Comment from --Turtle.

Exceptional

Nice job with this poem. Great pace to it, and fun with truths. Nothing brings out a man's problem-solving smarterishness than an inhibited frontal cortex.

but never a cheap wine.
(Ah, I really like this because there's a play in words that I came away with... tanglefoot philosophy is very different than a cheep whine too, I imagine.)

for sev'ral bottles more.
(great rhyme)

Well, with rum on hand, I can!
(Ha! funny, and seems to be true. Also like the mention of rum as it clues into what tanglefoot means, involving drink)

in honour of "The Hitch".
(A nice end with a tribute to another philosopher, who I figured, because of the context of the poem, enjoys mixing hard contemplation with a hard drink.)

 Comment Written 04-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Jun-2018

Thanks, Turtle for the wonderful review. This was a fun one to write. When are we going to see more from your pen? Well, virtual pen - you know what I mean. Cheers, Craig

reply by --Turtle. on 04-Jun-2018

I'm hoping to do something soon. Not sure when, tho.

Comment from ~Dovey

Exceptional

Hi Craig -

I enjoyed the lighthearted approach to this one and it made me smile. That is worthy of a six today :) Aren't you glad I don't squander those early in the week? lol I wish I had time for more reviews. I'd never heard of Christopher Hitchens, but this is a fine tribute written in his name.

Don't worry, I know you aren't much of a drinker ;) Love the 'tanglefoot' philosopher angles. You did great with this one!

Kim

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

Well I, for one, am glad you haven't been able to squeeze in too many reviews this week, Kim ;-)

Many thanks for the award of six shiny stars - and yes, I'm impressed you had one left so late in the week.

Thanks also for the very kind words. I know it's been a rough week for you and James, so anything that could bring a smile to your face has done its job, I feel.

Hugs,
Craig

reply by ~Dovey on 03-Jun-2018

Yes, I agree :) still no luck finding him, though James' group found a glove yesterday and another group found his hoodie. The water is still too high.

(((((( Craig )))))

Kim

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Hi Craig,

What a great word! I can sure see how this word came into being. One truly can easily trip over one's own feet (tanglefoot) when too much whiskey's been imbibed. One can also fall flat on one's face from too much gin or rum (smooshfaced). I think all of the liquors should be renamed. :) I agree with you, a drink is so much more enjoyable when only drunk occasionally.

This is so very well written in 8/6/8/6 syllable account. Thanks for teaching this reader another new word. ~~ Connie

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

Hey Connie - you seem to speak with too much authority on the effects of over-indulgence hehe

Many thanks for the fun review. I really like today's word, I think for the visions it conjures up.

Much appreciated - Craig

reply by bichonfrisegirl on 02-Jun-2018

Haha ... yep, our girls' get-a-way weekends at the lake once a year have made us all a little wobbly on our feet from time to time ... too many martinis or margaritas at Happy Hour (but lots of laughs). We always joke that we need a whole week afterwards for our poor livers to get back to normal. :)

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Love this tanglefoot poem Craig, and you tell an entertaining little story of "The Hitch" in these verses and author notes. And isn't it so true, so many problems solved around a drink or two, but none remembers the next day. Enjoyed,
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 02-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

Thanks very much for the great comments, Valda. Glad you enjoyed :) Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Now that is a puzzling word. Why would whiskey be called "tanglefoot?"
Great little poem that represents people who depend too much on the influences of alcohol to direct their lives and thinking.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

I think it's a fairly literal thing - a person who is drunk is likely to get tangled up in their own feet. Thanks, Helen. Craig

reply by lyenochka on 02-Jun-2018

I see. Thanks.

Comment from Pamusart

Excellent

Hi Craig. I am allergic to alcohol and do not drink at all but I still wrote about it. I believe you Craig. Sure thing. Just kidding. I really am allergic though. I do not know this word I do have maybe a bit.

"I've solved the problems of the world
before the clock hit four,"

This sounds a bit awkward. I think if you changed "I've" to "I'd" it will sound just fine.

