Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Well, well, more fake gnus. (*snicker*) I do so love your author's notes, specifically your excuses ("swang"??? LOL!!!) But not quite as much as your charming (lying)... (oh crap, here we go again, I am becoming a little concerned with my inability to remember a word when it's one I have ALWAYS known and as common as dirt...) WHAT IS THIS FORM? It's origins are Irish, it's often bawdy... AHA! LIMERICK. And an excellent one!

(Sadly, I'm not kidding about the memory losses... :((( YIKES.) :))

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2018

Irish origins, bawdy... I thought you were talking about the great Dave Allen there for a minute (rest his... oh, n/m). I could tell you limericks that would make... oh, n/m (again). Thanks so much, Dawn.

reply by Dawn Munro on 16-Nov-2018

LOL. Tell the truth -- n/m 'cause you can't remember them, right? (*snarky/smug grin*) ...

There once was a fella from Aussie
who wanted to form up his posse
but llamas and mules
can be stubborn as fools
and they balked because Craig was too bossy.

Now this limerick isn't so bawdy
but posting it here would be shoddy -
I won't mention your dress,
though I have to confess
wearing glitter's a little too gaudy.

:))

reply by the author on 16-Nov-2018

You're wrong, I remember each one;
they're the bawdiest under the sun.
That one 'bout Nantucket
belongs in a bucket;
admit it now... you lost, I won!

;-)

reply by Dawn Munro on 16-Nov-2018

HAHAHAHA.

"Never!" I say you big show-off.
Your bragging is EASY to blow off.
With one little huff,
I show ALL your stuff
Can't match what I write off my cuff. :)))))

reply by the author on 16-Nov-2018

It's plain, William Wordsworth you ain't;
though delusions of grandeur are quaint.
For even the Bard
never stepped in my yard;
"You're too good" was his constant complaint!

;-)

reply by Dawn Munro on 16-Nov-2018

AAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

You're a jokester, a villain, a fraud.
Everything that you say is so flawed!
Wordsworth wouldn't come near?
You're bamboozled, I fear,
though your boasting I'm sure he'd applaud. :))

reply by Dawn Munro on 16-Nov-2018

I'm sad to say, I have to run;
shaming you is a barrel of fun,
but it's long after eight,
and I'm going to be late,
so admit it, you blowhard, I won! :)))))))))))))

reply by Dawn Munro on 16-Nov-2018

You're so slow, it's a mys'try you try.
Ah now Richards, you really should cry.
But I know that you won't
'cause as poet you don't
let defeat beat a kinda nice guy. :)))

reply by the author on 16-Nov-2018

I'm writing a novel for Dawn;
when she reads it, she might be forlorn.
It's set in Stonehenge,
titled "Prissy's Revenge",
and poor Dawn ends up under the lawn!

Your insults have filled me with dread,
I'm taking myself off to bed;
where I'll dreams lovely dreams
of my plotting and schemes,
to ensure that I stay way ahead!

Night Dawn :)

reply by Dawn Munro on 16-Nov-2018

I admit that my kitty is spoiled,
but in scheming, she won't be embroiled.
She's sweet as can be,
and just wants her 'candy' -
gets some feisty when her plan is foiled. *(true) (LOL)*

So I guess you have trundled to bed
tryin' to rest your poor, overworked head.
You can try as you might,
but whatever you write
will never see MY genius dead

'cuz Prissy's a little, cute lamb,
unlike Craig, who's a bit of a ham.
The cat is my muse
(though she has a short fuse)
but when threatened, Poor Prissy will scram. :)

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This limerick, First Woman In Space, has the right beat and exaggerates (we hope) Sky's lofty accomplishments. The atmosphere gets thin up there. Funny.

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018

Thanks so much, Bill. I appreciate your continued interest in reviewing my little ditties. Cheers, Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

I remember this. I was hired by Pan American in 1963 while she was orbiting earth. Your post prompted me to re-read about her achievements. Quite a lady. Well done. (I DO like the word "swang.") Marilyn

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018

Many thanks, Marilyn. I believe to this day she is still the only woman ever to have flown solo in space... and all that with no piloting experience prior to becoming a cosmonaut! Quite an achievement, as you say. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

I would never take issue with any of your words. They are always delightful and actually correct as well.
This one was fun. I can just see her swinging, and swinging, and swinging. All out of control. Isn't that what everyone dreams of when swinging. You feel as though you are flying away. You imagine yourself flying away somewhere.
At least that's what I think when I swing, which I really do often.
Nice poem.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018

Thanks so much, Debbie, and congratulations on your recent success. Cheers, Craig

reply by Debbie Pope on 13-Nov-2018

Thanks, Craig.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written Limerick about the first woman in space. She aimed high and gets her wish when she swing on her trapezee high enough to launch herself into space.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Nov-2018

Thanks so much, Sandra. I'm grateful for your continued support. Craig

Comment from Loredana

Excellent

Thank you for another nice poem with a rhyming scheme and a new word for us to learn. It's funny you felt you had to give the readers the past and past participle of 'swing'. :)

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018

Well, there have been moves to expunge "swang" from the language, in favour of only "swung". I wanted to nip that in the bud, as I like my English as it should be ;-) Cheers, Craig

reply by Loredana on 12-Nov-2018

Good for you. I'm a grammarian and I like to have verbs that mark a difference between simple past and past participle.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

A fascinating write and a new word introduced from your treasured book. This is a limerick style poem and I enjoyed every word, she was a brave woman, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018

Thanks very much, Dolly. Most appreciated - Craig

Comment from Angela Paulson

Excellent

Cool! You wrote a limerick, I like it. I haven't read one of those in a while. Those are hard to write, so very well done. I enjoyed reading it.

Angela

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018

Thanks very much for the kind comment, Angela. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Is that a Russian MAGA helmet Valentina is wearing? Haaaaaa, the Russians got "there" first and we've been mad about it ever since.

A fun Limerick and I didn't see one single bit of disinformation in there at all, otherwise I'd have to charge you with littering outer space. :))

Great job, Craig.

Gloria

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018

Thanks very much, Gloria. Hey, being second into space is nothing to be sneezed at. Cheers, Craig

Comment from meeshu

Excellent

a great word of the week, I have a related on for you "Funambulism". and a touching tribute to the 1st woman in space. OH, "High wire walking". great write, Craig...................meeshu

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2018

Hi Meeshu,

Yes, I'd come across that one before. It's mentioned in the book as well, along with the alternative term, "schoenobatist". My vocab would be greatly improved by this exercise, if only my brain would retain them lol. Cheers, Craig