Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Yeah, well, Craig, good for you. I've just been told by a reviewer that she graded me down because my writing didn't have a unigue voice and could easily be copied. Sigh! At least you're okay on that score. All best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2018

And I got downgraded for not splitting a sonnet into stanzas! ;-) I guess it takes all sorts, Ulla. Shame that people like that have the ability to affect the experience we have here. I'd suggest just paying attention to the people who are supportive and helpful. Now, if only I could follow my own advice... ;-) Many thanks, Craig

reply by Ulla on 20-Nov-2018

So true. But do you know what. I keep on writing. It's their problem. :))

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Very well done. Wording is great to prove your point. Don't worry. The Bard will not send his lawyers to sue you. "Atchiloquy" is quite a mouthful. Marilyn

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2018

He can try, but there's an old saying -- something like "blood from a stone" :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Craig, Thank you for always coming up with new words for us and putting them in a good sentence or poem. This is another new one to me. Very well presented with your work. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2018

Thanks so much for the lovely comments, Teri. I'm glad you enjoyed :) Craig

Comment from Scarbrems

Excellent

Another great word, and a fun poem to boot. The opening lines may not have been yours, but to be fair, they might not have been Shakespeare's either. I don't know how you keep producing class poetry every day, well done.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2018

Ha, that's true. I'm not sure about the "class" bit, but sometimes it is a chore to do one every day. Still, God hates a quitter, or something :) Thanks, Emma.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about plagiarism. It is a very fine line of using another's words in your own way, or using each word as the original used it and claimed it as your own, when we give credit or permission from the original artist, we sort of safe from plagiarism

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2018

Thanks Sandra. I'm reasonably confident old WS is not going to send the lawyers after me :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

Oh, I want a legal team, too, Craig. You are so lucky to have one to keep you out of plagiarism trouble.
I like your words better than Shakespeare's. I doth judge you not too hard at all.
Good job.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2018

Well, shhhh... don't tell anyone, but the legal team *might* have been a tiny stretch of the truth...

I thank thee for thy kind forbearance :)

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Lol. I think at certain times and cultures, plagiarism was a kind of compliment. The bard's plots were used by many other playwrights including 18th century Russian writer Sumarokov.

I can recognize the Greek roots (arche) beginning and (loquy) speech.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2018

I think you are right. I picture all those art students in the Louvre, doing knock-offs of the Mona Lisa :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Good image choice, Craig.
-Thanks for the notes.
-I like your poem very much.
-Good style, flow of ideas,
rhyme, and meter.
-You could keep going
and have a good sonnet!
-I like how you used today's word.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2018

Haha, ripping old Bill off with a sonnet seems like adding insult to injury, Pam. Many thanks :) Craig

reply by Pam (respa) on 20-Nov-2018

You are very welcome, Craig. I still think you could do it!

Comment from Jaye Bennett

Excellent

Oh, what unbounded fun. I love words. But shame on you. You didn't give a definition of archiloquy. I love your poem. It's fairly simple -- two stanzas of four lines each, but goodness what you do with those stanzas. I hold no sticks and stones against thee, poet. Thank you for making my day.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2018

The definition is right there in the author notes, underneath the poem ;-)

Thank you, Jaye, for the most lovely and generous comments.

Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Ha, well it had to be said and what better speech to pilfer than Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Plagiarism pray you is not only theft it's also dumber than teeth in a chicken particularly if one wants to write their own thoughts. Still swiping it in this instance is a stroke of genius because it is what it is and also credit is given to the Bard.

Great job Craig. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2018

Thanks so much, Gloria. I've just now added the appropriate legal disclaimer! hehe

Much appreciation,
Craig