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A collection of poems showcasing unusual words

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Comment from Pearl Edwards
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escarmouche - I think that's a great sounding word not so much the meaning but the sound. And yes, what a bizarre war to last only 38 minutes, hopefully not too many deaths before he packed his bags and skadoodled out of there,
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2018

reply by the author on 30-Aug-2018
    Many thanks, Valda. I get the impression there were few casualties. Cheers, Craig
Comment from Ulla
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Hi Craig, it's amazing isn't it a war lasting a mere 38 minutes. I love it. A great word that has inspired you to write such a lovely poem. I looked it up and there it was. Fancy that. I wish all wars would be like that. All the best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2018

reply by the author on 28-Aug-2018
    Thanks very much, Ulla, for the lovely comments. Of course, the damage we could do now in thirty-eight minutes would be incomprehensible to those involved in the Anglo-Zanzibar war. That's progress for you.
Comment from Mustang Patty
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Hi, Craig,

If only all wars could be so short! Of course, today that is a scary thought. Just how long does it take to deploy all warheads and destroy the populated countries?

Thank you for sharing - another great word,

~patty~

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2018

reply by the author on 28-Aug-2018
    Indeed, the havoc we could wreak in thirty-eight minutes would astonish those involved in the Anglo-Zanzibar war. So much for progress. Many thanks, Patty :)
Comment from Gloria ....
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They should've at least tried to go on for an hour. Thirty-eight minutes in really hard to fit into a rhymed and metred poem, but by George you've done it.

And a fine new word for me to look up one day, maybe.

Excellent poetry as is your wont, Craig.

Gloria

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2018

reply by the author on 28-Aug-2018
    Thanks very much, Gloria. I tried to do the times in metric, but it just didn't work out :) Cheers, Craig
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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This is a great poem, Craig. You are right--if only . . .but war is big business. Good job on the rhyme & smooth flow of lines. Your picture is a good pairing with your words. Appreciate the definitions, too. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2018

reply by the author on 28-Aug-2018
    Thanks for the kind words, Jan; they're much appreciated -- Craig
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written poem about the shortest war recorded in history. War is never a fun thing to do for anyone. Even when it is short it is still a waste of many lives and resources.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2018

reply by the author on 28-Aug-2018
    Very true, Sandra. Thanks so much for the continued support -- Craig
Comment from Debbie Pope
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You are probably the only FanStory member who has had the opportunity to rhyme Zanzibar and bizarre. Even "spinets" is a word that is seldom used. This poem is a perfect example of what you do in so many of your works. Your word choice is more unique than anyone else that I read. Sometimes after reading your poem, I'm not even sure which word is your "linguistic curiosity." I love that. It makes your poems interesting.
This time I am going to research what "fortified" wine means. As a wine love, I find that concept very appealing.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2018

reply by the author on 28-Aug-2018
    Well, everyone has had the opportunity, perhaps no one has been silly enough to want to :)

    You've probably found out by now that fortified just means it's mixed with harder stuff. If you haven't tried port, you must. It is delicious, but best not drunk by the wine glass full lol

    Many thanks for the lovely comments, Debbie
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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I love that word! I shall make a note and use it sometime, it just sound so powerful! Your rhyme taught me some history here and if only all wars only lasted 38 minutes! How easy that would be, but then again we would have more of them, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2018

reply by the author on 27-Aug-2018
    Thanks very much, Dolly. Yes, if only! Most grateful, Craig
Comment from BeasPeas
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Love the word "escaramouche." If there's going to be a war, let it be an "escaramouche." Terrific rhyming combos here: spinets/minutes, sortie/forty. Marilyn

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2018

reply by the author on 27-Aug-2018
    Thanks very much, Marilyn. Most appreciated -- Craig
Comment from kathleenspalding
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Best war ever, LOL! Very entertaining and educational poem flows well and delivers a great truth at the end. Excellent rhythm and rhyme, use of artwork, and thanks for the author's notes, too. (I can just hear this being read out with a strong British accent, LOL)

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2018

reply by the author on 27-Aug-2018
    Haha :) Thanks very much, Kathleen; I appreciate the lovely comments -- Craig
reply by kathleenspalding on 27-Aug-2018
    You're welcome