Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

This one leaves me cold, Craig. What a sad story, even if it happened long ago. Your acrostic is good though. And, I like the word ice-bolt. It's much more descriptive than avalanche.
Good job as usual.

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2019

Thanks, Debbie. Feeling cold is exactly the hoped for response :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

You did a great job with your acrostic, Craig. Your words flow smoothly with great rhyme. Your message comes through loud and clear. The picture chosen is a great pairing with your poem. I like the color scheme. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018

Thanks once again, Jan. I appreciate the very kind comments -- Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This is an excellent poem of failed love. You've used the analogy of an avalanche to feature your word "icebolt." This nice poem is worthy of a sixer, which I do not have. Well done. Marilyn

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018

Thanks for the virtual sixer and the lovely comments, Marilyn. Much appreciated, Craig

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Isotope-ick
(*snicker*)

In minds encased in ice, there's logic -- plain.
So sorry if that causes you some pain.
Or is it that you much prefer reaction
To offset your immediate distraction
Of hedonistic tendencies and drive?
Perhaps a dose of radiation, live
Evolved to form a male one can't deprive...

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018

So lack of empathy and consideration for others equates to rational logic? Did we used to be married? lol

Thanks so much for the amusing ditty, Dawn :)

Cheers,
Craig

reply by Dawn Munro on 28-Dec-2018

Yes, we were. You were husband #2. (lol)

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written acrostic poem about icebolts that means an avalanche also referring to a relationship that turned sour and now the icebolts between two are quite visible.

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018

Thanks very much, Sandra. It's sad when it gets to that stage. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Actually what I most enjoy about this beauty is the contrary metaphor, as using oceans, tides and ships in relationship to an avalanche. That explains much just in its implementation as it causes discombobulation in the mind's eye neon signing the "break"

Excellent acrostic, and now to go out to see the elusive ice-bolt. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018

The best avalanches occur in Antarctica, especially on the ever-diminishing coast. Or they would, if global warming wasn't fake news :)

Thanks once again, Gloria. You are much appreciated.

Craig

Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear

Excellent

It is time to evaluate; love takes its position, mend all relation, though promised, circumstantially, even love could fail; well said, well done. Keep Writing, Keep Inspiring. Happy New Year! -- DR ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018

I fear it's too late for mending. Thanks for the kind review :) Craig

Comment from Donald T. Jarker

Exceptional

This is extremely clever and brings perfectly together those empty feelings of a failed relationship with this word's meaning. A very enjoyable read, thank you.

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018

Thanks very much for the delightful rating and the very kind comments. Both are much appreciated -- Craig

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Craig, Wow I liked this acrostic a lot. It really reads like a love poem of a love lost. Then I saw the word now means avalanche, but you lean more to the former meaning of the word. I deduce you use the word as a metaphor, but of course it could also be a lost love with a mountain. All the best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018

Most grateful, Ulla. Yes, it's meant to be metaphorical, and it describes a love that didn't work out... so spot on! :) Many thanks, Craig

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Once again, you send a bolt out of the blue.... haha. Good choice on this cold, wintry day. I like how you use it in an acrostic... clever... Thanks for sharing this new and interesting word in the avalanche of poetic curiosities.

Melissa

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018

Cold? Wintry? I've been sweating like a pig all day. Still hot, and it's nearly midnight lol

Thanks for the fun review, Melissa.

Craig