Comment from galivan

Excellent

Gasp ! So telling and so dramatic. Men do tend to be so proud. The work is flawless, and what an interesting topic. A very fun read. Thank you.

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2014

Thank you very much, galivan. It's all in good fun, and has sparked some excellent retorts from some of the ladies at FS.

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

A true rapscallion never hears
The squalling of discarded tramps.

I believe you! LOL!

A whirling dervish armed with verse << Great line!

Perfect style for the topic. No wonder the women are all reacting in posts. LOL!

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2014

Thanks so much, Phyllis. I hope they're having as much fun as I am with these, and I appreciate your great review. I answered the retorts earlier, with Tart a la Carte. :-)

Comment from sweetwoodjax

Excellent

this is very well written, marillion, you did an excellent job writing this poem about the scamp that lives within you. i am almost tempted to write a poetic reply myself as i've seen others do.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2014

Oh, I think you should! I could wonderful things with sweet wood in one of my Rogue poems. ;) Thanks so much for the great review. All in good fun, of course.

Comment from Donya Quijote

Excellent

What wit! What clever phrasing! And oh the vocabulary! What a fun read this was tonight. This unrepentant rogue has left me aghast and amused. Glad I stopped by again...

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2014

Donya, thank you so very much for your kind and enthusiastic review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the rogue, because he has to come out to play again due to three poetic answers received. :)

Comment from michaelcahill

Excellent

Hahaha! This is great. Not only perfectly written, but in a wonderful salacious tone that unleashes a new decorum that I am guessing we may all participate in. We just blame your alter ego right? mikey

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2014

Thanks so much, my friend. Coming from a writer I respect so much, that means a lot.

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

I don't want to be sullied ...so you Sally forth, rogue....or Penny...or Debbie or Jessica...forth. I hope you trip and come fifth.
This is your rapscallion man muse......sigh
God bless

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2014

I understand, Jenny...but no worries. There are many out there for the Rogue to sully. ;) Thanks so much. All in good fun, of course. :)

Comment from The Death

Excellent

Hi, David.

An amusing piece with a lot of fun to offer to the readers.

The meter, rhyming are all excellent.

I particularly loved the second verse:

I medicate my rigid force
With penicillin as my shield,
The sentinel for intercourse,
A scabbard for the sword I wield.

Very cleverly written. I enjoyed reading this one very much.

Anupam

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2014

Thanks very much, Anupam. Hope your studies are going well.

Comment from Patrick G Cox

Excellent

Hi Marillion,

It seems the 'Rogue' has a naughty bent, though penicillin may not be all he needs if he indulges his apetites too loosely or too frequently ...

An amusing poem, it reads well and employs some fun imagery in conveying your alter ego's story.

Patrick

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2014

You're too right, Patrick! Thank you very much! :)

Comment from Warren Rodgers

Exceptional

You are having just too much fun, oh I mean your alter ego is :) I hesitated to give you a six here because I have a feeling you'll deserve one every day but I forked it over anyway, because you deserve one. Perfect meter, great rhymes, alliteration, and clever word play. if I could pick out a favorite verse I would just copy and paste the entire piece. Superbly done once again! I noticed you changed you shirt today, or was that the Rogue's idea?

All the best,
Rodger

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2014

I really am, which makes me wonder if I should be allowed to have so much fun with this. :) Thanks so much, for your kind words, your generous six, and your always entertaining observations. The shirt WAS, indeed, his idea. I have a feeling my wardrobe will clash with the two of us hashing it out so often.

Comment from Dawn Munro

Exceptional

Hahahahaha! Hmm, I wonder if this is truly an alter ego...
Such perfect meter, such fine rhyme, a presentation to charm, delight or merely infuriate...

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2014

You ask a valid question, Dawn. ;) Thanks so much for the sixer and the great review. So, did it charm, delight, or infuriate you? ;)

reply by Dawn Munro on 21-Jan-2014

Tomorrow's posting will answer your question. (*snicker*).

You're most welcome.

reply by the author on 21-Jan-2014

And I'll have another ready to go. I guess this gives a whole new meaning to the term "pistols at Dawn"...;) Looking forward to it!