Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig,

Ah, the days of bar fights. When I was young, dumb, and in the military, I must admit to being involved in a few 'incidents.' I usually won or was at least on the winning side.

To be sure, it was pot-valour that started these things. Thank you for giving me a good name to label it,

~Mustang Patty~

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2018

My youngest son was thrown out of police training for "drunk and disorderly". Knowing him, it wouldn't have even involved violence. He's 6'5" and around 200 lb - he doesn't need to go around picking fights. Silly git! Anyway, I've seen how alcohol makes people behave, and have never been tempted to overdo it. Boring, I know lol

Thanks for the comments, Patty :)

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

lol This is a very we'll written poem my friend about a brawl with a not so nice man.. You used very good and very cute words. Good thing your wife walked in when she did! Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2018

LOL which one wasn't nice, Teri? I'd say both of them, most likely! Many thanks :) Craig

Comment from --Turtle.

Excellent

This was a fun word, theme, and all to true in many bar brawls... Where a guy can get himself in a lot of trouble, wearing the whiskey armor, and spurred on by pot-valour.

My dad was a scrappy fellow in his hayday, though I tend to think it might have been a wee bit of pot-valour that forced him into holding his own against a biker gang who was giving a waitress a hard time, many many decades ago. He might have lost a bunch of his teeth, but he claims there were more than a few sent to the hospital. (I can only imagine)

Guys are funny creatures.

This poem does well to give some humor to the 'what was he thinking'? (he wasn't thinking he was drinking) theme.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2018

Thanks so much, Turtle. I was never much one for fighting, not even in my youth. I've produced two sons, both of whom are strapping lads (one is 6'5" and 200 lb), and I'm happy to say neither of them like to solve problems with their fists either. I'm not sure why, but the idea of hurting or being hurt never much appealed. Odd, yes, but the only time I lost a tooth unnaturally was when I fell over doing compulsory folk dancing lol

Most grateful for the comments, and the story :)

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Yep, that book is a really bad influence on you, Craig. It's taking you down the slippery slope of alcoholism and you only get to enjoy the libations vicariously through creating zany words to fit what it tells you. LOL. Don't worry, we all know you don't touch the stuff.

That said, what a drag about your teeth. haha. A most entertaining poem.

Gloria

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2018

I take excellent care of my tooth now, Gloria :) Many thanks for the fun review.

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

This reminded me of your other word, "potmeal." Seems like your book has a very specific use for the prefix "pot."
Very well done with the poem which illustrates the word perfectly!
Now I wonder what is that word for a mother who finds sudden strength/courage she didn't know she had when rescuing a child in danger?

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2018

haha, thanks, Helen. My book appears to have a fixation with inebriation! Most grateful, Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

LOL! It's called "bravery in a bottle." Most drinking brawlers have a tendency to bite off more than they can chew (drink). I like your word "pot-valour." Reminds me that they get their valor from a pot of alcohol. Good job. He's lucky to have such a nice wife. Marilyn

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2018

Yeah, some would have just hit him over the head with a frying pan, and told him not to be a bloody idiot :) Many thanks, Marilyn.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Haha. I know it's your book. You are doing a good job with your project, Craig. I enjoyed this one. You told a good story with great rhyme. The picture is good, too. I really like the ending. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

Thanks very much, Jan. I appreciate the lovely comments -- Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about the courage many men find in the bottle of liqueur. They are strong enough to tackle a grizzly bear and has no fear or feel no pain until they wake up on the floor.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

If I ever encounter a grizzly bear, I'm pretty sure I'll require a change of pants :) Many thanks, Sandra.

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

It's good to know it's fiction CD. Alcohol does tend to make one ten foot tall and bullet-proof. It also makes one unreasonable doesn't it. This was an amusing use of the word of the day. Well done. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

Thanks very much, Nancy. I do agree, although I don't need the crutch of alcohol to make me disagreeable ;-) Most grateful -- Craig

Comment from MissMerri

Exceptional

Flawless meter and uncommon, creative rhymes, plus information, wit and humor, and even a lesson included make this a six in my book. I am wondering if the final line should begin with a capital letter in spite of the dash, but I am unsure about this. It just seems like a complete and separate sentence to me. I wish I knew the rule, if there is one. But nevertheless all the reasons mentioned make this a six star effort and I learned a new word which will never be used about me... I am pretty sure. LOL.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2018

Hi MM,

Thank you for the wonderful comments and the delightful rating. Since you raised the question, but didn't seem sure, I checked a few articles, and the consensus seems to be that a capital is not used after a dash, as it is a continuation of the same sentence; although a couple of people pointed out in "informal" writing, you can do as you please. Which seems to suggest you should follow the rules -- unless you don't want to!

With that said, maybe the dash is incorrect? If the last line should be a complete sentence, then I should end the previous one with a period; but I think in the back of my mind, I didn't want three single line sentences in a row, as I felt it wouldn't flow well.

So, I don't know either, but I do appreciate the suggestion.

Thanks once again.

Craig