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A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities

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A collection of poems showcasing unusual words

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Comment from --Turtle.
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Hi, Craig,

I read through this word playful poem a while ago. It uses a riddle quality and rhyme to play with the theme of the day, ... kind of made me think of the Young Frankenstine where... the brain he got was from Abby ... Abby Normal. (Only in the sense of using the theme as the name to pull together rest of the poem here.)

Fun to read.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 06-Sep-2018
    Haha, wasn't that a great movie?

    "Werewolf? There wolf!"

    "Put.the.candle.BACK!"

    Thanks for the lovely comments, Turtle.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
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Great word - I didn't now there was a word for it, though I've seen it happen. Nicely written rhyming poem for this 'revival' poem Craig.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 05-Sep-2018
    Thanks very much, Valda. Yes, I've heard about it happening, but never witnessed it. Cheers, Craig
Comment from BeasPeas
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Hi Craig. Great rhyming in this interesting poem. I like the rhyme pattern used in this one and the psychosis/biosis. Good introduction to today's word: anabiosis. Marilyn

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2018


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
    Thanks again, Marilyn. Much appreciation, Craig
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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Haha, what a fun poem, Craig. I enjoyed reading it--almost limerick like. You did a good job with the rhyme and 'silly' [your words] story. I like the picture you paired with your poem, too. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
    Thanks very much, Jan. I'm most grateful for the lovely comments -- Craig
Comment from Gloria ....
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I love the poetic ambiguity and cryptic quality of this fine verse, Craig. Of course I was trying to think of the answer to the riddle and it could be any number of things, which makes this a most meaningful verse. The female name of course works perfectly in helping us remember.

Great job and only 121 to go, yes?

Gloria

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
    I make it 125, but who's counting? lol (thank for pointing that out). Most grateful :)
Comment from lyenochka
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Good one but it seems that in the medical field, there is lots of cases of anabiosis such as forcing heart to stop to jumpstart it again, and then there are lots of plants which seem to "die" and come back up in another season. So I wouldn't consider Ms. Ana Biosis psychotic.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
    I guess it depends on what her "evidence" was, Helen. If she could pull off a tardigrade like effort, then I'd be impressed :) Cheers, Craig
Comment from Debbie Pope
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I will remember Miss Ana from her eye. That eye is a great photo to use for Ana's
particular psychosis.
This word actually sounds useful. When I type it, the auto correct doesn't change it. I hope to remember the word. I know, however, that I will remember your riddle. That was a great way to start your poem.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
    Thanks very much, Debbie. I appreciate the lovely comments, Craig
Comment from Teri7
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Craig, This is a very interesting poem you have penned with a brand new word I did not know. You explained it well with good words in notes and nice imagery from the art work picture you chose. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
    Thanks again, Teri. Your support is much appreciated :) Craig
Comment from Robbie Yates
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This one is extra quirky, Craig - I love it! What a wonderfully curious poem. Your use of rhythm is great here, and I like the rhyme structure (AAAB, CCCB). Very nice.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
    Thanks, Robbie, I appreciate the great comments :) Craig
Comment from Y. M. Roger
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Such a fun play on words to use your focus as a person's name! Like the trick as it certainly leaves an impression on the reader assisting with remembering the actual word itself! :) ;)

As always, sir, thank you for sharing! :) :) Yvette

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2018


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018
    Thanks so much, Yvette. I think I agree, if I could turn all these words into names, I might stand a chance of remembering more of them :) Cheers, Craig