Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Craig. Congratulations on winning the contest. Your poem asks an intriguing question. A well worded entry and well thought out, too. I like the image accompanying your poem. Marilyn

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2018

I liked that picture too. Many thanks for the kind words, Marilyn -- Craig

Comment from karenina

Excellent

I suspect someone somewhere could put together a doctoral thesis on this little six word poetic question! I admit, I shook my head when I saw this contest...wondering if perhaps a ONE WORD poetry contest would be next! (Half joking)---

HOWEVER--you have reminded me that a dedicated writer can indeed make a powerful statement with the most limited of words.

Congratulations on your first place win!

Karenina

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2018

Thanks very much for the extremely kind comments, Karenina. Opening my browser this morning and seeing them has certainly got my day off to a great start. Most grateful :) Craig

reply by karenina on 27-Aug-2018

I am remiss. I am not on site every day and so I do not get to congratulate the winners consistently...this poem just really expanded the limitations of word count and made me think! (Great!)

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

And what a very deserving win this is, an excellent write and poem in so few words, very well written and presented, glad to see us Aussies still in front (a bit of humor) many congratulations****kahpot

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2018

Thanks so much for the wonderful review. Much appreciated -- Craig

Comment from mrsmajor

Excellent

An interesting question, Craig, I can only answer by saying this.
Creations pinnacle...man's efforts to remain higher than high, while using all of nature's gifts to their benefit...in short...stepping on those with less, like one would do a bug...while that bug, also always the soil to stay fertile and providing exactly what those people that want to remain higher than higher wish to have...sadly though the lives of those bugs are often shortened by the overuse of their existence..

Now, that might make sense to me, but it might not to you...lol
the picture is well chosen...thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, I had to think for a moment, and still I might not have come up with answer to your question that's understandable...
All the best!...Congratulations on the win!

Warmly,
Victoria

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2018

Thanks so much, Victoria. I do very much enjoy logging in and seeing your name in the review list, and I appreciate your kind comments for this piece. Yes, I think you've expressed the idea well. The thing that's both amusing and sad is that we fail to understand that we, too, are bugs :)

reply by mrsmajor on 25-Aug-2018

You're very welcome, Craig, you created a meaningful poem...as I said, it made me th

reply by mrsmajor on 25-Aug-2018

It made me think..and yes you're exactly right...sadly we, too, are bugs...nice seeing your work...Take Care..

Comment from Anne B Francis

Excellent

Very true this may have only been a few words but a few that spoke volumes - parasites
covers much ground and destroys so many - well deserved congratulations

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2018

Thank you very much, Anne. You kind words are most gratefully received. Craig

Comment from Ginnygray

Excellent

Great job, CD on a very difficult question. We are supposed to be the pinnacle, but oftentimes we become the parasites with a very apathetic attitude. Great job!

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2018

You are very kind, Ginny. Thanks for the lovely comments. Craig

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Many kudos on winning the Six Word Poem contest with this sterling entry. I admired your vivid presentation and thought provoking reflections plus your notes. You even included alliteration to intensify your question. Big cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2018

Many thanks, Joan. I've seen some of the competition, and consider myself quite lucky. I appreciate your lovely comments :) Craig

Comment from Therese103

Excellent

Congratulations on your win! Well deserved!

Blessings, Therese

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2018

Thanks for the kind words, Therese. Craig

Comment from Contests

A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2018

Thanks so much, committee, this has made my day :)

Craig

Comment from ciliverde

Excellent

You pose an interesting question, Craig. I find myself going back and forth on this one, but for the most part seem to fall on the side of us being parasites. We seem not to be able to exist in harmony with the natural world - at least not our "advanced" civilizations. Best one of these I've read so far!

Carol

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Aug-2018

Thanks very much, Carol. Personally, I don't have any trouble dismissing one of the alternatives! Most grateful for the lovely comments, Craig