Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

A good advert for these little green mini cabbages, (I think of them as), best raw, chopped up in a salad I think. Though I'm not vegetarian, I do like the -cabbages don't mourn their young- line.
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2018

Thanks so much for the lovely review, Valda. I'm not super fussed on them myself, but my other half is crazy about them. I like Chinese cabbage best. Most grateful, Craig

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Craig, Oh I love Brussels sprouts, and the picture made my mouth water. Can only get them here for a short period in winter imported from Northern Spain. An interesting word. All the best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2018

We are spoiled here, Ulla, as we can get them all year round. Many thanks, Craig

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig,

Yes, it may be kinder to eat members of the colewort family - but every single vegetable you named cause horrible gas.

Once you get to be a 'certain age,' you usually start to eliminate these foods - they are also bad for those who suffer from gout.

~patty~

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2018

It could be argued gas is a minor complaint compared to cancer and heart disease, Patty. Plus, I haven't heard of a cow or sheep suffering because I choose to eat a sprout -- they prefer grass, and I have no taste for that :)

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Colewort? Well, that's easier to say than cruciferous. But I always found it odd with English plant names ending in -wort as it sounds too much like 'wart,' although King Arthur didn't seem to mind.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2018

I suspect he had more pressing issues to deal with. Thanks, Helen.

Comment from --Turtle.

Excellent

Hi, Craig,

Nice 5-7-5, and I've been looking for words that mean food that aren't identifiable but are still real. I might be able to use colewort someday, a word learned.

The theme of this short poem also gives a reminder to make better food choices, choices that carry less bloodshed and suffering.

Quick, to the point and easy to absorb, via comparisons and strong imagery.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2018

Thanks, Turtle, for the kind words. Much appreciated, as always. Craig

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

Love them all but my son doesn't so I don't think of them as often. I especially love cabbage and cabbage soup is a great diet aide. I love the entire Colewort family. They are all in the soup along with carrots and I use chicken to start. Well done Richard

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2018

Thanks very much, Nancy. Much appreciated -- Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

I must admit those brussels sprouts look good, but I really am not a fan, but the other members of the colewort family are quite delicious.

Excellent fiveseventyfive and this sounds like a winner if there was a contest anywhere in sight.

Enjoyed.

Gloria

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2018

Thanks, Gloria. I'm not a great fan of brussels either, but Jayne goes nuts for them. Cheers, Craig

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

lol ... yes, it's okay to eat them. They won't mind. :)

Clever and fun, Craig! Your poem pairs perfectly with your choice of picture, and I like the use of 'C' words (cow, cabbages and colewort).

So many people hate these little, healthy morsels. I've actually heard the term "colewort" before. It immediately reminds me of the word 'kohlrabi' which is German for a German turnip. Like the brussel sprouts I think both taste best served raw, turned into salads (but that's just me).

Cheers,
Connie

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2018

Thanks so much, Connie. I'm a massive bok choy fan myself, but my other half loves her brussels. Cheers, Craig

Comment from catch22

Excellent

Hi Craig, I wholeheartedly support this initiative! Excellent use of the word of the day, and I liked the hard C alliteration throughout. Good it use of word economy as well as correct syllable count.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2018

Thanks very much, Pam. I'm most grateful for the kind and supportive comments. Craig

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Haha, Craig. That's because cabbages don't like competing with the young. Good job on your 575. All syllables are correct per line. If Brussel sprouts are cooked properly, then the can be good. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2018

Thanks so much, Jan. Some people prefer them raw. I like Chinese cabbage myself, but they're all good for you :) Cheers, Craig