Comment from Scarbrems

Excellent

Dragsman - makes nicking car stereos sound like a proper job. A neat short poem, educational as always, and entertaining. You're going to be a bit lost when you get to the end of this book, and so will your loyal readership.

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2018

To be honest, I'm very much looking forward to getting to the end. It might not be so for some people, but I've found it quite taxing to do a poem every day, even though the writing itself doesn't take too long. I think it's harder because sometimes the words are a bit bizarre. Yes, a worthwhile challenge, but I won't be sorry to return to just submitting when I get the inclination, on topics that grab my attention. I am, though, extremely grateful to those who have stuck with me through it. Many thanks, Emma :)

Cheers,
Craig

reply by Scarbrems on 04-Nov-2018

I'd find it taxing to do all the reviewing to have enough funny money to post once a day, so I feel your pain. But you've done very well, none of these read like 'oh bloody hell, another one', they are all top notch. Keep going, we'll give you a medal and wrap you in tin foil at the end, like they do with marathon runners.

reply by the author on 04-Nov-2018

Haha, that's very kind of you to say :)

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This limerick, Highway Robbery, has a good beat and good rhyming. The clothes make the man they say. Need to look good when you're shaking down the tourists.

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2018

Absolutely. Can't be looking like a ruffian while you're committing grand larceny. Thanks again.

Comment from Liberty Justice

Exceptional

Six stars 6 ******.What an amazing rhythm set to your verses. I really enjoyed your pleasant bouncy account of this stagecoach robber who had developed this art for money. Read mine also. Liberty justice

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2018

Thanks so much for the delightfully generous rating and the kind words. Craig

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

You always amaze me that you know more American history (and politics) than I do. Black Bart sounds like an interesting guy. Wonder why he changed his name. I've often thought that I would feel so vulnerable in a stagecoach. I guess I have heard too many tales of dragsmen. Now here is another one.

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2018

I can't claim any credit for this little snippet, Debbie. Most of the time, I don't use the stories that are in the book for subject matter, but this one came straight from its pages. On the subject of confessions, I must also admit I'd never heard the word dragsman until yesterday. They were called highwaymen in Britain, a term which I think was also used in America. In Australia, they were called bushrangers. Many thanks once again. Craig

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Craig, This is a very well written limerick you have penned about Black Bart the thief. You used very good descriptive words that told a story in this short poem. I enjoyed reading and reviewing. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2018

Thanks very much, Teri.I appreciate the lovely comments. Craig

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

There are too many dragsmen here too.
Toronto is home to a few...
But in winter it stops
because ice in the locks
turns the dragsman's poor fingers bright blue. :))

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2018

LOL very neat, Dawn. Quite handy that petty larceny is a seasonal thing in Canada. We should be so lucky :) Cheers, Craig

reply by Dawn Munro on 03-Nov-2018

:))) True! (not) LOL.

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Well a robber can't just go around stealing from stagecoaches wearing any old thing, ya know? A man's gotta look the part, which is why he changed his name to Black Bart.

Excellent Limerick, Craig. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2018

Thanks so much, Gloria. He also changed his nationality to Australian. That painting is a of a bushranger. I couldn't find a decent American stagecoach robbery scene in public domain archives lol Cheers, Craig

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

Well done Craig. I love the picture and
the story was well disclosed in rhyme
and limerick style poetry.
Well done my friend. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2018

Thank you once again for the lovely review, Nancy. Most appreciated, Craig.

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

"Black Bart," eh? I knew a fellow in California who had exactly that name. Handsome guy, cute as a bug's ear. Dressed the part, too. Not a stagecoach robber, though. I enjoyed reading this. Dragsman--I like it. Marilyn

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2018

Why doesn't that surprise me? lol

Thanks so much, Marilyn.

Cheers, Craig

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

A cute limerick for an interesting word, 'dragsman.' It sounds too classy for a car pirate. Perhaps it has something to do with the kind of vehicle he stole from? I can only think up words for thieves who steal the whole car.

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2018

Or maybe he liked to dress up in a summer frock and bonnet while he was doing the robbing? That would explain "dragsman" ;-) Many thanks, Helen :)

reply by lyenochka on 03-Nov-2018

Lol! Good one!