A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
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Comment from bard owl
I understand the chance of winning the lottery is the same whether you enter or not!
Your poem is both humorous and touching. Saying a goodly sum will find its way to Animal Rescue expresses your generous heart. And the last line shows your sense of reality.
This work was a pleasure to read. It had easy continuity, flowing without a hitch. And it comes to a satisfying conclusion, though with your patience, it is too bad you didn't win! And I always enjoy rhyme. Excellent. Blessings to you, Linda
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2018
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I understand the chance of winning the lottery is the same whether you enter or not!
Your poem is both humorous and touching. Saying a goodly sum will find its way to Animal Rescue expresses your generous heart. And the last line shows your sense of reality.
This work was a pleasure to read. It had easy continuity, flowing without a hitch. And it comes to a satisfying conclusion, though with your patience, it is too bad you didn't win! And I always enjoy rhyme. Excellent. Blessings to you, Linda
Comment Written 16-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2018
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Who says I didn't win? OK, you're right, I didn't lol
Many thanks, Linda, for the lovely review.
Craig
Comment from Hugh McDowell
I like this. As a lottery player myself, I can relate to the things you would do if you win. Hope springs eternal but keep the day job! Learned two new words, pennif and chook. Love this series, very educations. Thanks for sharing. Hugh
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2018
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I like this. As a lottery player myself, I can relate to the things you would do if you win. Hope springs eternal but keep the day job! Learned two new words, pennif and chook. Love this series, very educations. Thanks for sharing. Hugh
Comment Written 16-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2018
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Thanks so much, Hugh, for the great comments. Much appreciated -- Craig
Comment from RodG
Indeed "dreaming silly dreams can be quite fun" and it's fun to see what the Speaker would do if he won the BIG lottery. His dreams don't differ too much from mine (including the check to Animal Rescue). I like how he admits he would not remain humble but "feel like the cat that got the cream." Finally, I like how you used the word of the day (one I did not know).
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2018
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Indeed "dreaming silly dreams can be quite fun" and it's fun to see what the Speaker would do if he won the BIG lottery. His dreams don't differ too much from mine (including the check to Animal Rescue). I like how he admits he would not remain humble but "feel like the cat that got the cream." Finally, I like how you used the word of the day (one I did not know).
Comment Written 16-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2018
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Thanks very much, Rod. I might wear a Cheshire Cat grin for a couple of days, but those around me would pretty soon bring me back to Earth in a hurry lol. Most grateful, Craig
Comment from Debbie Pope
So you win meat in Australia. That's funny. But back to your poem. Two points. One, I worry about you driving around in that truck. Secondly, if you win, and if you count me as one of those good friends, give my portion to the Animal Rescue as well.
I enjoyed your poem very much.
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So you win meat in Australia. That's funny. But back to your poem. Two points. One, I worry about you driving around in that truck. Secondly, if you win, and if you count me as one of those good friends, give my portion to the Animal Rescue as well.
I enjoyed your poem very much.
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Comment Written 16-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2018
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Thanks so much for the lovely comments, Debbie. Most grateful. Yes, we really win meat, which would be of no use to me whatsoever lol Cheers, Craig
Comment from tfawcus
We can but dream! I noticed on the TV this evening that the Powerball rollover has exceeded all past records. At one chance in two hundred and ninety two million, the odds are very slightly better than your poem suggests, so maybe that dream will come true! Good luck, anyway. I'll stick to chook raffles!
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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2018
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We can but dream! I noticed on the TV this evening that the Powerball rollover has exceeded all past records. At one chance in two hundred and ninety two million, the odds are very slightly better than your poem suggests, so maybe that dream will come true! Good luck, anyway. I'll stick to chook raffles!
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Comment Written 16-Aug-2018
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If I won Powerball, it would do me no good, as I'd die of a heart attack, and not get to spend it. Sadly, the chook raffle wouldn't be of much use to me, either. Oh well, I guess the truck will have to hold out a little longer :)
