A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
Viewing comments for Chapter 351 "Armageddon"A collection of poems showcasing unusual words
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Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Craig,
It does seem like it is inevitable that man will cause the mass destruction that will be coming our way - all indicators are there.
Your use of the poetic form to tell the tale was lovely, and a great way to use your new word - you are down to the last two weeks. I wonder how many of the words will continue to deal with 'the end?'
~patty~
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2018
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Hi, Craig,
It does seem like it is inevitable that man will cause the mass destruction that will be coming our way - all indicators are there.
Your use of the poetic form to tell the tale was lovely, and a great way to use your new word - you are down to the last two weeks. I wonder how many of the words will continue to deal with 'the end?'
~patty~
Comment Written 18-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2018
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I hope not all of them, Patty. I really do enjoy a bit of variety when it comes along.
Many thanks for the great comments,
Craig
Comment from Debbie Pope
I almost skipped this one, Craig. I was not in the mood to focus on mass extinction this morning. But, I am glad that I read it. Your stuff is always too good to skip. Maybe your next word will have to do with utopias, salvation, or nirvana.
Your last two lines say what we must not close our eyes to. Even though I love to keep my head in the sand, mankind needs to stay alert and realize our vulnerability.
Good job.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2018
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I almost skipped this one, Craig. I was not in the mood to focus on mass extinction this morning. But, I am glad that I read it. Your stuff is always too good to skip. Maybe your next word will have to do with utopias, salvation, or nirvana.
Your last two lines say what we must not close our eyes to. Even though I love to keep my head in the sand, mankind needs to stay alert and realize our vulnerability.
Good job.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2018
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That would be nice, Debbie (if utopias popped up, I mean). I admit, it doesn't take much to push me over to the dark side, and this book has provided far more prompts than required to do so frequently. But I do like to try and maintain some balance.
Thanks so much for reading, in spite of your misgivings :)
Craig
Comment from Gloria ....
Even though it's of something awful, you must admit that artwork is quite stunning, yes? I always heard it was going to be the super volcano erupting, such a whimpering end.
Of course you had no choice, I mean what else is there to do with omnicide?
Great sonnet, Craig and most enjoyed.
Gloria
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
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Even though it's of something awful, you must admit that artwork is quite stunning, yes? I always heard it was going to be the super volcano erupting, such a whimpering end.
Of course you had no choice, I mean what else is there to do with omnicide?
Great sonnet, Craig and most enjoyed.
Gloria
Comment Written 17-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
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Thanks so much for the lovely comments, Gloria. A bit of a reprieve today; in a few hours, when I'm allowed to post again, the topic will be a complete change -- and something so unusual for me... politics! lol Cheers, Craig
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Craig. This is an excellent post for your word of the day, omnicide. I agree that we are the culprits for our own destruction. We are but a blip on the timeline. Marilyn
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
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Hi Craig. This is an excellent post for your word of the day, omnicide. I agree that we are the culprits for our own destruction. We are but a blip on the timeline. Marilyn
Comment Written 17-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
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Thanks so much, Marilyn. Could it be we are an aberration? Most grateful, Craig
Comment from Connie Frazier
This is excellent. I sounds quite conversational, although the construction is sophisticated. It has a logical and pleasing flow that builds well to the conclusion. It was a pleasure to read. Six stars.
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
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This is excellent. I sounds quite conversational, although the construction is sophisticated. It has a logical and pleasing flow that builds well to the conclusion. It was a pleasure to read. Six stars.
Comment Written 17-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
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Thank you so much for the very kind comments and delightful rating, Connie. Both are very much appreciated. Craig
Comment from RodG
The Speaker gets gradually more serious as he ponders the Apocalypse. Are such disasters preordained? I like his conclusion in the closing couplet. Always fun to learn a new word in the course of reading your poems. Rod
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
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The Speaker gets gradually more serious as he ponders the Apocalypse. Are such disasters preordained? I like his conclusion in the closing couplet. Always fun to learn a new word in the course of reading your poems. Rod
Comment Written 17-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
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Thanks, once again, for the great comments, Rod. Cheers, Craig
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You are very welcome. Rod
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about Armageddon that will come whatever our believes are we all agree that there will be a day that everything will comes to an end because humans are here to do the works of Satan.
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
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A very well-written poem about Armageddon that will come whatever our believes are we all agree that there will be a day that everything will comes to an end because humans are here to do the works of Satan.
Comment Written 17-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
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Thanks so much, Sandra. Hopefully that day won't be too soon. Cheers, Craig
Comment from Scarbrems
Nice. Well, all right, not exactly nice, given the subject, but well written and all that. It's a difficult word to be cheerful about. Here's hoping your next word is a bit more festive, eh?
PS, does this make the Biblical god an 'omnicidal maniac'?
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
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Nice. Well, all right, not exactly nice, given the subject, but well written and all that. It's a difficult word to be cheerful about. Here's hoping your next word is a bit more festive, eh?
PS, does this make the Biblical god an 'omnicidal maniac'?
Comment Written 17-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
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Believe it or not, the idea of using that exact word combination sprang to mind, Emma. I avoided it, because, as you know, I don't like to rock the boat ;-) Most grateful, Craig
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I loved your sentiments here and I agree with your words. Your poem flowed perfectly with clever rhymes and the introduction of your new word that summed up the whole poem, a joy to read, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
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I loved your sentiments here and I agree with your words. Your poem flowed perfectly with clever rhymes and the introduction of your new word that summed up the whole poem, a joy to read, love Dolly x
Comment Written 17-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
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Thanks for the lovely comments, Dolly. I've very glad you enjoyed. Much appreciated, Craig
Comment from lyenochka
A very well done philosophical sonnet, Craig. In part, I do agree with you that humankind is really to blame to some extent. Considering all the wars, plagues and natural disasters over millennia, it's surprising we're still alive.
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
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A very well done philosophical sonnet, Craig. In part, I do agree with you that humankind is really to blame to some extent. Considering all the wars, plagues and natural disasters over millennia, it's surprising we're still alive.
Comment Written 17-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018
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Indeed it is, Helen. I very much doubt we'd survive another global war, with the widespread capability of self-destruction we, as a species, now possess. Most grateful, Craig