Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

I chuckled at your cheeky title Craig, and yes it was a delightfully cheeky poem too.
Great word - piper's-bidding - and you can actually see where the meaning comes from,
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2018

Thanks so much, Valda. Glad it gave you a chuckle :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Lol. Oh, THAT Liz and Phil. Well, I don't think anyone should feel in the least slighted if they aren't invited. But please do let us know if you do get invited! Put in a good word for us.

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2018

If I DO get invited, Helen, I'll let you know in about 2023. That should be just about enough time to complete my frenzied social media bragging, then I can get to the emails :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Craig, when I read your fun poem I was looking and looking for the word I sure wouldn't know. But the last thing I thought of was the Piper's bidding as this seemed quite normal to me. Lived in Scotland and been married to a Scot all this seemed quite the appropriate way to announce that brunch was ready. Until I read your notes. So it means a last minute's invite! Ach well, I canny win them all. Again I've learned something new. All best, and Merry Christmas. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2018

Well, a lunch announcement could well be taken as an invitation, so I'd say you weren't too far wrong, Ulla. Hoping it's a braw, bricht, moonlicht nicht where you are :) Cheers, Craig

reply by Ulla on 23-Dec-2018

Hahaha, I'm impressed. And actually we have the most glorious bright days and a full moon shining at night. Only as info the Scottish saying ends with tonicht. Cheers.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about the invitation for lunch with the Queen and the Prince at the very last minute that is still have to come in the mail, so wait patiently.

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2018

Thanks very much Sandra... still waiting. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Superb voicing in this bit of cheek, Craig. Of course the Queen and Prince made a big mistake leaving a most interesting person off their lunch invite list. Their loss, your gain.

Most enjoyable piper's bidding. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2018

Thanks so much, Gloria. Our postal service has gone to crap in the past couple of years, since they decided deliberately delaying delivery by days (wow, none of that alliteration was intentional lol) was a great way to get people to pay priority. I'm sure that's all it is :)

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

This is a fun verse, Craig. Once again, you have used a fun and humorous slant on this edition of your poetical curiosities.... Thanks so much for sharing with us!!

Melissa

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2018

Thanks so much for the lovely comments, Melissa.

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

This won is so witty and charming! I enjoyed it. Immensely original. Finely satirical. Well rhymed too! Great flow and punctuation choices. One optional suggestion (how it sounds when I read it aloud):

for(,) of this fact(,) I am quite sure,


Enjoyed this.

Hope they recall and re-invite you! Ha ha

Great use of the word.

Warmly,
rd

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2018

Their loss if they don't, RD. I was planning on taking lamingtons to share around.

Muchas gracias :)

Craig

reply by rama devi on 22-Dec-2018

Yes--thier loss indeed!

:-)))

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

What a fun poem for Christmas, Craig. I enjoyed it very much. Your words flow well, there are good rhymes, it defines the word chosen well, and was fun to read, The picture is a great pairing. Thanks for sharing, You and your family have a Blessed Christmas. Jan

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2018

You have a wonderful Christmas as well, Jan. Thanks for your support all year :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I love it! I am sure you will get your piper's-bidding and enjoy your cucumber sandwiches! But I think they will be serving turkey also! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2018

Well, as long as they serve me before the turkey, Dolly! ;-)

I thought I might at least warrant scones with jam and cream [sigh].

You and yours have a wonderful holidays as well :)

Merry Christmas,
Craig

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Another excellent poem to convey a new word. 'Piper's-bidding' ... I doubt that I'll have occasion to use this particular word, but it was fun to read your poem and to learn another new word.

Love the humor in your poem, Craig. I'll call the queen and make sure that you're on her next invitation list. :))

Cheers,
Connie

 Comment Written 22-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Dec-2018

Thanks so much for that Connie. While you are on the phone to the queen, please pass on my apologies that the corgi treats I sent for Christmas last year gave her pooches the runs. Hmmm, I wonder if that has anything to do with missing out? :) Cheers, Craig

reply by bichonfrisegirl on 22-Dec-2018

Hahaha ... yep, I'm guessing that's the reason you're missing out. :)))