Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Well this is definitely a word that can and will come in useful one day, but let's hope it's only metaphorically.

So true the pen can be mightier than the sword, but that doesn't mean one shouldn't watch out for a sword should one happen to come around.

Excellent post friend, Craig. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2018

Well, if you are a politician from Australia, you most definitely should be on the look out for swords, Gloria. More precisely, watch out for knives in the back. Many thanks once more :) Craig

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig,

I think your views are important and valid. Though we don't always agree on certain elements, you are certainly entitled to your opinions.

I sincerely hope you aren't taking any flack by fellow FanStorians,

~patty~

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2018

Very little, Patty. This wasn't a "revenge write", just some thoughts that came to mind :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Karol Bond

Excellent

What an awesome writing challenge. Sounds like fun and you are off to an excellent start. How enjoyable to discover two authors for the price of one! ;) ;)

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2018

Thanks very much, Karol. Most grateful for the lovely comments. Craig

Comment from Lady Jane

Excellent

And, I learn a new word today as well. What an enriching and enlightening piece of poetry you've penned here. It's short, sweet, and straight to the point. Yes, sometimes you need to use your voice and make a difference, share your views, and make courage your pen! Excellent writing. Great picture. Color/font scheme work well here and yes, thanks for teaching us some new verbiage :)
Janelle

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2018

Thanks very much for the most kind comments, Janelle; I really appreciate them. Cheers, Craig

Comment from LeftHandedScribe

Excellent

This makes me think of the parts of ourselves which are messy and unkempt. they are very real and often hidden to save others from view of the unpleasant. A striking poem.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2018

Thank you for the thoughtful and kind comments, Shauna. Most grateful, Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem with couplet rhyming. Neighbours are not always get along in perfect harmony but when there is a crisis we are always willing to lend a hand.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2018

Thanks, Sandra, for the kind comments. Always appreciated, Craig

Comment from meeshu

Excellent

a great word of the day, but like you I have to ask Why? I liked your set up a great deal. a poet chronicles his/her times. good work, CD.............meeshu

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2018

Thanks again for the fine comments, Meeshu. Your support is much appreciated. Craig

reply by meeshu on 02-Sep-2018

I always like your stuff.

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

What an extraordinary meaning for one word, which you have used very well I might add, though my favorite line "But silence when one ought to speak makes cowards out of men" an excellent read, very well done ****kahpot

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2018

Thank you very much for your kind words, much appreciated :) Craig