Cantankerous
A humorous story poem.106 total reviews
Comment from Crackerberries
I love the word cantankerous... it's such a yucky word but so fun to say...so when I was snooping and came across it I just had to what you had to say... I enjoyed this story very much....Well done, very well done. It was so much fun to read.
reply by the author on 11-May-2012
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I love the word cantankerous... it's such a yucky word but so fun to say...so when I was snooping and came across it I just had to what you had to say... I enjoyed this story very much....Well done, very well done. It was so much fun to read.
Comment Written 11-May-2012
reply by the author on 11-May-2012
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I haven't thought of these story poems written so long ago for a long while - I really enjoyed writing this series, so I'm thrilled you enjoyed this story poem - thanks so much, Crackerberries :-) brooke
Comment from Mightierthanthesword
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahah!
Needless to say I laughed all the way through this beauty.
Absoloute cracker of a line "crusty curmudgeon"!
I also adored the ending, abrupt and rude, just like the poem and man!
Spike Milligan would have wept for joy!
Lots of lols
Oli. x
Ps. No fear of me beating this!
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2008
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Hahahahahahahahahahahahahah!
Needless to say I laughed all the way through this beauty.
Absoloute cracker of a line "crusty curmudgeon"!
I also adored the ending, abrupt and rude, just like the poem and man!
Spike Milligan would have wept for joy!
Lots of lols
Oli. x
Ps. No fear of me beating this!
Comment Written 23-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2008
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you are sweet, dear boy :-) So glad you laughed - you should find the others in the series. Brooke
Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr
Good morning poet. I enjoyed this entertaining and attention getting story, great imagination. I wish you the best. I used this photo for my poem "Reality" if you have time to read. Have a great day, Loyd
PS Thanks for using the photo!
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2008
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Good morning poet. I enjoyed this entertaining and attention getting story, great imagination. I wish you the best. I used this photo for my poem "Reality" if you have time to read. Have a great day, Loyd
PS Thanks for using the photo!
Comment Written 26-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2008
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Glad you like this poem - I will have to check your poem out :-) Thank you for reviewing something no longer promoted - not many people do that. :-)
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You are very welcome and thanks again for using the photo. LOyd
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It is a stunning photo - my thanks goes to the artist!
Comment from lafaerychik
was a certain someone in the Presbytery an inspiration for this poem? :-)
I LAUGHED and LAUGHED it was so HYSTERICAL. you are one FUNNY lady :-D
You really should have someone illustrate these verses. Half of the reason Dr Suess is great is because of his drawings. I see real potential for some funny pictures! Brings it all to life.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2008
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was a certain someone in the Presbytery an inspiration for this poem? :-)
I LAUGHED and LAUGHED it was so HYSTERICAL. you are one FUNNY lady :-D
You really should have someone illustrate these verses. Half of the reason Dr Suess is great is because of his drawings. I see real potential for some funny pictures! Brings it all to life.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2008
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Yes, I know. Everyone says they should be illustrated and put in a book, and when I was writing them I knew they should be illustrated. Too bad I can't draw for shit. But yes, need to find someone who can! As for the inspiration, I never tell. :-D I am oh so glad you laughed, and the fact you find me FUNNY is going to put a smile on my face all the damned day long :-) I love you.
Comment from Anoriell
Three for three! ::rubs hands together:: I'm ready for another one in this series. When is the release date? ;o)
Again, you provided me with great entertainment through your love for words and talent with rhythm and rhyme. Pat yourself on the back. And again. :o)
You have a fan in me!
Anoriell
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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Three for three! ::rubs hands together:: I'm ready for another one in this series. When is the release date? ;o)
Again, you provided me with great entertainment through your love for words and talent with rhythm and rhyme. Pat yourself on the back. And again. :o)
You have a fan in me!
Anoriell
Comment Written 08-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2008
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The release date will be in the next few days - it takes so damned long to review enough works to earn the member dollars to post and then get it high enough up on the list for people to read it.
So, I'm working on the reviewing. I also want to post one of my non-comic poems this week, so I don't know which will come first. :-) Thanks so much for being eager to read another - that's the greatest compliment you could ever give! :-) Peace, Brooke
Comment from Tilli Baywillow
It's nice to read a humourous poem from time to time.
I can't really think of anything that need changing in here, the pace is fitted to the content, the finale is great!
Although the way it flows gives you the sense of something light, a sort of comedy in action, there is a shadow of human tragedy behind a person who will see evil and mistake wherever he chooses to watch.
It's really good!
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2008
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It's nice to read a humourous poem from time to time.
I can't really think of anything that need changing in here, the pace is fitted to the content, the finale is great!
