Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This is the definitely the truth is musical chairs. But the last man standing may be a winner in a boxing ring. But, in life, the last man standing is often a lonely man.

Congrats on placing third in the contest.

Keep writing

Joan

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2019

Thanks for the kind words, Joan. Cheers, Craig

reply by dragonpoet on 16-Jan-2019

My pleasure, Craig. Have a good rest of the week.

Joan

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Oh I used to hate playing musical chairs as a kid, I think I was the one you're writing about here. Must have been too slow. Enjoyed the read and the chuckle,
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2019

Thanks so much, Valda. I don't recall ever winning at musical chairs, or pass-the-parcel, for that matter :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from pome lover

Excellent

very cute and original.
gave me a chuckle. good way to start the day.
you should win this contest.
good luck.
pome lover

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019

Thanks very much for the kind comments. I'm glad it brought a smile to your face :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This 5-7-5, Persistence, has the proper formatting and finds the paradox where being the winner makes one the loser. Move your feet and lose your seat.

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2019

Thanks very much, Bill. Much appreciated, Craig.

Comment from Scarbrems

Excellent

Well, yes, that is very true. So why does this truth make me giggle? I was always rather good at this game. Why don't we play this as adults? I might suggest it next time we have people round.

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019

I think it's because, as mature, responsible adults, we've all progressed to Twister by now. Many thanks, Emma.

Cheers, Craig

Comment from Santiago2

Exceptional

Condensed, well expressed and thought provoking. A remarkable few of the last men standing in history were ultimately considered "victorious" in the sense that their reputations were preserved and/or that they shaped future events positively. Of those In recent times I think of Churchill, Salk, Mandela, others certainly.
Kudos.
jon

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019

Thanks very much for the kind and thoughtful comments, Jon. Thanks for the glowing rating as well. Much appreciated, Craig

reply by Santiago2 on 13-Jan-2019

My pleasure.

Comment from closetpoetjester

Exceptional

Haha aren't YOU clever? You have managed to make a loser out of this guy in his legendary status of being last one to pike out or perhaps leave the party to go home,. I'm sure whilst he may STILL be standing after a bevvy of ales, if he DOES sit down on one of those chairs he'd be likely to fall asleep haha

For some reason I got some vivid imagery of some pissed and munted idiot trying to make it to the last chair...and falling...not standing haha

Great stuff! Good luck. Great pun. I hope YOU are the last one standing in this contest LOL

Px

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2019

Hey, I think you just wished for me to lose! Oh well, not much doubt about that...

Thanks so much for the fun review, Phillippa, and the wonderful, shiny stars. . I think one of those ales sounds really like the ticket.

Most grateful, Craig

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Oh, you! This is too clever by far. So much for any hope for a win in THIS contest -- I bet this little 5-7-5 has it sewn up! Seriously, Craig, this is outstanding. I ran out of sixes or this would have one, and I don't often use a sixon a tiny poem because I read a lot of much longer ones, and a lot of prose.

WONDERFUL! *********************!!!

 Comment Written 10-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019

Thanks for the wonderful comments, Dawn, but I, Zoltar, King of the Mystics, predict your prediction is wrong lol

Most grateful,
Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Oh this is terrific. It looks like a winner to me. Great job. You've said so much in so few words. Your poem carry itself without need for image. Good luck in the contest. Marilyn

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019

Thanks so much for the kind words and good wishes, Marilyn. Both mean a lot. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Mrs. KT

Excellent

Well-stated, CD Richards!
How I hated that childhood game! Worse than bumper cars. I appreciate not only the sparcity of words in your well-crafted offering, but the fact that your words "have bones" without any artwork. Kudos!

Best Wishes!
diane

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019

Thanks so much for the good wishes, and for the lovely comments, Diane. I really am grateful for both. Cheers, Craig