Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Now I am wondering how you get a hatred of beard from pogonophobiac, that aside, you really do limericks very well, you have that lilting flow down pat, Craig.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

Well, I went back and checked my book, since you asked, Valda.

Apparently, "pogon" is the Greek word for beard, and a whole bunch of English words are derived from it - none of which I have ever heard before!

pogonate = bearded
pogonotrophy = beard growth
pogonotomy = beard trimming
pogonion = the foremost point of the chin
pogoniasis = excessive beard growth, especially in a woman or child


Who'd have thought? :)

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very well written post with a new word for us to learn. You used very good descriptive and learning words along with very good imagery from the picture. I think beards can be nice looking on some men, but I never liked kissing my husband when he hasn't shaved! Great job as always Craig! Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2018

Thanks very much, Teri. Well, I have a beard, but I'm very considerate. I always chase any stray animals out of it and remove the breakfast leftovers before smooching with my other half :)

Comment from catch22

Excellent

Hi Craig, I enjoyed this witty limerick because it read very wry to me. The meter sounded right to my ear and the end rhymes worked for me as well. Thanks for the fun new work of the day as well!

 Comment Written 07-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2018

Thanks very much, Pam. I was disappointed I couldn't find a more appropriate picture. She seems to have enjoyed the experience too much. Most grateful -- Craig

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Thank you for another obscure word, which I doubt that I'll use since my husband sports a beard! I did not expect the ending and even a bit of alliteration in this limerick. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2018

I have sported facial fuzz myself for most of the past forty years or so :) Many thanks, Joan

reply by Joan E. on 07-Sep-2018

I'm glad to learn you are part of the bearded club--here's to a fuzzy weekend- Joan

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

LOL!!

I must laugh at this one. My husband has had a beard for most of the time we've been together - 35 years in a few weeks, and so I am most definitely NOT a pogonophobia.

In fact, back in 1984, the Navy decided that sailors could no longer have facial hair. So, Dave shaved his beard. When I got home from work that day, I didn't recognize him at all. He came out to my car to greet me - and I just said, 'Hi,' and kept walking.

We still laugh about it,

~Mustangpatty~

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2018

Haha, how funny that would have been! I have had a beard for most of the past 35 years or more, too. I'm kind of reluctant to let it go, and make all those critters homeless (think about that next time you dive in for a kiss with hubby hehehe)

Thanks for the great review.

Craig

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

There is a word for every hate or fear it seems. They seem to be enthralled with each other and the beard doesn't seem to be able to stop the kiss from happening but it could shorten it.

Cute limerick of love and hate. ha ha

Keep writing

Joan

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2018

Yes, she didn't look quite as put off as I would have liked, but it was the best picture I could find. Many thanks, Joan :)

reply by dragonpoet on 06-Sep-2018

I can understand. It is hard to find the perfect artwork. My pleasure, Craig.

Joan

Comment from Pamusart

Excellent

Hi Craig. I did not know either of the P words. I knew from phobia that it involved fear of something. When I first met my husband he had a beard. I hated it. He shaved it to keep me. He looked like an ape because his beard covered his cheekbones and went all the way up to his eyes. If he had trimmed it then I might have felt differently. Nice poem and nice to see you tonight. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2018

I can just see it, Pam, when he suggested you go out... "Sure, but first you need to brush your teeth and comb your face." :)

Thanks for reviewing, and the fun comments. Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

Ha, this is a really fun word, Craig. Pogonophobiac. Ya see I would've thought that was a fear of Pogo, ya know? It's impossible to figure out all these phobias but this is a terrific Limerick. LOL. Prickleback is the word I like.

Great job and much enjoyed this one.

Gloria

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2018

Thanks for the wonderful rating, Gloria. My current phobia is that when I finally get done with all these weird words at the end of the year, I'll have been given Volume 2 for Christmas :) Most grateful, Craig

Comment from ciliverde

Excellent

Ha ha, I didn't know there was such a thing as a beard phobia. how do you pick the words, Craig? Just let the book fall open and stab a finger at the page, or is there a more systematic method?

Carol

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2018

The book has 365 chapters, Carol, one for each day. Each one is a page long, and features one word, and a little anecdote about it. I just use the word given for that day, and generally make up my own story. Thanks for the kind comments, Craig :)

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This limerick, The Kiss, has the correct meter and helps us all understand some rarely used words that have very familiar meanings.

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2018

Thanks, Bill.