Abscond
Eliminate one word from the English language.28 total reviews
Comment from BeasPeas
This is entertaining and fun. "Abscond!" Great word to keep around. He/she absconded with the funds in the treasury. I like your comparison to Shakespeare killing off the characters his plays rather than having them abscond with each other. Marilyn
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2017
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This is entertaining and fun. "Abscond!" Great word to keep around. He/she absconded with the funds in the treasury. I like your comparison to Shakespeare killing off the characters his plays rather than having them abscond with each other. Marilyn
Comment Written 04-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2017
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Marilyn, quite unlike most reviewers, I can count on you reading, totally understanding, and commenting intelligently.
Even so, I have to say you nailed this one. Thank you!
Don
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You're welcome. :)
Comment from Thomas Bowling
Very good. You absconded the word abscond and made it easy to understand. Another word rescued from the absurdity of obscurity. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017
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Very good. You absconded the word abscond and made it easy to understand. Another word rescued from the absurdity of obscurity. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017
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Thank you for your much appreciated review, Thomas..
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"Abscond", is an extremely well-written and deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2017
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"Abscond", is an extremely well-written and deftly descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2017
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Duchess, i delayed thanking you for your staggering flattery, so I could thank you properly - unblinded. Maybe you shouldn't read my future posts. I think I should rest on those laurels. :o)
Don
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Ogden, you're very welcome.
Best wishes and take care, the Duchess
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Don, unblinded, or not, you're very welcome.
Best wishes and bless you, the Duchess
Comment from Boogienights
I loved this, and what a great word! I can't remember when I heard that word being used, probably in a lit class in college. You are so right about Romeo and Juliet, they should have absconded with not only each other, but with whatever treasure they could carry....oh well!!!
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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I loved this, and what a great word! I can't remember when I heard that word being used, probably in a lit class in college. You are so right about Romeo and Juliet, they should have absconded with not only each other, but with whatever treasure they could carry....oh well!!!
Comment Written 30-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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What better compliment than you loved it? Thanks for your comments, Boogienights.
Comment from June Sargent
Truth be told, I've used the word, only to be asked what it meant. I personally like the way abscond paints a picture all by itself. That of a thief sneaking off with something valuable. But then there would be no drama had Romeo and Juliet just eloped...well done.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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Truth be told, I've used the word, only to be asked what it meant. I personally like the way abscond paints a picture all by itself. That of a thief sneaking off with something valuable. But then there would be no drama had Romeo and Juliet just eloped...well done.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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Thanks for your complimentary review of my 'Abscond' poem, June.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
LOL! That was really good, and funny! I loved all the references to Shakespeare had he used such a word. These poems bringing back words we've almost forgotten, is such a good idea. Well done and good luck in the contest! :) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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LOL! That was really good, and funny! I loved all the references to Shakespeare had he used such a word. These poems bringing back words we've almost forgotten, is such a good idea. Well done and good luck in the contest! :) Sandra xx
Comment Written 30-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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I'm so pleased you liked 'Abscond," Sandra! Thank you for your compliments and kind wishes.
Comment from nbonner
Nicely written poem and it flowed well. And your right if Romeo had not absconded with Juliet there would be nothing for Shakespeare to write. Nice job. Thank you for sharing and best wishes in the contest
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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Nicely written poem and it flowed well. And your right if Romeo had not absconded with Juliet there would be nothing for Shakespeare to write. Nice job. Thank you for sharing and best wishes in the contest
Comment Written 30-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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i'm pleased to meet you, N. Welcome to FS!
Thank you for your insightful comments.
Don (aka Ogden)
Comment from lyenochka
What a fun poem, Don! Yes, there are so many ways that Romeo and Juliet could have had a happier ending. But perhaps with a happier ending, their families wouldn't have learned a painful lesson. Good word "abscond."
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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What a fun poem, Don! Yes, there are so many ways that Romeo and Juliet could have had a happier ending. But perhaps with a happier ending, their families wouldn't have learned a painful lesson. Good word "abscond."
Comment Written 30-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much for your compliments and comments, Lyenochka! But how do you know my blind entry is my poem?
Don
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It's not a blind entry, Don. I think we are all seeing each other's names in the list of entries.
Comment from pome lover
clever take on Romeo and the bard and "the word."
I use abscond, but then I love words. However most don't (use it)so I'm glad you're bringing it back.
By the way, I love your nom de plume. Nifty name - see,I brought back one of entrant's words! in fact I absconded with it. ha!
at any rate, I like your entry.
pome lover
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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clever take on Romeo and the bard and "the word."
I use abscond, but then I love words. However most don't (use it)so I'm glad you're bringing it back.
By the way, I love your nom de plume. Nifty name - see,I brought back one of entrant's words! in fact I absconded with it. ha!
at any rate, I like your entry.
pome lover
Comment Written 30-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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Thank you for your complimentary review, Pome lover. Much appreciated!
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most welcome
Comment from pipersfancy
What a delightfully clever response to the writing prompt! I love how the poet places the reader smack dab into the premise... although, he is correct to make his assertion: Abscond, is indeed, a very fine word, worthy of saving for future use (although sadly, as is pointed out, quite useless at this point to Romeo and Juliet...)
A small, theatrical poem in and of itself--Bravo!
pf
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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What a delightfully clever response to the writing prompt! I love how the poet places the reader smack dab into the premise... although, he is correct to make his assertion: Abscond, is indeed, a very fine word, worthy of saving for future use (although sadly, as is pointed out, quite useless at this point to Romeo and Juliet...)
A small, theatrical poem in and of itself--Bravo!
pf
Comment Written 29-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much for your most perceptive and gratifying comments, Pipersfancy. I couldn't ask for a better review!
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Cheers!
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