Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Much treasured is your gift, but so is mine;
a privilege to read poems you scribe.
So few are verses found so very fine!
An education shared with all your tribe. :))

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2018

Your words, my friend, are truly sweet and kind,
I had to answer you without delay.
Within this site, much better fare you'll find-
I'm just a tired old hack with lots to say!

Thanks for the lovely and entertaining response. I'm very grateful.

Craig

reply by Dawn Munro on 27-Jan-2018

Ah, no, while there are many talents here,
some lack your skill; refinement must be sought.
See, reading works like yours I do hold dear,
for lessons thus are free, and I've been taught. :))

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig;

Thank you for sharing this lovely sonnet about the misinformation we are given every day. I think the artwork you chose and the language all go well together. Great word - grif.

~patty~

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2018

Thanks for the lovely comments, Patty. Most appreciated :) Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

A perfectly composed sonnet, Craig. I even like the artwork of the old dudes in their funny clothes. Are those togas?

You asked a good question and gave no answer, which is the way it is. Maybe there isn't one single reason why we're here and pondering about it is just a bad case of mystic fibrosis and the fact is we are here on account of because. Works for me.

Great job and best wishes to you in the contest.

Gloria

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2018

Well, the old dudes are Greeks, so my guess is himations??? Although one dude is wearing his backwards. My vote is that there is no why. Maybe not all that satisfying, but better than the idea we're here to be puppets or playthings. Cheers for the kind words, Craig

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

A very well done sonnet and one that says the truth, the more we think we know the more we don't. Love the simplicity of this and yet so deep

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2018

Thanks so much for the lovely comments, Barb. They are very gratefully received. Craig

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

The scientist can answer "how", not "why";

That's the truth, sadly. The biggest question of all time for all people: Why are we here? Otherwise stated: What's the meaning of life?

Answer: Because we are.

The more we learn about the universe and the human animal, the more new questions arise. When those too are answered, then we ask and answer more. So, maybe one day we'll get closer to answering the big question.

Then again, maybe not, since no number of HOWs can explain one WHY.

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2018

For me, the most logical answer is there is no why, but who knows? Thanks for reviewing.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written Sonnet about the biggest puzzle in our lives is life itself. How did it all start, the Bible tells us most of it, but it is still a grif for now. We only see in the mirror but someday we will see through the mirror.

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2018

Thanks, Sandra, for reviewing. Will we ever know? Debatable :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

I think this is a good entry for the Sonnet Poetry writing prompt.
A good and interesting message in your verse words.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2018

Thank you, Sharon, for the kind words and good wishes. Very much appreciated. Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Craig, This is a very well written poem you have penned. You used very good wording and great imagery. I do not believe as the monks do. I truly believe in the one true Living God! No man or thing can change that for me! Great job my friend! Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2018

Thanks for reviewing, Teri. I appreciate the kind comments. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

At first I thought that was a typo. I immediately envisioned Whitney Houston singing, "The greatest grif of all, is easy to achieve...". I love that picture and wonder why that guy in the front is covering his eyes like he's wiping away tears. I see a few others appear to be crying as well. Look at the calf muscles on the guy up front. These guys must work out at the gym. So great word, grif. Best wishes in the sonnet contest. You have all the sonnet elements in place.

Joy xx

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2018

Hi Joy, the main character in the painting is the philosopher Socrates, and the painting is called "The Death of Socrates", which is what it's about. I guess that's why people in the picture are crying. It's actually a true story - he was forced to drink poison because he was convicted of "blasphemy". Whitney's song went through my head, too. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Excellent. You keep pulling wonderful words out of your hat (book) and entertaining us with your poetry. Thanks for sharing these with us. I really enjoy it.

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2018

Thank you for the wonderful comments. I wish I was a magician, that would be so much fun. Hmmm... have to work a poem about that in somewhere lol. Much appreciated, Craig