Although the way it flows gives you the sense of something light, a sort of comedy in action, there is a shadow of human tragedy behind a person who will see evil and mistake wherever he chooses to watch.
It's really good!
Comment Written 05-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2008
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What an insightful review. Yes, the one person I knew who was actually always contrary was quite a tragic figure. I love the transformative nature of poetry, where unhappy memories can become the fodder for humor. Thanks so much for your comments.
Comment from teafor2
adewpearl--Another, well written rhyming (story-
poem) quatrain with vivid depictions of bittersweet
antics that embarrassed, entertained, and frustrated
us. Although this is well conceived, I would be re-
miss if I did not remind scribe that "Cantankerous"
can be equally applied to the other half as well-smile.
I am sure there are a few of us who also remembers
that woman "...character in all our towns" (I certainly
do). I enjoyed my read, but perhaps a companion-
write would be politically correct-smile. Good luck in
the contest. teafor2
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2008
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adewpearl--Another, well written rhyming (story-
poem) quatrain with vivid depictions of bittersweet
antics that embarrassed, entertained, and frustrated
us. Although this is well conceived, I would be re-
miss if I did not remind scribe that "Cantankerous"
can be equally applied to the other half as well-smile.
I am sure there are a few of us who also remembers
that woman "...character in all our towns" (I certainly
do). I enjoyed my read, but perhaps a companion-
write would be politically correct-smile. Good luck in
the contest. teafor2
Comment Written 05-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2008
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Thanks for the thoughtful and humorous comments. I have been told by a couple of reviewers that their cantankerous person is a woman. And I have my own experience with my former mother-in-law who would win the contest hands down. :-)
Comment from Soloneili
He chastised the judge, jeered at the jury,
asked them how they had the gall.
And then when they still found him guilty,
chastened them each, one and all.
....................................just loved this verse but the whole poem is thoroughly entertaining and I adore your rich range of vocabulary too. A twist and turn at every verse. Love it.
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2008
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He chastised the judge, jeered at the jury,
asked them how they had the gall.
And then when they still found him guilty,
chastened them each, one and all.
....................................just loved this verse but the whole poem is thoroughly entertaining and I adore your rich range of vocabulary too. A twist and turn at every verse. Love it.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2008
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Thank you so much for noticing the words because each and every one of the great words in this poem is a favorite of mine. I actually made a list of all the weird, funny sounding words I love and checked them off as I used them in a small series of story poems. I will have to post another of the poems in that series soon. I am so happy you liked the humor too. Thank you! :-)
Comment from carolm5415
There's one in each community and it's not necessarily a man. Nothing suits them and lord help the poor kid that strays onto his lawn to gret a stray ball. Well done and congrats on using all the weird words
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2008
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There's one in each community and it's not necessarily a man. Nothing suits them and lord help the poor kid that strays onto his lawn to gret a stray ball. Well done and congrats on using all the weird words
Comment Written 05-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2008
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Thanks so much, especially for liking the weird words because I love each and every one of them.
Some people have favorite baseball players - I have favorite words. :-) You are most kind.
Comment from honeytree
I liked this writing so much. Thhe flow of words was good. the writer's words were full of great expression and imagery.
"I particularly liked the following
.Not one soul escaped his castigations,not even his own church's choir.The basses could never sing low enough,
and the tenors, he claimed, should sing higher."
'Get real, dear reader, if you replied yes -
did you not hear a word I said?
The man was cantankerous all his life
and stayed so till he dropped dead."
I believe one can not change overnight.
I believe this person needs counselling for quite a while.
Maybe his behaviour could have started from "lack of love" in his childhood, perhaps he had abusive parents?.
Great reading I enjoyed reading this.
Honeytree
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2008
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I liked this writing so much. Thhe flow of words was good. the writer's words were full of great expression and imagery.
"I particularly liked the following
.Not one soul escaped his castigations,not even his own church's choir.The basses could never sing low enough,
and the tenors, he claimed, should sing higher."
'Get real, dear reader, if you replied yes -
did you not hear a word I said?
The man was cantankerous all his life
and stayed so till he dropped dead."
I believe one can not change overnight.
I believe this person needs counselling for quite a while.
Maybe his behaviour could have started from "lack of love" in his childhood, perhaps he had abusive parents?.
Great reading I enjoyed reading this.
Honeytree
Comment Written 04-Sep-2008
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2008
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Oh, I hope he didn't have abusive parents - I was having way too much fun making fun of him. :-)
What a compassionate soul you are. I love that you have favorite verses - that is so very flattering. Thank you for a thoughtful and generous review. :-) Brooke
