come across before. Many thanks, Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Excellent write. I believe I am in Pascal's camp. Satirical and cynical Voltaire was true to the end. Your poem is great. An enjoyable read. I do like the word "viaticated." Marilyn

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2018

Satirical, cynical and insightful :) Thanks so much, Marilyn; much appreciated.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Thank you for sharing another obscure word and the etching of Voltaire as you recount his story. I wonder why you avoided the use of "arse" in the second stanza, but I cannot argue with the final line! Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2018

Oh, I'll probably change it later, Joan. Just having a bit of fun :) Many thanks -- Craig

reply by Joan E. on 26-Aug-2018

Thank you again for sharing your fun and enjoy the remains of Sunday- Joan

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

What a fantastic sonnet, Craig. Your metre pristine the theme, timely. Voltaire was quite the wise fellow not wanting to make the Devil an enemy when he may end up being his new emperor if he happens to end up in that place. haha

just one wee typo

believe such lies, get bitten on the derriere (arse)

Much enjoyed and some good advice too.

Gloria

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2018

Whoops! How on Earth did that slip in there? Most grateful for the lovely review, Gloria :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Good job, Craig, with your poem. It reads smoothly & the rhymes are great. I like the topic as you expressed it in your poem. After reading your notes, I like it even more. You told a good story & gave readers much to ponder. Your picture is a great pairing with your well-chosen notes. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely comments, Jan. Your kindness is much appreciated -- Craig

Comment from damommy

Excellent

I saw what went wrong in the stanza you mentioned, and it was good of you to put it in your author note. Otherwise, good rhyme and meter throughout. A very interesting poem about Voltaire. You told it well. I've heard it said there are no atheists in a foxhole. 8-)

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2018

One hears lots of things, not all of them are true. Thanks so much for reviewing :)

Comment from Scarbrems

Excellent

Nicely done. Hmm, word that means 'derriere' but rhymes with farce ...do you know, I just can't think ; ).


It has to be said, not only do I not believe in deathbed conversions, I'm not a huge believer in the notion that people spend their last few moments spouting wit and wisdom. I've often thought people of note put a codicil in their wills - 'and please tell people I mad this clever comment when I die. I've spent some time coming up with it.' I don't know if you get 'Only fools and Horses' in Australia, but there's a great scene between Del and Rodney that this remind me of. Del always says 'Mum said, on her deathbed ...' so Rodney comes back with, 'according to you, the poor woman spent her whole time talking. Last week, you said, 'Mum said, on her deathbed, Rodney always has to get the Chinese'.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2018

Well, if you come up with something, please let me know ;-)

As for Voltaire's last words, it must be true -- I read it on the internet.

We have had that show on TV here, although I didn't watch it; nothing against the show, it was probably just on in a timeslot that conflicted with something else, like On The Buses, maybe.

Nice to see your name here, thanks for stopping by, Emma :)

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

Wonderful write and SPECTACULAR subject matter -- really love the multiple biographical glimpses you've brought in here! :) :)

On another note, congratulations on your win, Craig -- very well done!! :) :)

As always, thanx for your sharing with all of us! :) ;)

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2018

Thanks so much, Yvette, for the lovely note of congratulations, and of course, for the delightful comments on this one. You're very kind :) Craig

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

lol re the little rhyme slip in stanza two. I suppose you could change "derriere" to 'arse' to make it rhyme with "farce", though derriere sounds a little more delicate. :)

You taught this reader a new word with "viadicated", the meaning of which is nicely conveyed through your poem.

Well done!

Cheers,
Connie

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2018

Connie! I'm shocked and appalled! I could never be so uncouth!

hehehe

Thanks again for a most fun review.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about the end of our lives come soon and we do not always have a chance to make our wrong ways right before we die. It is always better to live your life on the right side of the line, we may not have another chance.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2018

Thanks so much, Sandra. Agreed, on our deathbed is no place to be changing horses :)