Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig,

I've known a few 'white witches.' Their magic was indeed jugglery. It was truly hard to not laugh in their faces, but since I was in a supervisory role, and it would have been cruel to laugh at something someone took so seriously, I kept my opinions to myself.

I just don't know what to do about this tail,

~patty~

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2018

You were a supervisor in a coven, Patty? That would be interesting, I imagine lol

Many thanks, Craig

Comment from catch22

Excellent

Hi Craig, i like the message of your poem a whole lot. I also dislike magical thinking because it is not an accurate picture of the universe to effect change. Great rhythm and end rhyme in your poem, and a seamless incorporation of the word of the day.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2018

Thanks very much, Pam. Unfortunately, there seems to be a great deal of it going around these days. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

I love the way that you look at life. Apparently, you don't believe in magic, not even real magic. I agree with you. That work friend's comment is hilarious. Feigned magic and real magic should be oxymorons. Neither of them make sense.
Enjoyed your thoughts as usual.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2018

Thanks, Debbie, for the lovely comments. It's wonderful to know there are still a few sane voices out there :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Hi Craig,

You chose the perfect picture to complement your poem and to help your reader remember the meaning of the word 'jugglery', as it looks like the magician is trying to juggle a few tricks to give the illusion that it's all magic.

This is a fun poem to read. I enjoyed it! Excellent rhyming and I love your daft/witchcraft rhyme. :)

Cheers,
Connie

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2018

Thanks so much Connie. I'm always grateful for your lovely reviews. Craig

reply by bichonfrisegirl on 19-Aug-2018

Ditto, Craig! :)

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I enjoyed reading your poem, Craig. The image is perfect for your words. Your rhyme & meter are super. You did a great job expressing your thoughts/feelings. You give readers much to think about. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2018

Thanks so much, Jan. I'm so grateful for the very kind comments. Craig

Comment from Robbie Yates

Excellent

Another brilliant poem, Craig. I love the rhythm, especially in the line "by silly incantations spoke" - just fantastic. Also love your wife's colleague's comment - very funny indeed!

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2018

I'm fairly sure she wasn't intending to be funny, Robbie. Pity, because she excelled at it :) Many thanks.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

You always manage to bring a new word to life in your poems. This one is well rhymed with a great rhythm with a story to tell in your imaginative words, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2018

Thanks so much, Dolly. Your kind review brought a smile to my morning. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about the magic that has two parts, the one is trickery of the eyes by super quick hands, the other is more sinister and can become dangerous when we fool around with it when we are just curious.

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2018

Thanks so much, Sandra. Much appreciate your kind review. Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Good point. I guess your wife's co-worker believes in fairies and some kind of 'real' magic? I suppose something that's a "jugglery" is intentionally made to look supernatural as opposed to real events that is physically inexplicable. Good explanation in your poem!

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2018

Thanks very much, Helen. The only magic I believe in is how the money magically disappears from my bank account before it even hits my wallet :)

Comment from meeshu

Excellent

a really great write, CD. I am with you and your other, what does it mean? I guess you would have to believe in 'real' magic to make the distinction..............meeshu

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2018

Thanks very much for the kind and supportive comments, Meeshu. Most grateful, Craig