Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Craig, Ah, that word makes sense to me. It must mean that you have one last one before you step into the stirrup and mount your horse. As the saying goes: 'one for the road'. At least that's what I make of the word, stirrup-cup.
Fun poem you've composed around the word. As for the content, well, I take your word for it. LOL. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2018

Haha. That's fair enough, Ulla. I think I'd have to be drunk to get on the horse. I used to enjoy riding, but found that as I got older, the ground got harder ;-) Most grateful, Craig

reply by Ulla on 12-Dec-2018

I've been riding a lot and used to have my own horses, but as you. I think the ground has got harder. :)

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

There was a US country song where the singer claimed she was Cleopatra, Queen of Denial...stirrup cup...why I might guess the meaning of that...excellent post.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2018

Thanks very much. Yes, it does conjure up an image in the mind, doesn't it? I appreciate the kind words. Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Exceptional

Yes, you must get this book into rehab tout suite, because it is clearly an alcoholic.

Stirrup cup what an interesting word I guess it makes sense when a person took their donkey to the watering hole, yes?

Much enjoyed.

gloria

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2018

I'm not sure, Gloria. Do people who ride donkeys use saddles? I'm pretty certain that the words this book has presented have been unhelpful to my image, and I'm quite capable of stuffing that up all by myself :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

How fun! I like the word - stirrup cup. But I think it would have much more use if we still rode horses instead of putting our feet into automobiles. Great job with the poem. No, I'd not confuse you for an alcoholic!

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2018

LOL well, thanks for that, Helen :) I'm grateful for the lovely comments. Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about the denial of being addicted to a substance is the first sign of a problem someone have with saying no to the substance and will soon become a worse scenario.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018

Thanks very much, Sandra. Most grateful for the kind review -- Craig

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I enjoyed this word of the day poem, Craig. Your few words set up the context well. The picture is a great pairing, too, with your well-chosen words. This reminds me of that last drink 'one for the road.' Good job and thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018

Thanks very much Jan. Yes, I think they have similar meanings. Isn't that a terrible expression though? Cheers, Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Good rhyming in this short piece. The holidays are a time for overindulging and alcohol tends to be one of those temptations. "Stirrup-cup" is an interesting term. I guess it has to do with the last drink before getting on the horse. I wonder if that's considered "driving drunk." Marilyn

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018

That gives me a fun idea. I'd love to be on horseback, and get pulled over by an RBT unit. "Hell no, officer -- haven't had a drop all day, but the horse is sh**faced!" Thanks for reviewing, Marilyn. Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very interesting and well written rhyming poem about drinks, but not alcoholic. You used very good imagery that went well with your words. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018

Thanks so much, Teri. I appreciate the kind words, Craig

reply by Teri7 on 13-Dec-2018

you are so welcome!

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

LOL!

It is a bit maddening that your words do have an awful lot to do with drinking. Perhaps Mr. Jones was a drinker - or, he knew someone who was. Either way, the words work well for a book about a drunkard.

Hmmm. That gives me an idea,

~MP~

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018

LOL do I get a cut for providing the inspiration? Thanks, Patty.

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

As to your first couple of lines, "The (man) doth protest too much, methinks."

I just had to say that. What else are you going to do with stirrup-cup? The book is clearly making you do it.

I am usually reading your poem with a small glass of wine in hand, or a cup of coffee, depending on whether I read with breakfast or dinner. Your words need no enhancement, but the coffee and wine make them more fun.

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 Comment Written 11-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2018

Wine for breakfast, Debbie? That's a bit disconcerting! At least you balance it out by having coffee with your dinner ;-)

Sounds like a good way to approach the day's reviewing to me. Many thanks, Craig

reply by Debbie Pope on 14-Dec-2018

I think that I must have misspoken. It must be the wine that I had with my cereal.

reply by Debbie Pope on 14-Dec-2018

I think that I must have misspoken. It must be the wine that I had with my cereal.