A Dangerous Game
playing Cluedo with an old flame31 total reviews
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the board game Cluedo, which I played a few years ago with my siblings. It is truly a great game and plenty room for enjoyment and fun.
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017
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A very well-written poem about the board game Cluedo, which I played a few years ago with my siblings. It is truly a great game and plenty room for enjoyment and fun.
Comment Written 27-May-2017
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017
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Glad you were entertained by this bit of fun, Sandra. I appreciate your kind comments. Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from ~Dovey
Hi Tony,
What a fun poem! I loved the game of Clue when I was a kid. I always wanted to be Miss Scarlett! Colonel Mustard was always a bit too pompous anyways, it may have served him right! lol Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
You did a fantastic job. This is my favorite stanza:
O candle,
where is now your candlestick,
the one that held your flame
and waxen wick,
drip by drip,
to slowly wane?
Kim
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017
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Hi Tony,
What a fun poem! I loved the game of Clue when I was a kid. I always wanted to be Miss Scarlett! Colonel Mustard was always a bit too pompous anyways, it may have served him right! lol Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
You did a fantastic job. This is my favorite stanza:
O candle,
where is now your candlestick,
the one that held your flame
and waxen wick,
drip by drip,
to slowly wane?
Kim
Comment Written 27-May-2017
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017
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Glad you were entertained by this bit of fun, Kim. I appreciate your kind comments. Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is fantastic! I loved the story and I know the game well! Your poem made me smile and it was well thought out with great use of language, a joy to read as always, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017
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This is fantastic! I loved the story and I know the game well! Your poem made me smile and it was well thought out with great use of language, a joy to read as always, love Dolly x
Comment Written 27-May-2017
reply by the author on 05-Jun-2017
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Glad you were entertained by this bit of fun, Dolly. I appreciate your kind comments. Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from Asem.inspirations
This is quite interesting and no, I didn't hear of this game until I just read your poem and Author notes. However, though it does sound like something I have seen Actors playing on TV, somewhat like the "Who done it?" games.
The poem is very well written and I love the choice of words used...very well done!
"He once waxed hot,
his flickered tongue inflamed
in matrimonial strife.
One breath, one blow;
a snuffed out
life."
reply by the author on 27-May-2017
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This is quite interesting and no, I didn't hear of this game until I just read your poem and Author notes. However, though it does sound like something I have seen Actors playing on TV, somewhat like the "Who done it?" games.
The poem is very well written and I love the choice of words used...very well done!
"He once waxed hot,
his flickered tongue inflamed
in matrimonial strife.
One breath, one blow;
a snuffed out
life."
Comment Written 26-May-2017
reply by the author on 27-May-2017
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Thanks, Tier. It was a very popular family game in England for many years - probably superseded by computer games now!
Comment from Dean Kuch
Yes, I play CLUE with my family and friends quite a bit, Tony. We really enjoy the board game here.
Just last night, it was Mr. Peacock, in the Conservatory, with an ax. It was a rather lengthy game too, taking much longer than the majority of CLUE competitions we hold.
And I won, hip-hip-hooray!
I hear Hasbro Toy Co. is going to allow another toy maker to create an Edgar Allan Poe version of the popular game.
I can hardly wait...
reply by the author on 27-May-2017
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Yes, I play CLUE with my family and friends quite a bit, Tony. We really enjoy the board game here.
Just last night, it was Mr. Peacock, in the Conservatory, with an ax. It was a rather lengthy game too, taking much longer than the majority of CLUE competitions we hold.
And I won, hip-hip-hooray!
I hear Hasbro Toy Co. is going to allow another toy maker to create an Edgar Allan Poe version of the popular game.
I can hardly wait...
Comment Written 26-May-2017
reply by the author on 27-May-2017
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Thanks, Dean. That sounds right up your alley!
Comment from smerryman3
I think this was an incredible display of originality! I was unsure where you were heading, until the final linem which kerflummoced me so bad I had to reread the whole thing over again several times. I love the doubke meanings you inserted and that you took such a unique point of view for the narration. Loved it!!!
reply by the author on 27-May-2017
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I think this was an incredible display of originality! I was unsure where you were heading, until the final linem which kerflummoced me so bad I had to reread the whole thing over again several times. I love the doubke meanings you inserted and that you took such a unique point of view for the narration. Loved it!!!
Comment Written 26-May-2017
reply by the author on 27-May-2017
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Very many thanks for your review and for the six star award. Both much appreciated! Tony
Comment from lyenochka
What an interesting poem! I had to look up axolotl ! (I mentioned you in my "ultracrepredarian" post - You have an amazing vocabulary.) I was quite surprised to switch from an alcoholic man's story (?) to the Clue game. (Our family enjoyed playing it. And all the characters were color names.) My favorite part was the great sounds of the words such as "epiglottal" which had other velar sounds, "guttered" and "gulps" and the rhymes of "bottle, throttled, axolotl."
reply by the author on 27-May-2017
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What an interesting poem! I had to look up axolotl ! (I mentioned you in my "ultracrepredarian" post - You have an amazing vocabulary.) I was quite surprised to switch from an alcoholic man's story (?) to the Clue game. (Our family enjoyed playing it. And all the characters were color names.) My favorite part was the great sounds of the words such as "epiglottal" which had other velar sounds, "guttered" and "gulps" and the rhymes of "bottle, throttled, axolotl."
Comment Written 26-May-2017
reply by the author on 27-May-2017
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Thanks, Helen. I must have a look! Sounds interesting! Tony
Comment from Treischel
This free verse poetic portrayal of the game was wonderfully creative in its effusive and original descriptions. You kept me curious until the ending disclosure. Delightfully done.
reply by the author on 27-May-2017
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This free verse poetic portrayal of the game was wonderfully creative in its effusive and original descriptions. You kept me curious until the ending disclosure. Delightfully done.
Comment Written 26-May-2017
reply by the author on 27-May-2017
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Thanks, Tom. I appreciate your review. Tony
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Tony,
I remember this game well--Clue here. I enjoyed reading your poem. Good job on the presentation--the free flow, the art, the story line--all work together to create a great & fun read that brings back memories of playing this game. Great mustard color, too. Thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 27-May-2017
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Tony,
I remember this game well--Clue here. I enjoyed reading your poem. Good job on the presentation--the free flow, the art, the story line--all work together to create a great & fun read that brings back memories of playing this game. Great mustard color, too. Thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 26-May-2017
reply by the author on 27-May-2017
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Thanks, Jan. I appreciate your review. Tony
Comment from DR DIP
I do remember this game, though never played it, well not that i recall then again I might have been in the bathroom with the maid with a toothbrush. Thanks for sharing T
Fun write
dip
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reply by the author on 27-May-2017
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I do remember this game, though never played it, well not that i recall then again I might have been in the bathroom with the maid with a toothbrush. Thanks for sharing T
Fun write
dip
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Comment Written 26-May-2017
reply by the author on 27-May-2017
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Thanks, Dip. The mind boggles! I appreciate your review. Tony
