Comment from Joanna S. Blue

Exceptional

I just copied your poem into my notebook where I save things I come across that I love. It is a beautiful little poem, perfection. Inspiring too. I missed the contest and in seeing the winners in the "News," I discovered this gem. Thank you.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019

Thank you, Joanna for the very kind words, and the lovely gift of six stars. I'm honoured that you though my little effort worthy of inclusion in your special book :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

A very apt picture to accompany your words in your ABC poem Craig, and each line works towards -Enjoying life with less - sometimes the more you have I think the less you appreciate. Some great life sense in this one, and congrats on the win, well deserved.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019

Thanks so much for the lovely comments, Valda. It's true. I'm a lot happier today than in days gone by when I was quite a bit "better off", materially. So it can't be the only thing, can it? Cheers, Craig

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

We, who can afford life, sometimes don't enjoy as much as some to the poor seem to. They just are thankful to live and have friends. As we should be but we take that for granted. Well written.

Congrats on winning the contest.

Keep writing

Joan

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019

Thanks so much for the lovely comments, Joan. They're much appreciated. Craig

reply by dragonpoet on 11-Mar-2019

You're most kindly welcome, Craig.

Joan

Comment from Contests

A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2019

This has made my day, thank you :) Craig

Comment from --Turtle.

Exceptional

Hey, Craig,

I'm running late to the poem, but appreciating the sentiment in this abc contest entry.

Nature, self-peace, using the bounty of earth for growth instead of land-dumps or concrete industry -- pumping out endless bins of useless crap, our human flaw of too much conflict, instead of a more mass need to seek peace. And lastly, how much simpler things are when you don't make life so over complicated running in the wheel.

Got to get the stuff, then stress to maintain the stuff.

Each line made me consider a different aspect of stress that the last line boiled down to, if we can simplify and appreciate the wonders in simplicity, we would find ourselves less burdened. My example would be, some people like to own a pool. But all the energy spent to maintain it doesn't truly pay back the use.

I enjoyed this poem and am planning to look for things to simplify.

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Mar-2019

I can certainly relate to the pool ownership thing, Turtle. I don't own one now, but did many years ago. It's like having a massive hole in the ground into which you pour not only blood, sweat & tears, but also money. Nice to have, but I'm not sure it's worth the effort.

Thanks for another wonderful and thoughtful review.

Craig

Comment from catch22

Exceptional

Hi Craig, you know why this resonated with me? I always say the happiest time in my life was when I had the least material wealth, but was abundant with friends and relationships with family and connections. That's when I felt the most alive. Lovely ABC poem with an important message.

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Mar-2019

I certainly was not all that happy when I was what most people would consider fairly well off. Nowadays, I'm far less financially flush, but a lot happier. So it seems the old saying might well be true. Thanks so much for the lovely stars and delightful comments, Pam. I'm glad it struck a chord :)

Cheers,
Craig

Comment from Santiago2

Exceptional

Imaginative and so well-phrased. A bit of a recall to the ethos of the "noble savage" I think: purity of intention, untouched by any corrupting external influence. If only...right? Love the artful analogy to a cornfield that is fungus-free. (My grandfather was a farmer). So well done, poet. Kudos, again.

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Mar-2019

Thank you very much for the thoughtful comments, and the very generous rating. I'm pleased the poem reminded you of your grandfather. He lived in what, most likely, were simpler times. Most grateful, Craig

Comment from HealingMuse

Excellent

Hi CD,

Kaboom! You dropped a bomb on gross consumerism and the me-first, instant-gratification culture we so often have to contend with. I love this poem and wish I had a sixer to award to you for pointing up the tenets of this piece. Thanks so much for sharing your work with us. Jan

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 07-Mar-2019

Thanks so much for the very kind comments, Jan. I'm glad you enjoyed, and grateful for the virtual sixer. Cheers, Craig

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Exceptional

Hi Craig,

This is delightful! I love the message conveyed in your ABC poem. It is so true, when one has less they really do have more because they are so sincerely appreciative for everything that they do have. "Consider fields of corn, devoid of rust" ... luv this! That's a terrific picture that you found to complement this poem.

Best wishes in the contest!

Cheers,
Connie

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 07-Mar-2019

Thanks so much for the lovely comments, the delightful rating and the good wishes, Connie. I'm really most grateful for all, and glad you enjoyed :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written ABC poem about less that are usually more valuable than too much. When something is over done and over the norm it seems false or plastic.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2019

Thanks for the continued support, Sandra. I appreciate your reviews very much. Craig