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Sir Nigel's Sins

A story, in many acts.

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Comment from Eternal Muse
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A great story in the poem about Sir Nigel, loves your rhyme, meter, cadence and the stunning presentation. Many great finds, like:

Oh dear! Nigel in his youth was quite a dickens.

And sometimes a lusty maid is rolled and quickens.

Mr. Green was Nigel's son,

Whom he chose--for shame--to shun!

Loved your whimsy. Good luck in the contest.


 Comment Written 17-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jun-2012
    Thank you for taking the time from your own work to review this. I had hoped that readers would have almost as much fun as I did writing it. I played the game of Clue (Cluedo, across the pond) for years. Some guests brought the game with them to my B & B and as I listened to them play, the lines started rattling around in my head. It would seem that they have escaped.
Comment from holbrook99
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I'm really sorry for only the 3 star rating. As much as I can appreciate the work that has gone into this poem and indeed the expertise on show. I have to be honest and say I found it slightly boring (For want of a better word) and my mind wandered in places. Sorry again. :)

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 Comment Written 17-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jun-2012
    Well, it is about a "board" game. ;) No apologies necessary, I can only hope that it wasn't really a problem with my poem but that you just needed a strong cup of coffee or tea. And all those fives and sixes just get redundant, don't you think?
Comment from Denise S
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Sir was quite a character. I liked the story told. Took me back to the old days. I enjoyed reading your poem. It was nicely done

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jun-2012
    Thank you for taking the time from your own work to review this. I had hoped that readers would have almost as much fun as I did writing it. I played the game of Clue (Cluedo, across the pond) for years. Some guests brought the game with them to my B & B and as I listened to them play, the lines started rattling around in my head. It would seem that they have escaped.
Comment from jaeladarling
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LOL! I love this! Once Mrs. White came into the picture, I knew what you were doing. I have played Clue in ages! I never was very good at it. :) Lovely work. Wonder whodunnit in the end? :)

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jun-2012
    Thank you for taking the time from your own work to review this. I had hoped that readers would have almost as much fun as I did writing it. I played the game of Clue (Cluedo, across the pond) for years. Some guests brought the game with them to my B & B and as I listened to them play, the lines started rattling around in my head. It would seem that they have escaped. And I'll never tell.
Comment from Taurean Monkey
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Hi, Peacock, White, Plum, Colonel Mustard - they're all characters from Cluedo, aren't they? Hence the clue in your final line. I remember playing the game as a child. This is a humourous write on it with good rhyme scheme. Well done.

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jun-2012
    Thank you for taking the time from your own work to review this. I had hoped that readers would have almost as much fun as I did writing it. I played the game of Clue (Cluedo, across the pond) for years. Some guests brought the game with them to my B & B and as I listened to them play, the lines started rattling around in my head. It would seem that they have escaped.
Comment from ephraim crud, COS.
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well, indeed, it'll be a bloody shock
if this don't win -i'll eat me holey sock.
it's sure to be a winner!
-will you take me out to dinner?
a well done steak and a bottle or two of hock?

very well penned and presented, Rosehill,
whoop-whoop! and muchly good luck!
warmly, eph.

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jun-2012
    Thank you for taking the time from your own work to review this. I had hoped that readers would have almost as much fun as I did writing it. I played the game of Clue (Cluedo, across the pond) for years. Some guests brought the game with them to my B & B and as I listened to them play, the lines started rattling around in my head. It would seem that they have escaped. Thanks for the extra star.
Comment from mushroom
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this is a very charming tour around the house with all the cluedo characters and their wicked ways in tow, I actually got right into this, I thoroughly enjoyed it, bravo

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jun-2012
    Thank you for taking the time from your own work to review this. I had hoped that readers would have almost as much fun as I did writing it. I played the game of Clue (Cluedo, across the pond) for years. Some guests brought the game with them to my B & B and as I listened to them play, the lines started rattling around in my head. It would seem that they have escaped.
Comment from vincentjames
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Very nice not so little poem you have here. I really enjoyed your use of rhythm and rhyme throughout. Keep up the good work. The words go well together and create nice, strong images. Thanks for sharing this. Have a great summer season!

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jun-2012
    Thank you for taking precious time from your own work to review this. I had hoped readers would have almost as much fun as I did in writing it. I played the game of Clue (Cluedo, across the pond) for years. Some guests brought the game with them to my B & B and as I listened to them play, the lines started rattling around in my head and the characters began screaming to be let out. Alas, It would seem that they have escaped without telling me who did it..
Comment from Gungalo
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I don't know if you did or not but this was the best thing I've read in some time. LOL. Your rhyming was impeccable and your couplets just fine.

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jun-2012
    Thank you for taking precious time from your own work to review this. I had hoped readers would have almost as much fun as I did in writing it. I played the game of Clue (Cluedo, across the pond) for years. Some guests brought the game with them to my B & B and as I listened to them play, the lines started rattling around in my head and the characters began screaming to be let out. Alas, It would seem that they have escaped without telling me who did it..
reply by Gungalo on 17-Jun-2012
    But we'll know for sure soon.
Comment from janalma
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This was such a fun poem. We used to play Clue and got pretty good at it. I really enjoyed knowing a little more about each participant. LOL I think this is excellent and tells a story, but whodunit?

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2012


reply by the author on 17-Jun-2012
    Thank you for taking the time from your own work to review this. I had hoped that readers would have almost as much fun as I did writing it. I played the game of Clue (Cluedo, across the pond) for years. Some guests brought the game with them to my B & B and as I listened to them play, the lines and characters started rattling around in my head. It would seem that they have escaped. I truly appreciate the review and the sixth star but I will never tell.