Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

I think I need a glossary here, too. What's a "Thankster?" I did like all your other rhymes with it: gangster, prankster and angst here! I guess this took place during the Prohibition days. That sure didn't work. Fun rhymes and rhythm!

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2018

Thankster, in this context, is a Thompson submachine gun.

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

What in the heck is wrong with a people who would outlaw the one thing that gets us up and keeps us going. A nation that cannot relieve the tension with a good stiff drink is a nation that is troubled.

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018

Marijuanas here now.

Comment from Earl Corp

Excellent

This was a pretty good and entertaining poem. What is the advantage of bringing a poem out of retirement? It would have been cool with an old school gangster picture.

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2018

I am reviewing and revising poems and stories for publication.

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Some most innovative rhymes in your delightful poem, Bill. My thinking is angst here and thankster and gangster need to go down in the annals of most unique rhymsters ever.

Great job and as always a fun read. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2018

Thank you, Gloria.

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Bill. This is a well written and rhymed poem with the first three lines of each stanza rhyming and the last line rhyming with all last lines. A throwback to prohibition days and bathtub gin. Marilyn

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2018

Thanks, Marilyn

Comment from judiverse

Excellent

Interesting reference to Prohibition. Makes me think of the hit show "The Untouchables." I read a mystery series that featured Eleanor Roosevelt playing amateur sleuth. On episode has her wearing a disguise and going to a speakeasy following up on a lead. Funny to think of Eleanor in that capacity. Excellent job with your rhyme and flow, and the addition of fun words like "Thankster." judi

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2018

Thanks, Judi

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hahahaha, Bill, love this one. A great light hearted poem about the times of the prohibition and when gangsters were still the rule of the day. Wonderful rhyming. You are so god at those fun poems. All the best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2018

Thank you, Ulla

Comment from brenda faye curtis

Excellent

I'm glad you revived this post--it's a catchy poem with unique, colorful imagery, and like most off your writing, it put a smile on my face. Keep up the good work!

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2018

Thank you, Brenda

reply by brenda faye curtis on 30-Nov-2018

You're welcome, Bill.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about a character named Benny Bijou Bastarrinn who come to take a bath in a bath tub if gin, he is a bad prankster we will always make place for Ben.

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2018

Thanks, Sandra.

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

I really enjoy these wacky, silly poems from your "People" series and book, Bill.
Phenomenal flow, uniquely unusual, and written out of the proverbial box.
Novelly nonsensical, they're just a lot of fun to read.
~Dean

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2018

Thanks, Dean, for taking a look. I wanted to run them up again since many previous reviewers are gone. Many are still here though, so I don't think they would be able to respond to the massaged post. Hope your holiday was great. Bill

reply by Dean Kuch on 24-Nov-2018

My Thanksgiving was outstanding, Bill.
I hope the same goes for you.
As always it was my pleasure.
~Dean