"I'd solved the problems of the world
before the clock hit four,". Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

Hi Pam, "I'd" works too, but it's a different meaning. I wrote it with past tense in mind - "I have", your suggestion is present - "I would". Then I'd have to change "sped" to "speed" as well. Still, that would work just as well. Many thanks - Craig

reply by Pamusart on 02-Jun-2018

No Craig. I?d stands for I would. I would have is past tense. Even I would have is. Past tense. I?ve is I have which is present tense. It is your poem so I will stop. Take care

reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

LOL Pam, "I would" is not past tense. Don't take my word for it, ask around :)

Your suggestion did not include the word "have".

Cheers.

reply by Pamusart on 02-Jun-2018

I will is present tense for sure. The internet says would is past future tense!!! I can?t send links. But I googled would definition and there are two. First is past tense of will but only sometimes. The other is conditional future tense. Like I would do this if I had done that. So interesting. I am glad we had this discussion. I am going to take another look at your post. May could is similar. Mind boggling

reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

OK. I'm not trying to be critical, just trying to see if you grasped my original intention - which was not to pose a "hypothetical" - as in "I would solve", etc... but, simple past tense, as in "I have solved" (hence "I've").

I always appreciate things being brought forward to check.

reply by Pamusart on 02-Jun-2018

Ok. I went Loco for a moment. I?d is I had past tense. I wish I could see your post at the same time as I write this. I will lose this if I go look at your post now. I just did and it saved.

?I've solved the problems of the world
before the clock hit four,
then sped off to the liquor shop
for sev'ral bottles more.?. Ok let?s elongate I?ve

?I have solved the problems of the world
before the clock hit four,
then sped off to the liquor shop
for sev'ral bottles more.?

Versus

?I had solved the problems of the world
before the clock hit four,
then sped off to the liquor shop
for sev'ral bottles more.?

I think that if you use have youshould use present tense of hits. But with had them hit is the correct past tense. I stop now. Not trying to argue. Take care tanglefoot

reply by Pamusart on 02-Jun-2018

I meant had not would Craig sorry. I thought the combination of have and hit did not sound right. But not that important. It may work either way. Sorry.

reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

No need to apologise, all is good on this end :)

reply by Pamusart on 02-Jun-2018

Good. It is healthy to have discussions. One of us went looney. That would be I. Would is too complicated.

reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

Hahaha woulda shoulda coulda, as my other half says to me :) Enjoy your weekend, Pam!

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Craig. Good job. I think "tanglefoot" is an excellent word for whisky. It could also be called "tangletongue." What trouble we can get into with too much imbibing of it. Opine/rhyme is a good combination of rhyme. Marilyn

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2018

Thanks very much, Marilyn. Indeed, over indulgence can land one in a world of grief. Not speaking from personal experience, of course ;-) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about someone who likes to drink some whiskey that makes him feel he can solve all the problems of the world with his whiskey in hand and an audience that listen.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2018

Haha - Yep, that's about it. Many thanks, Sandra, most appreciated. Craig

Comment from Katya

Excellent

Nice verse! It goes down as easily as single malt. I'm not a drinker either; used up my whole share when fairly young. Anyway, it's an enjoyable poem. I started thinking of Miniver Cheevy.

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2018

Thanks very much Katya, for the kind words. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Uh huh. Sure, Craig. The first step in overcoming a problem is admitting you have it you tanglefoot philosopher you. Gee I wish I would've known this word earlier it works as a perfect bookend with the arsefoot. LOL. I'm just kidding you, ya know. I never once thought you were anything more than occasional drinker, if even that. Heavy drinkers in my opinion become strident and irrational over the long haul.

That said, fantastic poem, with great wit and the rumfoot philosopher is the winner.

A most entertaining read.

Gloria

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 01-Jun-2018

I never tough the stuff, Gloria, and resemble the implantation immersely!

Thanks for the fun review,

Craig