A Potpourri of Poetic Curiosities
Viewing comments for Chapter 94 "Myopic madness"A collection of poems showcasing unusual words
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Comment from --Turtle.
Hey, Craig,
Read through this poem this morning, I like the myopic madness... with the m alliteration, the sounds jive in a way that sticks in the brain. The plummaging of forests highlights the word of the day to a T... just no sense of tomorrow or the end result of wallowing in scurge, or care for the effect it has on other organisms.
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2018
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Hey, Craig,
Read through this poem this morning, I like the myopic madness... with the m alliteration, the sounds jive in a way that sticks in the brain. The plummaging of forests highlights the word of the day to a T... just no sense of tomorrow or the end result of wallowing in scurge, or care for the effect it has on other organisms.
Comment Written 05-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2018
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Thanks very much, Turtle.I really appreciate the kind words, and your thoughts on the matter. Craig
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Craig. Well composed and illustrated. It is madness. But what are we to do? One of yours and my passions is world overpopulation. As long as people continue to have more kids than 2, just replace yourselves, it will threaten our very existence. We may not see it, but our kids and great grandchildren most like will. Marilyn
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Hi Craig. Well composed and illustrated. It is madness. But what are we to do? One of yours and my passions is world overpopulation. As long as people continue to have more kids than 2, just replace yourselves, it will threaten our very existence. We may not see it, but our kids and great grandchildren most like will. Marilyn
Comment Written 04-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Absolutely, Marilyn. Even with only two per couple, we'd still have an increasing population in the short term, as we're getting good at keeping people alive longer. I worry about a world I, hopefully, won't get to see. Many thanks, Craig
Comment from Gloria ....
Yep, that's quite a logging outfit they've got going on over there. A lot of logging goes on here too, the highways are filled with transport trucks heavy loads.
Excellent job with a heavy word too.
Gloria
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Yep, that's quite a logging outfit they've got going on over there. A lot of logging goes on here too, the highways are filled with transport trucks heavy loads.
Excellent job with a heavy word too.
Gloria
Comment Written 04-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Thanks very much, Gloria. Here as well. At least the forestry here is managed these days. It still looks God-awful when you see hillsides denuded of trees, but they do manage it so they grow back, supposedly. (What the limits are to that, I don't know, and one hopes they leave enough habitat for the creatures that live there). Not so in the poorer parts of the world, which is where, unfortunately so many forest creatures live.
Comment from Teri7
Craig, This is another very well written 5-7-5 poem. You always come up with really good new words for me and many I am sure. You illustrate them well in writing and the descriptive words for it. May God bless you and your family! Teri
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Craig, This is another very well written 5-7-5 poem. You always come up with really good new words for me and many I am sure. You illustrate them well in writing and the descriptive words for it. May God bless you and your family! Teri
Comment Written 04-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Thanks very much for the lovely comments, Teri. Have a great day :) Craig
Comment from William Ross
Very good, a great haiku on the use of the word imprevision, we cut them down like we just we care. thanks for the share and thought. have a great day.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Very good, a great haiku on the use of the word imprevision, we cut them down like we just we care. thanks for the share and thought. have a great day.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Thanks very much for the lovely comments, much appreciated. Craig
Comment from humpwhistle
Myopic madness concerning our shared planet
is a hot button for me. I'm guessing we'll be a disappearing
species before some troglodytes catch on.
Nice use of imprevision.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Myopic madness concerning our shared planet
is a hot button for me. I'm guessing we'll be a disappearing
species before some troglodytes catch on.
Nice use of imprevision.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 04-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Thanks very much, Lee, for the thoughtful comments. Cheers - Craig
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
Your 5-7-5 poem and accompanying picture tell it like it is, Craig, and is a great way to showcase the word "imprevision" (a new word for this reader. I hope that I remember it and use it.)
Excellent alliteration with myopic madness. Yes, mankind is very nearsighted in many areas. It's sad but true. Well done, Craig! ~~ Connie
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Your 5-7-5 poem and accompanying picture tell it like it is, Craig, and is a great way to showcase the word "imprevision" (a new word for this reader. I hope that I remember it and use it.)
Excellent alliteration with myopic madness. Yes, mankind is very nearsighted in many areas. It's sad but true. Well done, Craig! ~~ Connie
Comment Written 04-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Thanks so much, Connie, for the kind and thoughtful comments. Much appreciated - Craig
Comment from tfawcus
Lack of foresight or imprevision seems to be particularly prevalent these days as we continue to squander the natural resources of the world for mainly frivolous reasons. Logging of ancient trees, as your 5-7-5 highlights, is a prime example of it.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Lack of foresight or imprevision seems to be particularly prevalent these days as we continue to squander the natural resources of the world for mainly frivolous reasons. Logging of ancient trees, as your 5-7-5 highlights, is a prime example of it.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Thanks for reviewing, Tony. Logging of old-growth forests is insanity, for several reasons, as you note. Much appreciated - Craig
Comment from apky
A very impressive and currently important poem and its subject.
When I see the picture you chose - very complementary to the theme of the poem - I thought of not only the damage being done to the trees but also to other life, including those of human beings who depend on this ecosystem. And the fact that those who own such natural timber are not the ones who get rich from it.
Well done.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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A very impressive and currently important poem and its subject.
When I see the picture you chose - very complementary to the theme of the poem - I thought of not only the damage being done to the trees but also to other life, including those of human beings who depend on this ecosystem. And the fact that those who own such natural timber are not the ones who get rich from it.
Well done.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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All of the above is very true. Thanks for the thoughtful review - Craig
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written 5-7-5 it seems the only thing that makes human feel alive is when they can make a few dollars from nature disregarding how many small animals and insects are out of food and shelter.
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A very well-written 5-7-5 it seems the only thing that makes human feel alive is when they can make a few dollars from nature disregarding how many small animals and insects are out of food and shelter.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
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Many thanks, Sandra. Yep, the bottom line is always money. Cheers, Craig
